JRL writes – We saw so many MAKE articles on Surplus/Electronics paradises in the US, I thought I’d contrast it a bit by showing what Electronics shopping looks like in South East Asia. (“Part Mining” is meant literally here!). Maybe the most impressive diy electronics paradise in Singapore is a tiny, well hidden shop in […]
I know a few people who live in cargo containers, so this might be the next thing – dasparkhotel / “Andi Strauss´ place” in near the Danube River in Ottensheim, Austria and made from large drain pipes – looks comfy! – [via] Link.
Is that maple, spruce, pine? These two books look really helpful – Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools by Bruce Hoadley – [via] Link & also by the same author, Understanding Wood: A Craftsman’s Guide to Wood Technology – Link.
Craft In America, is a PBS 3 part documentary that’s going to air on May 30th at 8, 9, and 10pm. You can check out a preview of the documentary here. Craft In America will also be a traveling 7 city exhibition, a web site, as well as a book coming out in the Fall […]
Mark has a short review and round of some dangerous books, some more than others, including my favorite he Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments… he writes – Already a huge hit in the UK, The Dangerous Book for Boys, by Gon Iggulden and Hal Iggulden, is taking the US by storm. The first print run […]
The rumor is WeirdStuff, the resellers of surplus computer hardware and software and buyers of excess inventories have a MAKE display up in their store… if you happen to go to their store, take some pictures, we’d love to see it!! WeirdStuff 384 West Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 WeirdStuff – Link.
Ryan writes – I’ve been meaning to share this place with Makers for quite a while now. Mendelson’s Liquidation Outlet in Dayton, OH is a Maker’s paradise. The website doesn’t do it justice but if you’re within a 100 mile radius, it’d be worth the trip. The second floor (it may be the third) is […]
