Balance bikes are a fantastic way to help children develop their balance and coordination, making it easier for them to transition to a traditional pedal bike when they’re ready. So what exactly is a balance bike? It’s a bike without…
(via YouTube) This is a follow up video to my airsoft minigun project that was posted in 2011. This version of a cloud BBMG is less expensive and much easier to build. This model is also well suited for a…
Check out this issue of Boys’ Life from 1913. All I can say is “wow.” Boys used to actually read. There are articles on shooting on swimming, shooting an air rifle, trek cart camping and more. But the best thing…
This wickedly inventive guide explains how to design and build 15 fiendishly fun electronics projects. Filled with photos and illustrations, 15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius includes step-by-step directions, as well as a construction primer for those who…
Adam from raisinggeeks.com (a great site to check out) designed and built a completely awesome photo finish instant reply as part of his inventing merit badge. A big thanks to Adam and his dad for putting this on YouTube and…
Here is our family’s checklist for tent camping. I thought it might be helpful for someone just starting out. We use this list for weekend tent camping at sites with electricity and water available. I like to keep the list…