Knex Roller Coaster Station V2

post from Daily DIY on 21 November 2009 10:48:37 PM. © Daily DIY

This is version 2 of my roller coaster station, in standard pieces. It is in Screamin' Serpent style, instead of Vertical Vengeance style like the original. It's very basic, but it can always be modified to have a better roof, walkways, etc. It's meant[...]

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[slideshow] Our Workshop & New CNC

post from Daily DIY on 21 November 2009 10:08:24 PM. © Daily DIY

A friend and I share a workshop space about twenty minutes from either home that? is a club house, office, wood workshop, metal shop, car/motorcycle repair bay, art studio, and Mad Scientist Lab (BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA).I was soldering motor connection wires[...]

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30 of the best holiday buntings + garlands

post from whip up on 21 November 2009 10:00:15 PM. © whip up

I do love a garland/bunting – they seem to add joy a sense of festiveness to any occasion.1. adorable sewn paper bunting from geninne [see pic above]2. Make a Chanukah Bunting at dollar store crafts.3. family banner [via bella dia]4. Deck the Halls – stamped paper bunting5. craft blog has an easy bunting tutorial6. mycakies [...]

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Tiny solar-powered brass engine in a wineglass

post from Daily DIY on 21 November 2009 10:00:00 PM. © Daily DIY

This is the work of Szymon Klimek, who has been honored by the Internet Craftsmanship Museum. [via The Automata / Automaton Blog] Read more | Permalink | Comments | [...]

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USB Car Charger

post from Daily DIY on 21 November 2009 09:44:37 PM. © Daily DIY

This is a Home Made Usb charger with this device? you can charge in your car any Usb charged device like mobile phones, bluetooth headsets, Gps , cameras, mp3 players, etc..This device I?made haves 0.5Amp output that is the normal power output on a[...]

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Vinyl cutter stand for cheap

post from Daily DIY on 21 November 2009 09:12:53 PM. © Daily DIY

I?have a Roland Stika-12 plotter cutter. ?I use it to cut large numbers to put on the sides of cars for the dealer I?work at.? I'm cutting one number at time, then line them up when I?put them on the cars.? When I?go to do a car, say "$35,900" on[...]

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Make a Rock Band Drum Pedal Pad

post from Daily DIY on 21 November 2009 09:01:57 PM. © Daily DIY

Me and my brothers play Rock Band just when everyone is home for the holidays... and the drums are just HARD.?No one wants to play it when we are not together, and last time we played... one did the kick pedal by himself with his hands and we were[...]

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SURF FISHING CART / TRAILER

This project has evolved over the last few years. I wanted a cart to carry all of my surf fishing gear and beach paraphernalia. I had seen other people with such carts, however, they seemed to be for solo operators whereas I always had my kids gear to[...]

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whipup roundup [mid november]

Another quiet-ish Sunday morning – whipped up 3 pairs of pajama pants for the kids this morning – some nice summery crisp cotton shorts. After croissants and scrambled eggs and coffee for breakfast and in a relaxed mode knowing that we cleaned the house yesterday, I can sit and breath and do some emails and [...]

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LED Candle

Here is an interesting project that allows you to have the look of a flickering candle without the issues of open flames. There is an Instructable for the project here and more details over at Gadget Gangster. "The fakenflicker is a tiny, battery powered candle simulator. 3 colored LED’s authentically flicker and fade, just like [...]

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