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Welding project – Garden ornament Cat
This was one of those projects that came together really well out of a little inspiration and some creative constraints. I didn’t track how long it took, but I think probably less than 2 hours.
Maker Geek Gear – clothes, glasses, notepads
One of my favourite t-shirts is one that my wife made for me that features a logo for this site. It also features a hand-painted QR code that actually worked! However as that shirt ages and starts to fade I thought it would be interesting to look into getting other clothes with custom designs. So…
Learning to weld – 2 simple projects
I have long had a desire to try welding. As much as I enjoy wood work, and the natural beauty of wood. There is an interest in the sheer lightweight strength of metal and the fairly fast fabrication associated with welding.
Windows and doors – a cautionary tale
One of the major things we wanted to do to the house when we bought it was to replace all the old windows/doors. Getting this done turned into quite a saga.If you live in Royston, I’d strongly advise against using Manor Windows.
Considerations in complete kitchen replacement
In the last week I have completed removal of the old kitchen, so I now have a large empty room, and it is time to start putting things back together.
DIY skills – level up – Removing a wall
Last weekend I levelled up my DIY ability.I’ve done a fair number of DIY tasks over the years, from the relatively mundane painting walls up to things a little more interesting such as building decking, and even once I built a raised pond, which involved digging foundations, pouring concrete and brick laying. However, last weekend…
Orbis Access – A new investment site is born
I am not a spokesperson for the company, and I should not be looked to for any kind of investment advice. I was however part of the team that brought this new site out into the world. I’m not going to write much about the business because you can read the site for that, I…
Weekend project: custom case for Raspberry Pi camera
Last week I wrote about the one hour challenge I set myself to setup my raspberry pi with its new camera module and get it running as an IP camera along with my other 2 dedicated ones. This led naturally on to wanting it to be set up a little better than precariously balanced on…