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“First Shopped Machine”: One Man’s Pinball Restoration Project

By Georgia | Published: May 11, 2010

One way to keep in tinkering mode is to have a long term project like the one Mike S. has started. He’s purchased an old pinball machine and is not only teaching himself how to refurbish it but he is blogging about every step. So if you’re interested in starting just such a project, or [...]

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Get All Medieval On Your Associates!

By Georgia | Published: May 3, 2010

This mini-crossbow, as seen at Journey Into Unschooling looks like it could be modified just a bit to be completely sourced from your friendly neighborhood office cubicle. Maybe replace the clothes pin with a binder clip and you will be ready to take it once more unto the breach!

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