DIY Off Grid Solar Power System overview and comparison Bluetti AC500 Review Scott Turner 2026-09-23 | DIY Off Grid Solar Power System overview and comparison Bluetti AC500 Review
Going Off Grid EP 13 - Fire Side Chat Off Grid Life so far Scott Turner 2023-07-22 | Judy and I (Scott) sit by the fire and talk about our Off Grid experience so far. It's not for everyone, but we are really enjoying the journey so far. We get our electricity from our solar power system and our water from what we collect from our roofs into our rain water tanks. It's a lot of work but is the good sort of work.Thanks for watching!Scott and Judy
Going Off Grid Ep 12 - Framing out the Shed & Mezzanine Floor Scott Turner 2023-07-07 | It's been a while since the last update (Since we finished the shed build). A lot has been happening for us. In brief we sold our house in Townsville QLD and moved all our belongings to our new property. That was a bit of an effort. We also has to fix a few issues with our beloved house of 22.5 years before the sale. So many fantastic family memories! The kids have grown up and moved on, so now we are on our new adventure, full time living off the grid on our new 4.5 acre bush property. We have an endless list of jobs to do.In this video Judy and I framed out our walls and put in the Mezzanine floor. The timber is treated pine framing (Termite treated I'm told), 75x35 and 90 x 40mm for the load bearing walls. I really closed up the stud spacing between 400 to 450mm. I used bugle headed screws as they are super strong and easy to use (and I have a sore shoulder from hammering previously).Thanks for watching!Regards Scott and Judy
Going Off Grid Ep11 - Shed House Build Pt2 Scott Turner 2023-05-06 | In the first video Judy and I built the steel Portal frame. In this video we finish the structure to Lock Up stage. Fit out is next. This is will be our tiny house/ cabin for at least the time it takes us to build an actual house. We have all our Owner Builder approvals in place. As far as shed kits go, I am very happy with the everything despite having minor issues. The supplier was great. Total build time was around 18 solid days. Elapsed time was longer due to weather and life. Shed colour Monument.Size 8m x 6m with a 3m verandah.Height 3.9mThanks for watching!Regards Scott
Going off the Grid Ep10 Shed House Build Pt1 Scott Turner 2023-04-19 | We finally got a start building our little Shed house/ Cabin. The video was getting quite long so we decided to make the build a two part video with the second video to be released in a week or so. In this video we go through the steps of building a steel framed kit shed. Along the way we find things don't go quite to plan, but where there is a will there is a way. Many thanks to Judy my beloved wife for being such a great help and putting up with me. See you on the next video coming soon!RegardsScott and Judy
Going off the Grid Ep 9 - We have our House Slab! Scott Turner 2023-03-23 | You learn patience when trying to build in the Tropics over the wet season. We have waited 5 months to get our Shed House (Cabin sized) foundation and slab work carried out. The land has a gradual slope on it and we decided to "cut and fill" rather than build up the land which would have been very expensive. Unfortunately when the cut and fill was done, it did not have enough of a gradient to allow for drainage, hence water remained on the pad and made it impossible to work on. In recent weeks we have had enough good weather to allow some work. First we drained away the water, then removed the sloppy clay, then we added gravel. Finally the concrete slab was made. The Slab has drilled piers to aid in strength and stability. Aside from that, we set in additional rain water tanks, completed odd jobs and bought a bigger tractor!Our Shed house or Cabin is small being 8m x 6m with a 3m x 8m verandah. We are downsizing from a 5 bedroom house to a single bedroom shed home. It's quite a transition for us. The Kids have moved on now and we are looking forward to building on our of grid adventure in the Beautiful Atherton Tablelands!The Spider was unharmed and relocated but I think it was just as shocked as I was!See you next time and thanks for watching!RegardsScott
Going off Grid Ep 8 - A Waiting Game Scott Turner 2023-02-22 | Early October 2022 we have the Shed home pad graded but ever since we have been waiting for good weather to put down the concrete slab. Meanwhile we make many trips moving workshop equipment. Having pangs of sadness leaving the family home and workshop.
