Simple light table
Hiram writes “I needed a large light table to piece together a 2′ by 4′ poster for my wife. Figured I could put one together from some stuff I had around the house.” – Link.
DIY Projects
HOW TO – Build a game chair with a $380 wire welder
Chuck writes – “Yesterday we ran a comparison of inexpensive, entry-level flux-core wire welders to show how cheap and easy it is to get into welding these days. We followed up today with an incredibly detailed how-to describing step-by-step how to build your own driving game chair (complete with a real leather auto seat) using […]
Hacked LED Mouse Light
Alan writes – “Most of us have a bunch of these old mice laying around collecting dust. If you didn’t make some cool art with your mice last week here is another idea to recycle it into a cool project. This article will show you how to turn an ordinary mouse into a flashlight, perfect […]
HOW TO – Make a simple compass with a magnet and CD
Here’s how to make a super simple compass with a small magnet and CD – Link.
Rapid Fire Xbox controller mod
Here’s how to add a rapid fire mod to your Xbox controller, a lot better than getting carpal tunnel – [via] – Link.
HOW TO – Make a slip ring power connector
Stephan writes – “”This site describes how to make a slip ring power connector by using four ball bearings. It then is connected to a motor’s axle and allows to continuously power a rotating fluorescent light. – Link.
Folding chair stamp jig
Michael writes – “My girlfriend asked me to make an alignment jig to help her rubber stamp a logo onto business cards. I spent about 5 minutes looking around the house for materials, half thinking of how to build it and half thinking about how to get out of building it. :) Then, eureka, the […]