A guide to lead-free soldering
Hack-a-day’s new contributor Jason Rollette has a nice overview for the why-and-how on using lead free solder. I certainly learned a thing or two!
Toolbox
DIY: Manual vacuum pump
This is a great way to make a vacuum pump out of a bicycle pump, for less than $20. A vacuum pump can be used for a lot of projects, not just torturing marshmallow peeps. DIY: Manual vacuum pump Related: HOW TO – Build your own Vacuum pump
Power Tool Drag Racing 2008
Over at Telstar Logistics, MAKE contributor Todd Lappin has a write-up and some pictures of this past weekend’s 2008 Power Tool Drag Races. Power Tool Drag Racing 2008: The Photos! The Fashions! [via]
Make a logic probe from a syringe
Just don’t stick yourself! The tip is razer sharp, easily digging far enough into a pin to hold its place. A finger’s weight on the plunger keeps the probe in place; it has never once slipped to short two pins, as my multimeter’s probe is wont to do. Syringe Logic Probe [via]
Mystery Box of Electronics Junk
How funl is this: A migrating mystery box o’ electronics junk that may show up on YOUR doorstep. EMS Labs explains how it works: The Great Internet Migratory Box Of Electronics Junk is a progressive lending library of electronic components. An internet meme in physical form halfway between P2P zip-archive sharing and a flea market. […]
Tool Fence
Michael at Do Design DIY made a set of instructions for constructing this hand tool holder perfect for makers and crafters.
DIY Box Handles
MAKE Section Editor Charles Platt has a series of great moving tips in Kevin Kelly’s Cool Tools: Make handles from half-inch plastic water pipe sawn into 5″ lengths. My local Lowe’s sold me six feet of pipe for around $3 and you can use any wood saw to cut it. You may feel this is […]