For people who like projects and pics...

[cWj]

Not the fine displays of handcraft seen so far, but it is my current project:

http://seewalkerjr.blogspot.com/

[Slack]

Not the fine displays of handcraft seen so far, but it is my current project:

http://seewalkerjr.blogspot.com/

I love day 42!!

[Big Rich]

Cool blog Walker! Added to my "to check daily list".....

[ShowBizWolf]

Bump for anyone new on the site that might want to post a project 

[Hupjai]

I'm going to be replacing bearings on a washing machine next week.... (college house, can't buy another).. I can't imagine the responses/interest. 

BUMP for projects! 

[ShowBizWolf]

I'd be interested !!  As a homeowner, one can never be too prepared for things like this !

[lucas]

Here is a mini project.  I bought magnetic clasps, the kind that are used on purses and installed one on my helmet straps to replace the snap.

The magnet is nice and strong and I can stow the strap when I have gloves on super easily.  Tested it out on the road today and it works so nice.

[cWj]

YER GONNA MUTATE YER FACE!11111!!

[yamahonkawazuki]

What about strength versus the traditional clasps?
Aaron

[Janx101]

I don't think the standard safety buckle is being replaced.   Just the little press stud bit that tidys up the loose end of strap!?

[lucas]

Yeah guys, I just replaced the plastic snap on the end of the strap.  The helmet is secured on my head the normal way, with d-rings.

You can see the steel rings in the picture...

[ShowBizWolf]

I like the idea  Very cool !!

[Hupjai]

So... I forgot to take photos of the disassembly but I'll link the instructions and guides that I used.

As of Thursday, I got all the way down to the actual bearings to be replaced and then it race wouldn't come out. I tried hammering and the inner race with ball bearings came shooting out (one which hit me in the "beans"). I'm going to try to cut the outer race out with my dremel tomorrow.

Photos when I get back to it!

Basically I'm in this situation:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/help-needed-removing-rusted-bearing-from-washing-machine-tub.540544/

[Hupjai]

I GOT THE BEARING OUT! HEHE! 
Now just gotta freeze the bearings and shove the new bearings in!

Just so this isn't a post without lovely photos, I've got a couple from MY "bike cave". I've been a self taught bicycle mechanic for about 7 years now. I find a lot of joy fixing up sad/abandoned bikes that just need a little love to be road worthy. I also try my best to get bikes running for those who need it most, low/no income folks and students.

It's a single speed fixed gear I'm building for a friend. Excuse the crappy lighting.


I use a neodymium magnet to hold the chain while I work on the rear wheel of the bike.

[lucas]

A friend crashed his CBR1000RR and now I'm helping him put it back in road worthy condition.  A great project to bond over and a good excuse to knock back a beer.  It is a great opportunity for him to get some experience in motorcycle repair and maintenance.  I might be witnessing the birth of a brand new baby grease monkey.

We stripped off the broken plastics, both sides were busted even though it was a low side the bike flipped over on the other side before coming to a rest.

Took an inventory of the busted parts.  Left handle bar, front brake hose, right air intake duct, support for speedometer, left peg and other little bits and things.

Used a paint pen to cover up some of the superficial scratches on the salvaged pieces.

Ordered the parts that would be necessary to start and test drive it and repaired the broken wires.  Charged the battery up.

Once the parts came in we installed the new handlebar, peg, speedo support and checked the fluid levels and then started the engine.  Victory!

Now the replacement plastics set and headlight are ordered and on their way. Excited!

[Hupjai]

Dooooope! Baby grease monkey!   

[ShowBizWolf]

Sweet!!! Thanks you guys.. this is what I had in mind for this thread. Different projects, lots of pics and success stories 

Hupjai I love the green color on that bike!

[Hupjai]

Thanks! It was powder coated. Super fun color. I wish I could have kept it but I'm trying to downsize to make moving easier.

Besides, I should probably own less as a student. SO ready to be down. haha 

[Hupjai]

Thanks! It was powder coated. Super fun color. I wish I could have kept it but I'm trying to downsize to make moving easier.

Besides, I should probably own less as a student. SO ready to be done. haha 

[lucas]

I'm making a garage door opener for my GS.  This is a project for a Product Design class I'm taking so I get bonus credit for this one

I bought a keychain garage door opener and cracked the case open and measured the circuit board inside.  Using SolidWorks I drew the two halves of the housing and created a button that is hinged on a 1/16" diameter pin.  I purchased some pins, springs, and plastic screws from Amazon and McMaster.  Then I uploaded the models to Shapeways and ordered the housing halves in black plastic and the button in white plastic.

They are due to arrive on April 18th and I cannot wait!

If my words don't make sense thats because I have been working on this nonstop since 6:30pm (5.5 hours) and I think I blinked 4 times during that period.  I'm going to bed now.