Heat Treating Aluminium [Easy DIY method] FloweringElbow 2019-03-06 | Testing out an easy DIY heat treatment process anyone can do in a standard kitchen oven. We pour some molten aluminium to make "bean-can round stock" and run a few tests to help understand the differences in machinability between heat treated and non-heat treated aluminium castings. We also discuss the benefits to the strength and finish of cast parts that have been heat treated in the home shop. Check out the Olfoundryman channel for great casting knowledge: goo.gl/yVgzjp Also subscribe to my channel ,FloweringElbow (this channel) - goo.gl/ookzVnThe article quoted in this video is "THE T5 HEAT TREATMENT OF SEMI-SOLID METAL PROCESSED ALUMINIUM ALLOY F357 by Hein Möller1, Gonasagren Govender1 and Waldo Stumpf. Published in Materials Science Forum • April 2009 available here: goo.gl/jZzSjMLets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC By Attribution 3.0 License
DIY Automatic Chicken Coop Door with Windshield Wiper Motor FloweringElbow 2023-03-01 | You can make an automatic coop door from an old windshield wiper motor, some other scraps, and an Arduino. It senses light levels, opens in the morning, and shuts at night once the chickens have gone to bed. Now we get to lay-in in the mornings and go out in the evenings, and the chickens are kept safer. As soon as they are ready we'll put circuit diagrams, the Arduino code, and a little pdf guide with a parts list here: ko-fi.com/floweringelbow/shop (it's in the 'shop' but it's free!)Be a rockstar, Subscribe: youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1 and for more smallholding videos see here: goo.gl/8mTCyg Lets Connect!Ko-fi ko-fi.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
DIY CNC, chainsaw mill & tool setter FloweringElbow 2023-01-08 | Making a card/sign using our ridiculous DIY CNC machine, chainsaw-milled black poplar, and a blow torch. Not a fan already? Go down the Kris Harbour Natural Building rabbit hole: youtube.com/c/KrisHarbour If you're interested to see how a DIY CNC can be made from scraps: youtu.be/cqYJS27aC4w?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtT0P3tldoWugwNVCTGtErCIf you like the idea of turning logs into slabs with a chainsaw mill: youtu.be/HbAwkID7cjAI'm actually really impressed with the new tool setter we're using, much superior to touching off the conductive plate. Thus far it seems more accurate and it's got a separate limit switch/E-stop if somehow you plunge it too far or fast, which I have (once) embarrassingly taken advantage of (if, for example, your g-code in the tool height macro has an error). It has an optional feature that allows you to setup a compressed air blast to blow dust or chips off the touch-off surface and endmill. I haven't plumbed this up yet, but I like the idea of it (I need another air solenoid first). It even comes with a reasonable connector - I really have no idea how they can make it so cheaply. It's the LDDYC1 version of this: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDHcHTDLets Connect!Ko-fi ko-fi.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
The CNC was not Designed for this! FloweringElbow 2022-12-14 | Using the big DIY concrete CNC machine in ways we couldn't have foreseen! The other part of this CNC video here: youtu.be/zTQJpwYjUegTo see how this CNC is made watch this: youtu.be/cqYJS27aC4w?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtT0P3tldoWugwNVCTGtErC For more videos on the CNC check out this playlist: youtu.be/Jh4MVzn61dg?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtT0P3tldoWugwNVCTGtErCAPOLOGY relating to the grinding wheel: I'm super grateful to Baltic Abrasives, who were kind enough to supply me with this cubic boron nitride (CBN - which is NOT Diamond) grinding wheel free and no strings attached. The fault for specifying an inappropriate wheel or the job is all mine (arguably a grinding wheel has no place on a CNC router like this). Originally I was going to use it on the mini mill, so for the CNC the wheel was too large in diameter, not course enough, and should have had coolant to run properly. When surfacing the mag vice, I now know it is common practice to first cut back the non-magnetic material (usually lead I believe) below the steel surface. This stops the soft lead from clogging whatever kind of grinding wheel is being used. Many comments suggest using an aluminum oxide wheel, assuming we used a diamond wheel - we didn't! For hardened materials, like thicknesser knives made of high speed steel (but not so hard as carbide), a CBN wheel is a great choice. Compared to aluminum oxide it creates less abrasive