The Do-it-Yourself Thread: A Home for Handymen and Artisans - General

[QUOTE=Kirbyfactor;38587649]Haven´t even bought it yet.[/QUOTE] Oh, well if it's a plug-in ready lightbulb then you'll have to open it up and let the air escape, then clean the inside.

[QUOTE=andololol;38589043]Oh, well if it's a plug-in ready lightbulb then you'll have to open it up and let the air escape, then clean the inside.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I figured that much. Thanks for the advice though!

Remember, don't buy a CFL bulb for your project. Mercury vapor is toxic!

[img]http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/993/vogelpaal.jpg[/img] Made this from pieces of wood i found in our shed/house.

[QUOTE=andololol;38456016]Does anyone know any good solar panel providers? I'm planning to start constructing a mobile home when I get to high school so I don't need to pay any rent for when I go to college. Like this guy. [video=youtube;HXDu2U-CmkI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXDu2U-CmkI[/video] [editline]14th November 2012[/editline] Except that the only things that would cost me top-dollar are the solar panel. Hooray for having a dad with loads of wood and has plumming/wiring knowledge![/QUOTE] this kid stole the design, he didnt come up with the idea himself! sounds and looks like he hasnt got a clue too!

[QUOTE=thecubanpimp;38629687]this kid stole the design, he didnt come up with the idea himself! sounds and looks like he hasnt got a clue too![/QUOTE] He built at least some of it though, with the help of a few family members and stuff he managed to complete it, who cares if he stole the design, it's not like he is going to sell it and say "I designed and built this by myself!"

all im saying is the kid is talking to his interviewer as if its his own design and reckons he done all the work, although he struggled with the jigsaw and didnt have the piece he was cutting off to use supported

laser gat [img]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/577754_501845723182090_1164490114_n.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=Neat!;38660552]laser gat [img]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/577754_501845723182090_1164490114_n.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Shiny. Shiny and riflish.

[QUOTE=thecubanpimp;38638102]all im saying is the kid is talking to his interviewer as if its his own design and reckons he done all the work, although he struggled with the jigsaw and didnt have the piece he was cutting off to use supported[/QUOTE] He also credited the first guy who came up with the idea, watch this documentary called "We the Tiny House People" Here, [video=youtube;lDcVrVA4bSQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDcVrVA4bSQ[/video]

Anyone know if I need a 2-pole or 3-pole 3.5mm Chassis for carrying a signal to a single headphone driver? [editline]1st December 2012[/editline] Oh this isn't a question thread, woops.

Working on a 'portable' PS3 in a briefcase.

[QUOTE=David Tennant;38669229]Anyone know if I need a 2-pole or 3-pole 3.5mm Chassis for carrying a signal to a single headphone driver? [editline]1st December 2012[/editline] Oh this isn't a question thread, woops.[/QUOTE] Do you mean a jack?

[QUOTE=Brandy92;38670619]Working on a 'portable' PS3 in a briefcase.[/QUOTE] What you doing in terms of power?

[QUOTE=~ZOMG;38676690]What you doing in terms of power?[/QUOTE] That's the biggest issue. I could just put an IEC plug on the side so you can whack it into the mains anywhere. Or I could battery power it, but you'd only get around 1-2 hours of use because I'm going to use a 19" LCD in the lid. Decisions.

[QUOTE=Brandy92;38681395]That's the biggest issue. I could just put an IEC plug on the side so you can whack it into the mains anywhere. Or I could battery power it, but you'd only get around 1-2 hours of use because I'm going to use a 19" LCD in the lid. Decisions.[/QUOTE] Why not both? Seriously, the best of both worlds might work well here.

Bored at lunch and trying to get all my tools organized at work. Built a custom battery holder for my 18v Ridgid batteries. I have three of them, one for my hand planer, my impact, and my hammer drill. Or my "destroyer," my "heater," and my "m16" respectively. Anyway, it's a 16" 2x4 with a 5" tall piece of 3/8" ply with cuts that resemble the drill gun hilts so the batteries fit in tight. Then there is a 8" backer of 3/8" ply to screw it to the back wall of my "hobo hut" which are basically our areas at work where each of us store our tools. Took about 20 minutes. [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00019.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00020.jpg[/IMG] The thing below it is a block I made to hold all my nut drivers, wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl, on another bored lunch break.

