Lego Carpentry Tools
AFOL Marion (aka Brixe63) built these realistic Lego tools. My favorite detail is the way she used trans greenish yellow elements to form the level’s bubble.
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Machine That Makes Lego, Made of Lego
This is reportedly a very rare, limited-edition Lego set produced this year as a souvenir for some kind of exclusive Lego factory tour. Flickr user Si-MOCs would appear to be the proud owner of set 8 out of 68, and has carefully recorded the unboxing and construction for…
Radio Controlled Flying Super Hero
Portland, Oregon resident Greg Tanous designed this superhumanoid R/C airplane that is almost certain to delight any child, inner or outer, who beholds it. Given the unbridled awesomeness of its subject, I am inclined to forgive the er, enthusiastic rock music soundtrack in this video, but feel obliged to warn of it. Greg sells plans and full kits for a couple version of his design.
MicroRAX iPad Stand
Ken Kremer built this adjustable iPad stand using MicroRAX, including some of the new hotness hinged connectors the MicroRAX guys were showing off at Maker Faire this May. Very nice!
Autodesk Inventor Publisher Viewer for Android
Having good documentation really helps out when you’re assembling or repairing something of significant complexity. Now that access to a smartphone or tablet is becoming more commonplace we’re starting to see better documentation tools hit the market. Take for instance the newly released Autodesk Inventor Publisher Viewer for Android. Business looking to publish interactive 3D […]
The Kukri Knife of Nepal
A kukri is the incredibly large and heavy knife carried by Gurkha soldiers. Real kukri knives are handmade by knife smiths in primitive village forges in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. I ordered mine from a knife maker in Kathmandu. Even with shipping, for a handmade item such as this, the cost was surprisingly reasonable (well under $100).
New in the Maker Shed: Panavise Jr.
The Panavise Jr, now in the Maker Shed, is the perfect workbench companion. The grooved jaws allow it to easily hold circuit boards, jewelry, models, rotary tools, pencil torches, soldering irons, or anything else you can think of. The single turn adjustment knob allows you to easily position the Panavise head anywhere you need it. Check out the Shed for other Panavise models as well.