Instructables user elha2 had problems when shopping for an energy-conserving power strip, and writes: We bought some “Energy Saver” power strips from Zweibrueder. The devices are very solid and not very expensive. They feature an external switch and no further intelligence. You can place the switch in a good spot and leave the cabling under […]
Sitting here in our un-airconditioned hackerspace after a long bike ride has got me thinking about how to cool off, and what better way than to make your own air chiller? It turns out there are a number of different ways that makers have figured out how to do this. I wish I had one […]
The Santa Rosa Handcar Regatta is coming up! The second annual event has extended its deadline for applicants, just for you dear Craftzine readers. What: Hand-Built Railcar Races, Arts, Performance, Live Music, Crafts, Fine Foods, Costumed Rabble & more! When: Sunday, September 27th, 2009. 11 am to 6 pm. Where: Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, CA, […]
The best TI-83 RPGs ever… Carolyn writes – For some, nothing was more exhilarating in high school than playing a cool calculator game right in front of the teacher’s face while she thinks you’re graphing some crazy parabolic curve. Every kid who’s privy to the beat on the street knows that the first thing to […]
When I designed this blanket, I was thinking of the Bauhaus art movement with its stern and unadorned style. My aim was to create a piece that is sleek and clean, as well as moody and sumptuous. This throw adds warmth to an ultramodern decor, giving the Bauhaus Geometric Throw a 21st-century look.
Well, sadly there’s little info besides the above seen pic of Yuri Suzuki’s long barreled spouted musical kettle – I wanted to contribute to the design of daily domestic noises. alarms, mobile phones, a doorbell; he is of the opinion that not enough thought has been given to the noises they produce. The musical kettle […]
The piano maker who assembled this incredible toolkit died in 1925. His name was H.O. Studley. A poster is available through Fine Woodworking magazine. I resisted all kinds of “Studley chest” puns in titling this article. I hope you appreciate it.
