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July 15, 2006
Ball point pen art
NobbyNobody has an amazing gallery of ball point pen / Biro artwork (Biro - British name for the ballpoint pen). [via] - Link & FAQ on how they're made.
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Jul 15, 2006 05:29 AM
Arts |
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Making a watch by hand
Donald writes - "In these days of "fast" and "convenient" I decided to commence a work of "painstaking" and "craftsmanship", making my own wristwatch. I have had the idea for a certain arrangement of the watch dial, as on the image at the right, for a while now. My investigations into available movements showed that no production movement would give me this layout. After a long period of indecision and wondering what I was really getting myself into I decided to make my own movement, followed by the case and dial." [via] - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 15, 2006 04:32 AM
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Soda bottle fish trap
Ghondi writes - "This instructable I'll show you how to make a minnow/small fish trap with two soda bottles, some zip ties(can be replaced with wire or string). It only takes about 10 minutes." - Link.
Previous:
HOW TO - Make a fish trap - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 15, 2006 03:34 AM
DIY Projects, Instructables |
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Shopping cart chair
Frank Schreiner's "Consumer Rest" chair - has a child and adult version, both with detachable wheels - Article.
Related:
- Live Auctioneers - 473: Stiletto; Frank Schreiner. 'Consumer's Rest' chair - Link.
- Railroad Train Smashes Shopping Cart Creating a Sweet ... - Link.
- Build a CartBike - Link.
- Made on Earth - ShopperChopper - Link.
- MAKE AUDIOZINE - The ShopperChopper - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 15, 2006 02:40 AM
Arts |
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Retro brick phone
Here's an updated version of the old Motorola brick phone - if you're looking for a no-frills phone with the style of the late 80's, this might be it. I bet there's enough room in the case to jam in an extra battery or two and it could potentially last for weeks - [via] - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 15, 2006 01:43 AM
Cellphones |
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Chopper bike gallery
Nothing compares - *the* chopper gallery - [via]- Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 15, 2006 12:00 AM
Bicycles, Transportation |
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July 14, 2006
MAKE: Videos + PDFs + plans = fun
OK Makers, our "Weekend project" (videos and PDF/plans) is in full swing. Each week we have a fun video of something you can make and build, additionally - we send out a PDF of plans or something else that's printable. For some projects we provide the Google Sketchup files you can edit and share too. We also have sample pages from MAKE, articles, excerpts along with some other surprises. Let us know what you think!
Click here to get the latest videos and PDFs in iTunes - Link. Or, use this RSS/XML feed with any aggregator that supports enclosures.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 11:12 PM
Announcements |
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Soft Circuits
Learn how to sew conductive thread onto fabric to create "soft circuits" with this detailed tutorial. From the site, "Attempts to imagine an alternate way of building circuits using fabric and thread and replacing the soldering iron with a needle. The results are washable, flexible, light and soft circuits. Possibilities endless (kind of). These circuits rely heavily on the use of conductive thread, you should consider the type of application and signal you need to transmit before trying to build anything out of thread." Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 14, 2006 10:13 PM
Crafts |
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Motorcyclette has speed, comfort
This "Motorcyclette" from Modern Mechanix 1932 reminds me of a mini version of the 225-horsepower gasoline-powered monowheel - I'll see if I can dig up any plans for this - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 09:49 PM
Made On Earth, Modern Mechanix, Retro, Transportation |
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Lawnmower with a lift
Alan writes - "I was over at a friends house the other day and spotted his lifted lawnmower. Bill Alexander was tired of hitting rocks when cutting grass around his trees with a normal push mower. Even when most of the rocks were picked up new ones arrived and damaged the blade often enough that a mower deck lift was called for. A trip to the hardware store and an evening of work resulted in what you see. It has never hit a rock since..." - Link.
Related:
Flying lawnmower - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 08:56 PM
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HOW TO - Make a fish trap
Here's how to make a fish trap from cheap plastic fencing and a couple bamboo kebabs - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 07:57 PM
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RC car made from screwdrivers
Here's how to make a RC car from a couple old 10$ cordless screwdrivers, from I Make Projects - " This is a radio-controlled vehicle made from two cheap, cordless power tools with wheels attached. The electrical control part consists only of an old R/C controller, two servos, and 4 microswitches. Since I had most parts already in my part bins, it cost me about 20$ to build." [via] - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 06:38 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Design your own skateboard
Boardpusher.com lets you design your own skate deck, here's a MAKE version (feel free to use it!) - [via] - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 05:50 PM
Arts, Transportation |
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More Sanrio Crafts
Apparently yesterday's post took the geocities site down due to bandwidth limits, I got a quite a few emails asking about Hello Kitty related crafts, so I've gathered a few other sites that relate to the famous cat.
Being Crafty
How to make paper and envelopes from bags at the Sanrio store and how to make a stuffed Hello Kitty head. Link.
Groovy Games
Make your own Hello Kitty Doll. Link.
Hello Kitty Embroidery. Link.
Hello Kitty Creativity
French blog with lots of hello kitty inspired crafts. Cool needlepoint patterns you can download. Link.
Mountain Harmony
Hello Kitty Plastic Canvas Needlepoint Patterns to make magnets, coasters, and tissue box. (pdf) Link.