dust, cuts cooler (less risk of thermal damage to the knife edge) and faster, and requires less re-dressing. It isn't so good if you clog it with super soft material like lead - my bad! If you have an interest in CBN grinding, Baltic abrasives should give you a discount if you mention 'FloweringElbow' - they offer any type of diamond or CBN wheel (resin phenol bond, polyimide bond, hybrid bond, electroplated, vitrified, sintered or metal bonded). The bodies of wheels can be made of aluminum, aluminum powder, aluminum and bakelite, steel, and copper. There is no minimum order quantity and they do one-offs, standard or bespoke wheels. They ship worldwide from Lithuania, Europe. If you're interested, get in touch with Darius at: info@baltic-abrasives.com and check out their e-shop www.lapidarywheels.com www.baltic-abrasives.comThe spindle motor in the video is a 240V single-phase Jianken JGL-100mm 3.2kw 24000rpm BT30 ATC. It has ceramic bearings and thus far seems very very nice. We chose a 4 pole one, which has somewhat more torque at lower rpm than the 2 pole, but requires at least an 800Hz VFD. You can find the spindles here: jianken.en.alibaba.com and if you do buy from them, message them and mention 'Flowering Elbow' to get yourself a discount!Lets Connect!Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowKo-fi ko-fi.com/floweringelbow
Abusing an industrial-DIY CNC FloweringElbow 2022-12-07 | In this part1 video we experiment with and learn about the big DIY concrete CNC machine we built. It's powerful and fun.Part 2 is here! youtu.be/O4sJTCd2migThe 3D model of the cam-clamps is here (it’s in the shop but free): ko-fi.com/floweringelbow3D CAD model of the CNC machine itself: ko-fi.com/floweringelbow/shopTo see how this CNC is made watch this: youtu.be/cqYJS27aC4wVeg oil – diesel conversion video: youtu.be/_dNTMqf5nYMFor the easy DIY aluminium heat treatment: youtu.be/z5ejhb1t8BY In the MQL system I'm using a ratio of:1 filtered waste veg oil : 1 water : a dash of eco dish soap More videos on the CNC on our other channel FE4SuperNerds - youtube.com/channel/UCSgDIVbcssx_urdEGNwp9qw The spindle motor in the video is a 240V single phase Jianken JGL-100mm 3.2kw 24000rpm BT30 ATC. It has ceramic bearings and thus far seems very very nice. We chose a 4 pole one, which has somewhat more torque at lower rpm than the 2 pole, but requires an 800Hz VFD. You can find them here: jianken.en.alibaba.com and if you do buy from them, message them and mention 'Flowering Elbow' to get yourself a discount!The endmills and tool holders used in this one were from DGNZNC, a seller on aliexpress you can see here: aliexpress.com/store/4650128?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000007.1.3613389fBalW0C they work, and are such exceptionally good value it's not a disaster if you accidentally break some (luckily for me!). If you mention 'FloweringElbow' they should give you a 5% discount.Lets Connect!Ko-fi ko-fi.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Using a Gravity-Drag to Make Perfect Boards (an underused chainsaw method) FloweringElbow 2022-06-14 | We use a 'gravity drag' method to chainsaw mill a large log that had Ash dieback disease. The log was very hard, dry, ash wood and the gravity-assisted chainsaw technique worked very well to slab it up. The book, "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 The video about buying and fixing the JCB backhoe: youtu.be/zl3cMUTxIg0 For more chainsaw milling stuff subscribe youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1 and check out the Chainsaw Milling Power-tips playlist: goo.gl/8mTCyg Lets Connect!Ko-fi ko-fi.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Can we DIY an Industrial grade CNC? Lets Build It and find out! FloweringElbow 2022-05-04 | Making a big 'industrial performance' CNC router, that will hopefully mill metals.The next CNC video pushing the limits of this machine: youtu.be/zTQJpwYjUegThis CNC machine needs to earn its place in the workshop, so the plan is to make something that can cut 8 x 4 ft sheets and flatten big chainsaw milled slabs, as well as machine aluminum and steel parts.Making the unorthodox gantry video: youtu.be/obR-l7qVhQY Casting and making the z-axis video: youtu.be/Jh4MVzn61dgThe washing machine speed control circuit video is here: youtu.be/xI6CF2nYf_gMore videos on the CNC on our other channel FE4SuperNerds - youtube.com/channel/UCSgDIVbcssx_urdEGNwp9qwIf you would like to play with the 3D model of this machine you can get it if you buy us a coffee here: ko-fi.com/floweringelbow/shopMetalized epoxy guide: ko-fi.com/s/bb8cbd72e1The spindle motor in the video is