My mom just gave me my old pine wood derby car from 30 years ago, pretty sure my dad did a lot of it now that I look. 1wk ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
Made this lamp out of my daughter's stacking toy once she out grew it.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/somethingimade
My boombox collection after a few years of hunting them. In addition to fixing them up, I’ve added Bluetooth, “Alexa”, a SNES Classic and other weird stuff to some of them.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/CoolCollections
I’ve been tinkering with my now electric Honda Hobbit and decided an old boombox would be the perfect place to house my battery pack.3yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/ebikes
Let us not forget this unsung cassette workhorse, the voicemail of the past.3yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/cassetteculture
Picked up this 3 cassette boombox today w/ the original box and all. Never seen anything like it.5yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/cassetteculture
Got my new Trendsetter 2000 freshened up and sounding good. The original lights are back in action too and flashing happily with the beat.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/vintageaudio
Opened this speaker I bought at an auction and found a flashlight and hatchet inside. That’s a first.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/diyaudio
My portable SNES rig- with a SNES Classic built into the boombox.6yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/retrogaming
Found these beauties at an auction last night. Garrard XPP15 “Air Suspension” speakers.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/vintageaudio
Can someone help me date this photo I found at an estate sale? Early 1900s? Very cool technique used.2yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
I’ll just take a quick look at this tape deck I says to myself, what’s the harm? The goo gets me every time.3yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/vintageaudio
I built a SNES Classic, small projector and battery into this old portable TV case.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/retrogaming
My nontraditional diy electric conversion. Who recognizes the frame?5yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/ebikes
A shout out to my fellow thrifters who also like to “test” things out before we sell em. Exhibit A.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/ThriftStoreHauls
From back when medicine had a kick to it. My dad has this bottle and it's still full.3yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/TheWayWeWere
This Honda Hobbit is now electric. This is only my first iteration, but it’s drivable and fun! Built from spare parts and old laptop cells.5yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/moped
Used photogrammetry to create a model of one of my dad’s bronze sculptures then 3D printed a miniature version and painted it as an ornament for him. Unfortunately, him being a sculptor, the technology just ended up worrying him about the future for artists. Plan backfired.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/photogrammetry
How I shoot long video with my Sony A6000- the heat sink let’s me record more than 20 min at a time without shutting down.3yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/SonyAlpha
When you’re short one D cell but you’re not going to let that stop you.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/vintageaudio
Looking for feedback on this Inkel receiver- I'd never heard of them and can't find much info.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/vintageaudio
Scored this pair for $25. I’m not too familiar with the brand “University”, but I’m ready to learn. Anyone familiar and know how to access the crossover? They play but I’m not getting anything out of the mids.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/vintageaudio
Does this waxy substance on this amps transformer indicate it’s toasted?3yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/diytubes
Just changed timing belt my 2004 Toyota Sequoia and have one wire harness loose and for the life of me I can’t figure out where it goes. Also I now have check engine light and VSC lights on.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/autorepair
Excited to be the new owner of this very cool custom Hobbit. Still working on getting her running well but she’s special.5yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/moped
From a boombox cassette that’s eating tapes. I cleaned a glob of tar off the spindle where the arrow points. Is it likely that roller with the white center is needing to be replaced? I’m not sure the name of it.4yr ⋅ whynotmakeprojects ⋅ r/vintageaudio
