Ron writes “A nice method for making your own longboard skateboards, and sliding gloves, etc. Very detailed instructions.” He’s right, I went through the pages and there are hundreds of pages on every type of build, from basic to building a press. Link.
Excellent tale from the “Make” – If the field wasn’t so remote, Waldo County residents would have been treated to an unusual sight in September: Blueberry rakers merrily pedaling old bicycles that powered even-older machines used to clean the fruit. Like many good ideas, Shana Hanson’s bicycle-powered blueberry winnowers had their roots in calamity… Hanson borrowed two bicycles that were already mounted on homemade wooden frames. She removed the tires from the back wheels, and covered the inside of the rims with duct tape. Then she attached drive belts that linked the wheels to pulleys on the winnowers. It was an instant success. Link.
Tobias writes “How fix a Krups Aroma Control Type 197 to make better coffee (and fix the easy to break strainer)”. After Josh sent an email for support (with no response) he took matters in to his own hands, and used a paperclip, MacGyver style, to fix his coffee-maker. Link.
Here’s GREAT Maker project – Simon wanted to expand his bookcase, but there was a door on the same wall, solution: make a book case that covers the door and when you pull the super-sekret Sherlock Holmes book, the door opens! The site has before and after pictures as well as a little HOW-TO action on his method of door propulsion. Link.
I’ve pointed folks at the Linsay books as a great resource for a long time “Books for curious people – Highest quality books, new and old, for experimenters, inventors, tinkerers, mad scientists, and a very few normal people…” A Maker writes “The books cover the spectrum of DIY- machining, mechanics, electronics, wood working, cooking, and everything in between. The books range from excerpts of old technical manuals to new publications. There’s even a big mention of Make Magazine in there!” [via] Link.
Dave writes “I came across this site while looking for crafts to do with all the acorns my 5 year old son collected at school and filled his pockets with. In true junior maker fashion he saw the acorns and knew there was *something* we could do with them. The acorn whistle on this page takes some practice but really is quite loud once you get the hang of it.” Link.
Jonathan writes “For those who do not want to spend $650 on an Aeron ergonomic chair, I have created instructions for making your own using common household items” Link. It may not look very good, but I admire the effort and it seems like a good use for an old phonebook.
