Wood Textures for Sketchup RC Creative 2015-01-11 | This video shows you how to add a library of additional wood textures to Sketchup.
Preventing Fruit Flies in your Worm Bins RC Creative 2016-10-01 | Well howdy, fellow worm farmers! I've been a "worm rancher" for a few years now. One problem that creeps up sporadically in my worm bins is fruit fly infestation. If keep your bins outdoors that's no big deal, but if you keep them indoors it's problematic.This video shows the simplest solution to eliminating fruit flies as well as a variety of other unwanted creatures in your bins: cover it with a bedding material! I like to use wet sawdust, shredded paper, and even pieces of cardboard. So long as the worms and food material are covered, flies won't dig for it, and won't be encouraged to lay eggs and live out their short-ass fly lifecycle in your bins. Plus worms love damp paper and wet sawdust, so it's more food for your precious creepy crawlers!Read the full article and get a bonus tip here! http://www.rccreativellc.com/how-to/gardening/preventing-fruit-flies-worm-bins-------------------------------------------------RC Creative follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.rccreativellc.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.rccreativellc.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RCCreativeLLCLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Cutting Bottles with a Tile Saw RC Creative 2016-09-17 | Learn to cut bottles with a cheap tile saw! A low-cost tile saw will run you about $70-80, which is about as much as a specialty bottle cutting tool and it isn't limited to horizontal cuts. This video goes over everything you need and demonstrates the proper technique for cutting your bottles.Full article: http://www.rccreativellc.com/how-to/crafts/how-to-cut-bottles-with-a-tile-sawMaterials Referenced in the Video: A Cheap Tile Saw: http://amzn.to/2cyw1w2Gloves: http://amzn.to/2d2mxwsEye Protection: http://amzn.to/2d6cOAYDust Masks: http://amzn.to/2cyuxSQ-------------------------------------------------RC Creative follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.rccreativellc.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.rccreativellc.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RCCreativeLLCLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
RC Creative Vlog Edisode 1 RC Creative 2016-07-09 | The past few months I haven't had time to edit videos. Rather than continue to post nothing, I thought I'd start doing a short, semi-regular, unedited vlog. Please let me know if you like the format! Episode 1 Subjects------------------------------------------ We're knocked up! Or has my wife likes to call if... "having a baby."- Moving my home office upstairs- Refinishing the hardwood floor- Short review of my new Makita belt sander- Talk about GatorPower vs 3M sanding beltsEpisode resources-------------------------------------------- GatorPower Sanding Belts: http://amzn.to/29x64uH- 3M Sanding Belts: http://amzn.to/29yM39k- Makita 9903 Belt Sander : http://amzn.to/29x6zF6- Porter Cable 352VS Belt Sander : http://amzn.to/29Av1XQ-------------------------------------------------RC Creative follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.rccreativellc.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.rccreativellc.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RCCreativeLLCLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Make a Doweling Jig for a Bit and Brace RC Creative 2016-05-23 | Today I'm answering a viewer question! Michael wrote to me and asked if I could make a doweling jig that can be used with a bit and brace. Ask ask ye shall receive, Michael. The only request I was unable to meet is that it the solution shouldn't need to be held in place by a clamp because the clamp gets in the way of the brace. I solve this problem by making the jig long so the clamping surface doesn't interfere with the brace.You read the full article here: http://www.rccreativellc.com/how-to/woodworking/make-doweling-jig-bit-brace-2-------------------------------------------------RC Creative follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.rccreativellc.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.rccreativellc.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RCCreativeLLCLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
RC Creative Channel Trailer! Now in DRAMAVISION 6.0! RC Creative 2016-05-01 | BETTER LIVING THROUGH DIY! Remodeling, woodworking, gardening, and more! RC Creative is a DIY channel dedicated to harnessing our human brains and brawn to get things done. Don't forget to subscribe!
