Things you have made from scratch - Page 4

bimmerfan08 · 11-06-2012, 04:14 PM

Constructed and programmed this guy back in HS for a project.

I don't have pics, but when I was in 6th grade, I bought an airplane model kit, stripped the interior, and fitted a motor and solar panel to the plane to make a solar powered plane. Then wired it up so that it could be remote controlled.

saxual328ci · 11-06-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Two kids

lol

farmdog · 11-06-2012, 06:17 PM

Poop

kuksul08 · 11-06-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfan08

I don't have pics, but when I was in 6th grade, I bought an airplane model kit, stripped the interior, and fitted a motor and solar panel to the plane to make a solar powered plane. Then wired it up so that it could be remote controlled.

Did it work?

bimmerfan08 · 11-06-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kuksul08

Did it work?

Yes and no.

My mini solar panel and engine were not big enough to power the weight of the plane. The propeller spun and the plane moved, but I couldn't get it to stay in the air long enough.

dreamdrivedrift · 11-07-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfan08

Yes and no.

My mini solar panel and engine were not big enough to power the weight of the plane. The propeller spun and the plane moved, but I couldn't get it to stay in the air long enough.

bigger battery pack maybe?

vilseck21 · 11-07-2012, 06:16 AM

I help make Lair with his mom

bimmerfan08 · 11-07-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamdrivedrift

bigger battery pack maybe?

Maybe. Needed more power for sure. Weight was most definitely the issue. But that was 11+ years ago.

Mark M · 11-07-2012, 07:58 AM

Finished my own basement / man cave. Does that count?

boostedisbetter · 11-08-2012, 07:35 AM

Kuksul08, here is a picture of the bottom end all assembled, and another one of the piston/rod setup (GO USF BULLS!

) I have the exploded drawing and animation on my home computer that I'll try to find and post later.

I also made a flywheel and oil pan, and yes every stupid bolt for it too lol.

This was more fun than a project for me... I wish I could use SW everyday at work lol, I'm soooo underemployed lol

Sneaky · 11-08-2012, 07:11 PM

Made many things from scratch. It was for work though,

Trashcan · 11-08-2012, 07:21 PM

Plenty more things I've made at my house that i don't have pictures of. Also currently making a DVD stand with doors and glass panes in the doors.

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Trashcan · 11-08-2012, 07:22 PM

The table is mahogany top and stunning in person, and the coat stand is ash with mahogany down the center and inlaid into the legs.

The entertainment stand is filthy with dust in that picture, but really nice in person.

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luc · 11-08-2012, 09:23 PM

Gonna take a welding course next semester and build a frame for a locost

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kuksul08 · 11-08-2012, 10:00 PM

Nice work Trashcan. Wood working is difficult to make it look pro. There are so many tricks you need to know from picking the right wood to making sure it's all square and then finishing it properly.

Trashcan · 11-08-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kuksul08

Nice work Trashcan. Wood working is difficult to make it look pro. There are so many tricks you need to know from picking the right wood to making sure it's all square and then finishing it properly.

Thanks! Yeah, there's a lot of tricky stuff to it, but it's worth it when a nice project comes out. The trickiest part is figuring out how to join stuff to hide where pieces meet. I build furniture on the side when i have time (full time cnc machinist) and have my own shop at my house. Woodworking is my real passion.

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boostedisbetter · 11-09-2012, 08:59 AM

BRO.

Good work on that black-legged table though, looks nice!

Trashcan · 11-09-2012, 09:37 AM

Lol. That pictures a bit old. Here's a current one i just snapped. And thanks.

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Dirty Mike · 11-09-2012, 09:42 AM

Ukelele I made 2 years ago. Sounds nice, but won't stay in tune for more than 2 minutes

boostedisbetter · 11-09-2012, 09:50 AM

^^ HAHA, still pretty cool!

11-06-2012, 04:14 PM	#61
bimmerfan08 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Williamsburg VA Posts: 4,847 My Ride: Phoenix Yellow M3 View My Garage	Constructed and programmed this guy back in HS for a project. I don't have pics, but when I was in 6th grade, I bought an airplane model kit, stripped the interior, and fitted a motor and solar panel to the plane to make a solar powered plane. Then wired it up so that it could be remote controlled. __________________ Last edited by bimmerfan08; 11-06-2012 at 04:16 PM.

