Posted in3D Printing
Quite the Upgrade!
Having had my trusty, little, 3D printer, for the past ten years, it was time for me to upgrade. My dear partner, Steph, decided that she would get me one,…
Posted in3D Printing Robots
Raising the Pi!
Looking into the Pi's options, when it comes to robotics, has been interesting. I will, shortly, be adding a project to this site that brings my love of robots into…
Posted inRobots
A Bag of Real Robots!
In 2001, Eaglemoss Publications (they appeared to stop trading in 2016) created a fortnightly magazin about building your own 'real' robot. This would go on to be 96 issues, and…
Posted inEngineering
The Threat of Fallen Quality
I was recently watching a video by a YouTuber by the name of Watch Wes Work. He has a rural workshop in Fulton, Illinois, US, and records himself repairing customer’s…
Posted inMachinery
Fixing the Chipper – Part Two
I have made it to the part where the engine and chipper-base have been separated. I also pulled the carburettor off of the body and resealed the damaged gaskets. You…
Posted inMachinery
Fixing the Chipper – Part One
It has come to my attention that my magnificent chipper, the one I was given, has been sat waiting for TLC, for far too long. What's the first thing I…
Posted inEngineering Gaming
Playing with My Garage!
I began watching Skapegote play on My Garage, and realised, very quickly that I needed to have a go. The modern interpretation of this game is to replace parts on…
Posted inMachinery
And So It Goes On!
A quick rant for this one, as I comment on the annoyance of losing a key component. After doing the bleeding of Vyvyan's clutch, I have now come back to…
Vyvyan’s Alive…Alive!
After the whole debacle of getting this clutch sorted, I have compiled a few records of our time together! Even though it should have been a simple cylinder and fluid…
The Trailer Lives!
I was given a trailer quite some time ago, and I have kept it on my drive ready to do a bit of work on it. The jobs included: Fit…