Restoring an Antique Leg Vice RC Creative 2016-03-31 | Watch as I restore an antique leg vice that I found at a local rummage sale. I'm super excited that I was able to up-cycle this $10 piece of "junk" into the coolest tool in my wood shop!Check out the full article here: http://www.rccreativellc.com/how-to/woodworking/restoring-antique-leg-vice-------------------------------------------------RC Creative follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.rccreativellc.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.rccreativellc.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RCCreativeLLCLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
How to Make a Wine Bottle Pendant Light RC Creative 2016-03-04 | Wine bottle pendant lights are one of those Pinterest projects that every wife seems to love and every husband insists he can make, but never does. Trust me, I know! I heard that conversation play out about 50 times when I tried to sell some during a community event. Whether your the husband or the wife in this situation, I'm here to help! With the right tools and materials, you can learn how to make a wine bottle pendant lamp too!Read the accompanying article here http://www.rccreativellc.com/how-to/crafts/how-to-make-a-wine-bottle-pendant-light-------------------------------------------------RC Creative follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.rccreativellc.com/how-to/crafts/how-to-make-a-wine-bottle-pendant-lightI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RCCreativeLLCLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Dont Have a Dish Scraper? Dive in a Dumpster! RC Creative 2016-02-17 | While doing dishes one night and dealing with some particularly hard-to-remove crud, I MacGuyver'd the ultimate dish-scraping tool: the cap of a plastic milk jug! It's hard enough to scrap the worst materials, but flexible enough to bend around the contours of your pans and bowls. It's also "ribbed" around the edge which gives it some extra scraping power.-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Cut in Corners with a Paintbrush... Like a Pro! RC Creative 2016-02-16 | Edging gadgets don't live up to their promises. Learn to cut in corners like a professional painter with an angled brush and the right technique! I've tried several types of edgers over the years. An edger is basically a plastic handle with two wheels that holds a rectangular brush. You put the brush against the surface you want to paint, and the wheels, at least in theory, prevent the brush from ever touching the perpendicular surface. More often than not they end up producing wildly imperfect corners and getting marks all over the adjoining surface.Edgers suck. So put on your big kid pants, grit your teeth, and prepare to learn a new skill: cutting-in corners with a paintbrush.http://www.rccreativellc.com/how-to/carpentry/cutting-corners-paint-brush-------------------------------------------------RC Creative follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Setup and Review of the Grizzly G0715P Table Saw RC Creative 2016-02-08 | Watch as I unpack and setup my new Grizzly G0715P table saw. Once it's fully assembled and I've converted the power from 220 to 110 for my shop, I take it for a test drive and point out just a few of the great features of this saw. You can read the accompanying article here: http://www.rccreativellc.com/product-reviews/grizzly-g0715p-table-saw-setup-and-review as well as find links to all the tools and materials seen in the video.-------------------------------------------------The RC Creative YouTube Channel follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.rccreativellc.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.rccreativellc.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
How to Cut Bottles with the Kinkajou Bottle Cutter RC Creative 2015-12-22 | This video will teach you how to cut bottles with the Kinkajou bottle cutter from Bottle Cutting, Inc.Don't just watch the manufacturer's how-to video! I have a better way! In this video I'll explain to you a variety of pitfalls that you could run into along the way and how to avoid them.You can read the accompanying article here (http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/crafts/how-to-cut-bottles-with-the-kinkajou-bottle-cutter) as well as get links to all the tools and materials you see in this video.Like this video? Don't forget to subscribe! There are a variety of videos coming up in which we'll use our cut bottles to create all sorts of DIY products. And if you like the Kinkajoy, go to my website and buy the Kinkajou via my store! While it processes through Amazon I'll recieve a hefty ransom (LITERALLY TENS OF CENTS) in commission!!1Sincerely,The Renaissance Caveman-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
