Complete $300 DIY Desktop CNC Machine
Make reader Anders Haglund sent word of Edward Ford’s Project ShapeOko, which strives to build a complete and open DIY desktop CNC machine (including electronics) for around $300.
Tools
Lego Carpentry Tools
AFOL Marion (aka Brixe63) built these realistic Lego tools. My favorite detail is the way she used trans greenish yellow elements to form the level’s bubble.
Machine That Makes Lego, Made of Lego
This is reportedly a very rare, limited-edition Lego set produced this year as a souvenir for some kind of exclusive Lego factory tour. Flickr user Si-MOCs would appear to be the proud owner of set 8 out of 68, and has carefully recorded the unboxing and construction for…
Radio Controlled Flying Super Hero
Portland, Oregon resident Greg Tanous designed this superhumanoid R/C airplane that is almost certain to delight any child, inner or outer, who beholds it. Given the unbridled awesomeness of its subject, I am inclined to forgive the er, enthusiastic rock music soundtrack in this video, but feel obliged to warn of it. Greg sells plans and full kits for a couple version of his design.
MicroRAX iPad Stand
Ken Kremer built this adjustable iPad stand using MicroRAX, including some of the new hotness hinged connectors the MicroRAX guys were showing off at Maker Faire this May. Very nice!
Autodesk Inventor Publisher Viewer for Android
Having good documentation really helps out when you’re assembling or repairing something of significant complexity. Now that access to a smartphone or tablet is becoming more commonplace we’re starting to see better documentation tools hit the market. Take for instance the newly released Autodesk Inventor Publisher Viewer for Android. Business looking to publish interactive 3D […]
The Kukri Knife of Nepal
A kukri is the incredibly large and heavy knife carried by Gurkha soldiers. Real kukri knives are handmade by knife smiths in primitive village forges in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. I ordered mine from a knife maker in Kathmandu. Even with shipping, for a handmade item such as this, the cost was surprisingly reasonable (well under $100).