Making Commissions - 2 different Table Bases - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-12-10 | In this video I show two builds. The first being a stainless steel table made to the customer specification. I've never made anything out of stainless steel before. It's really nice to Tig weld! I did not make the top as the client is a Cabinet Maker and will be making the timber top out of Black Wattle. The second build is another table base. This time the legs are made from 10 x 100mm Flat bar that I had rolled at an engineering shop as my small roller cannot handle this thickness. The design was outlined to me by the customer and I finalised the concept which was agreed to. Again the top will be fitted later. It will be made from Stone which will not be ready until February 2023 unfortunately.These will be the last fabrication jobs I do from this my home workshop. In the New year we will be moving to our new workshop in the Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland Australia. I'm not looking forward to packing up my huge mess for the move!I hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.RegardsScott
Fixing my old 1978 Yanmar Tractor YM1700 Scott Turner 2022-10-27 | Bought for $2500 AUD with a 4 foot slasher that was badly rotted out, plus a back blade and lifting jib. Took a bit of work to get this modest tractor fit for work again. Sure glad I bought this Tractor, I always wanted a shiny red tractor. Sure I'd love a 4x4 Tractor with a Front Loader but they are hard to find in my budget range.I hope you enjoy the video.Thanks for watching.RegardsScott
Going Off Grid - DIY 4600w Solar Lithium Battery Power System EP7 Scott Turner 2022-10-20 | Like most of the projects I have tackled on this Off Grid adventure, putting together a larger Solar Lithium Battery system was a big deal. There is so much information out there on the inter webs, perhaps too much or it is too fractured. But being a "maker" I had to give it a go myself, with a bit of help. (Zero sponsorship or incentives etc, all funded by Judy and myself).If you are going to take a project like this please do your own homework. This video is not a specific "how to do" this project, rather I'm giving you a little taste of the adventure. I hope you understand. My system is as follows;4600watt Solar input 13.44 KWH battery, totally off grid giving 4000w of 240v useable power.Solar panels 12 Hyundai s390UFClenergy racking systemVictron Inverter charger 48/5000/70Victron MPPT 250/85Victron Cerbo GX and touch screenVictron Smart ShuntEVE 280 Amp Hour Lithium Batteries (liFePo4) x 16 (3.2V each)Cable from MPPT to Battery 35mm2Cable from Battery to Inverter 70mm22 x DC 25 amp breakers1 x 80 amp MCB (need to replace with 125 amp)2 x Roof Top Solar power DC IsolatorsThanks to my Mother and Father In law - Gloria and Michael for the help in getting the panels up. xoxoThanks to Tim Lawton for the advice and help in wiring up the 240 volt section and Solar Panels. Oh and the great feed, thank you!!Tim's Tavel and camping linkyoutube.com/channel/UC7Sk8gHxb2L0RwXfyHs0gwg
Going Off Grid EP6 - Shed Bathroom getting it finished Scott Turner 2022-10-09 | Welcome back. Sorry it's taking so long between videos. I have had very little internet access up here in the Boon Docks. I'll have to fix that. In this video Judy and I clean up a heap of old tounge and groove cedar boards removed from a neighbour's house renovation. We got the sink as well. It's all plumbed in to our instant gas hot water system and it all seems to be working well.For paint stripping the old paint we used our large 5 KVA generator, but for most of the work we used hand tools and other tools power power our solar panels and Battery systems.I wanted rustic simple and that is what we got.Thanks for watching!Scott
Going Off Grid EP5 - Shed Bathroom Build - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-09-13 | Continuing to set up the Workshop and its facilities. We have a Van on the property with a toilet and shower in it, however that is not the best set up for when we have visitors. Solution: build a Bathroom. We could have made a bathroom anywhere on the block, but we decided to make it inside the shed as it already has a floor and 2 walls. Additionally it will be useful as a workshop bathroom. Where possible I have used reclaimed materials, such as the old Iron Sheets and the Door. The 70 x 30 Pine framing was new. The Shower tray was given to us by someone who was going to throw it out. The size of the area is 2285mm x 1530mm. The walls are 2300mm high. It does not need a roof as we will later put above it a Mezzanine Floor. In the next video I will finish the plumbing, add a sink and perhaps a composting toilet.I hope you enjoyed the video.Scott
Going Off Grid Ep 4 - Welding/ Making - Work Bench - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-09-02 | Filmed mostly in August 2022. As you might be aware, the new workshop has nothing in it to work from for example, a work bench. In this video I get busy making a Steel Bench and I fool about doing other things. I hope you enjoy the adventure. Make sure you watch to the end to see the Beautiful Halls Falls.Thanks for watching!Scott
Going Off Grid Ep3 - So many Jobs! - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-08-31 | This is a follow on video since building the big new workshop in April/ May 2022. The video covers projects going back to late February 2022 to August 2022. The property is 4.5 acres in the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia. It has no electricity, city water or sewage or mail or rubbish collection for that matter. What it does have is Beauty and so much nature. I take you through some of the projects to date.I hope you enjoy the film.RegardsScott
DIY Powerful K Style Rocket Stove - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-08-27 | In this video I make a K style Rocket Stove.On our "Off Grid" property that we hope to move to soon, we have a lot of timber and twigs that are great for camp fires and cooking etc. I figured I should make a rocket stove and save money on natural gas.Why a Rocket stove? Rocket Stoves are quite efficient in burning small branches and twigs to produce a very hot directional fire directly beneath your frying pan/ pot etc. They use very little wood (fuel) to cook a meal and produce very little smoke once it is heated. They are a great portable option for camping.This stove is quite large and puts out a lot of heat. Trick is to start a small fire in the combustion chamber, which heats the whole stove up and creates that rocket effect, sucks air in and it speeds up the combustion shooting flames out the top. Adding sticks as it heats up. (I love it :)To make this Rocket Stove check the video for the dimensions I used. The main body is made from 100 x 100 x 4mm Tube. Legs from 65 x 35 x 4mm box. All Mild steel painted with heat paint.Thanks for watchingRegardsScottI Work with Tools Shirts;iworkwithtools.com Only in AustraliaDiscount Code FORMEInstagram iworkwithtools
Portable Off Grid Power - BLUETTI AC200 Max REVIEW - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-08-18 | If you are thinking about getting back up power, or setting up for "Off the Grid" living then this BLUETTI AC200 Max might be worth considering for your situation. I tested the unit for two weeks in the workshop and on the Off Grid Property and I became a big fan of this machine. It will power your DC devices and most of your AC powered devices.It can be recharged using mains AC power, Solar power up to 900 watts or you can plug it into your vehicle cigarette lighter socket.Check the link for the product for more details here:https://www.bluettipower.com.au/products/bluetti-ac200max-home-battery-backup The link for the product manual:cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0536/3390/8911/files/17.0303.0380-02_BLUETTI_AC200MAX_11.25.pdfPurchase Link:Just to be upfront - I earn 3% on the purchase price if you buy a BLUETTI using the links below.https://www.bluettipower.com.au/?ref=XhaRz9f1https://www.bluettipower.com.au/discount/SCOTTTURNER?ref=XhaRz9f1Bluetti inform me that from August 17 to August 29 2022 there is AUD$300 off for AC200MAX.
