HOW TO – Make a duct tape messenger bag v. 2.0
Kevin writes – “Here’s a new, improved version of my duct tape messenger bag I made back at the end of September and October.” – Link. Related: See lots of other duct tape projects – Link.
DIY Projects
Intel Mac mini: Take Apart Guide (RAM & HD)
Tom writes – “The Intel Mac mini’s case is just like that on the PPC model and can be opened by prying upward with a sharp putty knife while working your way around the bottom of the case.” – Link. Related: Apple and Makers modding minis – Link. Making a Macswagen – Adding a Mac […]
Use your feet to control your computer
Dance Dance those emails away – “This is just one off-the-shelf piece of hardware we can use,” A.J. Brush, the lead researcher on the project, said after demonstrating the technology. “Now we’re looking at broadening, thinking about accelerometers or other things you could strap onto your feet so you really could be just sitting at […]
HOW TO – Dual voltage regulated power supply for CD-ROM in a truck
Talking Electronics writes – “A friend of mine who runs an electronic shop wants to install an old cd-rom to be used as a stand alone cd-player in his truck. His problem was to find a suitable power supply for this purpose. A cd-rom uses 2 power supplies, 5 Volts which is used in its […]
Roof making
Maffiou’s Instructable on roofmaking – “Not that long ago, I purchased a building whose roof was made of cement sheets known to contain asbestos. As I intended to move in with my wife and kids, there was no way I was keeping it like that: So I decided to change the roof for a standard […]
HOW TO – Make a popcorn popper coffee roaster
Will has a fun how to on making your own coffee roster using an old popcorn popper. Thanks KSmith! Link. Related: The Bottomless Portafilter by Will O’Brien in DIY: Coffee. Mod your espresso maker’s filter holder for a tastier cup. MAKE 04 – Page 117.
DIY garage for car repairs
Fix your own car for $7.25 / half hour – “O’garage – in Roubaix, France, near the Belgian border – is a DIY garage for car repairs. Gearheads pay by the hour or half hour to use the facility’s fully loaded space and professional-grade equipment, including car lifts. O’garage offers instructional guides, clinics and classes […]