a 240V single phase Jianken JGL-100mm 3.2kw 24000rpm BT30 ATC. It has ceramic bearings and thus far seems very very nice. We chose a 4 pole one, which has somewhat more torque at lower rpm than the 2 pole, but requires an 800Hz VFD. We will do a whole video on the spindle in the future. You can find them here: jianken.en.alibaba.com and if you do buy from them, message them and mention 'Flowering Elbow' to get yourself a discount!The cutting endmills and tool holders used in this one were from DGNZNC, a seller on aliexpress you can see here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEZh35l They work well, and are such exceptionally good value it's not a disaster if you accidentally break some (luckily for me!). If you mention 'FloweringElbow' they should give you a 5% discount.If you want to check out Frank's avid CNC videos look here: youtu.be/XNvoFTV5tIE and for youtu.be/Op5yxaNatXw T-slot extrusion machine, see here: youtu.be/Op5yxaNatXwLets Connect!Ko-fi ko-fi.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Experiments in Gantry Design: What makes this CNC so special? FloweringElbow 2022-01-12 | Making use of some scrap materials to design and make a peculiar and unique gantry for the CNC machine. It performs better than expected!If you would like to help Sam and me AND have a play with the 3D model of this machine have a look here: ko-fi.com/s/906751d449 Metalized epoxy guide: ko-fi.com/s/bb8cbd72e1More videos on the CNC on our other channel FE4SuperNerds - youtube.com/channel/UCSgDIVbcssx_urdEGNwp9qwCasting and making the z-axis video: youtu.be/Jh4MVzn61dgTips on how to do actually good aluminium castings: youtu.be/CCBsAKCMTMEThe spindle motor in the video is a Jianken JGL-100mm 3.2kw 24000rpm BT30 ATC. It has ceramic bearings and thus far seems very nice. We chose a 4 pole one, which has somewhat more torque at lower rpm than the 2 pole, but requires an 800Hz VFD. We will do a whole video on this spindle in the future. You can find them here: jianken.en.alibaba.com and if you do buy from them, message them and mention 'Flowering Elbow' - you should get a discount.Lets Connect!Shout us a coffee: ko-fi.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Al Metal Casting: Tips for Making Good & BIG ones at home! FloweringElbow 2021-09-24 | 23 tips that have really helped to improve the quality of the parts we can cast with molten aluminum, from our home furnace. In the process, we make a large casting for the CNC machine we have been building. The next video, where we turn this casting into a precise part for the Z axis is here: youtu.be/fHPnA0e8lfkIf you got something out of this and would like to show Sam and me some love, go here ko-fi.com/floweringelbow and shout us a coffee or buy the 3D model of the CNC or our metalized epoxy guide. @olfoundryman8418's channel: youtu.be/m6W71s-cd_0 this is a good video on the pouring technique to get started, but see his others too. @luckygen1001's channel is also wonderfully good for all things casting related - you could start here with the video I referred to about de-gassing youtu.be/Z1iZMlEt9PwSee also this video by MetalMusings, if you are interested in de-gassing: youtu.be/fBJMPXxYpmEOur video about easy heat-treatment of castings at home: youtu.be/z5ejhb1t8BY Andrew Martin's video about 'surge traps' aka 'spin traps' youtu.be/3Ozv7virlzMWhich alloy to use for casting blog post: http://www.floweringelbow.org/which-scrap-aluminium-to-use-for-casting00:00 Intro to the casting project and tips.00:27 1. Why stop making aluminium muffins?01:30 2. How to avoid 'drop out'.02:19 3. Ways to modify flasks.02:50 4. 'Directional solidification' and what it means for castings.03:47 5. Notes on parting dust.04:20 6. Rammer tech.04:45 7. Consider green sand 'permiability'. 05:17 8. Prepare for mistakes.05:38 9. How to coat patterns for easy removal.07:00 10. Why add a 'spin trap'?07:30 11. The 'very shallow drag' strategy. 08:57 12. The use of compressed air.09:40 13. Put handles by the pins on the cope.10:07 14. The pouring basin.10:40 15. Which aluminium alloy to use?10:59 16. Vent holes11:45 17. Why be snappy about the melt? 12:23 18. Pre-heating and why it's important.12:40 19. Doing a 'dry run'.13:17 20. The crucible is how full!? 13:54 21. Pouring technique.15:16 22. The significance of relative humidity.16:49 23. How to analyse the casting. Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Elwin L Rooy in ASM handbook vol.15 - http://s1.iran-mavad.com/ASM%20hanbooks/Vol_15_casting_iran-mavad.com.pdfAFS Transactions 2005 American Foundry Society, paper the graph was from: jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106573.pdfLets Connect!Ko-fi: Shout us a coffee: ko-fi.