Month: November 2005
Here’s an incredible Mad Max style motorcycle made from all sorts of parts from more things than I can identify. There are a few close up photos as well as the bike in action with what I’m guessing is the maker triumphantly motoring along. [
Urban Craft Uprising Event this Sunday 11/6 in Seattle
If you are in Seattle on Sunday be sure to check out the Urban Craft Uprising event. It’s a craft sale by indie designers and crafters. “Our mission: We are funky, independent designers with craftitude. We will bring to Seattle, Washington an annual juried show of over 50 vendors whose work is handmade and reflects the current DIY revolution. Our goal is to provide the optimal environment for vendors to showcase their creations and for the public to have the opportunity to buy unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind items.” [via] Link.
Patchwork Robot
Hillary Lang loves her robots. She’s tried felt and wee and now quilted patchwork. We love how this cute guy can stand guard next to anything and give you a happy smile. To create your own cuteness, check out Hillary’s tutorial on how to make your own “Wee”. Trust us, after you see all of Hillary’s work, you’ll see how she’s the ultimate crafty cute expert! Link.
Random Stripe Generator
Sometimes you just need to visualize it to get a better idea. Especially when it comes to mixing and matching color. Before you start your next scarf or sweater project, check out the Random Stripe Generator. It’s a great online tool created by a fellow crafter to help you see it, before you make it. And if you don’t like the patterns that are produced, just hit refresh, and you’ll get more options! Link.
HOW TO – Make an Op-Amp hot tub temperature controller
Jake writes “When the temperature controller on my $50 garage-sale hot tub failed I balked at springing for another electro-mechanical thermostat so I built this one using junk box parts with the help of that classic: The Engineer’s Mini Notebook – Op-Amp Projects from Radio Shack.” Link.
HOW TO – Alarm clock of the short now
A beginner’s PIC project, the Maker writes “I am unemployed at the moment, but I’m very busy. I tend to work late nights and wander over to bed when I run completely out of steam. The problem is that this happens at a different time every day. I end up being too lazy and stupid to re-set the alarm clock, so I don’t bother. I oversleep. Recently I realized that I need a special alarm clock that instead of going off at a particular time goes off after a set duration. Like an egg timer, but grand!. So, I made one, and I realized that it would be a great beginner’s project. It includes a very basic C program and a simple PIC schematic.” Thanks Zantor! Link.
Make a hard drive belt buckle…
Here’s a Flickr photo set on making a belt buckle from a hard drive. Ingredients: Hard Drive platter (Jaz disk), paper clip, hacksaw, screw(s), and small sheet of basswood (for guide). Out of the recent “technology” on a belt projects, I think I like this one the most – it’s subtle but still recognizable. [via] Link.