The Importance of a Clean Chain
Like all machines, bicycles will not last if they are not looked after. Bearings might go in the wheels, the bottom-bracket, or even the handlebar stem. One area that is…
Posted inMachinery Refurbishments
All Hail the Chipper!
I picked this chipper/mulcher up a couple of years ago. It was being thrown out, so I thought I'd take ownership of it. Since then, I have covered it up…
Posted inRobots
Building the Robotic Arm (More ROBOTS!)
This is a set that has been given to me. It's quite old now, demanding D-Cell batteries and no wireless capability. That said, it is a great build, asking the…
Posted inRobots
Bringing Light to My New Favourite Robot!
I was watching Thunderbirds, the other week, and decided to catch this image from the TV. I forgot how much I love Gerry Anderson productions. In this aprticular episode (1965),…
Posted in3D Printing Workshop
Expanding my Home Workspace
On first look, it seems that I have more than enough space to work on projects, in my front room, known as 'The Cave.' With a 'huge' corner desk, I…
Posted inEngineering Vyvyan
Creating a Power Bank Frame
Continuing on with my adaptions of the rear space in Vyvyan, I wanted to add my old Anker Power Bank. Even after five years, this is still going strong and…
Posted inEngineering Vyvyan
The Vyvyan Bicycle-Claw and 12v Tray
This is a bit of fabrication and practicality, all mixed into one. I wanted to be able to carry the road-bike, without damaging the chain-gear. This version is held via…
Posted inEngineering Toys
The Age of Toy Robots, Again!
In the early to mid-twentieth century, children enjoyed tin-toys. The most notiable of these is that of the tin-robot. You can easily find an image of one, and they are…
Posted inEngineering R2Lego
Technic-of-the-Past, Memories That Last!
The title sounded poetic, so I hyphenated it. This post is all about the old Technic and how it changed the way I played with sets. In the 80s, I…
Posted in3D 3D Printing Design
Just a Fill-In…3D Scanning
There are times when the writing process is blocked by a lack of ideas. There are times that stop you writing due to tiredness. This is not either of those,…