If there’s one toy that’s been able to stand the test of time amongst the classics, Nerf blasters would certainly be somewhere near the top of the list. These days however, many kids (or manchildren) have taken dart blasting to new heights (and distances) with a number of hacking mods that include everything from over-pressurizing release valve plugs on pump-action blasters to creating optimized seals and barrels for spring-action blasters. But for all of the customized barrel redesigns and hand-shaped darts, few of these mods could hold their own against Nerf mod master Caleb Kraft’s flying taser darts. “I really needed some dangerous fun last weekend while I was visiting…

After being popularized by Buckminster Fuller in the 1940s, the geodesic dome has been used to construct everything from small garden shelters in backyards to large sports arenas in major cities. Among other reasons for its choice as a shelter, the dome is an extremely strong structure for its weight while also possessing the greatest volume for the least amount of surface area. Aside from the structural benefits, Fuller’s futurist side was drawn to the dome’s efficient interior atmosphere as an ideal location for human dwellings because air and energy are allowed to circulate without obstruction. Ultimately, this atmosphere enables heating and cooling to occur naturally and geodesic shelters have…

While some of us may pride ourselves on successfully crossing our t’s and dotting our i’s with any sort of consistent grace – both figuratively and literally – professional artist and certified Master Penman Jake Weidmann lives for it. The Denver-based ink master, who is the world’s youngest certified Master Penman by three decades, has been keeping busy working across a variety of different mediums in art and calligraphy and is particularly well-known for his use of flourishing and hand lettering in the context of his art pieces. As if it needs to be said, receiving a Master Penman certificate through The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers…

Walls. Love ’em or hate ’em, they just look better with something on them. Unless you’re still 15 years old, that Pearl Jam poster just isn’t going to cut it anymore. For those who’ve been wondering what the heck to put on their walls, we just might have the solution – and best of all, it’s free. Recently, How a Car Works – a website dedicated to publishing illustrated automobile guides – made the most out of eight classic patents and have “remastered” them into usable poster designs that, framed or not, are ideal for a designer or engineer’s office, conference room or workshop. “A few weeks ago we remastered…

Despite the seemingly endless amount of project management and instant messaging apps, spitwads and Nerf darts are oftentimes still used as a form of communication between some engineering and design teams. Whether you have an ongoing game of office warfare or not, it also never hurts to be prepared. For those who simply just want the best, the Pennypult kit comes with everything you need to build your very own desk sized trebuchet (also known as a gravity-powered catapult). Using little more than a flat surface and 16 pennies to use as a counterweight, the nine-inch Pennypult is capable of throwing projectiles of your choice (mini muffins? thumb drives? ketchup…

When it comes to getting up in the morning, everybody has their own technique for rising from slumber. While some may prefer setting a quick and easy alarm on their smartphones or a jolt from a heavy metal radio station, others prefer the smoothing sounds of jazz or a waterfall. Whatever your method is, none could even come close to Colin Furze’s High Voltage Ejector Bed. Furze, who has previously built the world’s fasted pram and a jet-powered go kart, is no stranger to building off kilter projects that could only be conceived of by a mad man. According to Furze, “the things (he) makes are made with tools that…