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- BeachsideHank's instructable 6 Volt Lantern to 18650 LED's weekly stats: 11 months ago
- BeachsideHank commented on Jonny Builds's instructable How to Build a Modern Platform Bed12 months agoView Instructable »
By all means do use either full ply sheets or overlay the slats, mattress sellers will use beds made with only slats as a warranty avoidance excuse, claiming the mattress was not properly supported.
- BeachsideHank commented on BeachsideHank's instructable Asset Recovery II: Plasma TV Harvest1 year agoView Instructable »
No, I didn't, plasma sets have a reputation as being relatively short lived due to the circuit complexity and high energy requirements. I don't see many plasma sets anymore, the technology had a limited run on the market and LED screens are far cheaper to manufacture. I did salvage several of those and use the light strips that function for various lighting tasks about the workshop
- BeachsideHank commented on tomatoskins's instructable Table Saw Disc Sander1 year agoView Instructable »
You can also use the body of an old 10" saw blade if you de- tip it, just grind them off, the rim can be trued by mounting it in the saw and rubbing the edge down with a stone or file, this is how us old- timers made calibration discs for our saws that doubled as sanding machines. I'm talking about the days before self- sticking discs, when we would apply a shellac stick to the spinning blade and stop it to apply plain sanding paper- it wasn't as bad as it sounds because when done, just peel it off and turn the saw on, rub a scrap of wood against the face to clean off the residue and go at it again- it really only took less time to do than read about it.
- BeachsideHank favorited Table Saw Disc Sander by tomatoskins1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited DIY Portable Air Pump by DIY KING 001 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on DIY KING 00's instructable DIY Portable Air Pump 1 year agoView Instructable »
Oh good, another build has been posted by DIY King, First thing is to Favorite and Vote, then read the Instructable. I've never yet had to Unfavorite or Unvote. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on tytower's instructable 12V Makita NiCad to Lithium Ion Conversion of 1222 Battery1 year agoView Instructable »
I've run this model Makita with an external LI battery pack of about 20 volts for well over a year now, no problems whatsoever, it's a workhorse.
- BeachsideHank favorited DIY Dremel Tool by DIY KING 001 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited DIY Cordless Disc Sander by DIY KING 001 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on BeachsideHank's instructable Futons in the Mist1 year agoView Instructable »
I totally agree, I worked at a local university and when students get ready to move on, they dump everything, including a years worth of Ramen noodles. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on timberanew's instructable Angled Plane Guide for Mitre Joints1 year agoView Instructable »
As a proof of concept, yes it should work well for you. I had an old Stanley Tool Works #55 plane and it allowed for just this type of operation, even cutting a kerf into the miter for a spline as well. ☺
- BeachsideHank's instructable Futons in the Mist's weekly stats: 1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited Knitting Bowl by schouw1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited Simple Dc to Ac Inverter Make by voltagelabbd1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on RobBest's instructable Tea Light Charger Monitor1 year agoView Instructable »
Found it!BAHCO 228 Junior Hacksaw,Ergo,Handle,6" G7622207Thank You. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on RobBest's instructable Tea Light Charger Monitor1 year agoView Instructable »
I like that saw, simple and clean, where'd you get it please? ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on ClockworkLemon's instructable Cordless Drill LiPo Conversion1 year agoView Instructable »
...Had badly worn brushes(I could start a camp fire, using the sparks coming out of that motor)Now dat's funny! ☺I see them in thrift stores for usually around $5- 10, even less with no battery or charger, the best deal on the planet if ones knows how to build their own battery packs.
- BeachsideHank commented on ClockworkLemon's instructable Cordless Drill LiPo Conversion1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited BATTERY LOW ALARM by arunscuddalore1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on arunscuddalore's instructable BATTERY LOW ALARM1 year agoView Instructable »
R3 value is missing on the PDF sxhematic.
- BeachsideHank commented on jumson's instructable How to Solder SMD / SMT Components With a Soldering Iron1 year agoView Instructable »
Making solder precuts is a smart move, I think I see a future Instructable on an automatic cutter. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on kdac's instructable Restoring My Nonno's 60ish Year Old Table Saw1 year agoView Instructable »
These side- by- side combo's of tablesaw and jointer were very popular last century, very efficient especially in small cabinet shops who made frame and panel cabinetry since one could cut and joint at the same machine, saving floor space and movement.