How to Clean Wine Bottles RC Creative 2015-12-19 | In this video I'll teach you my technique for removing both paper and plastic labels from wine bottles, scraping off the adhesive, and cleaning your bottle to a streak-free finish so it's ready to re-fill, or to re-use for a crafty DIY project!You can read article that accompanies the video as well as get a list of links to purchase any of the materials and tools in the video! http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/crafts/how-to-clean-wine-bottles-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
How to Save Kale Seeds RC Creative 2015-10-24 | Kale is one of nature's so-called "super foods" not only because it's high in important vitamins, but also because it's a hardy, easy-to grow vegetable. In this video I'll teach you how to save your kale seeds from year to year by picking pods and "winnowing" seeds.For detailed written instructions, see the accompanying article here: http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/gardening/how-to-save-kale-seeds-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
How to Make Laundry Detergent RC Creative 2015-09-20 | Learn how to make laundry detergent for about 3 CENTS per load! I calculate this recipe out to cost about 3 cents PER LOAD and works great (nobody has told me I stink and I've been making it for years).For detailed written instructions, see the accompanying article here: http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/tutorials/how-to-make-laundry-detergent (The original recipe comes from http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/laundrysoap.htm)-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
A Guide for Cutting Dados with a Hand Held Router RC Creative 2015-09-04 | UPDATE: COMMENTS DISABLED!!! Yes. I get it. The head-mounted camera is a little bit too fast and shaky for some of you. I agreed with the first 3 people that mentioned it and the next 40 were just annoying. So... now you're done :)-------------------------------------Learn how to make a guide for your handheld router that makes cutting dados and rabbets with a handheld router a snap!There are lots of intructions online for creating dado guide, and just as many solutions available for purchase from folks like Woodcraft and Rockler. What sets this guide apart is that it's easy, FREE, and includes an integrated guide that eliminates the need to measure the offset from your fence to your router bit. Build this guide for easy, accurate, and repeatable dados!For detailed written instructions, see the accompanying article here: http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/tutorials/make-a-guide-for-cutting-dados-with-a-handheld-router-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
How to Make a Secret Compartment Book RC Creative 2015-06-14 | In this video I'll teach you how to make a secret compartment book using a few simple and cheap tools. Don't forget to check out the related video where I teach you how to make the custom book cutting blade featured in this video!For detailed written instructions, see the accompanying article here: http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/crafts/how-to-make-a-secret-compartment-book(SORRY FOR THE AUDIO QUALITY! I forgot to switch cases on my Go Pro before I hit record!)-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Make a Book Hollowing Tool to Make Secret Compartment Books RC Creative 2015-06-13 | This video is in preparation for an upcoming video about how to make a Secret Compartment Book.In this video I teach you how how to make a tool that makes chopping the secret compartment an absolute breeze. Other tutorials suggest using an Exacto knife, which is slow and boring. If you'v got an oscillating multi-tool, and old blade, and a grinder, you can make a "scary sharp" chisel-like blade for your multi-tool that will cut through hundreds of sheets of paper like warm butter. Taking 10 minutes to make this tool will save you an hour of slicing papers.(SORRY FOR THE AUDIO QUALITY! I forgot to switch cases on my Go Pro before I hit record!)-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Propagating Raspberries, Part 1 - Digging out Suckers RC Creative 2015-05-16 | In this video I talk about a couple of different methods for propogating raspberry plants and travel out to the yard to dig up suckers (new shoots growing up from a parent plant's roots). Follow along to see how grow new raspberry plants by letting the plants do most of the work for you!-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Make a Guide for any Circular Saw RC Creative 2015-03-07 | I'll teach you how to make a simple jig for making straight, , accurate cuts with any circular saw. Simplify measuring and setup! Eliminate inaccuracies! Turn your circular saw into a portable woodworking work hourse!Text instructions at http://www.rccreativellc.com/tutorials/the-self-measuring-circular-saw-jig-------------------------------------------------RC Creative LLC follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Ekobrew Review RC Creative 2015-02-14 | In this video I review the Ekobrew reusable Keurig filter. I go through a demonstration of how easy it is to use, some statistics on how much money you can save by using regular ground coffee and a reusable filter, and the environmental benefits of kicking your K-cup habit.-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
