I’ve got one of those big red 20-gallon parts washers. You know the one. I mostly clean bicyle parts, and most bicycle lubricants are not petroleum-based. They’re usually plant or wax-based. The idea is that a water-based degreaser, like Simple Green, should have no problem cleaning the stuff. My experience is that Simple...
We finished the last piece of the cat path I posted about earlier! This one goes from the laundry room, to the stairwell, and then into the guest bedroom on the upper floor (yes, I know the carpet needs replaced in that closet). They are already using them and seem to love the new path already....
I don’t know why this is such an appealing project, but it is. Adding an LED and a switch so it can be used as an emergency flashlight would be cool too.
I have an ancient and rather ugly office chair which I love to pieces. Unfortunately, on Thursday morning, the chair attempted to make that literal, as I sat down and heard a nasty splintering sound. Now, I got this thing secondhand, and it’s always had a vertical split up one wooden leg. My brother had run four large carriage...
(Not to be one of those people who comments but doesn’t offer help, if it were me I’d replace the entire base. One possible suggestion - find a different base second hand and adapt it to fit the chair. There is no karmic rule that says the base has to be the same brand as the chair, or even match it. It all depends on how the existing chair attaches. You might even take the modifications to an extreme).
The internet is full of places where low grade antagonistic sarcasm is considered a desirable way to communicate. Those places tend to be toxic shitholes, but whatever. Point is, if you feel like that communication style fits you better, go forth and prosper.
I’m starting to get more interested in building more complex things, but am unsure how to plan out my ideas. Is there a good source on drafting/planning designs? I honestly have no idea where to start.
You can register for a free hobby license for the scaled down version, or a free educational license of the full version. It has good CAD capabilities and on the CAM side can generate g-code for 3D printing and CNC, or else allow you to export STL models direct to a slicer.
See title. I have only very little tools so far, screwdriver with plenty of bits, hammer, drill. I’ve been thinking of buying more tools for general purpose home improvement. I like to work with wood, unsure what I will expand into later. Is a multitool a good fit for me?...
It depends on what you want to do and whether you think you’ll stick with DIY or not, but I note you say you like to work with wood. In that case you may want to consider saving a bit and investing in a drill/driver combo and a compact circular saw.
With those tools, a solid work surface, a framing square, some clamps, and maybe a jig or two once you get ambitious (don’t worry, you’ll figure it out), you’d be surprised how much you can build. Lots of us have made the mistake of climbing every rung of the tool ladder and regretting spending a lot of money that we could have avoided just by getting the right tools to start with.
I know you said you are outside of the US, but here is one example from a good brand (at least here, my team Red colleagues will have their own opinions). As you go down in quality the prices get progressively cheaper.
Again, I know it is hard advice when you are not sure how active you’ll be at the end of the day, but when it comes to high-use power tools, it is normally a good idea not to go cheap. But before anybody jumps on me – if you are only going to end up with the odd job here or there and you need to save money, this may be bad advice!
EDIT: someone else mentions a jigsaw. That isn’t a bad idea at all depending on what you’ll be doing.
I know there are a few out there who are interested in subtractive CNC (there are literally dozens of us!) but who may be a little bit intimidated by it. We’ve all seen our calendar app or Netflix account or some other piece of software go haywire suddenly and without warning – imagine if it was connected to a razor sharp...
I scanned the wrench on a regular document scanner and used the siluette to get the optimum hook shape. It worked incredibly well and it sits perfectly. Thats important because I don’t want the tools to raddle every time someone slams the door or I open a window.
Thought I’d share a recent build for an ongoing CNC milling machine project. The Mill needed a solid base as well as storage for the liquid coolant pump and oiler, and some drawers for tooling....
Parts Washer: What solvent are you using?
I’ve got one of those big red 20-gallon parts washers. You know the one. I mostly clean bicyle parts, and most bicycle lubricants are not petroleum-based. They’re usually plant or wax-based. The idea is that a water-based degreaser, like Simple Green, should have no problem cleaning the stuff. My experience is that Simple...
Finished the cat paths!
We finished the last piece of the cat path I posted about earlier! This one goes from the laundry room, to the stairwell, and then into the guest bedroom on the upper floor (yes, I know the carpet needs replaced in that closet). They are already using them and seem to love the new path already....
How to Use Dye Plants: Plant Projects for the Home ( theherbalacademy.com )
(September) New month, new projects. What are you working on now, DIY? ( beehaw.org )
Let’s hear all about your progress. Don’t disappoint your judgmental internet buddies!
Turned a used Vape into a power bank
The whole thing disassembled...
(August) What are you working on now, DIY? ( beehaw.org )
Making any progress, you slackers? Tell us about it!
Chair repair--looking for advice ( lemmy.cafe )
I have an ancient and rather ugly office chair which I love to pieces. Unfortunately, on Thursday morning, the chair attempted to make that literal, as I sat down and heard a nasty splintering sound. Now, I got this thing secondhand, and it’s always had a vertical split up one wooden leg. My brother had run four large carriage...
À dérouler | An art project by a friend ( www.youtube.com )
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Does anybody else have an old house? ( beehaw.org )
What do y'all use to plan your creations?
I’m starting to get more interested in building more complex things, but am unsure how to plan out my ideas. Is there a good source on drafting/planning designs? I honestly have no idea where to start.
DIY, what are you working on this weekend? ( beehaw.org )
Let’s hear it. No project too big or too small.
I designed my own case for a DIY incident light meter ( beehaw.org )
The original plan is here: github.com/veebch/photon...
New to DIY. Are multi tools recommended?
See title. I have only very little tools so far, screwdriver with plenty of bits, hammer, drill. I’ve been thinking of buying more tools for general purpose home improvement. I like to work with wood, unsure what I will expand into later. Is a multitool a good fit for me?...
The coolest robot I've ever built ( youtu.be )
Crazy good DIY mechatronic skills.
Build Your Own CNC! ( www.youtube.com )
I know there are a few out there who are interested in subtractive CNC (there are literally dozens of us!) but who may be a little bit intimidated by it. We’ve all seen our calendar app or Netflix account or some other piece of software go haywire suddenly and without warning – imagine if it was connected to a razor sharp...
3d printing a tool wall at my desk. most of it is taken from printables but this hook I designed myself. ( beehaw.org )
I scanned the wrench on a regular document scanner and used the siluette to get the optimum hook shape. It worked incredibly well and it sits perfectly. Thats important because I don’t want the tools to raddle every time someone slams the door or I open a window.
Building a CNC Mill Stand out of 2" Square Tubing and Melamine ( beehaw.org )
Thought I’d share a recent build for an ongoing CNC milling machine project. The Mill needed a solid base as well as storage for the liquid coolant pump and oiler, and some drawers for tooling....