This quarter, our theme on Make: Online is “Make: Time & Space.” No, we’re not talking about hacking the underlying fabric of reality (altho, if you have any cool projects in that realm, do ping me!). We’re talking about all of the things you can do to organize your life, both physical and mental, to […]
Treehugger has a nice review of MAKE Editor-in-Chief Mark Frauenfelder’s new book, Made by Hand: Do It Yourself. It’s a phrase that’s been snatched up by mainstream culture through televisions shows, best seller books, and craft store kits. But DIY, when you stop and consider it, means so much more than just building your own […]
No, it’s not a comic-book sound effect! Igaaks are a modern version of traditional Inuit snow goggles (Wikipedia), lovingly handcrafted by Paul Celmer of Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, in a range of contemporary materials and finishes. Like their arctic forebears, Igaaks help prevent snow-blindness and improve the focus of distant objects, whether you’re at the pole or on the playa.
Our BFFs over at iFixIt went medieval on the just-released Nintendo DSi XL. They sort of looked at it as practice, keeping themselves in shape and head-sharp for this Saturday’s iPad release. You know they’ll be the first in line, screwdrivers and spudgers twitching in their hands. On the DSi XL teardown, Kyle writes: Nintendo […]
Jerry Bowen, of CBS’s Sunday Morning, visits master bladesmith Bob Kramer. Kramer is one of allegedly only 114 master bladesmiths in the world. Kramer Knives More: Toolbox: Knives out!
Our pals over at Cool Tools are running a contest: I am looking for the best sources for enthusiasts. These online sources would be the best website that offers a deep selection in a very narrow field, with fair prices and service. Often (but not always) these specialty stores are also valuable sources for information, […]
Here’s an interesting design for a camera bag where you don’t have to take the camera from the bag to shoot. I’m not really a photographer, so I’d like to hear what others think of this idea. Cloak Bag
