Beyond awesome: launching a Christmas tree
Oh my gawd, this is hysterical. These guys launched their Christmas tree on 32 rocket engines. The launch is glorious. Christmas Tree Rocketry: The Art and Science of Holiday Recycling
Drones & Vehicles
DIY powder coating oven
Flickr user j_tenkely wanted to do his own powder coating, so he bought a commercial powder-gun and built a custom oven in his garage. He says, “the entire oven cost about $250, but when it runs about $150 to do a bike frame & fork, it’s easy to break-even.”
Square rockets? Why not?
Sascha Grant posted images of his square rocket build (built around a BT-50 body tube) on the MAKE Flickr pool. Rocket Squared
The Copenhagen Wheel
The Copenhagen Wheel recently demonstrated at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change is a clever device that can store energy every time you apply the breaks and then reapply it in the form of motor assist as you ascend a hill on your bicycle.
Bright Bike v2.0 plus kits!
Michael Mandiberg developed a kit for making your bike super visible to car headlights with retroreflective vinyl tape! It’s easy to apply, looks fly, and comes in several colors. I did up my ride too, check it out above in normal light and below in flash (simulating headlights). The kit makes a great gift for […]
On a unicycle built for two…
Not a whole lot of build info, but this looks like it would be an exciting ride! [Thanks, Star!]
Scooter-bike hybrid
Spotted on the corner of 15th and P St., in Washington, DC, and posted on ReadysetDC. Bike of the Day: 15th + P
