Most of us have misplaced a pair of pliers on the workbench, especially when you have limited space. Here is a simple solution, and I mean simple. You should be able to build this out of a scrap piece of wood in about 5 minutes. It’s just a 2×4 block with 1/2″ holes drilled in […]
@The NYC Toy fair 2008 there weren’t that many customizing companies but I did meet the folks from U-MARQ – they make a $7,000k-ish computerized engraver – with these you can engrave: small items such as jewelry, rings, charms, and pens as well as large items; wine bottles, plaques, trophy’s, tankards, etc… on gold, silver, […]
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Timmy writes – First published in 1882 this timeless bestseller by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America is chock-full of cool projects, games and crafts for every season of the year. Filled with black & white illustrations and schematics, this guide for American boys, is organized […]
Spools, a maker I know needed spools and they spent hours finding the best/cheapest place — one day you’ll need spools, I hope this saves you some time (the project is a drawbot on the cheap, should be cool) – Link & more spools.
Jim created this step-by-step tutorial on how to create a hand-vise. Although he says it is great for holding bone & fishhooks, I am sure it would be great for plastics and electronics too. This is a really good addition to your toolbox, even if you are not a survivalist. A small, easy-to-use handvice can […]
This is ridiculous, and I want one – Currently being reviewed by The Guinness Book of World Records, The Torch is the world’s brightest and most powerful flashlight. It is easily capable of melting plastic, lighting paper on fire within seconds, and if you want, frying an egg or a marshmallow on a stick! At […]
I like the idea of these gel filled kneepads on wheels for not only working on flooring / sidewalks but how they can be used as mini-carts for wheeling stuff around – [via] Link.
