The Thomas family backyard coaster looks like a blast. It really helps to have a yard that slopes down to make a coaster feasible and somewhat safe. Their version uses PVC and treated lumber. These guys are gonna have some…
Author: Rob
Build a Simple Electric Motor
Here is another great weekend or cub-scout meeting project. It uses two safety pins (I used wire soldered to the battery with a loop on the end), a D-cell battery, about 24 inches of light gauge wire, and some shellac…
How to Make a Popscicle Stick Bomb
Who would have thought you could do this with popsicle sticks?
What’s a 12 Year Old Hamburger Look Like?
Amazingly, it looks pretty much the same. I had heard you could do this with Twinkies (they have a half life instead of a shelf life), but you might think that “meat” would eventually decompose, draw flies, maggots, mold…something. Back…
Awesome Blackened Cajun Fish
Here is an easy way to cook fish when you are camping. It is my family’s favorite. First melt a half stick of butter and mix with a tablespoon or so of the Cajun seasoning (below). Pat the fish dry…
Lego Kid’s Farm Equipment is Amazing (video)
Warren Seely tore apart his first tractor engine when he was six. When he was about 12, he started making farm equipment out of LEGOs. Warren’s LEGO equipment works just like the real thing — only smaller.
Beginning Robotics – Transistor
Transistors are one of the greatest inventions of all time. These little doohickies are what have made cool things like cell phones, computers, and just about anything tech-like possible. To keep things simple, we are going to look at one…