SolidSmack
  • TOPICS
    • NEWS
    • DESIGN
    • 3D CAD TECH
    • CAD
    • FAB
    • APPS
    • COOL TOOLS
    • SKILLCOACH
    • RESOURCES
    • REVIEWS
    • INTERVIEWS
    • PROJECTS
    • RADIO
    • SMACKDOWN
    • BUYING GUIDES
Engineer Fail - I know Just Enough To Be Dangerous
In ENGINEERING

Things to Stop Saying: “I Know Enough to Be Dangerous”

June 24, 2020 7 Mins Read

You’ve heard it said before.  Maybe from a manager or coworker. Maybe during an interview to try to connect or relate.  Maybe during crunch time as a misguided offer of assistance.  Maybe from someone that slapped their knee and gave you a little bump with their elbow like they were the first person to ever…

Read More
cut and sand
In FAB

Carpenter John Heisz Tests If You Can Cut And Sand Wood In A Single Pass

June 24, 2020 3 Mins Read

Here’s a question for all us maker types. “Is it possible to both cut and sand a piece of material simultaneously using a common table saw?” Having pondered the question himself, John Heisz on his Youtube channel I Build It could not hold back his curiosity any longer! He set out to give us all…

Read More
building electric motorcycle
In DESIGN

You’ll Want to Build This 120 kph Electric Motorcycle [Sketchup Files]

June 23, 2020 4 Mins Read

Have you ever thought about building your own motorcycle? The TV shows make it look so easy, don’t they? But, I’m not talking about a chopper, I’m talking about an electric motorcycle. And not just any electric motorcycle. Not long ago, contractor, carpenter, and renewable energy enthusiast James Biggar designed and built his very own…

Read More
swing table
In DESIGN

SWING Table | Clever Design Using Parallel Linkages To Transform A Table Into A Shelf

June 23, 2020 4 Mins Read

Those of you who inhabit itty-bitty living quarters know that space is a premium. For most, the name of the game for everyday living becomes home organization and efficient use of space. Taming the little stuff is simple enough by just following the old saying “there’s a place for everything and everything is in place.”…

Read More
enlil wind turbine
In DESIGN

Enlil Is A Smart Wind Turbine Design That Converts Energy From Oncoming Traffic

June 19, 2020 2 Mins Read

We all know the basics of how a wind turbine works. Using passing winds as an energy source, a typical wind turbine converts kinetic energy into useable electricity. While many wind turbines are large and found in mountainous regions or open fields, the Enlil has a more urban source of wind energy. By plopping this…

Read More
Previous1 … 324 325 326 327 328 … 1,841Next
  • Recent Posts
    • Cly88 or Cyl88? Avoiding Confusion Between Similar Brand Names

      Cly88 or Cyl88? Avoiding Confusion Between Similar Brand Names

      September 24, 2026
    • Modeling Pump Curves in CAD: How Duty Point, NPSH, and Impeller Trim Should Shape Your Assembly

      Modeling Pump Curves in CAD: How Duty Point, NPSH, and Impeller Trim Should Shape Your Assembly

      September 13, 2026
    • Designing for Pneumatics in CAD: How Airflow Specs Shape Enclosure, Manifold, and Actuator Models

      Designing for Pneumatics in CAD: How Airflow Specs Shape Enclosure, Manifold, and Actuator Models

      September 13, 2026
    • The CAD File as Evidence: How 3D Reconstructions of Consumer Products End Up in Injury Cases

      The CAD File as Evidence: How 3D Reconstructions of Consumer Products End Up in Injury Cases

      September 11, 2026
    • From Screen to Airway: How CAD and 3D Simulation Are Rewriting the Respiratory Device Playbook

      From Screen to Airway: How CAD and 3D Simulation Are Rewriting the Respiratory Device Playbook

      September 11, 2026
  • ABOUT
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Copyright
    • Disclosures
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

As an Amazon Associate Solidsmack.com earns commission from qualifying purchases. © 2020 SolidSmack.com

Top