DIY Portable Off Grid Power System - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-08-01 | As some of you might know, I am building up an Off the Grid property in the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia. We have no grid power available to us so we need power systems for basic tooling, lighting, charging etc. I bought all the parts for this system and the original plan was to bolt it all to a wall and then it would be a fixed system. However it occurred to me a mobile system might be a better option in the short term at least. I really enjoyed this project. It's technical and the end result is very useful for our off grid situation, or for times when the grid goes down. The cost of this project was around $1050 AUD taking into account wire and bits and pieces.Thank you for watching RegardsScottThe main components are (All bought by me, no affiliation)- 100 Amphr Lithium Battery Cost = $600 AUD- Victron 100/30 MPPT Solar Charge controller (Bought second hand) Cost = $120 AUD- 1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Cost $118 AUD AUD- DC fuse block distribution Cost $21 AUD- 200 Amp DC Circuit Breaker (Main System protection and on/ off control) Cost$24 AUD- 50AMP DC CB for Anderson Plug USB and Cig outlets Cost $24 AUD- 500 Amp Battery Monitor with Shunt Cost $57 AUD- 4 AWG Wire for Inverter. - 8 AWG Wire for power supply to 50 Amp CB- 15 Amp Wire for USB and Cig outlet- Double USB plug Cost $20 AUD- Cigarette style socket $ about $10- Anderson Plugs I had these but they cost maybe $3 - 5 eachThe cart is called a Zucca Video Time Line0:43 Component description06:50 Component layout and wiring19:26 Initial Power up and testing22:55 Final overview and conclusion
DIY Kit Shed Build Lessons Learned Q&A - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-06-20 | Recently I posted a video of my Kit Shed build and I had a lot of questions and requests for a lessons learned style video. Keep in mind, this does not include the slab, I paid a contractor to do that. It was a lot of hard work abut I thoroughly enjoyed the process and I'd do it all again.This video talk is based on my experience with the Kit Shed build. There are many ways to go about projects. You decide what is best for you and your application. Do your own research and be responsible for your own risk management. So here it is.The Shed - 20 m x 7m x a height of 4m. Portal frame/ Colour Bond walls and roof. I won't promote the Shed Manufacture - They don't deserve it based on their post sales service and fault resolution efforts 9or lack of it).Tools - Basic list (I bought a lot of my specialist tools second hand, cheap)- Tape Measures. Long 30m (length of building at least) and a smaller one say 8m.- Builders Square/s (Large and small)- String line- Clamps- Tie Down Straps or bracing- Battery Drill/ impact drill and spare batteries- Hammer Drill for concrete- Sockets and Spanners- Tek Screw drivers and spares- Marker Pens and pencils- Box cutter- Spirit level- Tin snips or metal shears- Metal file (Fine)- some sort of vice fixture- Tarpaulins or cover material to keep tools dry.- Workstand- Ladder- Crow Bar- Plumb Bob or Laser Level- Holes saws for gutter downpipes and door lock sets.I hope this all helps. The kits are like a big Mecanno set.RegardsScott
Building a new Steel Kit Shed Workshop - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-05-10 | For more photos, check out my Instagram; instagram.com/forme_industriousThis video I show the 20m x 7m Kit Shed being built on our "Off the Grid" Property and Northern Queensland, Australia. Made over 31 days the build had its fair share of issues, not least of all that the kit arrived without base plate brackets for both ends of the building. This meant We had to build from the middle out as we didn't have time to wait for an unknown delivery time, or even if we would get brackets from the supplier. This was a serious issue for us and we were definitely let down by the Kit Shed Supplier at the "after delivery support" side of the deal. Otherwise the Kit, quality of materials and pre-purchase assistance, without being perfect was great. After it is now all done I am very happy with the finished product Building is risky business in terms of safety - please take responsibility for knowing, owning and managing those risks yourself. This is not a How To do video, rather, it's just sharing in our building experience. I really enjoyed the build - very satisfying; good old fashioned hard work.I could not have completed this project with out the wonderful help of Judy my wife and my Father In Law, Michael.The shed needs floor paint and electricity - to be done in the near future.Special thanks to Eclipse Fabrication and R&J buildings Atherton for your assistance in finding and supplying Base Plates. Your help is so much appreciated!!!
