Posts Tagged bolt

I have often been frustrated with the task of oiling the chain on my motorbike, I want a Scottoiler but I don’t want to pay for it, SO I built something that would do the same sort of thing only temporarily. When you want to oil the chain, you fix it on, go for a [...]

(<- Part 1 ) I present to you, the Grass Cutter Mk II So a list of upgrades/changes A new handle, taped up to keep it safter and secure. inside this is a lightswitch embedded in the wood for off/on and the control board.     A new adjustable angle handle, I can loosen the [...]

(goto part 2 -> ) I planted a lawn out the back of the property where the gardener couldnt get to without a key so I needed something to cut the grass. My lawn mower is a bit pre-occupied and my weed-wacker was wacked. So in the usual recycling manner I made my self the [...]

I wanted to purchase a new camera with some good macro options to get better project shots. I also wanted to experiment with a bit of amateur macro photography for a bit of fun. But my budget, as always, was about $0. Project considerations Low cost Can’t modify existing camera Can be removed or attached [...]

I found a problem with my engine; it wont start under any significant load. The second pulley I made meant it was extremely difficult to start. I needed a clutch at some point anyway so I started thinking about how I could resolve both problems at once, removing as much load off the engine on [...]

As per Part 1. I now have a working drill and hole saw that runs of an old computer power supply. I can turn wood with the same drill by mounting it in a vice and bolting the wood into the chuck. Firstly I took an old piece of MDF that was once a set [...]

(5 July 2010) – Power and Drills First thing I needed for my generator was either cogs or a pulley/belt system to drive the washing machine engine. I thought about several different options from buying old [...]