I Upgraded a Kids Scooter for Tall People Greens and Machines 2023-02-14 | When I found a kids' scooter and a golf bag dolly both being discarded, I knew they were meant for each other. I had a bad experience of trying to use my old kick scooter during my first week of college, and falling off of it at least once a day because the tiny wheels could not overcome slight deviations in the sidewalk. Adding 12.5" wheels would sure fix this problem! For additional safety and comfort, I welded an extension to make the handlebars higher. Even with all the modifications, the folding mechanism still functions for ease of storing and carrying on the bus or train.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Making a 1 pound wheel of Caciotta Cheese Greens and Machines 2025-07-08 | Making a 1 pound wheel of Caciotta cheese . I used a 1 gallon jug of store bought homogenized and pasteurized whole milk.Recipe is adapted from: cheesemaking.com/products/caciotta-recipe Items used to make this cheesewheel:Rennet Tablet: amzn.to/4b51HWhCheesecloth: amzn.to/3QaAaZu Thermophilic Culture: amzn.to/3Q67Jw4Curd Knife: amzn.to/42LqlJm*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
I Finally Melted Cast Iron! (and other foundry accomplishments) Greens and Machines 2025-06-22 | My long awaited entry into the "iron age"!0:00 Intro1:15 Pelican token mold with water cooling, new turntable platter pattern3:05 New platter casting, welding new big ingot tray for direct furnace melts3:46 Cutting the old crucible in half, welding new steel crucible5:34 Casting bars with new crucible, new ladle, new ingot tray, and token mold dip method7:32 Wet sand casting failure, new crucible breaks10:37 CAST IRONSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/the-foundry.html for more
Making 1 pound wheel of Caciotta Cheese #shorts Greens and Machines 2025-02-06 | Making a 1 pound wheel of Caciotta cheese in a very abbreviated fashion. I used a 1 gallon jug of store bought homogenized and pasteurized whole milk.Recipe is adapted from: cheesemaking.com/products/caciotta-recipe Items used to make this cheesewheel:Rennet Tablet: amzn.to/4b51HWhCheesecloth: amzn.to/3QaAaZu Thermophilic Culture: amzn.to/3Q67Jw4Curd Knife: amzn.to/42LqlJm*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
DIY Lathe Build from Scrap Parts! - Part 1: Proof of Concept Greens and Machines 2024-12-22 | When life gives you a grain mill that didn't work, you make a lathe!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Building a Hot Compost Pile Greens and Machines 2024-08-30 | I've been involved with a local group that makes compost and here is how we build our piles.Link to buy the compost thermometer shown in this video: amzn.to/478UNwZ*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackCheck out my friend Scott's rap song about compost: youtube.com/watch?v=h5eVPEbBgQYVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Thrift Store Standing Lamp Socket Fix #diy Greens and Machines 2024-08-30 | My $15 Thrift Store standing lamp turned into a $20 standing lamp after I had to replace the light bulb socket. It is an easy fix and my new to my lamp works great!In this video:Leviton Medium Base Lamp Holder: amzn.to/4e0ObTE*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Attempting to Build a Grain Mill for Flour and Peanut Butter - Grain Mill Overkill! Greens and Machines 2024-08-05 | My attempt to reinvent the Country Living Grain Mill but with way bigger bearings than it needs.In case you just wanted to buy one: amzn.to/4cdkpK6*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Bicycle Mounted Drinking Fountain Greens and Machines 2024-06-27 | I always wanted my own drinking fountain, now I can enjoy it wherever I want!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Replacing the Bottom Bracket on my Vilano Hybrid Bike Greens and Machines 2024-06-02 | Where do you begin on a repair if the brand that sold you the bike 7 years ago barely exists today?Removing the crank arms and replacing the bottom bracket of the 3 piece crankset on my Vilano Hybrid bike.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:09 Removing the Crank Arms3:44 Removing the Bottom Bracket4:38 Installing the New Bottom Bracket6:39 Installing the Crank Arms and Dust Cover Bolts8:52 Test RideItems used in this video:3 Piece Crank Puller/Bottom Bracket Remover: amzn.to/3VbTE3sShimano BB-UN300 Bottom Bracket (not used): amzn.to/4dONH3PMimoke Square Tapered Bottom Bracket (68mm x 120mm): amzn.to/44YQ6EMRed and Tacky Grease: amzn.to/4bzCfr4*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackBlog writeups here:greensandmachines.com/2024/05/replacing-bottom-bracket-on-my-budget-amazon-bike.htmlVisit greensandmachines.com for more DIY Projects and guides
