Call for applications: A2 MechShop Artist-In-Residence program
Got a great idea for an awesome project, and just need access to the tools to make it happen? Do you live in or near southeast Michigan?
Month: January 2010
Maker Birthdays: Douglas Engelbart
Chances are you have Douglas C. Engelbart to thank for what you’re holding in your hand right now.
I’m talking about your computer mouse, of course.
Dr. Engelbart was born on this date in 1925. In 1967, while working at the prestigious Stanford Research Institute, he applied for a patent on an “X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System,” which issued in 1970, although, per his Wikipedia article, he never actually received any royalties on it. He has been widely honored for his contributions to human-computer interface development.
Dr. Engelbart has four children and nine grandchildren, and today he’s 85. Congratulations and happy birthday, sir!
Sharpsicord like a giant music box
Henry Dagg made this giant metallic instrument, and calls it the Sharpsicord.
Craft Space: Nikol Lohr
Nikol Lohr of The Thrifty Knitter gives us a glimpse of her crafty life at the Harveyville Project. Read on after the jump for more photos and a Q&A with Nikol!
How-To: Felt Owl Brooch
You’ll be able to whip up this cute little felt owl brooch in a snap with the help of this fun tutorial from Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin.
Creating an “E-Tractor”
Students at Bonham ISD High School, in Bonham, TX, are turning this old on tractor, donated to them by the Ivanhoe Christmas Tree Farm, into their Electric Vehicle Project for the 2009/2010 school year. Plans are to use the tractor in a farm tractor driving certification/safety course. Primary charging of the E-Tractor will be via […]
“Cutest trailer in the known universe”
On the blog Stuff I Like, they posted this heartbreakingly cute vintage trailer they saw while vacationing at Calaveras Big Trees. Talk about efficient use of space. The Cutest Trailer You Ever Saw