I'm making a lightweight replica of Captain America's shield (the modern-day circular one), most likely with PVC in a laser router machine. The only dimensions I can secure online are that it's 30 inches in diameter, but I can't find any info on thickness and concave depth. Anyone know the missing dimensions I need? Bonus points if there exist specifics on the width of the color bars but I'm pretty sure that part I can eyeball during painting. Thanks!
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Oct 3, 2009 - 1 answer

Does ANY car come from the manufacturer with a clear license plate cover or license plate shield? [more inside]
posted by unclezeb on Jul 25, 2009 - 8 answers

So a friend of mine asked me a question about the new Star Trek movie. (probable spoilers inside) [more inside]
posted by sourbrew on May 13, 2009 - 15 answers

My ISP (Pipex) seems to cripple torrents. When I use Hotspot Shield it seems to get around whatever they are doing and gives me reasonably consistently speedier downloads. But Hotspot Shield has a monthly usage allowance. Are there any alternatives?
posted by lemonfridge on Jan 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Our dog is demolishing the wooden door of our rental with its scratching. We will have to fix it but not before we work out how to prevent it happening in future. How can we protect it cheaply and effectively? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Aug 10, 2007 - 13 answers

Whatever happened to the proposed journalist shield bills (S. 1419 and H.R. 3323) that were introduced into the (American) Senate and HoR in 2005? [more inside]
posted by modernnomad on May 16, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm curious about an old sticker on a dresser I inherited from my dad. [more inside]
posted by PhatLobley on Sep 3, 2006 - 4 answers