Sodium Chloride has a melting point of 801 C (1,474 F), putting it comfortably between commonly-cast materials like aluminum and bronze. Which led to [Robinson Foundry] asking the question: can …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/nacl-casting-technique-really-earns-its-salt/)

3D Print This MRI Safe Torque Wrench If You’re Rich
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/3d-print-this-mri-safe-torque-wrench-if-youre-rich/

MRI machines come with a variety of safety warnings. Perhaps most importantly, you have to be very careful not to take ferrous metal objects anywhere near them, since strong magnetic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/3d-print-this-mri-safe-torque-wrench-if-youre-rich/)

The Joys of 3D Printing
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-joys-of-3d-printing/

Al and I were talking on the podcast today about a sweet 3D printed wide-format camera build, and we got to musing on why we 3D-print. For Al, it’s an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-joys-of-3d-printing/)

The Only Snail You Want In Your Garden Is a Seed-Starting Hack
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-only-snail-you-want-in-your-garden-is-a-seed-starting-hack/

As temperatures warm up in the Northern Hemisphere, one’s mind naturally turns to the outdoors and the garden — even if some of our gardens are still snow-covered. One secret …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-only-snail-you-want-in-your-garden-is-a-seed-starting-hack/)

Running a Desktop PC off AA Alkaline Cells
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/running-a-desktop-pc-off-aa-alkaline-cells/

Everyone is probably familiar with the concept of battery-powered devices, but generally, this involves a laptop with a beefy battery pack and hardware optimized for low power draw. You could …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/running-a-desktop-pc-off-aa-alkaline-cells/)

Have you ever used a Tick Stick?
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/have-you-ever-used-a-tick-stick/

Picture this: you have an irregular opening you need to fabricate a piece to fill. Maybe it’s the stonework of a fireplace; maybe it’s the curved bulkhead of a ship. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/have-you-ever-used-a-tick-stick/)

This LED Strip Clock Aims to Make Your Next One Easier, Too
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/this-led-strip-clock-aims-to-make-your-next-one-easier-too/

At first glance, it may look like [Rybitski]’s 7-segment RGB LED clock is something that’s been done before, but look past the beautiful mounting. It’s not just stylishly framed; the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/this-led-strip-clock-aims-to-make-your-next-one-easier-too/)