Redneck rollercoaster
A crazy Canadian has hacked his ’91 Cavalier into a “Redneck Rollercoaster.” All I can say is thank goodness for their good healthcare. – [via] Link.
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Folding bike wheel
The aim is to try to get a really high end city bike or courier bike that can fold up into a package like a golf bag, which could go into an overhead rack on a train or go into a plane locker. Reinventing the Wheel – Link
Chris Jordan @ Greener Gadgets
Chris Jordan just gave a fantstic presentation at Green Gadgets, we’ve covered his work here before – Chris Jordan is a Seattle-based photographic artist who portrays the detritus of our mass culture, piles of cell phones, computer circuit boards, aluminum cans, and the like. His work is exhibited widely in the US and Europe, and […]
Photos from MAKE NYC meet up!
Matt one of the organizers from MAKE NYC posted up a ton of great photos from last night’s event, check out all the great projects! We’ll post some video later too when it’s done. Special thanks to the AP (Associated Press) and NPR for coming out and talking to everyone! – Link. Related: MAKE NYC […]
DIY forklift
From the MAKE Flickr pool: Member Simple Simon shares more of his vehicular adventures: How to get a cast oven stove upstairs. (Driving the truck up to line up with the stove was a challenge due to the ski tips) I don’t remember what pulled the ladder up but probably the fan belt since the […]
DIY tractors in Poland
The Å»ak Gallery in Berlin has an exhibition up with an extensive collection of 1960s Polish homemade tractors (photos only, unfortunately). – [via] Link. Related: MAKE: Volume 11: Alt Vehicles – Link.
Sports car from canoes
Canoe, Car, DIY Projects
