Archive for the 'Profile' Category

Wooden iPod Case Mod

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Joshua Driggs -aka- ZapWizard documents his project to create a real wooden case for an iPod. His work is beautiful as you can see from the many pictures that he provides with his project log. Check it out.


finished ipod casewooden blankrouted control holeintermediate stepfinished faceplate from the backfinished piecesfull view finishedthe whole picturedesktop closeup

Who is the “Amazing Carpenter”?

Thursday, December 1st, 2005

I recently got an email forward containing these pictures of the unique art/engineering work. A little research turned up more information. The creator is Livio De Marchi of Venice, Italy. His unique take on high-tech automotive is not only eye catching but functional… well at least it floats. Read more about him.


Wooden Ferrari Boat- FrontWooden Ferrari Boat- SideWooden Ferrari Boat- InteriorWooden Ferrari Boat- The ManWooden VW Bug BoatWooden Pumpkin Carriage

Burning Man: Not just for hippies anymore.

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

For those unfamiliar with the Burning Man event, it is a week-long festival of self-sufficiency and engineering art held in the Black Rock Desert of California (or is it Nevada?). The participants are known for ingenuity and alternative thinking.

Art CarArt PieceCubatronBlack Rock City Satellite

MIT FAT Friday Chain Reaction

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Kinetic sculptor and uber-builder Arthur Ganson hosted the annual FAT Friday at MIT this past Friday-After-Thanksgiving creating a Chain Reaction


Chain viewingFAT Crowd!Arthur's bye-byeLink in ChainRoller link