A Wheres Waldo of Wrong Wiring RC Creative 2014-08-17 | This video discusses a bunch of home wiring failures I discovered when I did the demolition for my dining room project. I discovered a bunch of unenclosed splices, hidden junction boxes, and even some knob and tube wiring that was cut off and left LIVE in my ceiling. I've done my best to cite all the electrical codes that were broken by this botched wiring done by a previous owner. Can you spot more violations?-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Get Off of My Lawn (And In 2 My Heart) RC Creative 2014-08-13 | (I'm well aware that bringing this up makes me sound like an old man, but I'm also a child of the eighties, hence the title.)In the face of a neighborhood vandal smashing all the pumpkins in my garden, I'm trying my best to stay positive. I collected the smashed pumpkins guts from the alley behind my house, scooped up the seeds, and I'm offering them to anyone local that might want to grow them.-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I've got a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Everything I Know About Remodeling I Learned From Watching TV RC Creative 2014-08-12 | In this (completely ridiculous video) I demonstrate a couple of remodeling demolition techniques you might not know about. Probably because they're silly and imaginary.-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I have a website! Check it out at http://www.renaissancecaveman.comI'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Steps From Old Oak using Butterfly Keys RC Creative 2014-08-01 | This video exists for the sole purpose of showing off, so don't expect to learn much :) I'm introducing the steps into my bathroom, which I built using some oak I found covered with junk in my basement when I moved into my house. Two of the three slabs had pretty bad cracks, but I solved that problem by turning them from a "bug" into a "feature" and locking the crack securely in place using butterfly (or bowtie) keys. I'll be doing a follow-up video soon to explain how you can make butterfly keys using just a handful of woodworking tools.-----------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Giving Your Trash a Second Chance RC Creative 2014-07-25 | In this video I explore a couple of resources for giving your stuff a second chance once it no longer holds value to you. Using Freecycle, Trash Nothing, and a new social network called Earthineer you can match your unwanted stuff with folks that may still find it useful.For the full text article and additional comments, check out the article at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/frugal/giving-your-trash-a-second-chanceOther Resources:http://www.trashnothing.comhttp://www.freecycle.orghttp://www.earthineer.com-------------------------------------------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned handyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Handy Dandy Wood Strips RC Creative 2014-05-01 | I hate to waste anything, even the smallest pieces of wood scrap. One really good use of small amounts of scrap is to simply cut them into strips which have a variety of uses.One of the primary uses of these strips is as disposable plant markers in flower beds. I grow most of my plants and vegetable from seed, so I don't have the markers that come with store-bought plants. Besides: those little plastic flags never break down, and you end up seeing them poking out of your mulch years later. These are wood strips, thinner than some pieces of mulch! They'll totally biodegradable and should break down in a year or so.Another use is as a glue application, they work great for spreading glue for your woodworking projects.The last use I talk about in this video is to use these wooden strips to setup your hand planes. This was actually discussed by Chrisopher Schwarz of Lost Art Press. As you adjust the lateral adjustment and depth adjustment on your hand plane, run a small scrap of wood across both sides of the plane iron to verify that it's cutting to the same depth on all parts of the blade.Learn how to quickly and safely cut dozens of these strips in minutes here: http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/brian-makes-crap-out-of-slightly-lesser-crap/making-glue-applicators-with-scrap-wood------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned hanyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Replacing a Switch on a Grizzley G8027 Dust Collector RC Creative 2014-03-15 | This short video explains how to replace the switch on a Grizzley G8027 dust collector. I couldn't find an exact replacement for Grizzley's locking switch, but the Daystar KU80011 20 Amp Blue Light