Bleep Labs photos
Bleep labs added some “making of” photos to the MAKE pool of anthropomorphic synthesizer monsters – the Thingamagoop. – Link.
Tools
Hover creeper
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 […]
HOW TO – Electrolytic rust removal
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 […]
Nixie Tube Clock – The GeekKlok
Under $200-ish Nixie tube clock kits – “The GeekKlok is a truly amazing designer clock, created by AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER Raymond Weisling. This clock is for geeks and nerds and gadget lovers, so it has many features not found in the typical Nixie clock, and in fact not found in most clocks of any kind” – […]
Serial to ethernet module
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 […]
TSLOTS – Extruded aluminum structural building material
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 […]
Pocket Ref – Handy reference
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.