DIY Projects

A web server is software that continuously runs on a computer and allows other computers to download documents from it. This text that you’re reading right travelled over a network connection from Lifehacker’s hosting web server to your browser. Web servers are usually loud, scary, headless machines in cold windowless rooms, but you can run one under your desk at home. Link.

...free project plans cover farm machines, the woodshop, machine shop, boats, and more. These vintage plans come from a half-century ago when do-it-yourself enthusiasts turned wood, metal and old motors into useful workhorses, functional tools, and toys. Thanks Edward! Link.

Very handy- This project will show you how to use an AnyVolt Mini to make an adjustable voltage supply that will let you power lots of household gadgets (a pocket tv, Nintendo DS etc) from your computer’s USB port. The ‘Mini will help you do this by taking 5V from the USB port, and converting it into anywhere from 1.25V to 14V according to what your gadget requires. Link.

Here are a few nice PDFs with plans for – a Coat Hanger, Lazy Mans Scroll Saw bench, Home Made Scroll Saw-Part 1 / Part-II – a working, person powered, scroll saw. Link.

John writes: I saw this today at Paper Forest. It’s a website that has about 40 ways to fold a sheet of paper into an envelope. May not sound all that cool but once you take a look at the amazing designs you will change your mind. We agree — there are some interesting problems to be solved, and maybe even some interesting solutions for your own fabrication problems. Link

This site features free plans for a human-powered hand-built scroll saw, a scroll saw bench, and plans for a wooden coat hanger to get you started on your first scroll saw project. Hat tip to the folks at land-o-links.com – thanks!. Link