- BeachsideHank favorited DIY Cardboard Slippers by MrExpert1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on MrExpert's instructable DIY Cardboard Slippers1 year agoView Instructable »
This is a great idea for guests, or traveling, or Japan even, where in the traditional home special slippers are used for trips into the 'necessary room". ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on dallara's instructable How to Build a Tesla Turbine - 3 Steps1 year agoView Instructable »
That sound is sooooo satisfying, thanks! ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on dallara's instructable How to Build a Tesla Turbine - 3 Steps1 year agoView Instructable »
We love videos that show turbines just screaming ... ☺
- BeachsideHank favorited Restoring an Old Wrench by DiyCoolStuff1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on DiyCoolStuff's instructable Restoring an Old Wrench1 year agoView Instructable »
When using just one buffing wheel, you can use a "rake" between grits to clean the wheel for better results:https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjjl-KcWkAA3GeL.jpgI would suspect even a coarse wire brush would suffice too. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on Make Everything's instructable Start a Fire With a Hammer! (Strike Until Its Red Hot!)1 year agoView Instructable »
Very unusual technique, fav'd & voted for sure!
- BeachsideHank commented on iwilltry's instructable Build an Electric Foundry for Melting Aluminum (that Works on 120 VAC)1 year agoView Instructable »
People tend to forget this is not a copy- paste forum, unusual ideas and solutions are acceptable, even potentially dangerous ones, however I find it prudent to give a short disclaimer on projects that may be controversial:Foreword; The contents of the following Instructable represent the experiences and outcome of the author, no guarantee is made as to suitability of the repetition of the information presented, therefore careful study should be undertaken by those wishing to duplicate these results, including a self- assessment of prerequisite skills, knowledge, and understanding of the subject matter.Thank you.I think you have presented an acceptable risk project, and have made known all the necessary caveats for those wishing to further study this approach, ☺
- BeachsideHank favorited PVC Pipe Car Wash by SpecificLove1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on SpecificLove's instructable PVC Pipe Car Wash1 year agoView Instructable »
This'd be a great feature for those car wash fundraisers you see, you know school bands, clubs, etc. I'm sure a portable version can be fabricated, simply connected to the available utility/ garden hose. ☺
- BeachsideHank favorited Wire Cutter by MadLabz1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on MadLabz's instructable Wire Cutter1 year agoView Instructable »
You may get more views by retitling this as a "Plastic Bottle Cutter", which is what you show it being used for in the video link. There are many who are interested in devices of that type, and your construction seems quite durable too. ☺
- BeachsideHank favorited Stuffed Flank Steak by Befferoni and Cheese1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on Befferoni and Cheese's instructable Stuffed Flank Steak1 year agoView Instructable »
We love flank steak, when first married in '69, it was considered a lesser cut and was fairly inexpensive, now going for over $12 a pound, I've seen filets going for less, go figure. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on CraftersAndMothers's instructable The Best Whole Wheat Bread1 year agoView Instructable »
I too use bread machines; having a procedure lessens the risk of less than ideal loaves. I now weigh my dry flour ingredients, it yields more consistent results, I also do a batch of 3 when I mix, one for the bread pan and two for the fridge (dry put ups). After baking, I found it helps shakeout to let it rest at least an hour after manual shutoff- if left full auto most machines cruise along at a keep warm setting, which I do not want. This extra step seems to firm the loaf so it slips by the paddles with much less tearout. I started years ago with single paddle machines but have acquired a pair of dual paddle types, they are affordable if you check thrift stores and act fast, and they really do put out a better product. And finally, we picked up a Tupperware bread container- again a t...
see more » - BeachsideHank favorited 10 Degree Kitchen Drawer Fix by stevemoseley1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited DIY Flexible Mini Drill by meshkini5221 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on electronic_artist_'s instructable Very Efficient But Crude DC Power Supply :)1 year agoView Instructable »
Simple but effectivce, sometimes that's all you need. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on Nuonaton's instructable Making Copper Riveted Metal Boxes or Drawers 1 year agoView Instructable »
I like the aesthetic look of rivets, they say; "I'm not giving up without a struggle". ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on DuralM's instructable Trident Coat of Arms. Brass Casting. Independence Day of Ukraine!1 year agoView Instructable »
I would have tried an open mold too, sometimes you just get lucky, this time you didn't but it came out looking spectacular after using the closed mold, so congratulations. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on rdzisaac's instructable Renew Your Outlets1 year agoView Instructable »
Trust but verify.Never assume you have properly cut power to the outlet, always plug in a lamp, fan, power tool and verify it is indeed disconnected and dead.
- BeachsideHank favorited Desoldering Row Parts Easy by lathe_makeatio1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on lathe_makeatio's instructable Desoldering Row Parts Easy1 year agoView Instructable »
I have resorted to the old "slammit" extraction method of heating the terminals and banging on the table to remove the solder, I get about a 50% success rate, but that is acceptable to me.
