Things you have made from scratch

kuksul08 · 11-04-2012, 11:31 PM

Got into an interesting convo with a couple friends the other day about ideas and projects they have worked on, and it dawned on me that there are some people out there who have never made anything special they can be proud of. They are more of consumers who find it easier to buy something if it's available rather than making it custom, or having a "professional" do it for them.

It got me thinking back to all the things I've put hours into and become attached to, like a neat redwood deck and fence, bicycle lights for riding at night, multiple model cars, E46 shift knobs, skim boards, hands-on school projects. The list goes on. They may not have all been the best, but working on them made them more special and you gain skills about every little detail from wood or metal working to electronics.

I'm sure since this is a car forum, you guys have done some unique things. Please share and pics are definitely a plus. I'll try to scrounge up some things worth sharing.

JonJon · 11-04-2012, 11:34 PM

Two kids

rkhettry23 · 11-04-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Two kids

v8 5 · 11-04-2012, 11:42 PM

a thread about it

mcr_driver · 11-04-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Two kids

/thread

325inthe510 · 11-04-2012, 11:48 PM

Does macaroni artwork count?

kuksul08 · 11-04-2012, 11:55 PM

aside from the kids, JJ I know you have probably made a ton of stuff aside from your landscaping/deck builds. Those are definitely worthy projects.

Macaroni artwork is all good. I would respect you more for displaying your own art than someone else's print on your wall.

atinybug · 11-04-2012, 11:55 PM

About the only thing I build myself are my computers, been doing that since the early 90s when I was like 12 or 13. But I guess that doesn't really count since a lot of people do that, and it's not really "from scratch".

So Lowww · 11-04-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Two kids

HaloArchive · 11-05-2012, 12:02 AM

Wireless energy transmission, successfully transmitting 800 Watts with 70% efficiency.

Bimmer4Lyfe · 11-05-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Two kids

Op said from scratch... Not from itch.

kuksul08 · 11-05-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by atinybug

About the only thing I build myself are my computers, been doing that since the early 90s when I was like 12 or 13. But I guess that doesn't really count since a lot of people do that, and it's not really "from scratch".

Well, it's hard to build anything truly from scratch. You'll often use the base metals or wood that has been farmed and just mold it. Most electronics projects are just assembling already existing electronics even if its as basic as a resistor. You still have to research all the components and determine what's best for you. Then you get all those custom PC modders that do blue lighted cases with water cooling and whatnot.

kuksul08 · 11-05-2012, 12:14 AM

Here's a tow hook mount I made for a digital camera

2 LED bike light for mountain biking

A trebuchet called the F4 Phantom?

for a school project

A shift knob I was in the process of turning from plastic

Ballistic325 · 11-05-2012, 01:35 AM

Nice idea for a thread.... might inspire more projects

Lots of plastic and wood models of airplanes and cars when I was a kid... most recently I did a DIY aux cable (not such a big deal, I know).
Your tow hook mount and helmet LEDs are pretty cool.

sea6speed · 11-05-2012, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Two kids

Sorry man. It took millions of years of monkeys f*cking to make that possible. Can't claim that as a total DIY.

etidd01 · 11-05-2012, 05:15 AM

Applesauce and it was by far the best I've ever had. I'll never buy applesauce again.

dreamdrivedrift · 11-05-2012, 06:29 AM

Nice, I was thinking about the same thing yesterday. It is easier to buy things than to make or fix your own things, so most people go that route.

I recently made 2 wooden dollies to move my car around the garage (it doesn't have suspension on it at the moment). Fixed my headphones yesterday, planning on making my own alignment "rack" this winter.

Nt_loader · 11-05-2012, 06:55 AM

I start out each day with a new project. Basically I eat all the food I want, this process is called packing. By the end of the day the packing gets released into a one of kind sh!t, this is called un-packing.

bimmerfan08 · 11-05-2012, 07:05 AM

I'll be back with pics. Saving this spot for later.

DangerousMind · 11-05-2012, 10:24 AM

Turbo kit for my e30.

