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Build a Cordless Drill Powered Go-Kart

Build a Cordless Drill Powered Go-Kart

Educator and Make: author Gever Tulley helps kids build their own drill-powered go-karts at his Tinkering School in Montara, Calif., using small welded frames, bike parts, and cheap corded drills. We asked him to build a version for Make:, but we wanted it to be large and powerful enough to carry an adult driver, and we wanted […]

Automated Fan Speed Controller

Automated Fan Speed Controller

When our house was built, I put a server room next to my office. Unfortunately, it had only a small bathroom-style fan with a 4″ duct leading outside, and during the summer I had to leave the door open, which made my office hot and loud. So I installed a larger fan, along with an […]

Fast Toy Wood Car

Fast Toy Wood Car

Lots of my friends have kids, and that means lots of birthdays. I wanted to have a custom present that’s easy to make and has lots of room to play, in terms of design. A toy car fits perfectly. So I can build cars and make kids happy? Win-win! Download the templates.