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Workshop essentials: Make a scrap metal tool box and mount a lathe FloweringElbow 2021-08-26 | We're making a steel roller-bearing beauty of a toolbox for the lathe, in the lathe! We're also moving the lathe into a better position and levelling it properly. It's been on a delivery pallet forever and after using it quite a lot we're fairly sure where it should go now!@Blondihacks' nice video we talk about. It's about tool storage hierarchies etc. and we recommend you watch it youtu.be/ODRkCdnYDbc Make cool stuff, and subscribe for more DIY fun! goo.gl/7tFFPu00:00 Introduction to the toolbox project 00:43 Moving the lathe off its pallet using an engine hoist 01:48 Marking the position for mounting studs02:20 Making mounting holes for draw slides on the lathe03:00 Welding up metal toolbox draws04:15 Using scraps of metal vs new05:10 Fitting the toolbox draws 06:00 Testing with VERY heavy stuff06:35 Adding extrusion draw handles 08:00 Prep and paint the draws08:42 Making the cupboard in the lathe's base10:12 Fine positioning and levelling of the lathe12:42 Putting in the draws13:05 Fitting tool draw lining 13:30 Inspection and assessment plus tool storage rational The glue and activator used in this project were Starbond - the only super glue I have tried that I like.They are offering 10% OFF on all their products for Flowering Elbow subscribers. Just enter code "Floweringelbow" at checkout... See their glues here: bit.ly/2Z8eiqt Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic: Kevin Macleod – “Ethernight club” & The Freak Fandango Orchestra – “Boogich Bulgar” CC BY-SA 4.0
EASY Log Cabin Workshop for my dad (insulated monolithic!) FloweringElbow 2021-08-04 | We pour a monolithic insulated high spec concrete base and make a log cabin style workshop for my dad.Watch our"Dream Digger" backhoe video here: youtu.be/zl3cMUTxIg0Subscribe to Flowering Elbow for more DIY upcycling fun! goo.gl/7tFFPu If you got something out of this, consider showing us some love on Ko-fi ko-fi.com/floweringelbow by buying us a coffee :) In this video:00:00 Intro to the workshop/shed project00:18 Preparing the site: leveling, spreading stone compacting, leveling, and more leveling 01:32 Digging perimeter foundations and sand blinding layer 02:25 Diagram detailing the insulated monolithic slab design02:55 Installing the DPM and 100mm PIR insulation. Dealing with wind and rain. 03:36 The ready mix concrete arrives! Pouring the slab. Vibrating the concrete mix. 05:40 Using the power screed 07:00 Making crack control joints in the slab07:43 Log cabin workshop unpack 08:45 Building the spruce walls10:00 Bale Frenzy potential10:43 Dimensions, roof purlins, and squaring11:49 Roof details 12:10 The question of why we are making a "flat-pack" workshop13:30 Compramise, journey before destination 15:05 The important step of preserving the timber structureLets Connect! Shout us a coffee: ko-fi.com/floweringelbowOur website: http://www.FloweringElbow.org FB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
How to make Crucible Tools/Tongs for bigger castings FloweringElbow 2021-07-11 | Our friend Collin gave us his veg-oil furnace, which is much larger than our old one (thanks Colin!).To go with it we have a new larger crucible so that we can pour enough aluminum to fill the big castings we want to make for the CNC router project (see youtu.be/Jh4MVzn61dg). We need new tools to handle the bigger crucible, and this video shows how we made them from scrap materials. Of course, this is all preposterously dangerous, and I wouldn't recommend anyone follow this untested example - especially if they don't own safety sandals!Subscribe to Flowering Elbow for more DIY upcycling fun! goo.gl/7tFFPuCheck out our secondary channel "Flowering Elbow 4 Super Nerds" here: youtube.com/channel/UCSgDIVbcssx_urdEGNwp9qw?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Intro the crucible tools project00:41 Assemble the scrap materials01:25 Modifying the crucible tool's outer tube 01:55 Making the gripping arms (metal sawing)02:44 Weldin on the crucible grippers03:10 Talk about the cold cut metal saw03:45 Adding a removable handle04:05 Testing the 'furnace lift out'04:37 How to make the 'pouring loop' crucible tool05:35 Single person mode test06:26 Two person mode testLets Connect! Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.org FB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Bigger castings, melting and making alloy CNC parts with epoxy layer damping FloweringElbow 2021-06-29 | It will fill our largest crucible right to the brim, but we are attempting to melt some aluminium in the new waste veg oil furnace, pour it, and make a casting for the large CNC machine. This will be the z-axis carrier plate – the part that travels the length of the gantry and provides a platform for the z’s linear motion carriages, ball screw and servo motor.See the CNC thrown together and in action here: youtu.be/HbAwkID7cjAWant to see our experiments with the y-axis gantry? video here: youtu.be/obR-l7qVhQY 23 metal casting tips (which is also the video where we make the large z axis spindle plate). youtu.be/CCBsAKCMTME The 3D model of the CNC AND a document explaining how to use DIY mixed 'metalized epoxy' to massively aid in machine building are both available for a tokenistic amount in our Ko-fi shop here: ko-fi.com/floweringelbow/shop If you enjoy our videos, consider buying us a coffee ko-fi.com/floweringelbow Here's Olfoundryman’s great video about pouring technique youtu.be/m6W71s-cd_0Subscribe to Flowering Elbow for more DIY upcycling fun! goo.gl/7tFFPuCheck out our secondary channel "Flowering Elbow 4 Super Nerds" here: youtube.com/channel/UCSgDIVbcssx_urdEGNwp9qw?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Intro to the melting and casting project00:18 Preparing the pattern00:39 Ramming up the flask with green sand 02:00 The mulling / mixing machine – increasing moisture content02:13 Harvesting scrap aluminum (alloy wheels are my usual source)02:42 Improvements to sprue, runner, pouring basin and gating design + a few casting tips and tricks04:27 Splitting the flask, removing the pattern06:00 A word on the new waste oil furnace 07:07 The big pour!08:44 The casting reveal10:17 Machining the casting’s critical surfaces 11:30 Epoxy damping takes the stage14:31 Implementing epoxy 15:00 tweaking the constrained layer damping 15:36 dealing with counterbore difficultiesLets Connect! Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.org FB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
DREAM DIGGER in 4 steps: How? and Why? FloweringElbow 2021-01-10 | An adventure buying and working with an old 1986 JCB Backhoe Loader. The 4 big lessons we learned choosing, running, and fixing up our 3CX Digger.4 Steps to Digger POWER with an old JCB: 00:00 Intro to buying a backhoe. 01:46 Digger power step 1, the "Why get a JCB?" question. What on earth is it for and what the heck?06:58 Digger power step 2, the joys and woes of fixer-uppery. Learning about how the backhoe works. 07:37 How to fix a hydraulic cylinder. 12:59 Digger power step 3, how to buy a digger. Five things to look out for on a second-hand digger before you buy.19:30 Digger power step 4, considering costs, lessons learned, and how to appreciate DIGGING. To see how we mill wind-felled trees to get oak slabs, peruse our chainsaw milling vids here: youtu.be/a1XUBdvwjnE?list=PL95ElZTgRGGt9_ST0yXkRq1Qbub57UUa0Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowSubscribe to Flowering Elbow for more DIY upcycling fun! goo.gl/7tFFPu
An UNUSUAL UPCYCLED GIFT - distilled workshoppery FloweringElbow 2020-11-13 | We took some scrap materials and gave them the Flowering Elbow treatment to make an unusual upcycled wedding gift.What do you get when you mix an old soil pipe, some well rusted iron, melted down and re-cast aluminium, old disk rotors, lovingly seasoned and shaped oak boards and a bunch of other trash???In this case it's some easily adjustable steampunk shelves. An uncommon wedding gift admittedly, but then we've never been super normal. This is a distillation of a much longer video we put out some time ago. You can watch that in all it's philosophical musing voice-over glory here: youtu.be/qoyDBgW7weAIf your interesting in details of the aluminium casting check out our metal melting playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95ElZTgRGGvMj8bdE8ZbHeIPpCdpCPL4To see how we mill wind-felled trees to get lovely oak slabs peruse the chainsaw milling vids here: youtu.be/a1XUBdvwjnE?list=PL95ElZTgRGGt9_ST0yXkRq1Qbub57UUa0Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to Flowering Elbow for more diy upcycling fun! goo.gl/7tFFPu