[t]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62766551/PC040406-1.jpg[/t] Finally making meaningful progress on my keyboard. Bought the wires and breadboard, finally soldered the FFC breakout boards and wired it all to the leostick. Hopefully when I write up the program it just works, because once I have it working even remotely, I can begin the Raspberry Pi integration. I'll probably make a thread if progress gets interesting, otherwise I'll try to keep you guys posted in here.

[video=youtube;a70eXg1HWN4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a70eXg1HWN4[/video] Here's a fun project. No tools required.

Nice backup sensor. I just got a roll of a new material I want to work with now that I've "mastered" fiberglass forming. I've got 3 feet of it, and it's 14" wide. I just not sure what to make yet. It's real fun to touch though - this Twill weave carbon fiber... What do I make? Or what do I wrap with it? I wanted it, now I have it, and no ideas...

Ok, first thing I could think of was some dashboard trim out of my car. There's 3 pieces so I think 3 feet of carbon fiber should be enough to finish it. Started out removing all the paint, then filling the cracks and imperfections: [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00040.jpg[/IMG] Cut out a swatch of CF that is bigger than the piece. This stuff literaly cuts like butter, and feels way softer. If you've never felt un-resined carbon fiber before go do yourself a favor and touch some. It falls apart extremely easily as well, so you got to be careful with it after cutting. [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00041.jpg[/IMG] Mixed some resin and coated the piece, then layed the CF down, and coated it wit resin. Very shiny looking and that's all I've done so far. [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00042.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00043.jpg[/IMG] Not dry yet. This is the patience game...

Cut off the excess. [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00044.jpg[/IMG] Used a dremel with a rotating pike on it to make a clean line around, then drum sanded it. [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00046.jpg[/IMG] What I've learned is that the cut edge looks rough, and that you are supposed to add super glue to it to make it shiny again. I will test that theory later. [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00047.jpg[/IMG] Still need to cut out the inside areas... LET THE ADDICTION COMMENCE! Part 2: [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00051.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00048.jpg[/IMG] I may never use fiberglass ever again... I've fallen in love with this stuff. It is so maleable, you literally just set it over the top of something and run a brush over it and it molds to that shape. No resistance.

[QUOTE=Serj22;38783598]Loads of pictures.[/QUOTE] Might have to look into this for a few of the plastic inserts in my car...

[QUOTE=woolio1;38783757]Might have to look into this for a few of the plastic inserts in my car...[/QUOTE] Dude, if you've ever worked with fiberglass, you have got to try this stuff. It will blow your mind, and your car inteerior will never be the same... as for me, I got bored of red [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/P1000115.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Serj22;38783857]Dude, if you've ever worked with fiberglass, you have got to try this stuff. It will blow your mind, and your car interior will never be the same...[/QUOTE] I'll say I've never worked with fiberglass, but this stuff looks pretty easy to apply. Of course, maybe I'll wait until I'm not driving a Mazda 5... It might look better on a less... Family-oriented car.

[QUOTE=woolio1;38783903]I'll say I've never worked with fiberglass, but this stuff looks pretty easy to apply. Of course, maybe I'll wait until I'm not driving a Mazda 5... It might look better on a less... Family-oriented car.[/QUOTE] Carbon fiber looks good on anything. Even windows... maybe not but still. You literally just mix resin and apply.

[QUOTE=Serj22;38783932]Carbon fiber looks good on anything. Even windows... maybe not but still. You literally just mix resin and apply.[/QUOTE] Used a dremel and razor to clean up the edges, and then sanded with 200 gritt for a bit. The whole thing turns white when you sand it, thougt I had ruined it. Wiped it down with some clear coat just to see If I did. Impresive so far. [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00057.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00056.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/CAM00055.jpg[/IMG]

Why do I get the idea that Neat! Would suit having a job with Arcadia?

[QUOTE=Instant Mix;38819153]Why do I get the idea that Neat! Would suit having a job with Arcadia?[/QUOTE] The exclamation mark made your comment very difficult to comprehend.

Just some quick questions here, a buddy of mine was planning on getting a ceiling mounted curtain rail thingy, something like this: [img]http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Butkicker/Stuff/ceiling_curtain_track_system.jpg[/img] As far as I know he was planning on hanging a sleeping bag from it. How would be the best way to go about this? I would imagine that such a system wouldn't be able to support the weight of a sleeping bag, so where would he get a lighter yet still opaque sheet to hang? And can such a system even be installed like this, long after the place was constructed? Is there some better way for him to be going about this, making an easy-to-move curtain thingy?