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Making a Motorcycle out of Junk

Making a Motorcycle out of Junk

Jake Carlini wanted a motorcycle but didn’t have the budget to buy a real one. Instead, he decided he’d build his own using various bits of junk and trash he found in his garage. He made its frame out of steel signposts and scrap wood and powered it with a cheap electric scooter motor from China.

The World’s Cheapest New Car

The World’s Cheapest New Car

Ordering a new car off of wholesaling site Alibaba.com seems like a sketchy idea, and that’s exactly why Jalopnik did it. In this series of clips, editor Jason Torchinsky unboxes it, takes us for a test drive, and explains the engineering of Chang Li’s tiny electric four-seater, which sells for about $930 ($1200 with the batteries).

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Eureka Ergonomic Z1-S Gaming Desk

Eureka Ergonomic Z1-S Gaming Desk
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One of the slicker looking desks we’ve seen for PC gamers, the value-priced Z1-S features dynamic “Z”-shaped metal legs, a faux carbon fiber surface, and has built in blue LED lighting, a headphone hook, drink holder, and a stand for controllers and games. PC cart and monitor arms sold separately.

Pohaku 22-in-1 Multitool

Pohaku 22-in-1 Multitool
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A value-priced alternative to spendy multitools, this model is still packed with features. It includes detachable scissors, a corkscrew, pliers, a saw blade, a wire cutter, a 3.3″ knife with flat and serrated edges, a Phillips screwdriver, and a bit driver with nine bits – all for less than 25 bucks. Includes a ballistic nylon pouch.

Coffee Cup Record Player

Coffee Cup Record Player

If you’re not too much a stickler for preserving your vinyl, there are lots of cheap turntable options. But if you REALLY don’t want to spend the money, and REALLY don’t care about your records, you could build one like the one Turnah81 made, using a cordless drill, a coffee cup, and a pushpin as a stylus.

Broner Captain’s Hat

Broner Captain’s Hat
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Look regal on your vessel – even if it’s just a beat-up bike – with this cap. It combines the classy look of a seafaring captain’s hat with the convenience of snapback caps thanks to its snap fasteners. Available in several colors.

Super Bowl Lamp

Super Bowl Lamp

One of the more clever IKEA hacks we’ve seen in a while. Using a bunch of plastic cups, plates, and bowls, artist Ognev Vlaminck managed to put together this functional and stylish table lamp.

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