Do leaves from an Old Swiss Chard plant still taste good? Greens and Machines 2024-04-05 | I have a 4 year old Swiss Chard plant in my backyard that I've thoroughly neglected, yet it refuses to die. I found the answer to whether or not the leaves from said plant are still edible.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Bus-Friendly Folding Bike Trailer Greens and Machines 2024-03-15 | Admittedly, this isn't the most stable trailer design due to its narrowness (as we discover in the sequel video going to LA Wholesale Produce Market: youtube.com/watch?v=xuUB9PdblGU ), but at low enough speeds, it makes a handy last-mile cargo carrying companion. The dolly mode does work quite spectacularly though.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
I Fixed a Broken Toaster Oven Without Replacement Parts - Cuisinart TOA-60 Rewiring Greens and Machines 2024-01-27 | I've read that the switch failing is a common problem on this model. Since all the rest of the parts were still good, I found a way to reconfigure the wiring differently to restore most of the functionality.Pause at 0:58 for the wiring diagrams before and afterSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
The Grapefruit Squasher! Greens and Machines 2023-12-22 | A few years ago, I started noticing a lot of opportunities for free grapefruit in my area. Many people have trees, but either don't like them, can't eat them fast enough, or can't eat them due to medication conflicts. I took it upon myself to be the appreciator of grapefruit, and in the process, created my character Squashy Grapefruit (because the flattened oval shaped ones look so funny). Over the years of eating excessive amounts of grapefruit, it began to cause the enamel of my teeth to deteriorate since it is such an acidic fruit. At worst, it became painful to chew food. After getting my teeth repaired by the dentist, I decided to be more cautious of how much grapefruit I eat. I read that most of the harmful effects could be avoided by juicing them and drinking the juice through a straw so it never contacts your teeth. Thus the Grapefruit Squasher was born!"Squashy Grapefruit" music video: youtube.com/watch?v=MGXPUsmx7Fk"I'm Squashy" [Parody of "Bossy" by Kelis ft. Too Short] music video: youtube.com/watch?v=oEeF-Yb4HEoIn this video:Squashy Grapefruit T-shirts: teespring.com/squashy-grapefruit-teeshirtsStainless steel hemispheres: amzn.to/3trqkLc*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).My juicer's dimensions were ~6" diameter for the tray, 4.5" for the plunger, and 3.75" for the dome. If I were to do this build all over again, I would buy 90mm (3.54"), 100mm (3.937"), and 150mm (5.905")... since the internet seems to like the metric system. At least 1mm thick should be sufficient to realistically TIG weld..... and then just pray it's food/grapefruit-safe.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
I Finally Bought Mold Release Spray! - Permanent Mold Casting with New Molding Bench! Greens and Machines 2023-11-28 | Technology is slowly increasing at the foundry with two new additions to make life a whole lot easier. The mold release spray, Sprayon's LU 204 Dry Film Graphite Lubricant, really helped in preventing my castings from sticking to the molds. The bench makes opening and closing the molding press much easier, but pouring is a little more challenging until I can build a step stool or raised platform of some sort. All n' all, it was a successful casting session!DJ Swamp photo from The Portable InfiniteIn this video:Sprayon LU204 Dry Film Graphite Lubricant: amzn.to/46EpmsD*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackThe Foundry:greensandmachines.com/p/the-foundry.html
A Very Scrapful Clothesline Greens and Machines 2023-10-15 | This project was inspired by my house being entirely too hot during the summer to make any sense of using the clothes dryer.For those who don't have a bunch of contaminated aluminum bars to use up and still want to build a clothesline with electrical metallic tubing, there are probably off-the-shelf components that can be used to join the tubes at the same angles, like this for example*: amzn.to/48VWKxq*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Summer Bash at Bar Z, 2023 - Good Swap Meet Finds & Round Stock Giveaway Greens and Machines 2023-06-28 | Another good time at the coolest machinists' house party around!