by Jake Ryan | Oct 10, 2018 | Fun facts, Uncategorized
When you take some time to look deeply at the world you can notice lots of interesting things. Phillips Screws, are everywhere and they really do deserve a closer look. How did they get EVERYWHERE? Why are they so easy to strip? Developed in 1930 by John P....
by Jake Ryan | Jun 29, 2016 | Events
Top Ten Things to Do at OBP There’s something about summer that brings about a new energy, an extra bounce in our step, a fresh sentiment of fun. The warm sun, the hot sand on the beaches, the sea breeze. Drinks on the patio, BBQs on the weekend, s’mores over the...
by Jake Ryan | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, Maine Makers, Member profiles
What do slugs, rabbit holes, dental hygiene, and bowl-turning have to do with each other? You’d be surprised to hear that they all came up in our recent conversation with OBP member Nancy Mattsson. Nancy shared with us a little about her background and her insight...
by Jason Ryan | Jan 26, 2016 | About, Events, Maine Makers, Open Bench Project, Projects
I’ve had fascinating conversations with my 8 year old over the years. “What is space made out of?” “Who invented math?” “How do toilets flush?” “Are light sabers real?” His questions never cease to amaze me; his insights never cease to delight me. There is just...
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