DIY Tractor Rear End Loader - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-02-17 | My wife and I recently bought some raw acreage in the bush and it needs a heap of work. We will be bringing in gravel, sand and moving dirt for gardens etc. Knowing this we have been on the look out for a cheap tractor. I found a 1978 Yanmar YM1700 with slasher, lifting jib and Grader attachments. We bought it for a good price but the tractor still needed a heap of work. We considered making a Front End Loader. These would be perfect, however for a small tractor like ours, having all that weight over the front axle puts too much stress on the machine. There is high chance of wear and breakage in the front axles and stearing box. It made more sense to make a Rear End Loader. All the weight is over the strongest part of the tractor and it uses the existing hydraulics and 3 point linkage. So here I make the loader. Some call them a carry all. I've only tested it in our suburban yard, digging up the grass etc ;) Well, it seems to work great, and if not it will be a good place for the dog to ride on.The bucket I made from 3mm Mild steel plate, The Linkage attachment is 10mm x 75mm Flat Bar and 75 x 75 x 3 Box. I made all the attaching pins also. Good machining practice.Enjoy.RegardsScott
Arc Welding for beginners - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2022-01-29 | Over the years I have had a lot of requests asking to make a basics video on welding. So here it is. Arc welding is about the best method to introduce a keen beginner to welding basics, but in saying that Arc welding is very much main stream in many industries and is not "just for beginners. Actually I find MIG welding easier than Arc Welding, though Arc welding has some important advantages.Low cost - of all the welding, Arc welding is relatively low cost. The machines are cheap and easy to find second hand. Consumables are welding rods, they are not too expensive and there is no GAS to worry about, no bottle rent etc. Compact - As you have no gas bottles and the machines are quite compact (These days with inverter welders), they have the advantage of portability. Chuck it in the boot of the car and go to the site.Takes up much less space in the workshop.I would like you to keep in mind that I am passing on my own experience. Please do your own homework, get to know your machine and know the hazards and associated risks. Work according to best practice. Practice makes perfect. That's how experts became experts.I hope some of you found this video useful.RegardsScott
Making a simple Log Bench Seat, In the bush - Going Off Grid Ep 2 Scott Turner 2022-01-07 | The first episode of this series showed our heavily treed 4.5 acre property in the Atherton Tablelands - Australia. We had a number of trees removed where we want to build. Now we have the timber we hope to use some of it for building with and as many projects as we can with it. Most of the timber is Grey Box (Hardwood) or it's other names - Gum-topped Box, Eucalyptus Microcarpa, Eucalyptus Woollsiana, Eucalyptus Hemiphloia and perhaps others. This Grey Box is tough stuff! Grey box is used for heavy construction, flooring, round timber wharfage, sleepers and shipbuilding. In this video I decided to make a fire side bench seat. A really simple build using basic tools. I hope you enjoy the video.RegardsScott
Going Off Grid - Episode 1 - The land Scott Turner 2021-12-21 | This will be very different to my normal Video content where I make Industrial Furniture - We are doing the Tree Change thing, going "Off Grid". Judy and I have bought a 4.5 acre wooded property in the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia. We invite you to join watch the progress as we build a much bigger workshop for my wood and metal work, and our House. We have no grid electricity, water or waste collection so we have to build our own systems. This is the introduction video where we visit the property after only just purchasing it. Lots to do!
DIY Welding Clamp Squares - Beginner Project - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-10-16 | Steel used was 40mm x 40mm x 5mm Mild Steel Angle. Support strap 50mm x 5mm Flat bar.This is a beginner fabrication project.
Honda CT110 Makeover - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-08-31 | I while back I bought this 2004 Honda CT110 "Postie Bike" (ex Australia Post mail delivery bike). These bikes are quite popular in Australia and there are several rallies that use these bikes travelling across this great land.This was not a full restoration of the bike, rather it's a clean up and change of paint scheme to make it stand out a little. The engine has done 47000 kms and still running strong.Parts I replaced;Front and Back Tyres with tubesChain and SprocketsGripsMirrors (It had none) Hand GripsTurn Signals (It had none)Stop Light LensFork Seals and Fork BootsBatteryI made a new seat cover because I'm too tight to buy a new one.I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks to my Patreon Supporters who contributed, helping make these projects.RegardsScott
Vintage Woodfast Lathe - Restoration - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-07-27 | Make sure you watch the end to see my special guest, Master Woodturner Dale Cordwell. Dale had much to teach me!!I have a lot of tools I know, though I have bought a lot second hand and in poor repair over the years. Man do I work for them! This is an Australian Made Woodfast Lathe. It's age is not known exactly, however we estimate that it was made between 1965 and 1978. These lathes were used a lot in Schools across Australia, but since we have become so averse to "Risk" not many schools seem to be teaching the Manual Arts these days. Well, I paid $300 for the lathe and chisels. Additionally I bought new bearings for the Head stock and Tail Stock Live centre, as well as a belt. The restoration was not difficult but like most restorations, it was dirty work!According to Dale, The Original Woodfast factory with all its manuals and Patterns burned down many years ago, thus a treasure trove of information and history went up in flames.I will make a rear pulley cover and change the switch to a Vintage style. I love the style of this thing!!Make sure you check out Dale's Instragram to see his amazing creations;instagram.com/delbasidtimbersThank you for watching!!
Basic Metal Fabrication - Make a Geodesic Steel Vase - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-07-15 | Tips and tricks for beginners thinking of starting a metal work project. In the video I cover some of the introductory concepts of of fabrication as I make this geodesic steel Vase.Enjoy!Steel - Plate Plate Cold Rolled Steel 3mmWelder - WIA 200i WeldmaticAbrasives - https://www.smithandarrow.com.au/Recommended MIG Weld settings for this project: Wire Feed 7. Voltage 20 using 0.8mm solid wireSteel finished in Penetrol
Sprinter Campervan Build - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-06-23 | I love the Van Life Movement. The freedom to travel in your own mobile home sounds great to me! When the opportunity to buy a used Mercedes Sprinter Van for a good price came along we jumped at it. Now this van is far from new having done 300,000 klms but it has a new engine which is quite a lot of money. The fit out was done a light as possible using 3, 6 and 9mm Plywood mostly.It has a 250 watt Solar Panel on the Roof, 150 Amphr Lithium Battery with a Renogy DC to DC charger. Toilet and shower, water, Windows all added to the build. My wife and I (and the Dog) have had several short trips away. Love it! Van tour video to follow.
