Collaborate Disseminate
It’s a sad fact that even though our forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, new wooden structures are typically made of all-new wood. A special computer system could help change that, by facilitating the use of wood reclaimed from existing build… Continue reading Computer system designs structures based on available reclaimed wood
While all non-recyclable plastics aren’t very eco-friendly, expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam is particularly problematic, as it’s bulky and frequently used in disposable packaging. It could one day be replaced by a new biodegradable material, however, m… Continue reading Sawdust-based material could be an eco-friendly alternative to EPS foam
Wood is becoming an increasingly popular building material, but the timber is harvested mainly just from the long, straight trunks of trees. Aiming to reduce waste, an MIT team has developed a method of also using a tree’s load-bearing junctions.Contin… Continue reading MIT system assigns unwanted tree forks to use in load-bearing structures
While there’s nothing quite as cozy as a wood cabin, pulling one behind your car could be a bit … challenging. That’s where the Glamper comes in, as it’s a wood-cabin-style trailer that folds flat for transit, and goes up in about 10 minutes.Continue R… Continue reading Glamper trailer is like a flat-folding towable wood cabin
The core ethos of “hacking” is usually interpreted as modifying something for a use that it wasn’t originally built for. Plenty of builds are modifications or improvements on existing technology, …read more Continue reading Custom Piano Tickles the Ivories
When you’re into woodworking in a serious way, you’re going to eventually want some power tools. With such efficiency of operation, things can go pear-shaped quickly, with wood dust getting …read more Continue reading Swiss Army Knife of Power Tool Carts
Runescape is pushing nearly 21 years old, and while that’s quite a long time for a game to stay active with an engaged userbase, it’s also a long time for …read more Continue reading Play Runescape IRL
This intricate, lightweight “Greenaxe” electric guitar by Olaf Diegel shows off a new 3D printing technique that turns waste products like sawdust into high-strength, production-grade wood parts that cost virtually nothing in materials.Continue Reading… Continue reading This 3D-printed wood guitar is made from recycled sawdust
Not only are most thermosetting resins made from non-renewable ingredients, but they’re also difficult to recycle. Swedish scientists have set about addressing those problems, by developing a new lignin-based, thermoset-like material that can be reused… Continue reading Wood waste used in renewable, recyclable thermoset plastic alternative
Wood is an incredibly versatile material, but like everything else, it has its limits. Build a chair from weak wood and the worst that can happen is probably not that …read more Continue reading Shop-Built Rig Measure Strength of Wood Accurately