Fra Fondi, of HobbyMedia , sent us a link to this video, part 1 of a report on the recent Make: Tokyo gathering. The vid is in Japanese, but still fascinating to watch.

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More of Make: Tokyo meeting

Apparently inspired by BBC’s The Young Ones , Instructables user lemonie put together a tutorial on how to make your own VHS toaster oven. He includes the following amusing note about safety: If I thought anyone would attempt this (and they shouldn’t) I’d offer the following warnings: Ensure the metal parts are earthed (I did) Do not place it on heat-sensitive surfaces

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VCR toaster

This instructable details how to turn a commercial pattern (those awful tissue patterns) into a permanent, easily reusable pattern.? The benefits of having a permanent pattern is that they’re much harder to destroy, they’re easier to work with (no pinning!), and a single pattern can be used to creat…

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Turn a Commercial Pattern into a Permanent Pattern

When you think of chocolate pie, you’re thinking of this pie – decadent, luxurious, fudgey chocolate filling baked into a light and flaky crust, topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings.? This is no meringue, no French silk business, no pudding pie.?

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Chocolate Pie

Solar panels are a cost effective, simple and environmentally responsible home addition to anyone trying to be a bit greener these days. Here are some Instructables that will help you build your very own home solar array from new or broken panels, provide you with some great ideas for solar tracker…

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Solar Panels for Your Home