Alchemy Goods Inner Tube Reuse Contest

Nov 1, 2010. 5:26 PMHackrtanman says:

My tip: GO TO THE LOCAL BIKE SHOP!! the bike shop where i live just so happens to have inner tubes in a HUGE pile outside!

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Nov 12, 2010. 5:04 AM

TSC says:

In front of the shop or in the back of the shop??

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Nov 24, 2010. 8:48 AMHackrtanman says:

kinda to the side

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Nov 24, 2010. 12:07 PM

TSC says:

Thanks!

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Nov 9, 2010. 5:27 PMmakalove says:

yeah, i get mine out of the dumpster at bike shops and academy sports.

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Nov 3, 2010. 10:31 AMducktape.mac says:

are you serious!? like they are just piled up? wow. lucky.

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Nov 5, 2010. 7:35 PMHackrtanman says:

yep......its about 10 feet by 10 feet

Dec 15, 2010. 6:18 AMoverblast says:

Awesome!!! I will call the local shops & see if they'll save them for me. (massive amounts let you try all kinds of things). This is a very very good idea you gave for re-use of materials, "ATTA BOY!!" to you!

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Nov 24, 2010. 3:52 AMlieve says:

Congratulations to the winners!

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Nov 23, 2010. 9:36 PM

ElusiveGreen says:

Good job everyone! And congratulations to the winners

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Nov 23, 2010. 9:07 PM

mikeasaurus says:

Some very clever ideas for this contest. Great job, everyone!

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Nov 23, 2010. 12:53 PM

ynze says:

Owwwww, is the judging period prolonged???

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Nov 23, 2010. 1:03 PM

ElusiveGreen says:

It was midnight on the 22nd yesterday

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Nov 23, 2010. 4:43 PM

ynze says:

...but then it said midnight the 23rd, and then it was the 22nd again, and now it says 23rd again... it makes me CRRAAAAAAZZYYYY, to quote a game-character.

If I was judging, it would have been clear by now :-D

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Nov 23, 2010. 4:12 PMlockpick says:

When they say winners will be announced soon, how long is soon.

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Nov 17, 2010. 1:05 PMlockpick says:

How long is the voting period?

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Nov 18, 2010. 1:39 PMsjo232 says:

until midnight november 22

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Nov 18, 2010. 5:52 PMlockpick says:

Thanks

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Nov 18, 2010. 6:28 PMsjo232 says:

not a problem compadre

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Nov 15, 2010. 11:50 AM

Culturespy says:

You guys are all awesome! Such great entries on this one!

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Nov 7, 2010. 5:32 PMdrakesword says:

Does it need to be a bicycle inner-tube? I have a couple truck inner-tubes waiting for slicing.

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Nov 10, 2010. 5:12 PMdrakesword says:

No answer?

Guess Ill submit my instructable anywho

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Oct 13, 2010. 10:19 AM

kyle brinkerhoff says:

muhahahaha!!!! ive got a great one wait a couple of days and youll see:]

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Oct 29, 2010. 2:07 PM

Spaceman Spiff says:

A fellow Utahn! I can't wait to see what you make!

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Oct 29, 2010. 6:40 PM

kyle brinkerhoff says:

do I know you ? (in real life)

Nov 5, 2010. 4:39 PMStickStoneBone says:

As opposed to fake life... which is my favorite kind of life. I'm from Utah too!

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Oct 30, 2010. 10:36 AM

Spaceman Spiff says:

Probably not

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Nov 6, 2010. 8:32 PM

kyle brinkerhoff says:

hey did you guys see the utes game! man what a kick in the teeth!

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Nov 2, 2010. 1:50 PMpimpin M says:

You could use the bike inner tubes to make workout bands.

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Nov 3, 2010. 10:30 AMducktape.mac says:

tough work out bands. good idea though.

Nov 2, 2010. 5:59 PMsuper elephant says:

HI

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Oct 30, 2010. 1:50 PMSnapFitPieces(: says:

Would i be allowed to use K'nex and an inner tube ive repaired with a repair kit, I've got some great ideas.