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Building a Better Grain Mill Greens and Machines 2023-06-24 | The grain mill, one of my most popular projects on this channel, left a lot to be desired. Not wanting to leave everyone hanging, including me, I decided to improve the design and build another one. Here it is with a more simple one-piece housing design, smaller rollers, gear drive, and much more. Later in the video we test it with some hard red wheat, and einkorn berries.0:11 Everything wrong with the old grain mill1:46 It's time to build!4:45 assembly5:55 grinding wheat with both knurled rollers6:48 switching roller7:38 grinding wheat with one knurled roller and one splined roller8:12 switching second roller8:50 grinding wheat with both splined rollers10:01 grinding einkorn with both splined rollers & outroFull Grain Mill Build Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=jvo4bhLSQFI&list=PLvhLbnEFPP8aA2zt1TVW-BKVfuUSJFTf8&index=4Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackAdditional music used in this video:Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Visit greensandmachines.com for more
How did the January crops turn out? And New Plants! - April Garden Update Greens and Machines 2023-06-17 | A mini garden vlog showing off the raised beds of peas, arugula, and a radish, and some new plants to transplant into the gardenSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Magnet Fishing Attachment for Bicycle? | Avas Attractor IRL Greens and Machines 2023-04-30 | I thought it would be cool to automatically collect metal items from the street as I'm biking. Does it work? Somewhat.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Record Setting Foundry Session - Opening Day 2023 Greens and Machines 2023-03-26 | In this first casting session of the year, I managed to get the process down for my permanent molds of the pelican token, and round stock. A total of nine pours were accomplished for each mold. I also got to use my new "full metal jacket"! Now I just need to get the hat.Pelican tokens for sale here:etsy.com/listing/1276090238/cast-aluminum-pelican-beverage-coaster-3Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
What Vegetables did I plant in January? Greens and Machines 2023-03-11 | What are the best vegetable seeds to plant in January? Find out what I am sowing in this video! We also explore if peas really need a trellis to grow.....Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/garden-projects-ideas.html for more gardening tips and projects.For Greens and Machines Stickers, see the following link: etsy.com/listing/1021881586/greens-and-machines-logo-stickers
I Upgraded a Kids Scooter for Tall People | #shorts Greens and Machines 2023-02-21 | Full length video: youtu.be/eb4nGyhBicIWhen I found a kids' scooter and a golf bag dolly both being discarded, I knew they were meant for each other. I had a bad experience of trying to use my old kick scooter during my first week of college, and falling off of it at least once a day because the tiny wheels could not overcome slight deviations in the sidewalk. Adding 12.5" wheels would sure fix this problem! For additional safety and comfort, I welded an extension to make the handlebars higher. Even with all the modifications, the folding mechanism still functions for ease of storing and carrying on the bus or train.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Reverse Osmosis Hooked Up To Garden Hose Greens and Machines 2023-01-14 | I managed to trashpick an entire reverse osmosis system, but not having a sink of my own to install it under, decided to hook it up to the garden hose instead. I built a wooden stand to make more portable. The metal dispenser arm was left over from another project.I was always skeptical of getting my own RO system because I thought if I bought one, I'd be indebted to having to purchase proprietary filters from the manufacturer forever. Fortunately, that is not the case with this one, as it uses standard size filters and the components are all modular connecting with 1/4" tubing and quick connect collets. The replacement filters I bought were from appliedmembranes.com This one was a 5-stage filter replacement plus alkalizing cartridge. In addition to the pipe adapter I machined, there were a few extra fittings from the hardware store including the outlet valve, since I'm not using the original faucet.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Visit greensandmachines.com for more