11-06-2012, 06:17 PM	#63
farmdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 625 My Ride: Acura TL View My Garage	Poop __________________

11-07-2012, 07:58 AM	#69
Mark M Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 418 My Ride: e30M3, e46M3, e83X3 View My Garage	Finished my own basement / man cave. Does that count? __________________

11-08-2012, 07:35 AM	#70
boostedisbetter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FL Posts: 1,606 My Ride: 2000 Integra View My Garage	Kuksul08, here is a picture of the bottom end all assembled, and another one of the piston/rod setup (GO USF BULLS! ) I have the exploded drawing and animation on my home computer that I'll try to find and post later. I also made a flywheel and oil pan, and yes every stupid bolt for it too lol. This was more fun than a project for me... I wish I could use SW everyday at work lol, I'm soooo underemployed lol __________________ ^M3 EATER^ Last edited by boostedisbetter; 11-08-2012 at 07:37 AM.

11-08-2012, 07:11 PM	#71
Sneaky Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,951 My Ride: Fixie View My Garage	Made many things from scratch. It was for work though, __________________ THE OFFICIAL BLACK SEDAN THREAD because Nothing breaks necks like a Black BMW. Sig by So Lowww Pictures I take OVOxo till we overdose

11-07-2012, 06:16 AM	#67
vilseck21 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In La La Land Posts: 203 My Ride: B_Cryus's mother View My Garage	I help make Lair with his mom

11-08-2012, 07:21 PM	#72
Trashcan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 647 My Ride: 2002 330ci View My Garage	Plenty more things I've made at my house that i don't have pictures of. Also currently making a DVD stand with doors and glass panes in the doors. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Bimmer App Attached Thumbnails

11-08-2012, 07:22 PM	#73
Trashcan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 647 My Ride: 2002 330ci View My Garage	The table is mahogany top and stunning in person, and the coat stand is ash with mahogany down the center and inlaid into the legs. The entertainment stand is filthy with dust in that picture, but really nice in person. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Bimmer App Last edited by Trashcan; 11-08-2012 at 07:25 PM.

11-08-2012, 09:23 PM	#74
luc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SE MO Posts: 267 My Ride: '04 325i View My Garage	Gonna take a welding course next semester and build a frame for a locost Sent from my ADR6350 using Bimmer App __________________ 2004 325i sedan 3 pedals, ZSP, ZPP \| bimmerbrakes headers \| shark injector \| AFE filter / swiss cheese \| 17" TRMotorsports C2 \| H&R suspension \| CF sunroof delete \| custom short shifter \| clear lights \| CDV delete \| DIY aux audio in \| lots of random $5 mods gamertag: babyDriver29

11-08-2012, 10:00 PM	#75
kuksul08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,081 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	Nice work Trashcan. Wood working is difficult to make it look pro. There are so many tricks you need to know from picking the right wood to making sure it's all square and then finishing it properly. __________________ 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

11-09-2012, 08:59 AM	#77
boostedisbetter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FL Posts: 1,606 My Ride: 2000 Integra View My Garage	BRO. Good work on that black-legged table though, looks nice! __________________ ^M3 EATER^ Last edited by boostedisbetter; 11-09-2012 at 09:01 AM.

11-09-2012, 09:37 AM	#78
Trashcan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 647 My Ride: 2002 330ci View My Garage	Lol. That pictures a bit old. Here's a current one i just snapped. And thanks. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Bimmer App Attached Thumbnails

11-09-2012, 09:42 AM	#79
Dirty Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 299 My Ride: Fern Green 330ci View My Garage	Ukelele I made 2 years ago. Sounds nice, but won't stay in tune for more than 2 minutes Attached Thumbnails

11-09-2012, 09:50 AM	#80
boostedisbetter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FL Posts: 1,606 My Ride: 2000 Integra View My Garage	^^ HAHA, still pretty cool! __________________ ^M3 EATER^

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