After a month of cutting and gluing, it was time to put some parts on and see if it would hold my weight. Note for next time : the BB is directional. You have a 50-50 chance to guess it…
Bamboo Bike – Hanging the parts and a test ride
Category: technology and learning inquiry
Bamboo Bike – Wrapping with Hemp Fiber and Epoxy
With the frame in the right place, held with wood supports and a tack of epoxy, it was time to wrap with Hemp fiber (bought from Denman island). I watched a video of Japanese bamboo scaffolding tying and it reminded…
Bamboo Bike – Building a Jig and First Cuts
Well, I decided to do a horizontal jig. I needed to hold the Bottom Bracket in air. I bought some ready rod, washers and nuts. I did spend quite a bit of time measuring and researching. I wanted to get…
Free Technology for Teachers
Handy website.
Technology and the Classroom
Should students be allowed to use cellphones in class? What about exams? There was a time when math teachers thought calculator use was “cheating”. Are we going through the same change now? http://plpnetwork.com/2012/10/23/teaching-age-siri/