Behind & beyond everyday objects.
From folding bike manufacturer Dahon comes a video they took when they visited a hydroforming factory. Looks like a number of their bikes utilize this process to produce some very nice forms. Check out their Ios urban performance bike.
Read MoreSee how Prijon blow mould plastic kayaks and get a better understanding about the process.
Read MoreConstruction process of a hollow wood surfboard. SINGLE FIN 6’2” // BOARDS Santiago,Chile facebook.com/losgogo twitter.com/losgogo losgogo.tumblr.com losgogo.com
Read MoreLearn how ExoGrid bicycles from Holland Cycles transform what you know about custom bike frames. Hand Crafted precision meets cutting edge technology producing the perfection you deserve. ExoGrid® technology combines the best attributes of advanced composites with those of traditional metals. A Holland ExoGrid® frame starts with a titanium tube that has a major portion of the surface area removed through advanced laser machining. The distinct pattern of multiple small laser-cut diamonds is unique to Holland ExoGrid® tubing. We believe the better torsional stiffness, improved durability and structural reliability of…
Read MoreMade of two halves, then welded, polished, and engraved , this ancient french game of “boules” is something to love.
Read MoreExtremely complex movement,double-braid yacht rope manufacturing machines. First the white core is braided, then the blue sheath is braided on top of it. Here we are making patented electronic-sensing rope by using special fibers, but the process for normal ropes is similar. More information about this project: http://www.instructables.com/id/Rope-and-Sound-Interactive-Tensegrity-Sculpture/ check the second video for slow motion check the third video for all ropes manufacturing process.
Read MoreThis is hot air welding. Only by using the combination of heat, speed and pressure we can weld any type of PVC, PE, PU and other thermoplastic materials The second video shows the full assembly of an inflatable boat with floor, engine support…
Read MoreOut of curiosity and boredom Corey Smith decided to attempt to build some handmade snowboards. He was interested in long boarding style in surfing and exploring similar concepts on snow. He wanted to deconstruct contemporary snowboarding down to its simplest element and find beauty in simply turning. “I’ve always wanted to explore and experiment with snowboarding as a physical outlet of creativity,” states Smith. So he ended up building some experimental snowboards. When it finally did snow record amounts in Tahoe he was glad it did. These boards provided a…
Read MoreFilmmaker Michael John Evans sets out to visually portray “the zone” which one enters when their craft is honed. Sean Walling, owner of Soulcraft, builds top notch custom steel bicycle frames. This short film documents Sean’s fabrication methods: a well choreographed dance of experience and muscle memory producing a seemingly effortless ode to process. From Steel: invites the viewer into Sean’s machine shop for an up close and personal look at the work that results in yet another awesome Soulcraft. Musical score provided by the internationally praised duo, Mattson 2.…
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