Mike writes – “For those who don’t know, Shapelock is a polymer (plastic) similar to polypropylene except that it has a very low temperature softening point. The idea is that you heat some water to around 160 degrees F and dump some of the pellets into the water to soften them to a moldable state. […]
Andy writes – “Hey guys- great site and mag! Anyway, I was piddling around in the workshop yesterday, and I wondered if my drill press could do some basic plastic and maybe wood machining with the right bit and setup. I put a flat router bit in the drill press and put some PVC pipe […]
Tmo writes – “This is a simple XY style paper cutting tool marketed to scrapbookers. It seems ripe for hacking to rapid prototyping of parts or circuit etching.” – Link.
$69 for what might be one of the best modding tools to come along in years – “The Dremel Stylus is a unique tool for people who are passionate about hands-on projects. This ergonomic tool is perfect for applications around the home such as finishing, intricate sanding, polishing, cleaning, engraving and much more.” – [via] […]
We love SketchUp – at Macworld 2006 we gave it “Best of Show” and on Pi day 3/14 (ironic!) they were acquired by Google – congrats gang! Link. Download the free trial here and get making! – Link. Pictured here, a very cool house drawing from Alvaro Carnicero from the “Sketchup” tag on Flickr – […]
Here’s how to “Super-Grip” all sorts of things, including game controllers – [via] Link.
At Macworld we gave SketchUp “Best of show” it’s one of the quickest, easiest ways to “make” things in 3D – and there’s even a plug-in that puts your creations in Google Earth in 3D. A lot of set designers and film folks also use the tool to set up scenes, including a film that […]