Greens and Machines Convention 3 | Christmas Day at the Beach | Project Talk and Channel Update Greens and Machines 2023-01-02 | The third official Greens and Machines Convention, where we discuss our projects, and what to look towards in the future. In this rendition, we are at the beach on Christmas Day, reflecting on projects from 2022 and what to expect from the channel in 2023.Videos mentioned during this discussion:Never Eat this Plant!: youtube.com/watch?v=9DfGe8k6Wd8Brooks Saddle: youtube.com/watch?v=kBBO704jWcsEasy No-Weld Bike Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=kHwX_x-4SrQBicycle Trailer Hitch: youtube.com/watch?v=PzWAHgTF2ioRound Stock Mold/Soap Dish Permanent Mold Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=a5gsw3y12WERound Stock Molding Press: youtube.com/watch?v=KzRiMZ933MsMelting Magnesium: youtube.com/watch?v=25mWnlSDu9wFoundry Dolly Brackets: youtube.com/watch?v=LhTcCQGI-wADJ Petesake Lightbox: youtube.com/watch?v=zz-m0CxarBAGrain Mill Build: youtube.com/watch?v=jvo4bhLSQFIGear Machining for Drill Press Fix: youtube.com/watch?v=MbFu-eKtZpYPelican Beverage Coasters: youtube.com/watch?v=_gcQAuHCCFAPVC Seed Shelf Speed Build: youtube.com/watch?v=a0xPvLF-HVsPVC for your Gardening Projects: youtube.com/watch?v=oSJfbdQFrdsPVC Seed Starting Rack: http://www.greensandmachines.com/2017/05/indoor-seed-starting-shelf.htmlDIY Compost Tea Generator: youtube.com/watch?v=1Qm3J32fINgDIY Wario Costume: youtube.com/watch?v=s9IXXNFnuecStarting the Hydroponic Garden: youtube.com/watch?v=D8nJYr4lmtAGrowing Corn: youtube.com/watch?v=4vcEO5PKV4YClothesline: Coming Soon!Farm Tool Renting Trailer: Coming Soon!Plastic Shredder: Coming Soon!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrack
Easy PVC Didgeridoo w/ Heat Gun Method Greens and Machines 2022-12-23 | I was inspired to build a didgeridoo after seeing an article in a music store about how practicing can help reduce snoring and sleep apnea (I've been told I snore since I was an early teen). I remembered the method my friend used to make custom sized PVC pipe adapters with a heat gun and some wood forming dies, and applied the technique to my didgeridoo creation. The two I constructed sound vastly different due to the lengths and diameter being different. Of course the 6-foot one sounds better, but I thought I'd have a mini-didgi for occasions when I need to carry one on my bike easily.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Building a Permanent Diecasting Molding Press #shorts Greens and Machines 2022-11-29 | Watch full build video:youtube.com/watch?v=-vDFWND0zHMTo help with casting aluminum soap dishes, Diecaster D designed, machined, and assembled a molding press to help eject the finished soap dishes from his diecasting mold. How did his entry turn out?Foundry Waste Oil Burner: youtube.com/watch?v=7luJvW3R8_MCasting additional Soap Dishes with the molding press: youtu.be/c_IwwsaCVDQ'Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos!All music in this video is self produced. Visit my soundcloud here (DJ Petesake): soundcloud.com/djpetesakeOr my YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCSucWkDGxoEPcOQ0y3_Qd6ARead about how I made the soap dish mold here: greensandmachines.com/2013/05/building-die-casting-mold.htmlRead more on my foundry: greensandmachines.com/p/the-foundry.htmlVisit our website at greensandmachines.com/p/the-machine-shop.html for more machining projectsFollow Greens And Machines on Instagram @greensnmachinesinstagram.com/greensnmachines
Casting Lots of Bars! Big Molding Press Part 3/3 #Shorts Greens and Machines 2022-11-20 | Watch the full length video here: youtube.com/watch?v=KzRiMZ933MsThe new molding press used for its first foundry castings!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Machining the Platen Plates for Bigger Molding Press Part 2/3 #Shorts Greens and Machines 2022-11-19 | Full Length Video here: youtube.com/watch?v=5wZNgrg11CQThe big molding press project continues with the machining of the platens. The 3 plates needed holes drilled and bored in them for mounting the support rods, as well as the hardware for making the press move, not to mention the mold itself. Machining is easy when it's aluminum, but it's much more fun when it's aluminum that you recycled and casted yourself!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Casting The Platen Plates for Bigger Molding Press Part 1/3 #Shorts Greens and Machines 2022-11-19 | Full Length Video here: youtube.com/watch?v=TbPZYUgbcFcWhen designing my newer, bigger molding press, I decided to make the 3 platen plates from cast aluminum. This would be cheaper, easier to machine, and result in a press that I wouldn't need a crane to lift. In this foundry session, I set a personal record for most metal cast in one day! While I managed to pour 3 platens, the second one turned out ugly due to the sand being too dry, falling apart, and me trying to reconstruct the mold by hand with a spoon. I ended up remelting that one and pouring a replacement at a later time.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Big Molding Press pt. 3 - Casting Lots of Bars! Greens and Machines 2022-11-16 | The new molding press in action!0:00 Transporting the molding press1:33 Machining the final details and assembling the mold4:15 Foundry prologue6:33 Starting the furnace9:15 Melting and pouring13:23 Results & metal analysisSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
