Here is a walk thru/how to make a custom, resin-poured, plexiglass coffee table, with stainless steel legs, Cityplus writes – “The following hubpage illustrates the steps I used to make a custom coffee table. I’ve tried to make it as informative as possible so anyone interested (or with enough time) can make one themselves. The […]
Retro thing points to the history and more on the Tinkertoy computer, capable of playing tic-tac-toe – “A Tinkertoy framework called the read head clicks and clacks its way down the front of the monolith At some point the clicking mysteriously stops; a “core piece” within the framework spins and then with a satisfying “‘kathunk’ […]
Regina from Monster Crochet made herself a crochet Gollum hat. Regina says, “C’mon, sure Yoda hats are groovy, but I don’t think anyone’s got one of these! ” [ via ] Link.
I’ll be at Crafty Wonderland today in Portland. I’m going to be giving shadow puppet workshops through the day. I’ve also got some shopping to day. It’s at 830 E Burnside in the Doug Fir Lounge. If you’re in town, swing on by, do some serious crafty shopping, and say hi. – Link
MAKE Flickr photo pool member [ michal ] made a nice redwood tabletop camera stand for taking photos – Link.
Some good ones from Modern Mechanix… This game featured in Popular Science 1937 didn’t catch on… – Link. Homemade auto-camera catches thief, Popular Science 1940 – Link. Milk powered, Modern Mechanix 1938 – Link.
Gnomic writes – “On eBay – An original PC! The 5100 was the first IBM ‘portable.’ I learned APL on one of these babies. Alas, too much for my modest budget” – Link. Perfect gift for the time traveling John Titors.
