Popular Science 1939 -
Walking on rollers that are geared to the rear wheels of a novel treadmill wagon, a child can propel the odd vehicle along the ground. Invented by Harry Kister, of Philadelphia, Pa., the cart is fitted with removable floor boards that cover the rollers, so that it may be used as a conventional express wagon for transporting small articles. When the wagon is turned upside down, the rollers are exposed, permitting the device to be used as a stationary exercising machine, which is strong enough for regular use by adults as well as by children.
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This looks like a lot of fun — Popular Mechanics 1924
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From Popular Science 1932 - for when cars basically came in three models…
Using the exhaust gas of the automobile to clean the upholstery is the accomplishment of a recently invented device. An aluminum attachment is fastened to the exhaust pipe and the engine is allowed to idle. As the exhaust gas passes through this device suction is created at the inlet hole. Collected by a nozzle, the dust and dirt are drawn through the hose and expelled into the air at the rear of the car. It is made in three models, for cars of different size.
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There is a great set of pages from The World of Science, published by Golden Books in 1954 over on Modern Mechanix. Th is fellow is soldering up a giant computer.
In the sound studio a singer is performing a popular number. The microphone suspended from overhead wires picks up the sound. If a whole group of musicians were being used, more microphones would be spaced about. In the control room at the back stands the sound engineer listening through earphones and turning dials on the crowded panels before him.
Soon, as a result of this recording session, tens or hundreds of thousands of people will be able to flick on a phonograph and, wherever they are, hear this same singer with her guitar performing this same popular tune, as often as the hearer chooses to repeat it.
Let us look at the steps between.
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Back in the day post offices (in NYC) were connected with pneumatic tubes, Popular Science 1951 - Link.
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Couple goodies from the past…
Magnesium the BANTAMWEIGHT METAL. How Chemists Have Put It to Work as a Jack-of-All-Trades, Popular Science 1946 - Link.
How to Handle a Rope, Popular Science 1942 - Link.
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Late at night you get a little lazy and maybe you’re soldering, clipping off wires and don’t feel like wearing safety glasses, but after a close call I always wear eye protection, this photo is a good reminder. Modern Mechanix 1932 - Link.
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Look in to the future, from the past… a few maker-like projects from Modern Mechanix….
Neighborhood Streamliner (Jun, 1950) - Link.
Batteries of Robots Scoop Power From Sea With Shovels (May, 1934) - Link.
Torture Tests Tell The Truth (Sep, 1938) - Link.
NEW ZEALAND BOYS COAST ON MUD (Mar, 1933) - Link.
Motor Unit Runs Bike or Mower (Jan, 1948) - Link.
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Modern Mechanix does it again by digging up this exceedingly cool article about the one-wheeled tanks of the future! - Link
Look familiar? That’s cause we included a bio of someone doing almost the exact same thing on their own in the Makers book! - Link
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Great stuff over at Modern Mechanix!
Popular Mechanics 1948, back when 3 years old drove around more…
“Driving his own gasoline-engine tractor, three-year-old Gus Dobert of Nashville, Tenn., is the envy of youngsters of his neighborhood. Made by his father, a machinist, the small tractor has a two-cycle washing-machine engine. Power is transmitted by a V-belt and sprocket chain. The gear ratio insures lots of power but little speed. The clutch pedal tightens the belt on the pulleys.” - Link.
Motorcycle Skis (Feb, 1950) - Link.
High-Voltage Magic (Sep, 1949) - Link.
Stocking Cap with Goggles Shields Your Face (Dec, 1936) - Link.
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HOW TO - Convert a tractor to electric - Link.
HOW TO - Turn an old tractor seat into a great shop chair - Link.
Old School DIY Farm Equipment - Bill Whitaker’s … - Link.
The World’s first fully-tracked vehicle - Link.
Farm dragsters - Link.
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Step in the MAKE time machine and take a look back what some makers were doing 50 and 70 years ago.
Old fashion built-in nav system. Compass Mounted on Hat Brim Is Handy Guide for Hiker, Popular Mechanics 12-1936 - Link.
Ancient version of the iBot. Motorized Wheel Chairs Step Over Curbs and Climb Stairs, Popular Mechanics 1954 - Link.
Tweels, from the 1930s. Rubber Spokes Give Bounce to Airless Safety Tires, Popular Science 5-1938 - Link.
Home automation. Popular Mechanics 12-1950 - Link.
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Some good ones from Modern Mechanix…
This game featured in Popular Science 1937 didn’t catch on… - Link.
Homemade auto-camera catches thief, Popular Science 1940 - Link.
Milk powered, Modern Mechanix 1938 - Link.
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From / How To Build It 1932 - Link.
I like the postal balloon.
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Balloon projects @ MAKE - Link.
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230 miles on a gallon of gas, 15 mph - wait, what? - Link.
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