Sandals from an old auto tire
If you’re considering making a pair of tire sandals, here’s a way to improve the comfort (and look) of the straps – Link. Related: Sandals from an old auto tire – Link.
Bicycles
PCB making
Here’s another PCB making how-to, this one from Per Svensson – “In this album I’ll show how I go about making my own PCB:s in a really simple way. I don’t use one single tool that isn’t already available in your kitchen. No fancy etch tanks, pumps or uv lamps are needed. Read on and […]
Shoe kit, sorta
I really like these DIY “over” shoes from artist Eelko Moorer. [via] – Link.
Radically modified bicycles – SCUL
We’ve been posting a lot of bicycle mods, hacks and projects from the MAKE photo pool (we’re going to give away a few prizes, so keep them coming) – and last week we visited SCUL, a gang that likes to ride strange vessels called choppers, the most exotic bikes, here are a few photos from […]
Patchwork Bike Club’s custom bicycles
Rick writes – “Patchwork Central in Evansville, Indiana, runs after-school art programs for inner-city kids. Over the three years that I ran the Bike Club there, the kids (10 years old & up) & I created a number of amazing and unusual custom bikes. Whatever the kids dreamed up, we built… staying within the laws […]
Electric Bicycle – Battery Upgrade
FrankG writes – “Here some more adventures with the “Electric Bike” project, this installment covers upgrades for extended range, road tires and a small rant on cheap electronics…” – Link. Previous: Electric bicycle (part 1) – Link. Electric bicycles – Link.
Cardboard Aerodrome
Arlrcr writes – “I design and “MAKE” flying (high performance acrobatic) radio control electric airplanes from recycle-able materials. Primarily corugated cardboard, foam meat trays popsicle sticks, coffee stirrers, bits of wire, Tape, food shrink wrap, etc. The model airplane community does’nt seem to “get it”, but perhaps the MAKE community will!” – Link.