Make a Treasure Chest - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-05-15 | Quite a few years back, Jimmy Diresta made a Pirate Chest and I have wanted to make one ever since (Jimmy inspired this project). So better late than never.Steel: 25 x 3 Mild steel flat bar.Wood: Queensland Maple.Steel Finish: PenetrolWood Finish: Boiled Linseed OilAbrasives: Smith & Arrow https://www.smithandarrow.com.auWelder: WIA 200i (It's a beauty)Thanks for watching!
Art Deco CNC Carving - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-04-23 | No prizes for guessing that I like Art Deco. I found an image I liked on Pinterest of a carving on a building. I spent an age trying to develop the Vectors of the image so that I could produce all the various layers in the man and the background rays. Its far from perfect, not too bad either. I learned so much by doing this project. Timber - Kauri Pine from Studio Dubbeld.CNC - 3Dtek Heavy MillCNC Controller - MASSOHope you can get something from the video, thanks for watching!RegardsScott
Can you Improve a cheap Mitre Saw?? - Is it worth it? - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-03-26 | A Sliding Compound Mitre saw is a very useful tool to have, whether you are a DIY weekender or a professional wood worker. There are so many on the market these days, and they all do the job but in my opinion, with greatly varied results. I have a saw that is 8 years old as of 2021. It's one of the cheaper brands and in this video I explore options to overcome some of the saws deficiencies. In the end I encountered multiple major problems. One of the issues is the Arbor float or play. This has been with the saw since I have had it and I have always wanted to fix it if possible. Yes the saw is in poor condition. The rust came very fast in fact, even when stored in my shed.I have the benefit of using some high end tools at Studio Dubbeld. A high end quality cabinet making and wood working school/business. In using their saw I quickly noticed how nice the saw works and how accurate it is, and it is not new, being 14 years old and used daily.Note 1; it is not my plan to "throw mud" at the cheaper saws, rather highlight the issues I have found since trying to up my woodworking game. The cheaper saws on many accounts are fantastic for their target buyers being DIY enthusiasts. They often do a lot of what the expensive brands do at a fraction of the cost, however with less accuracy and durability in my opinion.Note 2: I do not recommend trying to fix Arbor Float in the manner in which I depicted. Reason: you do not know what problems are behind the housing, for example, worn bearings/ housings. Cracks etc. Treat my video as a lessons learned on this manner.Special thanks to Joel Dubbeld at Studio Dubbeld for helping me with some advice and video work.studiodubbeld.comThank you for watching and special thanks to my Patreon Supporters!
Get Busy Sewing - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-02-26 | If you are reading this - Awesome! My first description for this video was beautiful, describing how much a sewing machine will improve your life, you know, fix holes in your socks etc......but some how I deleted it. Bugger!Well, all I can say is the sewing machine and the skills required to use one is one of the most useful machines, skills that a "Maker" can develop. A bit of history; My Grandmother made her Wedding dress and all the Bridesmaids dresses. She made every stitch of clothing her family wore in the early years. How times have changed! I have no where near the skill of my Grandmother, but that's not going to stop me. I love that I can make my own covers, bags, tools rolls, curtains, undies etc! (Please note; I will not be making bags for sale)Additionally I had the privilege of trying out Hawk Tools USA Wax on a few of my bags and tool rolls. Hawk Tools sent me a batch to see what I think (Not a sponsored video btw). I think their products are great and so easy to use. I definitely recommend it. If you are interested, I have their affiliate link below;hawktoolsusa.com/recommends/cornelius-quiringhawktoolsusa.comMy sewing machines all bought on the cheap.PFAFF 230 (1957)Singer 201 P (Australian version of the K)Chinese Boot PatcherEmery Walking foot (Similar to the Sail rite basic model)Thanks for watching.RegardsScott
DIY BBQ Camp Grill - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-02-11 | Every chance I get I head off to the bush in the Campervan for a bit of Big Sky and fresh air. Well nothing beats sitting next to the fire, except when the fire is one that you can cook a meal on. So the idea for making this Camp Grill was borne. (No Plans) This grill can use Wood, or Heat Beads. This project can be made pretty quickly, Maybe in a day. You do not need to have the metal folder or rod bender. There are numerous ways you can make the bends in the metal.The Plate Steel is 3mm Mild. The Grill, handles and supports are all made from 10mm Round Bar (Mild Steel).I used High Temp Matt Black paint on the outside of the steel only. Additionally I gave the grilll a good burn before using for food.If you are interested in the Sheet Metal Bender. I have made two videos on the build of this tool and also it's modifications.The Rod Bender is pretty simple, no video sorry, though if enough people ask for a video on building one of these I will do one.Special thanks to!- My Patreon Supporters!- Joel Dubbeld at Studio Dubbeld for the workshop space.studiodubbeld.com- Smith and Arrow for the great abrasives;https://www.smithandarrow.com.au- SD Grasshopper (Aden) for his financial adviceThank you for watching!RegardsScott
Timber Slab and Steel Base Table - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2021-01-28 | First Video Project for 2021! Slab Study Table. Timber is Albizia which is from the Rain Tree Family (Australian Timbers)Steel Base 50 x 50 x 1.5 mm Galvanised slapped together with some weld. I used the WIA Weldmatic 200i (Great machine - the best)I used Osmo MATT for the Protective finish of the wood.Steel base painted in Matt Black finish.The timber top had some rot and cracking which was stabilised with Epoxy with Black die to try and blend in...... somewhat.Special; thanks to "Studio Dubbeld" for the use of the Lucas Mill and Wide Belt sander, and for the Timber Slab. Oh and to Aden at the Studio; Always great value and up for helping out. Aden's Chafe - all good.Also Special Thanks to;Patreon Supporters! You guys go the extra mile to help, thank you so much. I do not deserve it.Smith and Arrow for the great abrasives (Not paid content)Also to you the viewers and regular contributors. Thank you so much for your positivity and awesome comments. Sorry if I cannot get to reply to all the comments.https://formeindustrious.com.au/studiodubbeld.comhttps://www.smithandarrow.com.au
