Mechanical Gadgets
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Sculpture
Most of the sculptures featured here are made from metal or mixed materials. I find sculptures inspiration, just because something does not have a pure functional purpose does not mean it does not have value.Sculpture
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A robot that smells
Back in 2019, I had an idea to build a clone of the Cheesoid robot for a Project14 competition from Element14. I got as far as saving an old coffee tin and messaging David on Twitter. But I didn’t find
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Heritage Steam to go Electric
The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited has announced that from this year their steam engines will be using electricity
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Tags: APR1
Made from scratch
The other day on Twitter, the monster 3D printing enthusiast Ivan Miranda asked about the meaning of the phrase “made from scratch”.
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Tags: making, spacers
The Barony A-Frame
The A-Frame can be seen for miles around standing out against the clear blue skies of East Ayrshire. A reminder of the coal industry that once dominated the area. The A-Frame is all that is left of the Barony pithead
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Tags: coal
10 DIY Projects To Spice Up Your Quarantine
With the high rate of COVID-19 virus spreading around, many folks are stuck at home and all seems boring. I thought it would be great if you can get creative by building some artsy, practical DIY woodworking projects to spice
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Patreon ?
“Did you ever consider Patreon either as something minor to fund the hobbies or as a full-time income?” asked my mate Kevin. I did think about becoming a full time maker earlier in the year whilst otherwise out of work.
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Tags: Income, Patreon, Sponsorship
Win the ultimate Father’s Day…
Buffalo Trace Distillery invites you to nominate the father figures in your life to receive their own home bar packed with delicious bourbon. To enter pop over to Instagram. Here at Buffalo Trace, fellowship and sharing a drink with loved
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Badass Maker Women Film Festival
element14 have been looking for the top makers and engineers to join their element14 Presents team. Now is your chance to vote for the winners
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Tags: E14, Electronics, women makers
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
