Projects

DIY Bungee Cords

Jerry had stumbled across a post on my Rivian thread about homemade bungee cords and, in a fit of curiosity, demanded more details. Naturally, I obliged with a video demonstration of my process—because, hell, why not share the madness? Let’s be clear: I have no earthly idea if “my way” is the best way or even a right way, but none of my creations have exploded yet, and I’m fond of their aesthetic. So, if you’ve got the nerve and a penchant for just a little DIY chaos, here are the basic materials: 3/8ths inch shock cord. Go for the …

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Deals

My Prime Day Buys

Black Friday, Prime Day—Good God, the frenzy of consumerism is enough to drive a sane man mad. The whole charade is designed to lure you into buying junk you don’t need and will rarely use, all under the seductive guise of a bargain. I already hemorrhage enough cash and accumulate enough crap to last several lifetimes. But last week, necessity reared its ugly head. I needed a few things and figured I’d gamble on Prime Day, hoping the capitalist gods would smile upon me. The prices didn’t plummet as dramatically as I’d hoped, but I did save a few bucks. …

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News & Editorial

Atomic Camera Cabinets by NewAge Products

A couple of months back, I was lounging in the chaotic serenity of my lab when the emissaries from NewAge Products came knocking, asking if I’d throw my critical gaze upon their Pro Series line of cabinets. Initially, I wasn’t interested. I had my own grand plans for a camera gear storage system, a personal project I was itching to dive into. But like relentless evangelists of storage salvation, they persisted. Eventually, I caved in, figuring there was no harm in a fleeting dalliance – I could always dismantle the contraption after the review. But then, I unboxed the NewAge …

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Reviews & Features

The Best Consumer 3D Printer

My odyssey into the realm of 3D printing commenced some five years back with the acquisition of a Prusa Mk3. That machine was a veritable fortress, impervious to the whims of fate. Yet, truth be told, my enthusiasm waned swiftly. The allure of the medium eluded me, lost amidst the clutter of the workshop. Once the novelty of printing sundry baubles wore thin, I cast it aside, consigning it to the depths of a closet, forgotten. Then, about a year ago, a new contender emerged on the scene. Enter the Bambu Lab X1, heralded as a paragon of speed, reliability, …

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Reviews & Features

The Rivi Journal

My first word wasn’t “mommy” or “daddy.” It was “car.” It only got worse from there… My old man, bless his misguided soul, attempted to quench this insatiable thirst by thrusting me into the world of go-cart racing at the tender age of six. But that only served to stoke the flames of my vehicular passion. By the time I hit fifteen, we were already bending the truth about my age and campaigning a Super Gas car on the NHRA circuit. As I matured, so did my appetite for speed, transitioning seamlessly into the realm of open-wheel racing across the …

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