Machining Project - Screwdriver - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-12-27 | In this video I make a Screwdriver with interchangeable tips. The end cap comes off and spare tips can be stored inside the Screwdriver body. Made from 25mm diameter Aluminium. This was a good basic project to develop skills, improve tool angles and shapes and not least of all job planning. The final work, being milling the flats, I didn't want to clamp the Aluminium body too hard, in fear of marking the material. So I was a little nervous but, all was well.If you are the type of person that doesn't see the sense in making a screwdriver because they can be bought so cheap, then this video is not for you. For those that love and appreciate all that goes into making things, then I hope you enjoy this project.This was a hard project to film due to the difficulty of placing the camera where I needed to be. Well anyway. I think I have enough footage to show the work.Special thanks to my Patreon Supporters whose contribution helps produce these videos.Thank you for watching, hope to see you again next time.Kind RegardsScott Turner
Making a Sheet Metal Anvil Stand - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-12-22 | This video is for Inspirational purposes. I was lucky enough to buy a heap of old school sheet metal stakes and anvils for a great price. I thought having a mobile stand that I can move around my workshop would be needed. Also having a vice on the stand was part of the idea as they are used a lot in the shop as well. This project is a make as you go style. There are no plans. I don't normally weld heavy steel so I had to find the right settings on the welder. I did this by trial and error. In the end I think I got near what I needed.I still have to do some "deadening" to try and stop some of the ringing. I think this will be a simple enough fix using some wood on the centre beam.Smith & Arrow are an Industrial Abrasives company that are owned and managed in my Town (Townsville Australia). I have been using their Flap disc abrasives for a while and I find that their products are excellent for their longevity and grinding effectiveness, so I thought I'd give them a bit of attention in this video. Something I don't normally do. (Not Sponsored). Web Link below: https://www.smithandarrow.com.auIf you would like a Forme Industrious Tee Shirt, please email me at sturner2022@gmail.com I hope you enjoyed the video.Thanks also to my Patreon supporters for their patience and support!RegardsScott
Making a Japanese Tool Box - Hand Tools Only - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-11-12 | Working around serious cabinet makers, wood workers for the last few months has made me want to make something slightly technical, well in terms of joinery. The Challenge was to use hand tools only! Pffffttt! I love the style of this little Japanese Box with its locking wedge. I have no drawings for this. I just made it freeform. Made from American Walnut using hand powered tools only. No Fasteners either. First for me :) and I really enjoyed this build.Thanks for watchingRegardsScott Turner - Forme IndustriousTee ShirtsForme Industrious Shirts: My supplier needs batch orders of a minimum of ten shirts due to set up, so when I have at least ten orders (Not orders of ten) I can get get a batch made. Instructions as listed below;1. Go to this link and find your size and colour.https://www.jbswear.com.au/product-de...2. Email Me at sturner2022@gmail.com Subject Tee Shirt for (Name), Please tell me your size, colour, quantity and postal address3. I will work out postage costs and let you know the final cost ($30 for the shirt plus postage in Australian dollars AUD)4. Payment may be either via Pay Pay or direct credit.5. I will order the batch and send to you when I get them (normally 7 days lead time for the shirts to be printed).Patience may be required :)Check out the Guys at Studio Dubbeld, especially their Tool shopstudiodubbeld.comdubbeldwoodtools.com
What is Mastery? Update Nov 2020 - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-11-11 | Things are moving along at Forme Industrious. Just wanted to talk about my views on "Mastery" as I get a few comments (Nice ones) about being a Master of my craft, which I disagree with. Otherwise I give a general update on work shop action.From Industrious Shirts: My supplier needs batch orders of a minimum of ten shirts due to set up, so when I have at least ten orders (Not orders of ten) I can get get a batch made. Instructions as listed below;1. Go to this link and find your size and colour.https://www.jbswear.com.au/product-detail/-in-product/1HT2. Email Me at sturner2022@gmail.com Subject Tee Shirt for (Name), Please tell me your size, colour, quantity and postal address3. I will work out postage costs and let you know the final cost ($30 for the shirt plus postage in Australian dollars AUD)4. Payment may be either via Pay Pay or direct credit.5. I will order the batch and send to you when I get them (normally 7 days lead time for the shirts to be printed).Patience may be required :)Check out the Guys at Studio Dubbeld, especially their Tool shopstudiodubbeld.comdubbeldwoodtools.com
Modern Industrial Bar Build - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-09-16 | This Bar came about from an idea I had to create a crumpled look in metal. It will be part of a special area that will be used for a unofficial Bar/ Cafe/ Showroom area at Studio Dubbeld here in Townsville, Queensland Australia. It took ages to make and I'm too scared to put a price on it, but hey, it's was all about the art. Hope you enjoyed the video and if so, please press like, if not thanks for dropping by all the same. Thanks for watching.Kind RegardsScott TurnerForme IndustriousMaterials used;Steel 50x50x 1.6mm for all cross members. (From Townsville Steel and Wire)Steel 75x75x 2.5 for the legsPanel frame 6mm rodpanel work Zincanneal 1.15mmTimber top BlackbeanShelves - Mixture of hardwoodsFinish Steel PenetrolFinish Timber OsmoSpecial thanks to Studio Dubbeld and Patreon Supporters in the making of this project and video.Thanks to Aden Tranter aka SD Grasshopper for Heckling me and being my Banana peel stunt man.To keep in touch with projects by Forme Industrious, follow me on Instagraminstagram.com/forme_industriousor Face book (Though I don't always keep FB updated)Website - www.formeindustrious.com.au