DIY Wario Costume | Dyeing Overalls Purple Greens and Machines 2022-10-30 | I will be going over the steps I took to make a Wario Costume from off the shelf items. This includes sewing a felt hat, sewing together gloves, and dyeing denim overalls from blue to purple. I also answer the question why RIT dye remover is not recommended for use with denim fabric.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:43 Sewing the Hat02:12 Sewing the Gloves02:28 Sourcing the Shoes02:42 Dyeing the Overalls Purple09:54 Sourcing the Yellow Shirt10:21 Other items and final thoughtsReferenced Instructable for the hat: instructables.com/Mario-HatItems used in this video:Felt for the hat and gloves: amzn.to/3Df9AsWWhite cloth exam gloves: amzn.to/3cQfVk8 Rit Color Remover: amzn.to/3R4DUtQRit Purple Dye: amzn.to/3BHkLbQRit Color Fixative: amzn.to/3UsmmL4Greens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackBlog writeups here:greensandmachines.com/2022/09/diy-wario-costume-sewing-hat-and-gloves.htmlgreensandmachines.com/2022/09/diy-wario-costume-dyeing-overalls.htmlVisit greensandmachines.com for more DIY Projects and guides
From the Foundry: Cast Aluminum Pelican Beverage Coaster | New Etsy Listing Greens and Machines 2022-08-24 | Purchase from the Greens and Machines Etsy Store:etsy.com/listing/1276090238/cast-aluminum-pelican-beverage-coaster-3Hot off the Greens and Machines foundry are these stylish beverage coasters.The pelican design came from a video I shot of a flock of pelicans flying over Lake Winnebago.From this, the still image was converted into a silhouette, and machined into a mold. Scrap aluminum was melted and poured into this mold to create the coaster. The coasters were then machined and polished to finish. The "Making Of" these coasters videos is in development and will be released soon!**As this is a cast aluminum item, there exists some level of casting imperfection in each coaster**These coasters are made from scrap aluminum, and measure a diameter of 3". Each coaster weighs approximately 2.5 oz. The bottom of each coaster is machined and polished.These fit drinking glasses or tumblers of 3" diameter with a slightly beveled bottom perfectly. Using a smaller glass could be a problem as the pelican shape is raised; the glass can be wobble.For other uses, these are pretty neat coins; you can be one of the few people who owns a pelican coin like this one. These are being made on a limited production run.If this item sells well, there are plans to add more designs (more birds) to complete a themed coaster set.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrack
Bigger Permanent Molding Press pt.2/3 - Machining The Platen Plates Greens and Machines 2022-08-20 | The big molding press project continues with the machining of the platens. The 3 plates needed holes drilled and bored in them for mounting the support rods, as well as the hardware for making the press move, not to mention the mold itself. Machining is easy when it's aluminum, but it's much more fun when it's aluminum that you recycled and casted yourself!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Mesh Screen Filter for Hydroponic Garden Growth Channels | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-08-17 | An upgrade to the garden: cut out and insert mesh screen into the growth channels to stop debris from plugging the nutrient solution flow.Purchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalIn this video:20 Mesh Stainless Steel Screen: amzn.to/3Cc7bPjGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