DLTK Crafts for Kids
Hello Kitty Birthday Cake. Link.
Official Sanrio Crafts
An archive of projects for kids. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 14, 2006 04:39 PM
Crafts |
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Weekend Projects: Make A Wallet Out of Tape
In this Weekend Projects Video Podcast, Bre Pettis teaches how to make a wallet out of tape. It's fun, it's functional, and you probably already have the supplies on hand. Watch the video, go make a wallet, then take it to another level and make something out of tape that no-one has ever done! Make sure to check out the previous post with instructions for this wallet weekend project.
You can download Sketchup and go look at the plans for the wallet drawn in the google Sketchup warehouse. These sketchup plans aren't fancy, but they are to scale. Use the tape measure tool to measure them in the sketchup virtual reality.
Click here to get the video (MP4) delivered automatically with iTunes. This video will play on PC/Mac/Linux/PSPs and iPod video devices - Link. HD, 3gp, Blip, and Youtube.
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jul 14, 2006 04:00 PM
MAKE Podcast, Weekend Projects |
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Instructions and PDF Document to Make a Wallet Out of Tape
Download the PDF, print it out, watch the video, and then go make a wallet! Make your own modifications and improvements, and make your wallet exactly the way you want it!
Tools:
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Hobby knife (optional)
Materials:
- Tape. I want my wallet to be black and red, so I used black Gaffer Tape, which is used in the film and photography business and is fancy stuff. I also used book binding tape, which is fancy (and archival) and red. Of course there is always silver duct tape, but the cheap stuff can get sticky.
- A bit of clear plastic. I cut mine out of the top of a plastic containter. I've heard of people using plastic bags, but I wanted mine to be stiff instead of flexible.
- Customizing details like ribbons, stickers, and sparkly bits. (optional)
Component One: The Outer Piece
In order to make a tape wallet, you need to make tape fabric. Tape fabric is when you take pieces of tape and overlap them to make a sheet of tape, then make another sheet of tape to go over that one, and trim it to size. Getting good at making tape fabric is the true craft of making tape wallets. It's worth practicing first. Keep in mind that the only way to improve your skills is to use them. Don't let getting frustrated stop you from improving your skills. Ball up the tape that you mess up with and use the size of the ball to measure your passion for making things!
The first piece is a tricky one because you want to have ½" of sticky tape around the edges that you will use later to help hold the whole thing together. This will be the outside of the wallet, and I've added stripes of different colored tape to make it unique.
I want my wallet to be 4 ¼" x 3 ½" when folded up. When it is unfolded, I want it to be 8 ½" x 3 ½" so that paper money fits into it neatly and receipts don't stick out of it and look messy.
The bottom layer of this tape fabric will be 9 ½" x 4 ½ " with the sticky side up. This includes the extra tape around the edge that is still sticky. The top layer will be 8 ½" x 3 ½".
Notice that the top 2 corners have been cut out. This is something I figured out on my second wallet to improve the design. Don't fold these over yet; set this piece aside until the final assembly.
Component Two: Inner Billfold Piece
Make a piece of tape fabric that is 8 ½" x 3 ½". This will go over the first piece to make the pocket where paper money will go.
Component Three: Card Pockets
Make 2 pieces of tape fabric that will get layered, taped down, and be the place where you will put cards. Make the first one 4" x 2" and the second one 4"x1 ½". Set these aside until the final assembly.
Component Four: Window Pocket
You can make the first rectangle above with 4 pieces of ½" tape, or you could use a a hobby knife to cut it out. You can get away with using the extra tabs of sticky tape in step one for the right and bottom sides of the holder. For the clear material, I used a piece of a grape container that was in my recycle bin. Wait to put them together until the final assembly.
Final Assembly
Now that you have all the parts cut out and ready, it's time for the final assembly. First fold down the top sticky part of component one. Then, you will stack component one on top of component two. Now place components three and four on top of it all and fold the rest of the sticky parts from component one over. You'll need to add some more tape in the center of the wallet to make the pockets functional.
I drew up the plans for this in sketchup.
Once you've finished your wallet, take a picture of it and add it to the Make: Flickr Pool.
You can also get this PDF automatically by subscribing in itunes.
Now go out there, find some tape, and make a wallet. Then let your imagination go wild and make other things with tape!
Related Make blog posts:
• Duct Tape Festival - Link
• Duct Tape Wallet - Link
• Duct Tape Prom - Link
Other interesting tape links:
• Duck Tape Club - Link
• Duct Tape Fashion - Link
• Simple Wallet Howto - Link
• RFID Blocking Wallet - Link
• Another Great Wallet Howto - LInk
• Luckyduct Fashions - Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jul 14, 2006 03:14 PM
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The BadaBoomBox
Here's a DIY boombox made out of car speakers, a car stereo, and a car battery. - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 02:50 PM
Electronics, Music |
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Pocket Ref - Handy reference
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.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 01:37 PM
Toolbox |
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Fish art electronics
Here's a collected of fish art electronics, the fish skeleton extension cord looks like a fun project to (re)make [via] - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 12:33 PM
Arts |
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Making a candle out of lard
Rob wanted to see if he could make a candle of our lard, and well, he did - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 14, 2006 11:24 AM
Science |
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