11-04-2012, 11:31 PM	#1
kuksul08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,081 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	Things you have made from scratch Got into an interesting convo with a couple friends the other day about ideas and projects they have worked on, and it dawned on me that there are some people out there who have never made anything special they can be proud of. They are more of consumers who find it easier to buy something if it's available rather than making it custom, or having a "professional" do it for them. It got me thinking back to all the things I've put hours into and become attached to, like a neat redwood deck and fence, bicycle lights for riding at night, multiple model cars, E46 shift knobs, skim boards, hands-on school projects. The list goes on. They may not have all been the best, but working on them made them more special and you gain skills about every little detail from wood or metal working to electronics. I'm sure since this is a car forum, you guys have done some unique things. Please share and pics are definitely a plus. I'll try to scrounge up some things worth sharing. __________________ Look at that subtle jet-black coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a 6mt. S54 Valve Adjustment Spreadsheet & Info: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28231781/S54...ent%20info.zip

11-04-2012, 11:34 PM	#2
JonJon Tinfoilhatatarian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: One of the most evil states ever to exist Posts: 3,374 My Ride: . View My Garage	Two kids __________________ Malo periculosam libertatem quam quietum servitium

11-04-2012, 11:42 PM	#4
v8 5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jarzy, New Jarzy Posts: 276 My Ride: 6 speed BMW View My Garage	a thread about it __________________ Gutted with a Getrag

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325inthe510 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Best Coast Posts: 4,880 My Ride: 152ci of madness View My Garage	Does macaroni artwork count? __________________

11-04-2012, 11:55 PM	#7
kuksul08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,081 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	aside from the kids, JJ I know you have probably made a ton of stuff aside from your landscaping/deck builds. Those are definitely worthy projects. Macaroni artwork is all good. I would respect you more for displaying your own art than someone else's print on your wall. __________________ Look at that subtle jet-black coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a 6mt. S54 Valve Adjustment Spreadsheet & Info: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28231781/S54...ent%20info.zip

11-04-2012, 11:55 PM	#8
atinybug Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 191 My Ride: e92 335i View My Garage	About the only thing I build myself are my computers, been doing that since the early 90s when I was like 12 or 13. But I guess that doesn't really count since a lot of people do that, and it's not really "from scratch".

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11-05-2012, 12:14 AM	#13
kuksul08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,081 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	Here's a tow hook mount I made for a digital camera 2 LED bike light for mountain biking A trebuchet called the F4 Phantom? for a school project A shift knob I was in the process of turning from plastic __________________ Look at that subtle jet-black coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a 6mt. S54 Valve Adjustment Spreadsheet & Info: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28231781/S54...ent%20info.zip

11-05-2012, 01:35 AM	#14
Ballistic325 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,096 My Ride: slow and steady View My Garage	Nice idea for a thread.... might inspire more projects Lots of plastic and wood models of airplanes and cars when I was a kid... most recently I did a DIY aux cable (not such a big deal, I know). Your tow hook mount and helmet LEDs are pretty cool. __________________ I can help with * Reading Codes / Coding your car * R&R FCAs, Tie Rods, Sway links.... * RTABs Need an RTAB tool? Or clutch fan and water pump tools? PM me.

11-05-2012, 05:15 AM	#16
etidd01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 98 My Ride: is gone... View My Garage	Applesauce and it was by far the best I've ever had. I'll never buy applesauce again.

11-05-2012, 06:29 AM	#17
dreamdrivedrift Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ithaca, NY --> Baltimore, MD Posts: 6,353 My Ride: 99 M3 View My Garage	Nice, I was thinking about the same thing yesterday. It is easier to buy things than to make or fix your own things, so most people go that route. I recently made 2 wooden dollies to move my car around the garage (it doesn't have suspension on it at the moment). Fixed my headphones yesterday, planning on making my own alignment "rack" this winter. __________________ Chris flickr

11-05-2012, 06:55 AM	#18
Nt_loader ASA NO MO Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,318 My Ride: 2010 335i View My Garage	I start out each day with a new project. Basically I eat all the food I want, this process is called packing. By the end of the day the packing gets released into a one of kind sh!t, this is called un-packing.

11-05-2012, 07:05 AM	#19
bimmerfan08 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Williamsburg VA Posts: 4,847 My Ride: Phoenix Yellow M3 View My Garage	I'll be back with pics. Saving this spot for later. __________________

11-05-2012, 10:24 AM	#20
DangerousMind Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Bay area Posts: 949 My Ride: Sierra 1500 SLT View My Garage	Turbo kit for my e30. __________________

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