How to Build a 20-Foot Functional Geodesic Dome Out of PVC
A geodesic dome made of PVC may be the most cost-effective method of building a structurally solid yet transportable shelter.
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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
4 and 1/2 3D Printing Trends You Should Know About
Modeling For Surgery Doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital printed an exact replica of a little girl’s skull based on multiple MRI scans. The replica enabled a practice run through the first of many complex surgeries to treat the toddler’s Tessier cleft. The actual surgery was a success. Futurist: Look To Spiders Autodesk’s technology futurist […]
Aspiring Iron Man Builds Working Exoskeleton, Lifts 170 Pounds
It’s been a long road for Youtuber “The Hacksmith” to go from inspiration to working prototype. Originally inspired by the exo-suit worn by Matt Damon in Elysium, his real working version is now in the testing phase. So far, he’s successfully lifted 170 pounds of concrete and steel. It’s built on a backpack-like frame with […]
GE’s FirstBuild Offers $60,000 in Prizes at Upcoming Appliance Hackathon
Have you ever been standing in your kitchen, operating some appliance, and thought of a better way to do the task? Maybe you’ve come up with a change to the design that would make things easier or more efficient. That is the moment that FirstBuild hopes to capture. Currently there is a huge gap […]
Boat-Building Teens Get Hands-On Teamwork, Engineering Lessons
Project U.S.E.’s Boatbuilding Program is an educational adventure. Middle and high school students work together to measure, cut, and build a 16’ wooden canoe (or comparable vessel). Through the course of 12 weeks, they connect their experience with academic learning and explore the history, science, math, and art behind boat building. The program culminates in […]
Sword from Space! Blacksmith Forges Blade from Meteorite
Modern blacksmith artisans from ASBL Lucilinburhuc use old world craftsmanship to transform a meteorite into a sword. The meteorite is heated to form the raw material. Then it must be carbonized to transform the brittle iron and trace metals into hardened steel. For the carbonization process the blacksmith chiseled the meteorite material into 80×40mm pieces […]
DIY Decor: Circular Quilt Hoop Shelf
Looking for the perfect way to display your favorite nicknacks and treasures? Make your own round wooden shelf with this circular quilt hoop shelf project! Square shelving options cramping your style? No problem! Transform a common sewing tool into a unique decorative shelf with this circular quilt hoop shelf tutorial from A New Bloom.
