The dust can wait, it’s time for a frosty one
Posted 12.30.2008 at 3:35 pm
Editor Jake Ward demonstrates how to use an old plastic container and a can of air to take a beer from lukewarm to mountain-stream cold in just a few seconds. (For another video of this project, visit sonicIntoX’s channel at Metacafe.)
Downsize your pocket cargo with a custom-fit keychain
Posted 12.30.2008 at 3:13 pm
Downsize your pocket cargo with a custom-fit keychain. Editor Sean Captain ditches the ring and uses more tool than necessary to trim a small bolt to just the right size for his set of keys. (For a slightly different take on the project, see the site that inspired us: carlitoscontraptions.blogspot.com).
Give your desk a little retro-tech vibe while cleaning out the old office junk drawer
Posted 12.30.2008 at 2:22 pm
Editor Doug Cantor demonstrates how a drill and a few zip ties can transform a stack of old floppies into a handy box for holding those even older data-recording devices: your pens. For more detailed instructions, head to the original Instructable for this project, courtesy of completegeek.
Give your desk a little retro-tech vibe while cleaning out the old office junk drawer
Posted 12.30.2008 at 2:22 pm
Editor Doug Cantor demonstrates how a drill and a few zip ties can transform a stack of old floppies into a handy box for holding those even older data-recording devices: your pens. For more detailed instructions, head to the original Instructable for this project, courtesy of completegeek.
Why recycle when you can reuse? Editor Mike builds a Smurfberry Crunch spectrometer
Posted 12.30.2008 at 2:06 pm
Satisfy your scientific curiosity and your craving for some Frosted Flakes. Editor Mike Haney shows you how to use an old cereal box and a CD to build a device that reveals the hidden rainbow inside any light source. Find more examples of DIY spectrometers over at Wikipedia.
Trash those CDs? Never! Let Bjorn and his 5-minute dumbbells pump you up
Posted 12.30.2008 at 1:45 pm
In the age of mp3s, most people have a lot of old CDs lying around. Instead of throwing them in the trash, though, you can put them to use in a way that's both eco-friendly and healthy. Thread the discs onto the ends of a thin metal rod and secure them in place with bolts to make a usable (and cool-looking) dumbbell. Tape up the middle of the rod to provide a comfortable grip, and you'll be all set for a workout.
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Clear the clutter without losing power
By PopSci Staff
Posted 06.06.2008 at 2:24 pm
World of wires got you down? Clear the clutter with your very own fire-proof gadget charging station. Editor Mike Haney shows how a power drill and some tape can transform a bread box into a pint-size panic room just for chargers.
The prescription for a sick CD? Toothpaste, MSG and wood polish, of course
By PopSci Staff
Posted 05.23.2008 at 12:19 pm
About to chuck that busted CD? Not so fast, young grasshopper. Web editor Megan Miller demonstrates three ways to resurrect those scratched discs using stuff you probably already have sitting on your shelf.
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