A few makers sent this in… SEARS now carries a a computer controlled CNC machine for under $1,799 (USD) “Compact, computer-controlled, 3-dimensional woodworking machine with an easy-to-use interface. It allows a novice to make a complete project without a shop full of tools.The unique configuration allows it to perform many other woodworking functions, including ripping, […]
Awhile back we posted up a tool “food chain” it seemed a little familiar and here’s where I think I first saw something like it, Popular Mechanics 1954 – Link. Previous: C-Clamp food chain – Link. Drill chuck food chain – Link.
Waterjets.org has an amazing set of pictures of stuff getting cut by a high pressure stream of water (with garnet) – [via] – Link.
Charper writes: “This project stemmed from the desire to remove (and perhaps one day re-solder) surface mount components. In it’s entireity (pictures and all), it took less that two hours and $20. Even if you have to buy everything, I believe the cost could easily be kept under $30. Comparatively, I could not find a […]
Archer6817j writes – “So, your power drill battery dies. What now? Fork over 85 bucks for a new one? I don’t think so. After searching high and low on the internet for a good price for a replacment battery I found the retail for my Black & Decker 14.4V to range from 35-85 dollars. Riiiight. […]
We all have little tricks and homemade ways to organize our workbenches, here’s a simple pegboard based organizer from Willd you can make yourself – Link. Related: MAKE workbench – Link. Make Podcast: Weekend Projects – Make a Workbench – Link. DIY Refrigerator workbench – Link. Workbenches @ MAKE – Link.
“This is a 12V bulb which is being overdriven to 14+V, to about 140 watts, with an estimated light output of about 4000 lumens. Compare that to a regular 2D MagLight, which is much, much less than 50 lumens.” Yup, that’s 12 1.2V NiMH batteries in there, which I guess means it’s rechargable too. I […]