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Oct 31, 2010. 3:13 PMlockpick says:

You can use anything as long as you use a bicycle inner tube.

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Nov 1, 2010. 3:31 PM

Marcos says:

Looks like my comment below may have been overlooked.

Will an existing 'ible qualify if it's modified with improved design elements, etc.?

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Oct 31, 2010. 3:15 PMlockpick says:

HEY!! Why was my handle cover thing removed????? It used an inner tube.

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Oct 29, 2010. 11:15 PM

Marcos says:

I have an 'ible posted from a year or so ago which uses an inner tube.
Can I enter it into this contest if I mod the original, which needs a few improvements?

Thanks

P.S. I missed the show and tell, which was dissappointing, having been to a couple of the original salons. ;-(

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Oct 12, 2010. 6:39 PM

Lindsley says:

Could I enter with a 3D computer model instructable project?

Oct 14, 2010. 9:58 AMbpfh says:

Can you tell me how a 3D computer model instructable project could be entered into a competition about a project that re-uses an inner tube? Inquiring minds want to know!!

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Oct 15, 2010. 11:51 AM

Lindsley says:

Some time ago I have designed a solar cooker that use inner tubes, but I don't have the material to make it. So I render it in 3DS MAX. ;)

Oct 16, 2010. 11:52 AMbpfh says:

+1 for Lindsley :)

Upload the drawings, you may not be eligible to enter the competition, but your design (unless you are aiming to make a pile of cash from the design) could be very interesting for others!

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Oct 16, 2010. 1:55 PM

Lindsley says:

The first image is my original Tirecooker with an auto inner tube and an bike inner tube isolating the two glass plates ahead. The metal black pot in the center absorbs the heat and cooks the food. The inside of the big tube is covered with aluminum foil to reflect the heat to the pot.

The second and third images was the Tirecooker optimized, with angle support, wood case and internal mirrors hinged. These helps to open the cooker to manipulate the food in the pot.

Anyone is free to test it, if desired.

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Oct 18, 2010. 7:54 AMtwistedhickey says:

One thing you didn't think of....................................The food will taste like tire!!!!!!!

Oct 29, 2010. 8:55 PMkikiclint says:

that is no good for me. stupid latex/ rubber allergies in the family.

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Oct 12, 2010. 7:17 PM

fungus amungus (author) says:

No, you'll need to make something.

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Oct 16, 2010. 6:34 PM

Lindsley says:

Well, I make something: a detailed 3D project (see the images).

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Oct 18, 2010. 10:44 AM

fungus amungus (author) says:

You know what I mean, make a physical object. Just making a 3D render doesn't show that the object is actually viable.

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Oct 21, 2010. 4:05 PMlockpick says:

Ok I'm ready. I don't really need any of the prizes (except some of them) could I possibly donate the prizes?

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Oct 22, 2010. 8:30 PM

AngryRedhead says:

You can donate them if you win. You will be given a link to fill out your details (e.g., name, address, phone number, email) for claiming the prize. To give the prize to someone else, you just simply pass that link on to your chosen recipient.

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Oct 22, 2010. 8:43 PMlockpick says:

thanks

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Oct 22, 2010. 12:06 PM

acidbass says:

donate them to mua por favor jk good luck

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Oct 22, 2010. 5:13 PMlockpick says:

If I win I will most likely have a raffle for all those who are interested.

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Oct 22, 2010. 6:19 PM

acidbass says:

cool hows that going to work

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Oct 22, 2010. 7:10 PMlockpick says:

Remember I will only do this if i win but I'll write down people who want it put em into a hat and choose 1

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Oct 23, 2010. 4:40 PM

acidbass says:

pull the names out of a hat eh?

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Oct 23, 2010. 5:43 PMlockpick says:

Never mind. I'll use them in the contest me and ChrysN are runninng. Check it out cause the grand prize is free pro membership. Here's the link http://www.instructables.com/community/Instructables-Drawing-Contest-with-Grand-Prize-of-/

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Oct 23, 2010. 5:47 PM

acidbass says:

cool good idea

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Oct 23, 2010. 6:48 PMlockpick says:

Then draw a robot! WE ARE WAITING!