Bigger Permanent Molding Press pt.1/3 - Casting The Platen Plates Greens and Machines 2022-08-12 | When designing my newer, bigger molding press, I decided to make the 3 platen plates from cast aluminum. This would be cheaper, easier to machine, and result in a press that I wouldn't need a crane to lift. In this foundry session, I set a personal record for most metal cast in one day! While I managed to pour 3 platens, the second one turned out ugly due to the sand being too dry, falling apart, and me trying to reconstruct the mold by hand with a spoon. I ended up remelting that one and pouring a replacement at a later time.Check out the build of the first molding press here: youtube.com/watch?v=-vDFWND0zHMSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Hydroponic Gardening is Best for the Away from Home Gardener | Weeks 14 - 17 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-07-18 | Topics of these weeks of hydroponic gardening:1 Month Later, the screens are holding upRepeated heat wave after heat waveLots of Basil propagatedYum, PestoPlant Sitting for a Friend, why the hydroponic garden shouldn't need that type of attentionPurchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=eblP4nWryOoGreens and Machines Food Videos Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCub2PT4LSEYPLOuw-Kf_IpQHow to Make Pesto: youtube.com/watch?v=W-qOixYmIiUIn this video:2 inch net pots: amzn.to/3eT95IsGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: youtube.com/watch?v=KqQ02_rEGxgSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
Bar Z Bash 2022 - I Won Something! Greens and Machines 2022-07-01 | This year I voyaged out to Bar Z for the annual Summer Bash, and brought home 3rd place in the mill maze competition! Lots of fun was had that day and cool stuff happened.What is the Bar Z Summer Bash?barzindustrial.com/summer-bashSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Rice Cooker Basket for Bike Greens and Machines 2022-06-28 | I wanted the ability to carry around lots of rice on my bike adventures, but without occupying the front basket. I used my new spot welder to construct it from scrap wire hangers.Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Screen Filter Test and Propagated Basil | Weeks 11 - 13 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-06-20 | Topics of these weeks of hydroponic gardening:The Summer heat has killed the lettuce and Chinese cabbageBasil Propagation has startedInterchanging ingredients for PestoMesh Screen filters installed, working greatBlack Widow Spider living on the gardenPurchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=nvmZCkXol6EGreens and Machines Food Videos Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCub2PT4LSEYPLOuw-Kf_IpQIn this video:2 inch net pots: amzn.to/3eT95IsGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: youtube.com/watch?v=KqQ02_rEGxgSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
Tallest Sunflower I have Grown! | #sunflowerchallenge2022 ??? Greens and Machines 2022-06-18 | This year, there was a sunflower that rose up from the raised bed where last year's plant grew. As I had been treating that garden bed with compost tea, I decided to let it grow. This volunteer sunflower has grown taller than any other sunflower I have planted.Sunflower Challenge Playlist:youtube.com/watch?v=IB3mXTTy6ug&list=PLvhLbnEFPP8ZLdsD0xiYHIko33CEZkvnkSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Massive Heat Wave! Transitioning to Summer Gardening | Weeks 8 - 10 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-05-31 | Topics of these weeks of hydroponic gardening:Hot weather!!!Harvesting lettuce and Chinese cabbage before the heatFloating Gravel getting stuck in places it shouldn't beMesh Screen filter testBasil getting bigger, almost ready to propagateHydroponic Amaranth?Purchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=WVlGEW5cHEYIn this video:2 inch net pots: amzn.to/3eT95IsGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: youtube.com/watch?v=KqQ02_rEGxgSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
I Accidentally Melted Magnesium... Greens and Machines 2022-05-28 | When collecting scrap for the foundry, magnesium can easily be confused for aluminum as it is very similar in weight, color, and appearance. The major difference is it is flammable and will start burning with a bright white flame as evidenced in this video. It isn't a very common material, which is why I hadn't encountered any to this extent until now, but it was definitely a surprise! I learned my lesson that ladders can be made from magnesium, and to be very suspect of any scrap that feels more brittle than usual when cutting with aviation snips.Safety disclaimer: burning magnesium emits ultraviolet radiation, make sure to wear appropriate eye protection and know what you're working with. It's also very hot and will react violently if water or a standard fire extinguisher is used to attempt to extinguishSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Composter for Easy Compost Tea Greens and Machines 2022-05-19 | Looking for a way to reduce food scrap waste? Create a composter using 2x 5 gallon buckets. The compost tea from this will make your plants grow HUGE!Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com for more
