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November 6, 2009

Weekend Project: Making Char Cloth


Learn how to make a cheap and effective fire starter made from an old t-shirt.
To download The Char Cloth video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
See Char Cloth in action with the Fire Piston from William Gurstelle.
For more info on what Swedish Fire Steel is, check out this article.

Posted by KipKay | Nov 6, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 30, 2009

Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing


Annoy your friends or co-workers with this high-tech practical joke.
Thanks go to Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
To download
The Evasive Beeping Thing video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Evasive Beeping Thing article in MAKE, Volume 14 and you
can see that in our Digital Edition.

Here is a link for the corrected schematic.
Use it rather than the schematic in the PDF or article.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 30, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing (PDF)

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Annoy your friend or co-worker with this high-tech practical joke.
Thanks go to Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Here is a link for the corrected schematic.
Use it rather than the schematic in the PDF or article.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 30, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 23, 2009

Weekend Project: The Atlatl


Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device that hurls spears at up to 100mph.
Thanks go to Daryl Hrdlicka for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
To download The Atlatl video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Atlatl article in MAKE, Volume 12
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 23, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: The Atlatl (PDF)

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Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device that hurls spears at up to 100mph.
Thanks go to Daryl Hrdlicka for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.


Posted by KipKay | Oct 23, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 16, 2009

Weekend Project: Mini Bike Light


Ride safely at night with this easy to make Mini Bike Light.
Thanks go to Trevor Shannon for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
To download The Mini Bike Light video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Mini Bike Light article in MAKE, Volume 14
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
Here is the modified schematic using the LM3909 chip

Posted by KipKay | Oct 16, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Mini Bike Light (PDF)

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Ride safely at night with this easy to make Mini Bike Light.
Thanks go to Trevor Shannon for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.
Here is the
modified schematic using the LM3909 chip.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 16, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 9, 2009

Weekend Project: Junk parts pecan crusher


Check out an old-school pecan crusher made out of junk parts found in a man-cave.
Thanks to Terry Dove for this nutty project.
To download The Junk Parts Pecan Crusher video click here and subscribe in iTunes.


Posted by KipKay | Oct 9, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 2, 2009

Weekend Project: Homebrew Alarm Purse


The Homebrew Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your purse.
Thanks go to Norene Leddy for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The Homebrew Alarm Purse video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Alarm Purse article in MAKE, Volume 19
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 2, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Homebrew Alarm Purse (PDF)

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The Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your handbag.
Thanks go to Norene Leddy for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 2, 2009 05:00 AM
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September 25, 2009

Weekend Project: DIY Drawer Organizer


Organize your kitchen utensils and gadgets with this custom made plexiglass drawer organizer.
Thanks go to Conrad Hopkins for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The DIY Drawer Organizer video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete DIY Drawer Organizer article in MAKE, Volume 19
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Sep 25, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: DIY Drawer Organizer (PDF)

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Organize your kitchen utensils and gadgets with this custom made plexiglass drawer organizer.
Thanks go to Conrad Hopkins for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | Sep 25, 2009 05:00 AM
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September 18, 2009

Weekend Project: Tilt-Shift Photography


Create the illusion of a miniaturized world with this photographic technique.
Thanks go to Dennison Bertram for the original article in MAKE, Volume 09.
To download The Tilt-Shift Photography video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Tilt-Shift Photography article in MAKE, Volume 09
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Sep 18, 2009 05:01 AM
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September 11, 2009

Weekend Project: Blubberbot

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Build a Blubberbot. A light-seeking robotic inflatable in search of light and cellphone signals.
To download The Blubbebot video click here or subscribe in iTunes.
In the Maker Shed: Makershedsmall MKBRI-2 2.jpg
Blubber Bot Robotic Inflatable

Posted by KipKay | Sep 11, 2009 05:00 AM
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September 4, 2009

Weekend Project: Mini Fume Extractor


Candy tin fume absorber helps keep your air clean and your lungs healthy.
Thanks go to Marc de Vinck for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The Mini Fume Extractor click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Mini Fume Extractor article in MAKE, Volume 19
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Sep 4, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Mini Fume Extractor (PDF)

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Candy tin fume absorber helps keep your air clean and your lungs healthy.
Thanks go to Marc de Vinck for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | Sep 4, 2009 05:00 AM
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August 28, 2009

Weekend Project: Barrel Water Collector


Save money while helping the environment with this rustic, wine barrel water collector.
Thanks go to Chris & Michri Barnes for the original article in MAKE, Volume 18.
To download The Barrel Water Collector click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Barrel Water Collector article in MAKE, Volume 18
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Aug 28, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Barrel Water Collector (PDF)

BarrelWaterCollector.jpg
Save money while helping the environment with this rustic, wine barrel water collector.
Thanks go to Chris & Michri Barnes for the original article in MAKE, Volume 18.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | Aug 28, 2009 05:00 AM
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August 21, 2009

Weekend Project: Stun Gun Potato Cannon


Launch potato projectiles 200+ yards with this stun-gun triggered, high-powered potato cannon
with see-thru action.
Thanks go to William Gurstelle for the original article in MAKE, Volume 03.
To download The "Nightlighter" Stun Gun Potato Cannon video click here or subscribe in iTunes.

Check out the complete "Nightlighter" Stun Gun Potato Cannon article in MAKE, Volume 03 "Nightlighter"
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Aug 21, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Stun Gun Potato Cannon (PDF)

Nightlighter.jpg
Launch potato projectiles 200+ yards with this stun-gun triggered, high-powered potato cannon
with see-thru action.
Thanks go to William Gurstelle for the original article in MAKE, Volume 03.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | Aug 21, 2009 05:00 AM
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