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Lost Knowledge: Island tricks

Lost Knowledge: Island tricks

The weekly Lost Knowledge column explores the possible technology of the future in the forgotten ideas of the past (and those slightly off to the side). Each Tuesday, we look at retro-tech, “lost” technology, and the make-do, improvised “street tech” of village artisans and tradespeople from around the globe. “Lost Knowledge” is also the theme […]

Chronulator mod

Chronulator mod

I was excited when the Chronulator came out and am still a fan of the kit. But I’ve been somewhat disappointed with what people have done with it. I expected they’d be more hacks to the circuit and lots of seriously-cool cases. Like this one — a gorgeous construction, made of brass curtain parts, a […]

Show us your shop!

Show us your shop!

We love seeing people’s workspaces. You learn so much about them, their approach to their work, the kinds of tools they use, how they organize themselves, what of their labors they choose to display, and so on. You can also get useful ideas for organizing your own workshop, studio, or office. And generally, be inspired. […]