Know those wheeled slabs in garages that you push around while on your back to fix your car? Check out this floating 40 psi version that can lift over 300lbs and glide right over all the cracks and debris. If you’re working on a car, you likely have an air compressor – so this is […]
ToolNut writes – “This is a relatively simple, safe and cheap way to remove light or heavy rust from any ferrous object. I used this process to restore an old wood plane that I bought for $1 (it looked totally un-usable because of the rust). As opposed to grinding, heavy wire brushing and acid bath […]
This looks interesting, make any device with serial inputs and outputs ethernet/internet-enabled for less than $35 – ” Ready-to-Go Serial to Ethernet Gateway module mounted with RJ-45 connector, Serial Command Support, Simple Command Frame Format, Comprehensive & Readable Command Set for Network and Serial Settings, Available of on-site Configuration without PC, High Stability & Reliability […]
Philip writes – “Tslots are an aluminum extrusion building material that fits together with simple allen wrench hardware. It’s all the rage with industrial/conveyer belt building, and it’s lighter and stonger than welded metal. They’ve won some awards, and are getting a name out there. I’m using it to build a camping roof rack for […]
This little book is super handy for anyone who makes stuff (or needs to look up things for the making of things) it’s filled with hundreds of tables, maps, formulas, constants & conversions. It’s tiny and I don’t ever leave home without it – Link & detailed contents – Link.
Daniel writes – “Here’s a homemade version of the Power Squid, a variation on a power strip. Instead of plugging your cords into a strip, you get power by plugging into little extension cord outlets that look a little like tentacles. In a regular power strip, big transformers block nearby outlets. In the Power Squid, […]
I’ve never ordered from here, anyone? Seems like they have a lot of great stuff (check out the catalog) – “Antique Electronic Supply is your source with the largest supply of new old stock and current production vacuum tubes in the world. We also have an enormous supply of parts, supplies and literature for your […]
