Cereal Cannon: Have you ever wanted to be a pirate?Want to make breakfast time more fun?Like shooting things out of a cannon? If any of these describe you, you can build your own Cereal Cannon! Inspired by the cannons in Sea of Thieves, I put this Cereal Cannon to…
A floating picnic table can make family gatherings or friendly parties into an exciting dining experience. Construct one by using our full guide!
Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense mechanism or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings. Organisms use camouflage to mask their location, identity, and movement.
Today we're looking at a clever door mechanism designed by Tiago Catarino. It utilizes technic axles and modified plates with technic holes to create a smooth mechanism that looks great when open or closed. To see a video of it in action + instructions for how to build it, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dx7jh9LmuI
This new-generation outdoor tent is a nature-interactive and energy-independent tent with two main parts: the Solar-Air Tube system that generates electricity f
Materials: VIKA AMON
I’ve always loved building things from kits….. In the past few years I’ve made a clockwork clock out of paper and a stirling engine and orrery out of cardboard. I find things that…
The latches were taking an awful lot of weight: you can see it's no longer at right angles. They've now gone to be replaced by rope.
Does your home need some serious updating and or repairs, but you simply can't afford to start a major renovation right now? Fortunately, there are some cool DIY home improvement hacks I found which show you how to make some pretty cool upgrades in your house without needing an expensive professional. Whether you need some
Every time you flip this calendar the date changes in a clever yet very simple way
The Chicken Point Cabin is a modern, 3,400 square foot loft-like cabin designed by Tom Kundig, Design Principal and Olson Kundig Architects and is situated on a half acre of land. above image via Contemporist It is located on the crystal clear Lake Hayden in Idaho, USA, surrounded by the Coeur D'Alene National Forest. According to the Hayden Chamber of Commerce, the cove that the cabin is placed on is positioned at an altitude of 684 meters above sea level. The lake has over 80 kilometers of timber shoreline and beaches, of which Kundig has taken successful advantage. The lake is also surrounded by the Bitterroot Mountain Range. Because of the high latitude, the region has mild summers and cooler winters. The idea for the cabin is that of a lakeside shelter in the woods — a little box with a big window that opens to the surrounding landscape. The cabin’s big window-wall (30 feet by 20 feet) opens the entire living space to the forest and lake. Materials are low maintenance—concrete block, steel, concrete floors and plywood—in keeping with the notion of a cabin, and left unfinished to naturally age and acquire a patina that fits in with the natural setting. The cabin sleeps ten. The cabin is made of three general parts. These are the main concrete block containing the major portion of the house, a plywood insert, and a large steel fireplace created from a piece of the Alaska pipeline. above image via Contemporist The front door (shown above) is a normal width, yet 19 feet tall in order to accommodate ski equipment for the surrounding environment, as well as to mimic the pine trees of the dense forest. This is one of the many features that incorporates the surrounding nature into the design of the house; filtering out the environment while maintaining the feeling of being a part of it. A massive window, over 6 meters wide by over 9 meters tall faces the expansive lake. This window is attached to a wheel that is easily turned by a crank, which rotates the window outwards and opens the interior of the cabin up to the lake: The above photos of the window wall are courtesy of Turner Exhibits, who was responsible for the kinetic window design. Besides this large window and the master bedroom window on the same wall, there are very few windows. This tunnels the focus through the major window, and draws the eye to the lake. By having the entire lake-facing wall made of glass, as well as the majority of it being able to open, the residents of the house are able to feel as if they are outdoors, while still being sheltered by the environment; another environmental filter while still feeling a part of nature. Inside the use of color and texture are important in the interior of this casual family cabin. Strong blocks of color help to define space and direct the eye. Texture in furnishings provides a soft but strong counterpoint to the hard, raw material palette. Custom tables using plywood and polyurethane create a direct connection to the architecture while providing durability and function. Some of the unique interior features include the custom continuous steel pipe fireplace, the wood slab work surface supported by a truck suspension spring, and the custom stainless steel bathroom sink. images and info courtesy of Olson Kundig Architects Check out Patrick M Burnhams' fabulous model of the Chicken Point cabin he created for his first year architecture studio at the University of Houston here.