Delicious Lettuce Harvest; Leaving the System Unattended | Week 6 + 7 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-05-09 | Topics of these weeks of hydroponic gardening:Leaving the Garden alone for 1 weekRefilling the ReservoirLettuce Harvested, delicious saladMore Basil now growing in the system. Cuttings soon?Hot weather to cooler temperatures next weekWill the Chinese Cabbage bolt?Purchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=ARqR8eLWUnMIn this video:2 inch net pots: amzn.to/3eT95IsGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: youtube.com/watch?v=KqQ02_rEGxgSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
Starting up a 2nd set of channels | Week 5 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-04-25 | Topics of this week of hydroponic gardening:A new set of growth channels has been activatedLots of rain filling the reservoirBasil starting to enter the systemTaste testing some lettuceWhat to use the lettuce for before it bolts?Purchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=UuS4Ox6PC8kIn this video:2 inch net pots: amzn.to/3eT95IsGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: youtube.com/watch?v=KqQ02_rEGxgSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
More Vegetables into the System; Succession Planting? | Week 4 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-04-18 | Topics of this week of hydroponic gardening:14 plants now in the garden. Is it time to open up a new set of growth channels?Cold Weather stopping basil from entering systemLettuce Ready to Harvest?Succession Planting and timingPurchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=qXNArb1A_McIn this video:2 inch net pots: amzn.to/3eT95IsGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: youtube.com/watch?v=KqQ02_rEGxgSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
Moving Plants to the Lower Channels; Leaving the Garden Unattended? | Week 3 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-04-13 | Topics of this week of hydroponic gardening:Plant roots getting longer, moving to the channels with lower water heightWild weather swingsCan you take a weekend trip with the garden unattended?Do the upper channels block light to the lower channels?Purchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=1HwDitJxlyQIn this video:2 inch net pots: amzn.to/3eT95IsGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
The Best Bicycle Trailer Hitch Design? Greens and Machines 2022-04-12 | Is this the best bike trailer hitch design? You decide! Diecaster D. breaks down the mechanics of how bicycle trailer hitches work, and takes a look at a few to analyze their benefits and drawbacks. We also look at the differences between top and side mounted hitches. (The term "seatstay-mounted" is repeatedly used, but this refers to any side mounted hitch whether on the chainstay, seatstay, rear dropout, rear rack, or any combination thereof.)Subscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Machining, and other DIY videos.Visit greensandmachines.com for more
Hydroponic System Troubleshooting, Leaves, Lightning, and Lettuce | Week 2 | NFT 72 Greens and Machines 2022-04-03 | After 1 week of growth, @vinnygrowsvegetables discusses how plant growth has been, and the various problems he encountered. Problems included debris from the canopy above, a rainy day, and slower than expected plant root growth.Purchase the plans to build this hydroponic garden:etsy.com/listing/1151878811/hydroponic-garden-build-guidetechnicalPrevious video: youtube.com/watch?v=PB1QF69gk-kIn this video:Arqlite Smart Gravel Size Mini: amzn.to/3oObBVH1/4" Drip Irrigation Tubing: homedepot.sjv.io/BNmeJ1/4" Drip Irrigation Valves: homedepot.sjv.io/Kra9eGreens and Machines T-Shirt: teespring.com/greens-and-machines-logo-tee*Purchases from product links in this description may earn affiliate commission for us (i.e. Amazon Affiliates Program, etc).How I make my Nutrient Solution: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sis3zlHL5kMore information regarding the pump: youtu.be/7xEP8Ll0BToPropagation chamber methods: youtube.com/watch?v=KqQ02_rEGxgSubscribe to Greens and Machines for more Gardening, Homebrewing, Machining, and other DIY videos.Credits to DJ Petesake for the music in this video. Visit his Soundcloud to download the soundtrack:soundcloud.com/djpetesake/sets/greens-and-machines-soundtrackVisit greensandmachines.com/p/diy-72-plant-nft-vertical-hydroponics.html for more information regarding this hydroponic garden
