Where can I find leatherworking supplies and leather at a storefront on Long Island, preferably Suffolk County? All I've found are hat shops or defunct addresses.
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posted by lettuchi
on May 1, 2013 -
1 answer
I've been messing around with small motors via Arduino, but I realized I have absolutely nothing with which to make stuff that will be powered by said motors. What's a inexpensive box-o'-parts construction set for moving parts?
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posted by griphus
on Mar 7, 2013 -
11 answers
Posting for a friend: Feeling unproductive and down, recommend an activity for me to pick up. Requirements within.
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posted by dragonfruit
on Oct 24, 2012 -
24 answers
If I wanted to make a paying hobby out of restoring and updating old bikes, what are some resources that would help me improve my skills, research the right bikes/components, and find the right places to buy them?
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posted by Scientist
on Jun 11, 2012 -
22 answers
I'm not an artist by any stretch, but I recently discovered that I kind of like painting with acrylics-- and I've badly needed a hobby for a while now. But I also need inspiration and so I'm looking for images that I can use as examples, but that I can make my own. For example, I really liked
this and so my very first (and so far only) painting was this (
1,
2). I'm liking very geometrical or line-based repeating patterns that are either brightly multi-colored or monochromatic designs, but even though I have rulers and compasses, I also have a very unsteady hand so the design has to be kind of forgiving. Can you help me find images or sites where I might be able to find an idea for my next one?
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posted by mireille
on May 18, 2012 -
18 answers
How do I keep from getting discouraged in personal pursuits (spec. hobbyist electronics)?
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posted by griphus
on May 7, 2012 -
20 answers
What ways can a person contribute to significant science without being a full-time professional scientist?
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posted by philipy
on Apr 1, 2012 -
22 answers
What are some examples of small web apps that earn their creators a side-income? What are the stories behind them?
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posted by philipy
on Mar 22, 2012 -
12 answers
What could/should my friend and I build first with an Arduino starter kit or two?
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posted by cassini
on Jan 8, 2012 -
7 answers
Please help me create a hobby or semi-constructive pastime out of my fascination with supply chains, logistics, and shipping. Let me explain.
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posted by kinsey
on Jan 4, 2012 -
19 answers
A while back I read about an english professor who claimed to have a strong personal interest in mathematics. Assuming that he doesn't use math in a professional setting, how would this interest manifest itself? Completing math textbooks? Reading books about math? Memorizing the first 1000 primes? What would someone with an interest in math do?
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posted by Homo economicus
on Dec 8, 2011 -
20 answers
I have a good computer science degree and about 4 years' experience as a programmer. What other jobs can I do?
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posted by Kirn
on Nov 11, 2011 -
12 answers
Getting back into letter writing. Thinking about using wax seals, looking for some information.
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posted by dbirchum
on Nov 1, 2011 -
12 answers
Electronics project filter: I would like to learn more about building a miniature camera and short-range video transmitter module. Please point me towards useful tutorials, vendors, and/or part numbers.
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posted by Behemoth
on Oct 29, 2011 -
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I used to be math nerd, but I've forgotten most of it because, despite what I was told in high school, I don't use vector calculus in the Real World. I've used textbooks to brush up on old topics before, but self-imposed homework just isn't very fun. What hobbies/projects/??? can I take up to take advantage of any derive enjoyment again from my math background?
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posted by cmoj
on Oct 27, 2011 -
16 answers
I'm crafting my first real substantial diorama (read: not made out of construction paper and a shoe box) and I need some construction assistance. Bonus! It's the ice planet of Hoth!
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posted by kbanas
on Oct 18, 2011 -
10 answers
Calling all electronics hobbyist people: I want to get (back) into making electronic stuff -- noise-making stuff, specifically -- as a hobby, help me get started.
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posted by griphus
on Sep 15, 2011 -
18 answers
Nephews birthday. Where can I find rockets in Rochester, NY? Surprisingly, Wegmans doesn't have them‽
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posted by Marky
on Aug 10, 2011 -
8 answers
I need a craft that doesn't require a lot of supplies and is easy to do with little desk space.
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posted by royalsong
on Jun 10, 2011 -
38 answers
I love doing research to uncover things that are hard to figure out--or, better, that I'm not supposed to know about. The sort of thing that investigative reporters and detectives do. How can I find an outlet for this interest?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 24, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm looking for a creative and/or active, social hobby. Interests and restrictions inside.
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posted by lunasol
on Jan 30, 2011 -
10 answers
How can my girlfriend take her hobby (lamp making) and turn it into a business by seeking a manufacturer and sales channel?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 26, 2011 -
4 answers
I am looking for a creative hobby. I get home from work, maybe go to the gym, cook, and then am free for about 3 hours. I want to do something creative or with my hands, but that doesn't take too much intense skill or learning. I already knit, but sort of knitted myself out and want something else. I used to make jewelry which was really fun, and something along those lines could work. Any ideas?
posted by tessalations999
on Dec 6, 2010 -
18 answers
First-time rider seeks bicycle advice. What should I get? From where? Rough cost?
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posted by mrme
on Oct 25, 2010 -
14 answers
I moved from WV to relatively flat Richmond, VA. What kind of bike should I get to take advantage of the newfound flatness? ~$200-300 budget.
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posted by shortyJBot
on Oct 20, 2010 -
9 answers
What would be a good place to find small plastic gears for hobby projects?
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posted by DMan
on Jul 6, 2010 -
12 answers
I've been told by my doctor that I need interests/hobbies. What are your hobbies and how did you get them?
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posted by kanata
on Jun 30, 2010 -
75 answers
I’m coming from a non-technical background, and would like to learn more about circuit design and electrical engineering on a hobby based level. How did you get involved, and what resources are good for beginners?
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posted by codacorolla
on Jun 10, 2010 -
13 answers
What can I do here over the summer since I couldn't do my dream internship?
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posted by kuju
on May 21, 2010 -
8 answers
I want to make little machines that do cool things. I've been daydreaming and doing moderate "research" for years and years. How do I make this into reality?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Mar 13, 2010 -
8 answers
I decided I'd like to try out watchmaking as a hobby, can anyone provide me with good starting places? Kits, books, or online resources?
posted by gzimmer
on Mar 10, 2010 -
8 answers
I have cycles of creativity. The more stress or responsibility in my life the harder it is to achieve those creative places in my mind. I am looking for unusual, insightful and helpful ways to rekindle my creativity, in spite of any real or self made diversity I'm experiencing. Please don't hold back with your suggestions, I have personal projects and goals that require this passion and creativity, help!
posted by gypseefire
on Dec 27, 2009 -
23 answers
How do I go about getting back into hobbies, or finding new ones (suggest some)?
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posted by cofie
on Nov 24, 2009 -
15 answers
