Introducing the Fiat 500 Bulldozer
Ironsmith Kogoro Kurata took the body of a Fiat 500 and put it on an old set of Cat tracks. Tortoise-timed trips to the store, and hilarity, ensued. Monkey Farm [via Pink Tentacle]
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Datamancer’s new blog
Our pal Datamancer has a new blog up. He’s hoping to keep a regular digital diary of his projects. Given all of the cool stuff he’s always working on, let’s hope he keeps it up. Above are two picks from a hobby furnace he’s building, built around the Lionel’s Lab HobbyMelter kit. (Jake von Slatt […]
Weekend Project: Potato Gatling Gun
Here is a brand new version of the popular potato cannon built by the DeRose family and shown at this years Maker Faire.
Next Dorkbot DC, Tuesday July 7, 2009
Dorkbot DC has been on a hiatus for the past few months, but we’re back, baby! July will be the first of a series of some events co-presented with our pals at HacDC. If you’re in town, we hope you can make it. Schedule for next meeting (Co-presented with HacDC) 7 July, 2009 7 PM […]
Queen’s Brian May and His Homemade Guitar
Legendary Queen guitarist talks about the guitar he made from the mantle of his childhood home.
MAKE Out Session event, July 5, 2009
If you’re in Austin on July 5th, be sure to check out Art Seen Alliances’ MAKE Out Sessions event at the USAA at Spider House. Meet. Mix. Make. Come share your crafty concepts with other makers while enjoying drinks, food, and music. Free MAKE magazine swag! BYOS (bring your own supplies) For more information, visit […]
Dorkbot – Seattle art show
The Seattle chapter of Dorkbot, in collaboration with 911 Media Arts Center, is opening a new juried art exhibit, “Strange Things,” with an opening night party on June 27th, 2009. Sayeth the Press Release: New and exciting genres of art emerge as artists, scientists and technologists bring together their expertise to push the boundaries of […]