Archive for March, 2021
Gates Update
Following the addition of the tubes to the gate post I need to weld on some end caps and some tabs to fix the post to the wall.
Posted in: Welding
Materials: Mild Steel
Tags: Painting
Fizz Buzz
Back in Dec 2017, I proposed the idea of a Fizz Buzz game as an entry to a Ben Heck Show competition. I decided now was time to finish the project.
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: LEDs, Pico Pi
The Secret Life of Components
Tim Hunkin’s new series, The Secret Life of Components looks at the components used in many of his machines and describes how to choose and use them.
Posted in: Mechanical Gadgets
Tags: Components, making
Gone in 60 Seconds
The Scottish weather almost caught us out for a second time. This time, rather than cold, it was the strong winds.
Posted in: Garden
Tags: greenhouse
How To Preserve A Window Sill
The window sill plays a vital role in keeping the window durable and preventing the entry of the outdoor elements inside your house.
Spaghetti Phone Wiring
The other weekend, I moved the Wifi Hub from the backroom to the middle of the house. We’d also been getting some issues with the broadband dropping out so it seemed a good opportunity to check if there were any
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