Rocker Switch (link below) is a perfect fit.Replacement Switch Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GH1PU0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001GH1PU0&linkCode=as2&tag=reichconsu04-20------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned hanyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Review of Worms Eat My Garbage RC Creative 2014-02-17 | In this video I review a book called "Worms Eat My Garbage" by Mary Appelhof. The book is all about how to use earthworms to compost your kitchen scraps in a way that's not offensive to the senses. She'll teach you how to setup your bin with the right number of works and the right proportion of ingredients to keep your worms healthy and productive, and prevent the bins from getting stinky and attracting pets.Resources for This VideoFull Article: http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/product-reviews/book-review-worms-eat-my-garbageBuy Redworms on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ONZIWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ONZIWM&linkCode=as2&tag=reichconsu04-20------------The Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned hanyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Protest Clothes RC Creative 2014-01-22 | This video is a response to some comments I got on a video I made about Net Neutrality about my beard and the way I dress. That message is important enough that I didn't want to take away from it with rant, so I'm putting it over here on my other channel. If you're curious about the Net Neutrality video check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWWFsIInnuEThe Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned hanyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Poor Mans Jointer RC Creative 2014-01-16 | In this video I demonstrate the right-angle guide I made for my Stanley #32 Transitional Plane. There are a few hand plane fences on the market, but making one yourself is quick and easy.For the full text article and additional comments, check out the article at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com/woodworking-3/hand-tools-woodworking-3/poor-mans-jointerThe Renaissance Caveman follows the DIY adventures of Brian, an IT geek turned hanyman who practices self-sufficiency to the extreme. Topics include remodeling, woodworking, gardening, energy conservation, composting, and more. To see all of my crazy projects check out the website at http://www.renaissancecaveman.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!I'm on Twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/RennyCavemanLike me on Facebook: facebook.com/renaissance.caveman
Rust Removal with Electrolysis RC Creative 2014-01-03 | In this video I use a process called electrolysis to remove rust from an old panel saw. It works on any iron, steel, or other iron alloys.Chemically speaking rust consists of iron oxides which contain various parts iron, oxygen, and hydrogen. The electrolysis process uses electricity and a second piece of iron to attract the oxygen away from your rusty work piece, leaving your work piece clean, the second piece of iron rusty, and hydrogen bubbling out of the water and into the air!
Build a Sawhorse for Ripping Lumber with a Handsaw RC Creative 2013-12-21 | Ripping a board with hand tools isn't such an easy maneuver, so I made myself a sawhorse with a down the center that fits my saw blade. I used a design from Fine Woodworking (you can find it at http://www.finewoodworking.com/workshop/article/build-a-classic-sawhorse.aspx). The only customization is that I ripped the saddle down the middle, cut two 4" x 1/16" filler strips, and glued the two halves back together with the fillter strips separating them at either end.
Cutting Lumber Square with Hand Tools RC Creative 2013-12-19 | Cutting lumber perfectly square without the aid of power tools or a miter box isn't something that came naturally to me. In my woodworking research I read about concept of using a marking knife to create a path for your saw to follow, so I expanded on that idea and used the lumber itself as a guide and using my combination square and a utility knife to cut a rectangular notch the whole way around the work piece.Also: I'm not very good at this unscripted talking thing, so sorry in advanced for all the "umms" and the awkward exit. At least it ended funny...
Review of Earth-Rated Poop Bags RC Creative 2013-10-03 | Eart-Rated Poop Bags are "dog poop bags" made out of the same corn-based product used in Coke's PlantBottles. I ordered a pack from Amazon and tested them out to see if they're durable, sanitary, and actually break down in my compost pile.
How to Remove Seeds from Peach Pits RC Creative 2013-08-18 | This video shows you the easy to remove a seed from a peach pit (or stone) using a vice grips and almost zero muscle, and unlike other methods, the seed rarely breaks. This method works on other fruits with a "put" too like nectarines and tangerines.