The student quarters at the Bauhaus in Dessau had some clever details like slightly tilted balconies to let the water flow away from the building. On the other hand the rooms were divided not by walls but by cupboards that were unsuitable to keep out the noise from neighbors. You could retaliate by simply closing or opening the metal framed windows. Their mechanism is loud enough to wake the entire neighbourhood and is one of the few examples of unsuccessful designs created at the Bauhaus.
I’ve always loved building things from kits….. In the past few years I’ve made a clockwork clock out of paper and a stirling engine and orrery out of cardboard. I find things that…
Follow our simple instructions to learn how to make this A-frame ladder shelf in just one day.
The dual-camera craze is real at Mobile World Congress, but Oppo decided to break from the pack with its own, very clever implementation. Long story short...
Product Description A simple turn of the crank brings this mechanical horse to life! Artful, clever, educational, and wonderfully fun to build - This quality collection of laser-cut wood pieces challenges the mind as makers young and old piece them together to build an amazing horse automaton. The detailed, full-color instructions provide a straightforward, frustration-free building experience that results in a stunning mechanical masterpiece. Turn the crank and watch with wonder as unique curves, hinges, and shapes, all begin to move in perfect unison to recreate the smooth, majestic motion of a galloping horse. It's an absolutely stunning work of art made by YOU! Delve into the astounding wonder of mechanical automation and discover the joys of Making with the Horse Automata Kit. Horse Automata Kit Kit for building a mechanical horse out of laser-cut wood Encourages fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, logic, problem-solving, engineering skills A fascinating experience in the art of mechanical automation Cranks, gears, hinges, and unique shapes work together to mimic the flowing movement of a galloping horse Full-color instructions provide a frustration-free, straightforward building experience Difficulty level: Expert Building pieces laser cut from select hardwoods and cabinet grade plywood Supplies required from home: Sandpaper, Carpenters Glue, razor saw, scissors - Not included Finished kit measures 6 x 6 x 12 inches Made in Canada Related Categories: Building & Construction Maker & DIY Kits Science & Nature STEM Toys Teaching Toys & Tools Wooden Toys
A puzzle dreambuilding game from David Ausloos. Create and explore your own enchanted dreamscape in this deep and unique game for 1 to 4 players.
Hape's Wooden Dante Push, Release and Go Cat Toddler Toy with Wheels will allow your little one to take small steps forward. This cute cat character loves scooting around with his pals. Place Dante on a level surface like the floor. Press lightly on his back and watch him roll forward with his tail wagging in excitement. This push-and-go wooden toy is perfect for independent play. Dante's clever internal mechanism propels the toy forward when its back is pushed down and released. The gears inside turn his rubber-rimmed wheels and propel him forward. Hape’s Promise Hape Toys is one of the world's largest producers of wooden toys. Hape is guided by the philosophy that the future belongs to our children and creates toys that inspire play, learning, and exploration of the world we live in. All the products meet, and more often, exceed the strictest international standards for quality and safety. Hape Toys represents the next generation of play.
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Reproduce the LEGO Great Ball Contraption Red Stripe Grey Stripe, from Pinno, in LEGO bricks thanks to building instructions available on Planet GBC
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The Wolves is a pack-building strategy game for 2-5 players. It’s survival of the fittest as you compete to build the largest, most dominant pack by claiming territory, recruiting lone wolves, and hunting prey. But be careful not to expand too recklessly into terrain where your rivals thrive– they may lure members of your pack away!A clever action-selection mechanism drives your choices. Each action requires you to flip terrain tiles matching the terrain where you wish to take your action. These double-sided tiles mean the actions you take this round will set up which terrain types you can act on in the next round. As you take actions to expand your pack’s control of each region, you will also upgrade your pack’s attributes, allowing you to take more aggressive actions as the game goes on. The Wolves is a highly interactive and deeply thematic strategy game that will have players coming back to the pack again and again.
Materials: Expedit, MDF cut to size, felt , glue etc
a clever mechanism reflects natural light and unobstructed views of the sea into the tourist attraction.
