Many people ask “Where is the the best place to buy balsa wood online?” The best website I know of is Specialized Balsa LLC. The owner, Jake Zimmer, has been in the balsa business for years and knows what he is doing. Once I had Jake cut me some 1/32″ x 1/32″ sticks of Balsa [...]
After long last I have completed this music video of the song, Bridge Builder Blues.
To see the lyrics of this song, click here
This is a quiz on bridges, how they work and the forces that act on them. It is rather simple, but is a good review if you are just learning about bridges.
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Stu/ppoggio/
Click the Bridge Building link on the left. Then click the 4th link down with the big question mark next to it.
Recently I was introduced to a bridge building program, Bridge It. This program is made by NVIDIA and Auran. In the game, you are given scenarios and have to make a bridge that will support the required load while staying within a budget. Let me tell you, some of them are not easy.
Bridge It lets [...]
Here I have complied what I believe to be the best list of websites that you will find useful. All of them have relevant model structure, bridge and tower
information, some sell balsa and basswood, and others contain useful tips. Some of these sites have a specific competition or goal in mind, but you can always [...]
I know I already mentioned this website in previous posts, but I felt this website was cool enough to deserve a post of its own.
The coolest bridge website is BridgeHunter.com. This website is simply amazing. James Baughn has created a website featuring historic bridges across the nation. Anyone can submit photos or comments about the [...]
I have never built a toothpick bridge before, as I thought it would be too much of a hassle. However, when I came across a toothpick bridge kit I knew it was time for me to try building one.
I purchased the kit, and am very pleased and surprised at its contents. The kit contains everything [...]
Many people come to GarrettsBridges looking for advice on building a toothpick bridge. And though I have thought much about it, I have not attempted to build one yet.
This is a Japanese toothpick bridge contest. You will find tips on how to make them, as well as pictures.
Toothpick Bridge Building Contest
Here is a father who’s [...]
Ever wondered where you could buy healthy whole grains? Well now there is a store in Carrollton, Georgia that does just that. Run by Melonie Skinner, Whole Grains and More sells a variety of whole grains and healthy foods. Check out the website to see all the products for sale:
Whole Grains and More