Welding Table Build and Moving Workshop - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-07-25 | So, I have been buying my timber from Joel from Studio Dubbeld for a few years. Joel prompted the idea of perhaps I could make some steel and wood at Studio Dubbeld, maybe set up my work shop there. Studio Dubbeld is a fine woodworking shop, that also doubles as a fine woodworking school. Joel and Aden do a lot of fantastic work there and the offer is too good to turn down. These guys are always having fun and producing great work. You'll see them having a few jokes in the video. Listen carefully when Aden (SD Grasshopper) says we went from fully tiled to full carpet in two months.Well, I need to set up a space and get working. Very exiting times! The welding bench will be a work in progress as I set up. I stripped the primer using Oven Cleaner. A tip I got from a viewer a short while ago. I only remembered the tip after I put on the top, or I would have stripped it while the steel was not welded with gaps. Never mind.I hope you enjoyed the show,RegardsScott TurnerHere is link for Joel's workshop Studio Dubbeldstudiodubbeld.com
Industrial Steel & Wood Coffee Table - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-06-19 | I've had a long break from making a serious project and it was so good to get back in the shed.A few years back I found an old brass plate with Imperial Force Feed Oiler on it and I loved the old style. I Recreated the plate here for this coffee table. Here is some details of A.H McDonald and Co Pty.Ltd.A. H. McDonald & Co., Industrial Pioneers, owners and operators of the 'Imperial Engine Works', Melbourne, Australia (1903 - 1969).facebook.com/AH-McDonald-Co-1042913005785140/aboutThe timber I used is American Walnut. Steel is 40 x 40 x 5 Angle.Osmo Satin for the wood finish.Penetrol for the steel work.This video was made with the support and help of my wonderful patreon supporters and regular viewers of my channel.Thanks Aden from Studio Dubbeled for the Critique!Thank you all for watching - see you in the comments if not, the next video.RegardsScott - Forme Industrious
Slab SideTable - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-05-09 | This build is a gift for my Daughter who is the true artist of the family. Made from Australian Paper bark (Hardwood).Finished in Pure Tung Oil Wax from Studio Dubbeld. Thanks also to Robin Lewis for the timber!I used the CNC machine for flattening the board since I have that machine. The machine is not required for this task. You could alternatively make a router Jig for flattening the board, or just keep at it with the wood plane.Many thanks to my long suffering Patreon Supporters for hanging in there.Link for my Daughter Chloe's Instagram Page. instagram.com/chloe.drawwsLink to Robin Lewis You Tube Channel;youtube.com/channel/UC5TIGDEkNJzdYCZUKJFtmxQInstagram;instagram.com/robinlewismakes
Mini Lathe Improvements - DIY Carriage Stop - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-03-29 | First off, I hope everyone is well, if not on the way to recovery with this horrible Virus impacting our world.It's been a while since my last video. I have been involved with a Training Organisation and had no opportunity for a new project. I did however make this little Lathe Carriage Stop back in January and thought it might be of interest to some.This is a simple DIY addition for your Mini Lathe. Use it to turn up to an exact repeatable location. I took the measurements directly from my Lathe Carriage ways and created the drawing on Fusion 360. I did make some changes on the run when making the stop. The stop works really well for my set up. I used the milling machine as it is a good learning project as my Mill is a recent addition to my workshop. You can of course use Hack saws, grinders and files to get the same result.I hope you enjoyed the video and found some useful tips.Until next time.Kind RegardsScott Turner
RF-30 Mill Drill Restoration - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-01-31 | This has to be my dirtiest project. Well, in this video I restore a Herless RF-30 Mill Drill. It was gifted to me by a gentleman down in Adelaide, South Australia. I just had to pay for the freight to get it to Townsville. This machine needed a lot of work to bring it back to its former glory, well as near to it as I can. The motor was 415 Volt 3 Phase and I don't have that power in my shed. An option was to install a VFD but those can be expensive for a good one and really I think it would have added unnecessary complexity......ok I'm making excuses....they are just too expensive. I bought a single phase 1.5 KW motor from Ebay with the only issue being the shaft diameter being 24mm and the pulley was 22 mm. I was missing the Spindle Collet (MT3) and Draw bar and one of the Quill handles. The Milling table was badly rusted and pecked. Not a problem to me. Well, now that it is all cleaned up and working I'm very happy with it. Over time I will buy the tooling needed to get the most out of this machine.Well I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.RegardsScott
Small Forge Build - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-01-10 | Warning: You must ensure the gas bottle is purged (expelled and eliminated completely) of all gas before performing any "Hot Work" (Sparks, flames or ignition sources......cutting grinding welding....)Again - Don't blow your self up. Do your own research before doing work like this and take responsibility for your own actions.This video is for inspiration purposes only.Material - Old Gas bottle. 9 Kg Time Expired. (Empty and Purged)Forge Kit from Ebay (Non sponsored so I will not provide links)Hard work and lots of common sense. If you do not possess common sense please pass on this video and this project.Um, what else...oh the paint, it's heat resistant BBQ type paint.Don't forget to use your PPE. Take responsibility for reading the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on any products and head the warnings.I am in the process of setting up the anvil on a stand and making forging tools (Start with Tongs and Hammer).I love my forge......use it in a well ventilated areaIt's not a pizza oven....I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.Thank you Patreon Supporters for helping and inspiring me to create these videos.Kind regards Scott.
