The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
The latest Citzien Scientist has a great review of TThe Chemical History of a Candle Michael Faraday. Mike writes… Michael Faraday, a man with little formal education, is regarded as one of the greatest scientists of all time. He is also considered the father of electrical engineering. During the Christmas holidays of 1860 and 1861, […]
Scott Johnston turns 3D topographical map data into wood models via CNC routing techniques. Check out his site for details on his process – Scott Johnston [via Ladyada’s ranting]
This ring is cast from a real octopus tentacle in sterling silver and is available on Etsy. Amazing! Via BoingBoing.
Paul Julius Martus designed this “hand” wrench and cast it out of bronze. It reminds me of a monkey’s paw. Via Core77.
Go cuckoo for coconuts, munch on the ultimate brain food, turn day into night, and build your own greenhouse.
3D printers print layer on top of layer, slowly building a three-dimensional object. A plethora of materials and methods are used to build these layers.
Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things with Old Sweaters by Stefanie Girard Buy on Amazon Sweater Surgery blog I recently got my hands on a copy of Sweater Surgery, the new book by Stefanie Girard; it’s literally “how to make new things with old sweaters.” I never knew there were so may creative things […]
