Month: September 2012

Mini Review of the Replicator 2

Mini Review of the Replicator 2

The Makerbot Replicator 2 is just that, a second generation of MakerBot’s wildly popular Replicator 3D printer, now faster, quieter, and more rigid than the original. “Hand assembled in Brooklyn, NY,” the Replicator 2 sports a sleek black metal and PVC case, oil-impregnated bronze linear bearings, a larger build volume, and faster printing times. The upgrades make what was already a fantastic machine, even butter. But the improvements do come at an increased cost that could be a deal breaker for some buyers.

Killer Ryuk Costume

Killer Ryuk Costume

Hands down, Halloween is my favorite holiday, and Instructables user Tatterhood has got me all inspired to get started on my costume with her jaw-dropping Ryuk costume tutorial. (Ryuk is a character in the anime series Death Note.) The mask and feather shoulder pieces are rad, guaranteed to scare the living daylights out of both […]