To build stuff, you need stuff! Here are some of the tricks I use to get the things I need for my projects. FREE STUFF There is nothing like free stuff! But to get free stuff takes some effort, and can take a whole lot of politeness, patience, and planning. Build your own stockpile of… Continue reading WHERE TO GET STUFF
TOOLS YOU NEED (AND TOOLS YOU WANT…)
You can never have too many tools! I am a tool hoarder. I spend way much more money on tools than I spend on clothing. But that doesn’t mean you should run to the tool store or hardware store without a plan. If you do, we will either come back with nothing because you don’t… Continue reading TOOLS YOU NEED (AND TOOLS YOU WANT…)
RACING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
I often gets questions like this one: “This racing seems very wasteful with travel, components etc. How can you promote low emission vehicles when you waste this much energy?” Here is my answer: You are pointing out a difficult balance and that it sometimes takes a little bit of “wasting” to generate much bigger savings.… Continue reading RACING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
HOW TO REPAIR THINGS
In almost all cases, the most environmentally friendly item is one that never has to be made*! If you can repair and keep using a product, that takes much less resources than having to manufacture a replacement. Unfortunately, many products are deliberately designed to have a limited lifespan. This is known as planned obsolescence. Planned… Continue reading HOW TO REPAIR THINGS
HEALTH & SAFETY
Safety equipment and safe work practices Making things can be dangerous, that’s why you need to always consider appropriate Health & Safety principles. The Health & Safety laws varies from country to country, but the minimum requirements are to wear the proper personal safety equipment and to use safe work practices. This includes not working… Continue reading HEALTH & SAFETY
BAKING & COOKING
Baking and cooking is a science in itself! You can also use STEM skills to making baking and cooking much more exciting. Racing inspired gingerbread cookies Gingerbread cookies are my absolute favorite cookies, and the best I have ever tasted are made with my grandma Carla’s recipe (you can find it here). More than half… Continue reading BAKING & COOKING