Over at Instructables, they’re gearing up for their Art of Sound Contest: Music is absolutely essential for creativity – it inspires new ideas, helps us to create and build, and provides a soundtrack for life. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Zalytron, Create Digital Music, and Bleep Labs to bring you the Art of Sound […]
Via Boing Boing Gadgets comes this model of Berlin’s Oberbaum Bridge, being cut with a laser out of gingerbread. The builder hasn’t completed the whole thing, but has put up an Instructable slideshow showing his progress thus far. Laser Cut Gingerbread Bridge
Here’s a well-illustrated guide to electrolytic rust removal by Instructables user ToolNut, which could come in handy for restoring those flea market tool finds.
My bike’s paint job is looking pretty sorry these days, which I guess makes it less likely to get stolen, but doesn’t get much drooling out about town… Instructables user Panda Face shares some awesome bike painting tips for a pro-looking job minus a large chunk of cash.
This seems like a fun weekend project with to teach kids about how batteries work in a hands-on fashion. Instructables user egbertfitzwilly has published a how-to for a simple aluminum can, saltwater, and charcoal battery.
Daniel Reetz must be one happy maker! Not only did he create this fantastic DIY book scanner, but he won an Epilog Zing 16 Laser for his efforts! From the press release: Epilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving and cutting systems, and Instructables.com are pleased to announce Daniel Reetz, Fargo, […]
Instructables user eVolti made this small Stirling engine and used it to rotate a few LEDs. It’s a very thorough tutorial, and I love the color mixing achieved in the photograph. More: How-To Tuesday: Teacup Stirling engine
