While reworking my garage in recent weeks, I began looking at the stationary power tools I might add and one of the wonders now available to the average guy, because of falling prices, is the CNC router, primarily intended for use with wood, but also useful on plastics and soft metals, like aluminum. As I did my research and became mesmerized by "Router Bob" who does demo … [Read more...]
XR-3 Diesel Plug In Hybrid on the Road – Kits Coming
Last year we wrote about Robert Q. Riley's XR-3 hybrid project, a diesel plug in hybrid you can build from plans. The XR-3 prototype is now on the road and I have to admit, I like the looks of it. It's a reverse trike configuration 3 wheeler with diesel power going to the front wheels and an electric motor for the rear wheel. The full diesel electric hybrid system can exceed … [Read more...]
Meyers Manx For Sale
Remember the Meyers Manx? If you've been around for a few years, ... well, maybe more than a few, you'll recall the fiberglass body kits that transformed Volkswagen Beetles into open bodied dune buggies. They were extremely popular in the late 1960s and all you needed was a donor VW. The old body was removed, the wheelbase shortened to 80 inches and you installed the new body. … [Read more...]