Suitcase Trains
The idea is ingeniously simple, a small gauge railway set inside a suitcase. You can get it out whenever you want and close it up into a smart suitcase.
Maplin Back Online
As Mark Twain once said, “The report of my death was an exaggeration”, so it seems with Maplin. Back in 2018, Maplin went into administration following some complex financing from Venture Capitalists. However, the brand name was bought out and
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: Components, Maplin
“I like big butts and I cannot lie”
Sir Mix-a-Lot must have a water meter and a garden where he was growing red beans and rice, some challenging plants to grow without a good water supply.
Lathe Repairs needed
Whilst I was making the lathe cover, I decided to take a look at the drive belt and pulley’s to see if I could ascertain why it was making a lot of noise when running. As you can see from
Inspiration?
Where to get inspiration from and what to do with it when you get it.
Posted in: Inspiration
Every Tool’s a Hammer
“Life is what you make it” Adam Savage is well known for his time on the popular show “Myth Busters”. And in the maker community, he’s also know for his humour and skill in making cosplay and film props. He
Posted in: Books and Magazine Reviews
Tags: maker, Myth Busters
How to Install Plumbing in Your Work Shed
Having running water in a workspace comes with multiple benefits. It might be simply for hand washing, to supply water for a potting shed or craft workshop
Laurence Molloy, Creative Smart Things
Today we are chatting to Laurence Molloy, a creative technologist who specialises in STEAM Outreach.
Posted in: Interview
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
