ToolNut writes – “This is a relatively simple, safe and cheap way to remove light or heavy rust from any ferrous object. I used this process to restore an old wood plane that I bought for $1 (it looked totally un-usable because of the rust). As opposed to grinding, heavy wire brushing and acid bath […]
Under $200-ish Nixie tube clock kits – “The GeekKlok is a truly amazing designer clock, created by AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER Raymond Weisling. This clock is for geeks and nerds and gadget lovers, so it has many features not found in the typical Nixie clock, and in fact not found in most clocks of any kind” – […]
This looks interesting, make any device with serial inputs and outputs ethernet/internet-enabled for less than $35 – ” Ready-to-Go Serial to Ethernet Gateway module mounted with RJ-45 connector, Serial Command Support, Simple Command Frame Format, Comprehensive & Readable Command Set for Network and Serial Settings, Available of on-site Configuration without PC, High Stability & Reliability […]
Philip writes – “Tslots are an aluminum extrusion building material that fits together with simple allen wrench hardware. It’s all the rage with industrial/conveyer belt building, and it’s lighter and stonger than welded metal. They’ve won some awards, and are getting a name out there. I’m using it to build a camping roof rack for […]
This little book is super handy for anyone who makes stuff (or needs to look up things for the making of things) it’s filled with hundreds of tables, maps, formulas, constants & conversions. It’s tiny and I don’t ever leave home without it – Link & detailed contents – Link.
Daniel writes – “Here’s a homemade version of the Power Squid, a variation on a power strip. Instead of plugging your cords into a strip, you get power by plugging into little extension cord outlets that look a little like tentacles. In a regular power strip, big transformers block nearby outlets. In the Power Squid, […]
Mac 595 writes – “Here’s a low cost development tool which provides an interface from a CompactFlash Card to a Microchip PIC Microcontroller, with source code to perform byte read and write operations to the card. Also, an IDE header on the board allows access to the CF Card without a microcontroller, allowing a PC […]
