A client faced difficulty lifting his boat’s 40HP engine due to the large transom. A cost-effective solution was devised using recycled HDPE and a pulley system, offering a 2:1 lifting advantage. Materials included HDPE plastic, a Ronstan block, stainless steel wire, machine screws, and braided rope, enabling safe operation from the cockpit.
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Copper Gin Still
This gin still, handmade in Portugal, was repaired after being dropped and dishwasher-damaged. Restoration included reshaping bent copper parts, recalibrating the thermometer, and extending the spout by 10cm. The process involved crafting two dollies, checking for age hardening, and using precise force to restore the parts, before reassembly and spout modification.
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Davies B1 Piston Pump repair
The flange bolt fracture on an old Davies bore pump was repaired by welding with high nickel rods and reinforcing with a stud. The inner chamber was lined with J-B Weld epoxy to prevent leaks. Despite a messy appearance, the pump is operational again, avoiding a $1200 replacement cost.
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Antique ladies travel jewelry and writing case
Discovered in a somewhat neglected state this Victorian/Regency ladies travel jewelry and writing case was in need of some restoration. The outside was caked in…
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Pencil sharpener repair
After many years sharpening over 1000 pencils a year, Sarah’s trusty pencil sharpener failed. During a strip down two short pencil lengths were found to…
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Potting table
Brief: Construct a sturdy gardening potting table to fit under the shed window. Should require minimum maintenance and tolerate some ‘abuse’ typical with the potting…
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Screw press
A screw press made of wood and aluminium. Primary screw made of NZ Beech with the female thread cut in heart Rimu. All threads cut…
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Kiddies toolbox
A laser cut personalised toolbox for a toddler to help mum and dad with the DIY Designed using LightBurn 50W CO2 Laser cutter Materials: 3…
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Chainsaw mill
Designed and built to make use of surplus materials in my workshop, this is an easy to use and versatile device for cutting planks or…
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CNC Router – Mark 1 and Mark 2
Having gained experience in CNC machine basics through building a Tevo Tarantula 3D printer kit (AliExpress https://tevo.aliexpress.com) I decided to build a CNC router. After…
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