This gorgeous old-style radio is actually a DIY kit, made from cardboard. The faux-wood case hides a hybrid of the modern and the ancient. The radio stage uses vacuum tubes to receive and produce ...

It's possible to build a decent facsimile of an expensive mic for under $200. Check out these 10 studio-quality DIY microphones that could save you thousands.

ThinkGeek’s DIY Nixie Tube Desk Clock kit lets electronics tinkerers build their own retro/modern timepiece. View 4 Images 1 / 4. The finished DIY Nixie Tube Desk Clock. 2 / 4.

I’ve seen a few commercial and DIY tube-amp docks, but they’re expensive, uninspired or both. So I’ve come up with a version that anyone can build for about $400.

If you're looking for a fun and easy educational electronics/science kit for a young relative (or even a toy for yourself), a Japanese toy and hobby site called HobbyLink Japan offers some interesting ...