Spotted at Dearborn Maker Faire 2014

Handyman Charles Kero displays signs he made with Tech Shop tools.

Henry Ford Academy students from Dearborn play catch with robot.

Craftsman Bill Young uses Tech Shop tools (and designs on Internet) to turn sheets of plywood into furniture.

Jamie Burdeski uses laser cutter and Voronoi mathematical diagram to make lampshade at i3 Detroit in Ferndale, MI.

Justin Herd of Grand Rapids raised funds to fabricate One Bowl, which can both strain and contain. Sales begin in fall.

Maker Works in Ann Arbor hosted Nerdy Derby for pinewood thrill-seekers.

Sleek, aerodynamic and long: just right for Nerdy Derby.

Dad's old car can be turned into gift for Father's Day.

Bicycles built for two.

University of Michigan-Dearborn students assembled this race car with help of Tech Shop in Allen Park, MI.

Modern time machine as interpreted by Goodrich High School robotics team.

Frankenstein made guitars, too.

First came Devo. Then came Oxymoronatron, from Miamisburg, OH.

Mt. Elliott (Detroit) MakerSpace parade about to get under way.

Ford engineer Marie-Therese Enga displays computer-controlled orbit simulator.

1939 Douglas DC-3 at The Henry Ford seems to hover over Maker Faire crowd.

Southeast Michigan Kayak Builders teach ways to make your own.

Kayak team member planes lightweight wood frame.

What else should power tools do but drag race?

With long extension cords, two belt sanders ready for race.

Veterans Green Bus helped with disaster relief for hurricanes Sandy and Katrina.

Gordon Soderberge says Veterans Green Bus can run 4,000 miles (6,437 km) fully loaded with biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.

Construct-a-Truck trailer can go anywhere for children's birthday parties.

Michael Bustamante works inside Construct-a-Truck trailer. His father Jim founded company.

Build your own drone.

Dave McPike (right) of ShopRat explains combustion cycle of Ford Model T 4-cyl. engine.

Ford's more recent innovation: Focus EV.

Henry Ford Hospital staff made ceramic organs at Maker Faire in campaign to boost organ donations.

Anyone who has moved a mattress knows this is great idea.

On hot day, is there better innovation than ice cream?

On hot day, is there better innovation than ice cream?