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Oct 24, 2010. 7:16 AM

acidbass says:

will do

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Oct 21, 2010. 7:03 PMlockpick says:

please approve mine :-) (fingers crossed)

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Oct 21, 2010. 8:42 PMlockpick says:

PLEASE APPROVE MINE I CANNOT STAND THE WAITING!

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Oct 19, 2010. 7:28 PMbryandhispup says:

There better be some better stuff than what is already posted... otherwise you overpaid for the prize for the winner. Cant wait to see MORE! :)

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Oct 21, 2010. 9:14 AM

AngryRedhead says:

You are obviously the King of Class and Tact.

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Oct 20, 2010. 2:44 PM

sunshiine says:

Hold on to your boot straps!

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Oct 19, 2010. 11:30 PM

ynze says:

I'm getting very curious about your entry, now...

Oct 19, 2010. 1:20 AMlemon rind says:

MWA HA HA... DESTRUCTIVE WEAPONS HERE I COME!

Oct 12, 2010. 9:00 PMly333 says:

So it can be anything as long as it is re-used? I got a bunch of tire tubes and snow tubes. What about swimming pool tubes because I have a vague idea of what I want to submit.
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Oct 13, 2010. 3:47 PM

canida says:

You need to reuse a bike inner tube, though you can also incorporate other inner tubes.

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Oct 14, 2010. 4:39 PMWesley666 says:

I think as long as it could be done with a tire tube of any sort, its fine. I don't think the tube type matters.

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Oct 15, 2010. 3:23 AM

Kryptonite says:

Canida's one of the top staff and probably helped make the contest, so I'm going with her.

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Oct 15, 2010. 12:29 PMWesley666 says:

Yes, but not everyone has a bike tube, or can buy one. I think that as long as its the same material and comes in tube format its fine. And really, is a snow tube much different then a bike tube (Other then size)? It would allow more people to enter as well which is always nice, more minds, better ideas.

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Oct 18, 2010. 10:46 AM

fungus amungus (author) says:

Not everyone has one, but they're fairly easy to acquire. Bike shops often have dead tubes and if you were to use a new one they're available all over the place.

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Oct 15, 2010. 7:37 AMdoby162 says:

Awwww... nothing about alchemy whatsoever...

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Oct 18, 2010. 10:45 AM

fungus amungus (author) says:

If we had an alchemy contest, no one would win!

Oct 15, 2010. 10:40 PMTommy Jae says:

I know this question pretty much answers itself, but... Can we use more than one tube? It says the word "it" over and over implying a single tube, but it doesn't actually say you can't have more than one. Plus, since the guidelines also say "so long as you reuse aninner tube, the rest is up to you!" that means you could use ONE inner tube to meet the contest specifications, then use other inner tubes and other stuff as "the rest" which would be up to me.

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Oct 18, 2010. 10:44 AM

fungus amungus (author) says:

Yes, more than one tube is fine.

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Oct 17, 2010. 4:22 PM

AngryRedhead says:

For all those who are wondering how to get a bicycle inner tube for this contest, which is not mandatory for all members of Instructables:

Call around at bicycle shops, bicycle repair shops, tire recycling centers, or places that accept tires for recycling. I got a huge box of them for free at a bicycle shop that also does bicycle repairs. They were very happy to get rid of them. You do not have to go out and buy one, and you aren't required to have one on hand already. You can also inquire on craigslist since this is a very common repair and people might have some lying around in their garage. Honestly, buying an inner tube defeats the purpose because the goal is to upcycle something that is difficult, infeasible, or impossible to recycle.

Oct 15, 2010. 5:58 AMcrossfire says:

Damn I had hoped this was for Alchemy :'(

Oct 14, 2010. 10:17 PMFenneo says:

If anyone needs inner tube stop by your local REI bike shop. They recycle their tubes to Alchemy Goods but often have many they cannot send to Alchemy and are willing to give to you.