So as not to use the dreaded “S” word two times in a day, we’ll call this by its alternate name: the Legway, a step-powered vehicle. It’s actually a variation of the Universe Cycle, with handlebars. I’d love to see a video to see how wonky it is to drive. The builder says it’s not […]
This is simultaneously ridiculous and very awesome. I like the stalagmite pile of pizza boxes on the table in the second image. The joys of making and the all-night work-a-thon. Steampunk Snowboard by Koda & Nino [via Steampunk Workshop]
The weekly Lost Knowledge column explores the possible technology of the future in the forgotten ideas of the past (and those slightly off to the side). Each Tuesday, we look at retro-tech, “lost” technology, and the make-do, improvised “street tech” of village artisans and tradespeople from around the globe. “Lost Knowledge” is also the theme […]
The artful dodgers of Steampunk Magazine have done it again — another gorgeous issue, of great conversation, ideas, fiction, reviews, and how-tos. Content includes a manifesto of sorts by steampunk sci-fi godfather Bruce Sterling, how-tos on metal casting and no-budget welding, an awesome piece on “tramp printers” of the 1800s, and an an interview by […]
OMG, I think I just blew the lid off my chrome dome in peals of rhapsodic techno-bliss over this photo set of Soviet-era nuclear control gear. Paging Dr. Strangelove! Kurchatov Nuke Equipment
G4 did a pretty decent segment on steampunk, centered on our friends at Abney Park and current MAKE cover spokesgentleman Jake von Slatt. I like Morgan Webb’s description of it as “Goth for engineers.” [Note to Steampunk Haters: Scroll along, nothing to see here. Same old, same old.] From MAKE magazine: Check out MAKE, Volume […]
Man-o-man, what an inspiring collection of custom-fabbed hi-fi audio equipment and instrument amps to be found at Electron Luv, the home of metal fabricator, audio engineer, and tube-head Josh Stippitch. If this stuff sounds half as good as it looks… Electron Luv
