Slightly disturbing but beautiful steampunk leather mask
Livejournal user Bob_basset created this beautiful, if slightly intimidating, mask out of leather and brass. ..I suppose, even gimps are getting into the steampunk. I can’t help but re-imagine that...
View ArticleType-O-Matic Keyboard
During a recent book signing in Seattle William Gibson was asked about the Steampunk modding craze. I think it was really cool that he was aware of us! In addition he commented: "My one complaint is,...
View ArticleJules Verne Casemod
Jon dropped me a quick note with a link to pictures of his winning entry in the xLAN case mod competition. It reminds me of my own water-cooled PC project from a couple years back, only with clockwork...
View ArticleDIY Vacuum Tubes
If you were popped out of the timestream and found yourself suddenly in the distant past, how much of our modern technology could you re-create? I’ve often thought that I could climb back to the vacuum...
View ArticleGorgeous Jacob’s Ladder Build!
Have a look at this video of a gorgeous Jacob’s ladder! I love the sound that it makes, I must have one now! Be sure to click through to see the build and while you’re there do not miss the other...
View ArticleCaptain Nemo’s Telescope
Most of the things that I make, with the possible exception of the Wimshurst Machine I recently completed for an article in Make: Magazine, best fit under the category of "prop" rather than...
View ArticleAni Niows steam-powered, erm, ‘magic wand’
This thing is amazing, but seeing as how this is a family-friendly website, I have the full post over at my personal blog, ladycartoonist.com.
View ArticleDiscovery’s new show- Weaponizers
Jake and I are having a bit of a discussion on the Discovery Channel's latest ploy to appeal to our nerdly senses. The show is called Weaponizers-in short, teams outfit vehicles with radio controls,...
View ArticleThis weekedend: Fire Arts Festival; Neverwas Haul fundraiser
It’s a busy weekend here in the SF bay. The incredible, annual, flammable Fire Arts Festival is taking place. It’s put on by The Crucible, a "con-profit collaboration of arts, industry, and community"....
View ArticleSteampunk’d Wacom Tablet
Dan writes: This whole thing started when I dropped my graphire3 wacom tablet. Everything worked just fine, but the case cracked and would not stay together. After some soul searching I decided that...
View ArticleRetro Cellphone Handset How-to
More retro-cellphone handset goodness! This time from my friend and fellow Maker, Captain Mouse! Her blog is here: http://buttonsformouse.blogspot.com/ And when you visit, do not miss Mandelbrot the...
View ArticleNew Makerspace in Someville, MA!
This looks like a really cool new facility! Artisan’s Asylum is a non-profit community workshop startup in Somerville, Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide our community with a place to teach,...
View ArticleThe Shack is Back! – Our own Meredith Scheff for Radio Shack
I am so happy that Radio Shack has made the decision to return to it's roots and I'm even happier that they've tapped our own Meredith Scheff to help them tell the world about it!
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