Australian Bush Fire Situation 2020- Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2020-01-08 | No fancy video here. I just wanted to provide my viewers an update regarding the Australian Bush Fires which are presently raging in numerous places over this country. First up, my family and I are fine and well away from the fires as we are in North Eastern Australia and the major fires are some 2500 kms south of our location.I would like to thank all the fire fighters and those assisting in this event which is very serious at present and we have been warned that it may continue for some time yet. Many people have lost their homes, and livelihoods, some their lives and many many animals have been killed which is nothing less than a tragedy.I would like to thank the many people that have contacted me and asked if I'm ok. Thank you so much for your love and concern.There are of course many options for donations and providing assistance for this event and it's heart warming to know that so many have given what they can to help others in need.Thank you all again, take care.RegardsScott
DIY Plywood ART Deco Style Seat - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2019-12-14 | For a long time I have wanted to try my hand at upholstery so I came up with a project that seemed achievable but also pushed me. Whilst I had done a little sewing this is my first upholstery project. I sketched a design based on the Art Deco style that I like. I then created the design in Vetric V Carve Pro so I could cut out the shape on the CNC. The CNC is not at all necessary to do this project, however it provides for an exact repeatable cut that saved my a lot of work later.The Plywood is 18mm Second Hand, and yes it was covered in that Grey Paint. I have only one more of these sheets of Plywood left now.Regarding the Upholstery, I used Vinyl. I know there is a lot of room for improvement, but for my first go at it I am happy. I used the techniques shown by Cynthia in this Link: TheFunky Little Chair. - youtube.com/watch?v=vpVyVjjOnEcThanks so much to my Patreon Supporters for helping and supporting my work here. Thank you all for watching and your support, it is very much appreciated.Tools worth noting;CNC - 3DTEK Heavy Mill https://shopau.3dtek.xyz/product/heavy-mill/#choose-machine-sizeCNC Controller - The ever reliable MASSO https://masso.com.auCNC Router Bits - Adams Bits.https://www.endmill.com.auSewing Machine - Singer 201P Mark 2 (Australian Assembled) made in 1957!!Oh and my big Hammer, you may not have seen me use much in the video, but it's never very far from my side.RegardsScott Turner
Making a Beefy Steel Milling Machine Stand - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2019-11-29 | Recently I was very fortunate to have been gifted a Mill Drill. It's an oldie but a goodie. Well, the Mill needs a lot of cleaning up, a new single phase motor, cutters, vice etc. but I also needed a stand to put it on. So this video I fabricate the Mill Stand. The materials I used were;Legs - 40 x 40 x 5 mm Mild Steel AngleThe Gussets are made from 3mm Flat Bar.The Top is cut from a 3mm Sheet.I primed the cleaned steel with an Etch Primer and the top coated using a time expired aircraft paint (Two Pack Polyurethane - Metallic Gloss).I considered permanently attaching caster wheels on this project, and then thought that they would detract from the vintage/ classic look I was after. So I will make a trolley jack for it later I suppose.I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!RegardsScott
Make a Drill Press Shelf- Shop Improvements - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2019-11-15 | You can never have enough storage space in the workshop. Even better is a space were you can put your tools in reach of where you are working. This is a really quick and easy project using scrap wood you probably have lying around. You really don't need to have complex tooling either to make this.I hope you find this project useful.RegardsScott
Meat Chopper Lamp - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2019-11-01 | I found this old Meat Chopper (meat grinder) minus the working parts at an Antique Store. I really love the look of the metal casting. I envisaged straight away a unique Steam Punk Style lamp. And this is the result. The Meat Chopper was made by the Enterprise Mfg, USA perhaps in the 1800's, or the patent was 1888 as per the markings.I am finally getting some good results on the CNC making parts. It has taken a lot of learning, trial and error, broken bits and wrecked jobs, but I think I have progressed.Timber is Australian Hardwood - not sure of the exact species, however the splinters are like needles. I used Shellac on the Timber and Penetrol for the steel work.Thanks for watchingRegardsScottFor the CNC I use the 3Dtek.xyz Heavy MillFor the CNC Controller I use the dependable MASSOLathe C6 (Hafco AL-60M)
Make a Waxed Canvas Box Bag - Forme Industrious Scott Turner 2019-10-18 | Last week I released a video where I demonstrated how I waxed plain cotton canvas. I had several requests to show how I made the bag I used in that video, so here here I show how that bag was made. I hope this video shows it well enough. I don't really do "How To" videos, more inspiration videos so I I have tried to achieve both aims.My old sewing machine is a PFAFF 230. I repaired/ rescued this machine from near death. I have a video on that too. It looks pretty ratty so I will pretty it up. I think it deserves a new coat of paint after all these years.This project is really a great to get a quick result and have a product from your efforts fairly quickly. I cannot recommend it highly enough if you are feeling a bit down in the dumps. Have a go :) it's great medicine. Thanks too my Patreon Supporters for helping me make "stuff" and. believing in me.Thanks for watching and all the best.RegardsScott
