Ice covered solar panels. Will they produce power? Dan Burkhart 2024-01-02 | The solar panels are covered by a thin layer of ice and snow this morning . Let’s see if they will charge the batteries.
I silenced my diesel heater pump! Dan Burkhart 2023-12-12 | The pump was quite audible inside the trailer but isolating it with rubber cushions totally silenced it.
Freeing frozen nipples from a carbon fiber rim Dan Burkhart 2023-11-30 | Aluminum spoke nipples in carbon fiber rims can be problematic. Here is a situation where the nipples actually fused into the rim and I had to take extreme measures to remove them.
Diesel heater first start Dan Burkhart 2023-11-21 | First start attempt I got an error code. I just didn't prime the fuel pump long enough.
Quieting that annoying diesel heater pump. Dan Burkhart 2023-11-21 | The diesel heater works great but I hope I can do something about that annoying knocking sound the fuel pump makes. Spoiler, this attempt failed.
Lancaster bomber flyover Dan Burkhart 2023-07-08 | We live on the regular flight path of this historic aircraft. I always know what's coming when I hear those magnificent Merlin engines off in the distance.
Making my Morizumi spoke threader more user friendly Dan Burkhart 2023-01-30 | Newer models of the Morizumi spoke threader have a knob on the guide plate. When I purchased mine ten years ago, it did not have it.
Shift cable replacement Sram S7 Dan Burkhart 2023-01-26 | How to change the shift cable in a Sachs/Sram S7 twist shifter and how to adjust the clickbox
Adding a counter to a Morizumi spoke machine Dan Burkhart 2022-12-11 | My Morizumi spoke machine is ten years old, but I have no idea exactly how many spokes I have threaded with it. All I know is it is many tens of thousands, and it will soon be due for it's third set of dies.I finally did what I should have done years ago and mounted a counter on it to keep track.
Calibrating a Park Tool TM1 spoke tension meter Dan Burkhart 2022-11-26 | The TM1 is a pretty basic tool but the spring can lose strength over time and use necessitating re calibration
Checking the tension meter calibrator for accuracy Dan Burkhart 2022-10-08 | I built my tension meter calibrating fixture ten years ago. I trusted the accuracy of the crane scale I used for the build, but I always intended to have the scale checked. So ten years later, I finally did it.
Our 7x12 Cargo trailer conversion Episode 15 The completed build. Dan Burkhart 2022-01-04 | The build is finally complete. Stay tuned to the second part of the video to see the finished kitchen.
Shimano Nexus coaster brake delete Dan Burkhart 2021-10-23 | A tutorial on eliminating the coaster brake from a Shimano Nexus hub
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion Episode 14 Installing a window in the door Dan Burkhart 2021-07-02 | This procedure was a little less daunting than cutting the window into the wall, and it all went pretty smoothly.
Cannonball Episode 38. Racket Dan Burkhart 2021-06-20 | Original air date July 6 1959. (second last episode in the series.)Synopsis 1:Mike and Jerry stumble across a protection racket againstIndependent truckers.Synopsis 2:Mike and Jerry become involved with a protection racket andMike is nearly taken for a ride.Cannonball is a British/Canadian adventure drama series starring Paul Birch and William Campbell, and aired on CBC Television in Canada, ABC Weekend TV in the United Kingdom, and in syndication in the United States.Produced by Normandie Productions and ITC Entertainment, the series' interiors were filmed at Canadian Film Industries Limited, a studio in Canada. Exteriors were shot in and around Toronto.
Cannonball Episode 36 .Ginny Dan Burkhart 2021-06-13 | Original air date June 22 1959.Synopsis:Mike and Jerry have a problem on their hands when Ginny, Mike'steenage daughter, believes that Jerry is in love with her.Cannonball is a British/Canadian adventure drama series starring Paul Birch and William Campbell, and aired on CBC Television in Canada, ABC Weekend TV in the United Kingdom, and in syndication in the United States. Produced by Normandie Productions and ITC Entertainment, the series' interiors were filmed at Canadian Film Industries Limited, a studio in Canada. Exteriors were shot in and around Toronto.
Replacing a nipple in a Giant P SLR 1 rim Dan Burkhart 2021-03-16 | Bicycle wheel rims without nipple access holes in the inner rim present special challenges when building or repairing the wheel. here is how I tackled the problem on this particular rim.It is a re branded DT Swiss Tricon rim. It has a 10 speed freehub body, so not a current production wheel.
DIY anti rotation spoke holding tool Dan Burkhart 2021-03-09 | Spoke windup can be a problem particularly when building with light gauge spokes, but I have gotten in the habit of using the Twist Resist tool all the time, and find it very effective at controlling windup. In this video, I demonstrate how to make your own tool.
Trek 800 Sport with Sachs Orbit hub Dan Burkhart 2021-03-04 | The Sachs Orbit was an early attempt at hybrid gearing pairing an internally geared hub with a multi speed cassette. It was the forerunner of the Sachs dual drive which had a 3 speed internal hub with a 6 or 7 speed cassette.More info here. sheldonbrown.com/sachs-orbit.html#:~:text=The%20Sachs%20Orbit%20is%20a,which%20use%20Shimano%2Dcompatible%20cassettes.
