High-Tech Pinewood Derby Racetrack Resolves Race Times 0.00005 Seconds
Cub Scouts race their cars on slick four-lane extruded aluminum tracks fitted with spring-loaded starting gates and infrared sensors at the finish line.
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Clamp Lamps for the Workshop
Ben Light made these simple and elegant “Clamp Lamps” for his workshop. The wooden bases attach easily to the end of a bench or table with a simple C clamp, and have gooseneck attachments upon the ends of which one can attach all manner of objects, such as a lamp or magnifying glass. These could be great accessories for your Helping Hands or Panavise, but also have a nice clean look on their own.
A Bookshelf for Bookworms
Redditor rariya posted this series of photos documenting the construction of a curvy bookshelf called Bookworm, which she designed and built as an assignment for class. According to her comments, the shelf is made of pine and is finished with linseed oil. It took about 35-40 hours to construct and she paid $165 for materials, […]
Math Monday: Make a Truchet Tiles Puzzle
Create laser-cut Truchet tiles that can be rearranged in a frame into many interesting patterns.
How-To: Sharpen a Chisel (When You’re Serious About It)
Keep those shop chisels serious and sharp.
Star Trek Enterprise NCC 1701-C Coffee Table
I would not have thought, if you had just described it to me in words, that an Enterprise-shaped coffee table could be “classy,” but I believe Etsy seller Barry Shields has done it. It’s sold already, of course, but I bet he’ll be making more. [via Dude Craft]
Gutted Guitar Reborn as Spice Rack
A guitar will often die a slow death by peeling its own wood bottom from the glue that binds it to the rest of the body. This might very well relegate the instrument to firewood, but Asaf Tz’rtkof saw potential in the exposed brace work.