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Work Lamp
I recently decided to make a simple work light for when working on the car in the dark or when up in the loft.
Posted in: Inspiration
Fix for big holes in wall
I’m a big fan of the Grip-it fixings, they are great for supporting large weights on plaster-board walls. And I’ve successfully used them for installing cupboard shelving. But when I tried to suspend a boxing punch bag, the dynamic load
Posted in: DIY
Tripod repair
Whilst out shopping we stumbled upon an antique shop that was full to the brim with all kinds of items, there were some tools and cameras in the window. So we decided to take a look inside. Whilst the family
Posted in: Repairs
Tags: Camera, photography, Tripod
Medal inspired by valve technology
It’s that time of year when I make a medal for the Alumni of the Student Television of Imperial College. This year’s theme was “something analogue”
Posted in: PSTOIC Medals
Simple Cabinet Modification
I’ve previously mentioned some Ikea Hacks but this one is a Corona hack. A modified pine bedside cabinet is now a TV unit.
Posted in: Woodworking
Tags: furniture, hacking
Year in review 22
This time last year I was just in the process of ordering a Milling machine. The machine I picked has been reliable and I’m slowly learning how far I can push it, what size cuts to make etc. Only one
Posted in: Yearly Review
Tags: 2022
Winter car repairs
Due to the weather, a couple of faults developed with the car, a Vauxhall Mokka. The first was a re-occurrence from the other year. When the temperature dropped to -7°C the handbrake locked on when starting off in the morning
Posted in: Repairs
Remote Sensors and Work Light
I’ve been working on a couple of projects. Firstly upgraded temperature sensors for the MING home monitoring project. The Pico were using power even when sleeping so battery life was low. The temperature drop here has also reduced battery life.
Posted in: Inspiration
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
