Youthful Impressions from Time
Today's article is all about how children are given skills through the experiences they are offered. I distinctly remember the way that seeing machines apart and a workspace of tools…
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Set Review – 60401 Construction Roller
This little set caught my eye. I was hoping that the wheel-mountings are printed. Upon building it, they were! The curved Technic length has a printed 1x6 Yellow Tile added…
Posted inHand Tools Power Tools Technology
Installing a Television Reflector (Satellite Dish)
Having lived in my house for more than three years, I felt it was time to get some live TV. The signal here is poor and even with a booster,…
The Quick Roller Fix
There are many different applications that I intend to install in my workshop, but one of the simplest ones, is a place to put the roll of paper for wiping…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
The Emergence of Information
When the Internet was first sprawled out before us, it was a nerd's playground. I was one of them, surfing the ultra-slow net with a 14.4 modem. The cost of…
Posted inEngineering Technology
Bring Back the Sand
I was made aware of an interesting article, recently. As Louisiana's coast erodes away, there is an innovative attempt at saving it. This option is about turning glass into sand…
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Set Review – 71472 Izzie’s Narwhal HAB
I have become quite taken by the Dreamzzz sets since they were first released. I have a few to build for future reviews, but this one was a small set…
Posted inEngineering Thoughts
Protect the Shed People
As we progress, we are always threatened by big business muscling in on our ideas. How can a small-time inventor compete with everything that happens with huge investments and quick…
Posted inThoughts
AI’s Promise
I have been reading an article about how AI and robotics are being integrated into modern manufacturing in 2024. The key aspects talk about quick installation and accessibility being the…
Posted inRefurbishments
The Tack Room Refurb – Hours 8-13
Another day of building was here and I made my way over to the stables. Between 10am and 3pm, I carried on the endeavour of pigeon-holing the boot shelves. This…