Bill Murray Papercraft
Vimeo user Niege Borges made this whimsical video called “Bill Wearing Socks,” which features a Bill Murray paper doll wearing a costume from every film he’s ever been in. [via buzzfeed]
Month: August 2012
The Nerdy Derby at World Maker Faire New York
The Nerdy Derby is a Pinewood Derby-inspired no-rules* car building and racing competition brought to you by students from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. The first Nerdy Derby will take place on September 29th and 30th at World Maker Faire New York at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. Awards will be handed out […]
Toolsday on Google Hangout On Air, NOW
Join us 6pm PDT on G+ to talk about some of your favorite tools and to show off your workspace.
Tape Dispenser Makeover
Give your desk a bit of color by transforming the most common of office staples – the tape dispenser. Maggie of Smashed Peas and Carrots turned some plain black tape dispensers into a collection of colorful washi tape holders.
Gamer Quilt
Now here’s a great gift for the video game lover in your life – a gamer quilt. Erica of Kitchen Table Quilting created this quilt for her husband’s birthday.
Tool Review: BOA Versa Saw
A regular hacksaw frame is fixed to the blade at both ends. These restricted-access hacksaws, on the other hand, are fixed to the blade only at the back end, closest to your hand, and support the front end using a reciprocating, spring-loaded bar with a thin guide slot and a rubber shoe. The shoe rests up against the workpiece, during the stroke, and the blade moves back and forth through the guide slot, which keeps it from flexing away from the intended cutting path. The upshot is that, unlike a regular hacksaw frame, you can make cuts in stuff with almost zero backside clearance.
Project: Cold Brew Coffee with Reusable Coffee Bag
By Haley Pierson-Cox From the moment I saw this recipe in the New York Times, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with cold brew coffee. Not only is cold brew delicious and easy, it doesn’t require electricity or any special equipment, so you can make it just about anywhere—even when you’re camping or traveling! I’ve spent a […]