From ancient religion to modern technology, so much of our man-made world is rooted in human curiosity. To wonder why lightning strikes or how we fall in love is to be human. This is shown in ...

New car purchases are few and far between for a young(ish) enthusiast of modest means. But new tool buys? Those can come far more often, usually without breaking the bank. That’s why, at SEMA, a show ...

The submersible's implosion was an avoidable tragedy caused by cost-cutting, ignoring engineering principles, and a "toxic" work environment. Coast Guard: Engineering Failures Led to Titan Disaster ...

Sometimes, when making a 3D printed object, plastic just isn’t enough. Probably the most common addition to our prints is the ubiquitous brass threaded inset, which has proven its worth time and again ...

E-Z Lok, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has recently launched an online CAD library to showcase a wide selection of its products. The ...

I've only had the MS4 for a few months, but it's quickly become one of my favorite accessories by making my job of carrying around and using a wide variety of cameras that much easier. Much of that ...

E-Z Lok offers Solid Wall Threaded Inserts for metal, available as both assortment kits and installation kits. Designed for repairing or reinforcing threaded holes, these inserts are ideal for use ...

I had an LGB Stainz (2010 version) and decided to convert it to an 0-4-0 Forney. I made a new boiler, steam dome, sand dome, smoke stack, all made from PVC fittings and pipe. The author converted a ...

Rivet guns are a necessity if you need to secure a blind rivet or pop rivet. These types of fasteners are frequently used if you do not have access to the other side of the materials you are securing ...