Diamondback Rohloff build Dan Burkhart 2021-01-29 | The primary purpose of this video is to demonstrate a few things the owner will need to know about his new components. This demo would be done in person in normal times, but due to the pandemic lockdown, this is the best option.
Fixing a loose bicycle fork crown race part 2 Dan Burkhart 2020-12-30 | Just like in the last video, this fork crown race was loose and needed to be addressed,
Fixing a loose bicycle fork crown race Dan Burkhart 2020-11-17 | A demonstration on how to increase the size of a crown race seat on a bicycle fork. This technique can be used to adapt an ISO (24.6mm) seat to a JIS (27mm) race.The tool used was a Stein Knurling tool. steintool.com/portfolio-items/knurling-tool
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion Episode 13 Installing a window Dan Burkhart 2020-07-06 | Cutting a hole in the trailer wall was the one job I was most apprehensive about, but as you will see, it all turned out good.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion Episode 12 Connecting the solar panels Dan Burkhart 2020-07-04 | The final step in getting the solar electric system connected and functioning.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion Episode 11 Electrical phase 1 Dan Burkhart 2020-06-03 | Phase one of the electrical system installation in our cargo trailer conversion.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion Episode 10 Installing the shore power receptacle Dan Burkhart 2020-05-27 | Today's project is cutting the hole and installing the 30 amp shore power receptacle.The tape I used, and couldn't think of the name of is Nashua waterproofing repair tape.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion. Episode 9 wireless brake controller Dan Burkhart 2020-05-02 | Installing and testing the Tekonsha Prodigy wireless brake controller
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion Episode 8 insulating the back doors Dan Burkhart 2020-05-01 | The rear doors had to be removed so they could be disassembled for insulating.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion episode 7 Lame excuses Dan Burkhart 2020-04-16 | Not much progress to report this week. The weather turned cold and I wimped out.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion episode 6 Insulating and paneling the ceiling Dan Burkhart 2020-04-08 | ...
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion episode 5 Unboxing the ridiculously huge 4000 watt inverter Dan Burkhart 2020-04-05 | 4000 watts is probably double the capacity we need, but it was cheaper than the 3000 watt model.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion episode 4 Amazon delivery Dan Burkhart 2020-03-30 | The delivery man brought some goodies for the trailer today.
Our 7 X 12 cargo trailer conversion episode 3. Solar panels. Dan Burkhart 2020-03-30 | Installing the 100 watt Renogy solar panels.
Our 7 X 12 Cargo trailer conversion Episode 2 Insulating the walls Dan Burkhart 2020-03-26 | In this episode, I remove the wall panels and install the insulationThe product I used is 1" Durofoam by Plasti-Fab.plastifab.com/products/insulation/durofoam.html
Our 7 X 12 Cargo Trailer Conversion Episode 1 The Plan Dan Burkhart 2020-03-25 | We just picked up our new 7 x 12 cargo trailer and the conversion project begins.
Salvaging a mini belt / disc sander Dan Burkhart 2020-01-21 | I found this little machine in my late father's shop. I'm sure he would be happy to see it get a new life.
Trouble shootng a Sturmey Archer RX RF5 Dan Burkhart 2019-06-13 | My RX-RF5 developed a malfunction, completely losing engagement of first gear. I was able to solve the issue by lubricating the hub internals with ATF
Truing stand adaptor hack for Cannondale Lefty Olaf hub Dan Burkhart 2019-04-08 | The truing stand adapter for a standard Lefty hub comes up short for use with the Olaf fat bike hub. This hack solves the problem.
Sturmey Archer RX RF5 How it works. Dan Burkhart 2019-02-08 | A look inside the latest re design of Sturmey Archer's 5 speed internally geared bicycle hub.
Dashcam video from Covilhã, Portugal. Dan Burkhart 2018-11-28 | Dashcam footage from our vacation in Portugal.
Gearhub conversion of an old derailleur bicycle Dan Burkhart 2018-11-01 | This was made as a promotional video to promote my gearhub conversion services. Modified slightly for wider consumption.
BSA 3 speed hub How it works Dan Burkhart 2018-10-18 | A detailed strip down and rebuild of a 1950 BSA 3 speed bicycle hub. The service manual for this hub can be found at hadland.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/bsa.pdf
Building a back yard soak away pit Dan Burkhart 2018-06-27 | Our back yard is poorly drained, and water would be standing in the back corner for days after a rain fall. This simple, inexpensive solution solved the problem.
Sturmey Archer RX RF5 a first look Dan Burkhart 2017-09-12 | A first look at Sturmey Archer's new rotary shift 5 speed hub.
Portable outdoor hand washing station Dan Burkhart 2017-06-27 | My simple design for an outdoor hand wash station. The kids won't have to be reminded to wash their hands at camp if you make it a fun activity.
Rust Check Enviro Rust Wash product review Dan Burkhart 2017-03-24 | Rust Check Enviro Rust Wash is put to the test.The verdict is, for removing surface rust from small articles that can be immersed, it is quite effective.
Removing logos from a Shimano bicycle hub Dan Burkhart 2017-03-20 | Removing silk screened logos is as simple as a brisk rubbing with an acetone soaked rag. Soaking the part first speeds the manual part of the process.
