Dice Popper
This is my version of a classic way to “roll” the die for a board game.
Posted by Gus Dassios
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Saw Projects
Lord Kelvin’s Thunderstorm
Create high-voltage sparks using nothing more than falling water as the source of energy.
Posted by Matthew Gryczan
Categories: Science | 2 Comments
True Mirror
See yourself as others see you with a true mirror.
Posted by Charles Platt
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Gravity Catapult
I have long been enamored of catapults. Invented around 400 B.C., they were used until nearly A.D. 1300. So for 1,700 years, catapults were arguably the largest, most expensive, and...
Posted by William Gurstelle
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Lumia Lunchbox Laser
Back in the 1970s, my friend Wayne Gillis and I used to do light shows at science fiction conventions. We had the usual panoply of overhead, slide, and custom-made projectors,...
Posted by Jake Spurlock
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PVC Plant Holder
This versatile and attractive plant holder holds a standard 4" flowerpot in a variety of ways.
Posted by Larry Cotton and Phil Bowie
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Infrared String Bass
In this project we’re going to take inspiration from Len Keeler’s original Elastic String Bass. We’ll pick it up (no pun intended) and run with it, adding multiple strings for...
Posted by Steve Hobley
Categories: Music, Electronics | 1 Comment
PVC Two-Faced Clock
If you and a friend or relative live in different time zones, keep track with this two-faced clock.
Posted by Larry Cotton and Phil Bowie
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PVC Floating Accent Light
This lamp adds a romantic glow to any room. Designed to provide good airflow around the bulb, it seems to float magically on a soft ring of light around its...
Posted by Larry Cotton and Phil Bowie
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PVC Kids’ Table and Stool
This small table fits young kids perfectly — and they can scribble to their hearts’ content on the dry-erase tabletop.
Posted by Larry Cotton and Phil Bowie
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iStand
The iPad, wonderful as it is, often needs a stand to hold it. Sure, there are tons available, but they can be flimsy and/or expensive. Here’s one that’s cheap, sturdy,...
Posted by Larry Cotton
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