- BeachsideHank commented on InnovatorsGuru's instructable Design of Linear AutoTransformer1 year agoView Instructable »
This is most interesting, thanks for sharing.
- BeachsideHank commented on 4DIYers's instructable How to Make Money Selling Lawnmowers 1 year agoView Instructable »
In my area, they tend to resell for about $50 and up, resellers even warranty them. Standard practice is to replace, not repair the carburetor because of ethanol gas used, it destroys them. Decent money is made fixing the larger riders used by the lawn care guys however, but setup costs are way higher.
- BeachsideHank favorited BAKED OATMEAL by Canteen Boy1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on jchavis2's instructable Repairing Stripped Cabinet Hinges1 year agoView Instructable »
Before drilling and installing the insert, apply a "C" clamp straddling the hole, this will prevent splitting of the hole when installing the device. I've put in hundreds of them, and they are even reusable too, I save them from old shop fixtures I've made for other projects and they work as good as new. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on jfermeiro's instructable Simple Handheld Rewinder1 year agoView Instructable »
Nice first Instructable, fav'd & voted. ☺
- BeachsideHank favorited Simple Handheld Rewinder by jfermeiro1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited Versatile Limit Switch Mount by geotek1 year ago
- BeachsideHank's instructable Mini- Motor Gear Pulling's weekly stats: 1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited Lofted Van Bed With TV by WarriorStudio1 year ago
- BeachsideHank favorited Fidget Pendant by emilyvanleemput1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on emilyvanleemput's instructable Fidget Pendant1 year agoView Instructable »
The world's first Fidant, perhaps a trend will be born? Hope so, getting tired of Fidgets by now. ☺
- BeachsideHank favorited Ultimate Shop Fan by epiphanyww1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on epiphanyww's instructable Ultimate Shop Fan1 year agoView Instructable »
I have used these for several decades now, here's a coupla tips:They rely on back pressure to operate in a safe current range, check the motor label for maximum current draw, if you have an ammeter (or can borrow one) block the outlet to a point that it draws less than the maximum, the motor also is an air- over design (for self- cooling) so you want a balance of maximum performance with minimum heat.Here in Florida, it's hot in the summer (no kidding?) so I open the garage door about 2 feet and place the fan so as to suck in the cool morning air and ventilate the shop for as long as possible before closing the door, I can get a good 1/2 day in before I throw in the towel. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on BeachsideHank's instructable Easy Nicad to Li Po Drill Conversion1 year agoView Instructable »
See comments below, all your questions are already answered. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on kaustubhc1's instructable DUAL LED CHASER USING TRANSISTOR1 year agoView Instructable »
Just a tip: Schematic diagrams are the language of electronics, they help to understand circuit operation and aid in construction. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on BeachsideHank's instructable Mini- Motor Gear Pulling1 year agoView Instructable »
Glad this is of use to you, thanks for the comment.
- BeachsideHank favorited Router Plane by Mikhandmaker.1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on HomeRepairTutor 's instructable How to Install a New Toilet in 1 Hour or Less1 year agoView Instructable »
This has been the year of the toilet in my family, I helped my son replace 2 cracked ones at his home, and I had to replace a floor flange at mine. It wasn't too bad a job to replace the PVC flange, just saw down one side with a drywall hand saw then bust out the fitting. Don't prime the fittings when gluing in the replacement, it makes it too good a joint, just clean and go to glue according to the pros- expect to have to replace it again some day. ☺
- BeachsideHank's instructable Easy Nicad to Li Po Drill Conversion's weekly stats: 1 year ago
- BeachsideHank commented on sun.'s instructable Popcorn As Packaging Material - Yummy and Decomposable1 year agoView Instructable »
The method was quickly abandoned as I recall (this some 50 years ago), information was fast- tracked to suppliers because of the liability concerns. As kids we did the popcorn string thing as Xmas decorations too, but was kinda soggy and too stale to eat when taken down after New Years. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on DuralM's instructable Bentonite Green Sand Recipe. Sticky, Oily and Just Great!1 year agoView Instructable »
That's a good find, a local source of free Bentonite, it'll work well for you, my home state is nothing but coquina rock, it being a penninsula. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on grad456's instructable One for the Wife (Let's Make-up)1 year agoView Instructable »
This is a good project, when I first saw the image on the "Recent" page I thought it was a collection of vape pipes. ☺
- BeachsideHank commented on sun.'s instructable Popcorn As Packaging Material - Yummy and Decomposable1 year agoView Instructable »
Back in the '60's here in the U.S. popcorn popped with acid was used for packing material as you show, however it was found that children would scavenge through discarded packing material and become quite ill. The product was swiftly banned for such use. Just a point of history, not accusing you of child abuse. ☺
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