Step Stool Plans
It's like a transformer, except useful, and more boring.
Posted September 14, 2019 (Updated June 16, 2022)
A step stool that locks into place when in use, and folds away for storage.
[Read More]Plane Restoration
With enough horsepower, even this could fly
Posted September 7, 2018
Roof Spare Tire
That'll make it more Jeep-y
Posted July 30, 2018
Jeeps should have a tailgate-mounted spare tire. Mine is no exception.
[Read More]Swivel Fan Base
For Every Quality ... There Is a Season
Posted June 25, 2018
I have a fan. Unfortunately, it’s a broken fan. Apparently the manufacturer did not design it with children in mind. Silly engineers, not factoring in 30 pounds of kid hanging off of it. Well, now it’s base has broken, and been glued back together… then broken again1.
I suppose the simplest solution is to just cut out a cylinder of wood with a hole for the cable, and then screw it to a piece of plywood for the base.
[Read More]Party Package
One From the Archives
Posted June 11, 2018 — Originally from October 5, 2011
This post was originally written on October 5, 2011, and is presented here in with minimal editing.
Disclaimer: I do not reccommend mailing this package, it may or may not be entirely legal, and that choice is on you.
[Read More]Tachy the Tachometer Part I
If it's still spinning, it's still working
Posted June 5, 2018
I find myself in need of a tachometer, for my lawnmower. Why? Well, I generally don’t worry too much about little things like reasons and justification. Let’s just say that this lawnmower has been a small heap of trouble and any diagnostic may be useful.
So, here’s what I’m working with, a Poulan Pro PR25PH48ST with a Briggs and Stratton 445777.
Now I’ve just got to think up a way to determine the engine’s RPM; I suppose I have a few options.
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