Stilt bike
Tall bike from the 30’s – Link. Related: Bicycle how-tos, mods and more – Link.
Modern Mechanix
“What-Is-It” gathers cushion data
This is how they took measurements to determine what would be a good seat cushion size for cars in the 40’s – Link.
Mechanical secrets of movie gorillas
Here’s a little bit about how they made movie gorillas from Modern Mechanix 1933 – handy if you’re going to (re)make a costume – Link.
House boat from an old oil tank
Here’s a slightly better house boat, made from an oil tank – Link. Previous: Homemade houseboat – Link.
Rollerblades with tank treads
They don’t seem fast, but could be a good (re)make – Popular Mechanics 1936 – Link.
HOW TO – Make incredible pictures (without Photoshop)
Old camera tricks from pre-PhotoShop/GiMP days – Link.
Retro dinner gadgets
Fun dinner contraptions to (re)make – Link.
