CMU Snakebots Climbs Tree

post from Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog on 03 September 2010 09:55:25 PM. © Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog

We normally see snakebots swimming in pools and they can climb inside pipes but check out how well this CMU Snakebots can Climb Trees, it is a creation from the Biorobotics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University.Via: Botjunkie“From the Biorobotics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, a snake robot (Snakebot) demonstrates how it can climb a tree [...]

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Featured Bath and Beauty Member –
mcook72677

post from Craftster.org Blog on 03 September 2010 09:34:17 PM. © Craftster.org Blog

Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger MareMare…

The latest featured member for the Bath and Beauty Board is…mcook72677!

Mandy is a fabulous soapmaker (I know, I have some of her soap in my bathroom right now!). She has been a member of Craftster since August 2007 and posts her fabulous projects all over Craftster. She also won the Eco-Friendly/All Natural B&B Challenge! Be sure to see the entire interview with Mandy as well as tons of great project pics (including her favorite Craftster projects from other members!)

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Projects How-To's 1 Pair Of Socks= Diy
Wristwear And Gloves!!!

post from Cut Out + Keep on 03 September 2010 09:31:58 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

Turn unwanted socks into a brand new pair of wristwear and gloves!!

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Projects Creations Alice In Wonderland
Engagement Fingerless Gloves

post from Cut Out + Keep on 03 September 2010 09:31:22 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

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6 Tips for Playing Hard to Get

post from How to of the Day on 03 September 2010 08:34:19 PM. © How to of the Day

Although it might seem silly for someone to pretend that they're a little less into you than they really are, this type of restraint is one of the ways by which some people gauge the extent of each other's interest when dating. In addition, if you don't play hard to get, you might come off as needy, calculating, or worst of all, desperate. Then again, if you play too hard to get, you'll seem standoffish and cold, even a snob. Follow these steps to find a good balance when playing hard to get, and remember, dating is not an exact science; it's more of a game, with lots of guesswork, self-confidence, and risk-taking involved.

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zen of kitchener stitch

post from whip up on 03 September 2010 08:30:36 PM. © whip up

Kitchener Stitch is a method of grafting two separate pieces of knitting so that they are seamlessly connected by a row of stitches that you’ve created as you join the two pieces together as one. Laura Nelkin shows you how in this clear visual tutorial. Similar Posts: cross stitch | how-to: pocket stitch book | [...]

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A Cute Little Button Bottle and My New Best
Friend!

post from The Polka Dot Closet on 03 September 2010 06:34:47 PM. © The Polka Dot Closet

I found a huge bag of vintage buttons at the thrift store and picked up some old Nescafe bottles at an estate sale and created a "Bottle of Buttons".

I always search the garage at estate sales. I found a bunch of these old bottles filled with screws and bolts. I saved the hardware and filled the bottles with vintage buttons.

I printed button labels from Graphics Fairy ( listed under "labels")

Now, I would like to introduce you to my New Best Friend...... Mr. Walnut Ink Spray! I met him at Jo-Ann Fabrics in the "Stamp art" aisle. Love at first sight!!

I used a spritz of walnut ink on the labels to give them a slight antique look.
I sprayed the jar caps and gave them a spritz of walnut ink also.

I added hand dyed and stamped muslin strips and vintage lace (When I showed the jars to my Mom she said she would like them better without the lace and muslin, maybe?)

Then I just couldn't leave well enough alone! I had to put one of my polymer clay roses on top and gave that a little ink spritz. You can see the tutorial on How to Make the Clay Roses HERE.

Then I added a button...Stop, enough already, Stop, a good crafter knows when to stop!O.K......... So there you have it, my "Bottle of Buttons", I put them in my antiques booth.

O.K. so, am I the last one to meet Mr. Walnut ink? Could he be replaced (Look I just met him and I already want to replace him)? Could I just fill a spray bottle with diluted paint or stain? HUMMMM.What other projects could we use Mr. Walnut ink on?
Happy Crafting! Carol

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Pictures of the Day 9-3-10

post from Aileen's Musings on 03 September 2010 06:34:38 PM. © Aileen's Musings

I drive by this sign everyday and couldn't
resist taking a picture...Just in case it's not
obvious enough for you here's a sign
to tell you! LOL

Our vibrant blue morning glories
are in full bloom right now :-)

Artistic Inspirations to help you create!
www.OutsideTheMargins.com

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Where’d The Handle Go

We’re trained to think that a woodworking chisel needs a wood or even a plastic handle. The question is why? One reason is that a good handle will give you finer control of the chisel, but if you don’t need fine control and you’re going to whack the hell out of it with a hammer, why not forgo the handle altogether? At least that’s the theory behind these carpenter’s chisels from Lee Valley.

Even though the chisels are designed to be used and abused, they’re well constructed. Each chisel is forged from one piece of chrome-vanadium steel. The blade is hardened to Rc57-61 so they’ll keep a fine edge, and the shank is kept softer so you can whack them with a hammer and not get shards of metal flying everywhere. So go ahead and pound on, twist, or pry with these chisels.

Made in France, the chisels come in 3/4″, 1″, 1-1/4″, and 1-1/2″ sizes. The full set of four chisels will run you $60, while individually they’ll run you anywhere from $14 to $23, depending on the size.

Carpenter’s Chisels [Lee Valley]

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The Hardwood Wrench

In the Deck Master post, commenter Josh mentioned that he liked using the Hardwood Wrench for dealing with bowed planks. Earlier we covered the Cepco BoWrench, a lower priced competitor, but had never covered this particular tool.

Just like the BoWrench, the Hardwood Wrench rides a joist and uses it as a fulcrum to lever misbehaving boards into position. The makers claim that the Hardwood Wrench “applies much more bending power than other methods of straightening decks” (which may or may not be a shot across Cepco’s bow).

You can use the tool over a single joist or move one of the pins into a second position to accommodate double and triple joists. Besides operating in the class two lever configuration as shown above, it also works in a class one configuration, shown below — which is handy if you’re on the first few rows next to a wall or other obstruction. Once you’ve levered the board into position, it “cam locks” so you can let go of it and concentrate on fastening the board in place.

The Hardwood Wrench is made from anodized aircraft-grade aluminum and has a hardwood handle. You’ll spend just shy of $200 before taxes and shipping to purchase one. Is it worth 4x more than the BoWrench? We’ll leave that up to you.

Hardwood Wrench [Corporate Site]
Hardwood Wrench [The Deck Store]
Hardwood Wrench [Ipe-Decking.com]

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