I have found someone who can build me a mobile phone out of a rotary dial telephone. But Sparkfun doesn't really have a one-stop shopping list. Help me decipher exactly what parts from this article i will need and also please recommend a good antenna I can use that will give me the best reception but also be cell-phone-tiny. [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2008 - 2 answers

I need to locate two light fixture mountings that have been plastered over in the ceiling of my condo. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 10 answers

I want to keep a few bicycles on my patio (concrete slab): how can I keep them secure? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Looking for a wheel kit for my ATA case. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2006 - 9 answers

How can I seal my home-made steel smoker? It's made out of a never-used oil drum, shaped like a giant flask. The problem is that the hatch, while large enough to cover the opening, doesn't form a perfect seal because of the body's curvature. Imperfect seal = imperfect smoking. What kind of material can take the medium heat of smoking, is non-toxic (no fiberglass!), and is slightly soft, to mold itself to the surface?
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 15 answers

I'm building a small DIY house. Where's my online community? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2006 - 8 answers

Roofing filter day

My wife has decided that we need a new roof and that we're going to do it ourselves. I'm not opposed to this, well, okay I am, but stilll....

How do we price this out for ourselves? Any denizens or askmefi have any experience in this? We have asphalt shingles now and will stick with same.

My wife says thanks in advance.
posted on Jul 20, 2004 - 23 answers

I'm thinking about modifying a standard shipping container to make a small wood shop. Does anyone have any information about cutting through the metal to create windows etc. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2004 - 10 answers