Make Raised Beds with 3 Chainsaw Tricks FloweringElbow 2020-10-30 | How to make unusual, cheap and elegant, slug proof raised beds for growing garden vegetables. We use the natural edged off-cuts from chainsaw milled timber. This is the stuff that's hard to stack and dry, so makes good easily available material for raised beds. The wood can be charred with fire to add a non-toxic preservative to the inside edges in contact with the soil. The vertical chainsaw mill attachment we talked about in the last video - - is used, in conjunction with a jig to cut accurate mitre angles on the slabwood. It's the first time we have used this DIY jig, but its ability to cut BIG bits of wood will come in handy - chainsaw mitre saw yay! If you're interesting in Chainsaw milling check out the book we wrote: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 Subscribe to Flowering Elbow youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1 and we will do a part two video to update you on how this slug prevention system works. It is unlikely to be 100% slug-proof, but we are hopeful as the 45 degree angle of the 'slug' defences, is apparently very hard for most varieties to climb around without falling off. For the lowdown on how to do shou-sugi ban (charring) preservative see this video: youtu.be/apIpQXM4eqoThe build of our rocket stove BBQ used in this video: youtu.be/s_aKIs8sYPk To see a guide on chainsaw milling: youtu.be/qnqc3yYU36U00:00 Intro to the project00:24 Chainsawing the simple corner posts02:37 Chainsaw milling the raised bed's sides and getting ready to char the timber03:34 Charing the bed's timbers for durability04:20 Creating the 'lines of best fit' which form the foundations to the slug proof system05:15 Making the chainsaw mitre jig to cut the ends of the raised bed perfectly08:00 Assembling the raised bed's parts09:39 Using diy wire clamps to strap the bed together tightly11:05 Making the secret slug proof fortifications with the saw and installing them 12:05 discussion about how effective the slug resistance may be Lets Connect! Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.org FB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
The 3 secrets to ROT PROOF POSTS and how to make them FloweringElbow 2020-06-29 | There are three crucial elements to making rot resistant wood posts that last a long time and this video discusses them each in turn.Regular pressure treated posts are a problem as they don't last long anymore and/or use nasty chemicals. Can we make better, more durable posts using three natural steps?If you're interested in chainsaw milling, we have written a whole book on the subject: "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 00:00 Intro to the project 00:30 Selecting and cutting the right material for the posts. Chainsaw Milling!08:29 Treating the wooden gate or fence posts - options and sugi sugi ban (charring)12:04 Installation detailing - dug hole vs rammed posts and the benefits of stones and rocks. May your timber posts last forever! More good chainsaw milling videos: youtu.be/oIDhkkkFfrA?list=PL95ElZTgRGGt9_ST0yXkRq1Qbub57UUa0 Sharpen your chainsaw with elegant efficiency: youtu.be/a1XUBdvwjnEMake a garden bench with a chainsaw: youtu.be/96I7OLDXQt4Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to the channel for more diy upcycling ideas! goo.gl/7tFFPu
How to get Amazing Slabs from Awkward Logs FloweringElbow 2020-06-13 | Chainsaw madness! We are looking at ways to make great wooden slabs from BIG and difficult logs, without the use of heavy machinery. If you're interested in chainsaw milling, we have written a whole book on the subject: "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 We discuss how to manage and move heavy logs by hand using leavers, ropes, pulleys and rollers. And of course how to make lovely slabs from them with a chainsaw! We are using the flowering elbow diy chainsaw milling attachment, made from extruded aluminium - I can now confirm the is much better than the cheapest chainsaw mill on Amazon! For more chainsaw milling tips subscribe youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1 and check out the CS Milling Power-tips playlist: goo.gl/8mTCyg Lets Connect!My website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
How to change your Engine in 26 simple steps (VW, Skoda, Seat, Golf TDI, and Audi A3 etc) FloweringElbow 2020-06-06 | How to change a complete TDI engine in 26 steps. Shown is a 1.9tdi Caddy 2005 BLS engine, which is basically the same procedure as for Many VW, Skoda, Seat and Audi cars with TDI engines.We also assess and change out the clutch and duel mass flywheel.Chapters0:00 Intro to removing and installing an engine0:18 Step 1 Jack, axle stand, and make safe 0:25 Step 2 Remove plastics0:30 Step 3 Unscrew the bumper0:41 Step 4 Draining the engine oil and coolant1:00 Step 5 Remove air box/ air filter, battery and battery tray. 1:13 Step 6 Take off pipes to Intercooler and radiator 1:33 Step 7 Shows removing the alternator and belt2:13 Step 7.5 Remove radiator and intercooler2:29 Step 8 & 9 Remove front cross member assembly3:28 Step 10 Remove gear change mechanism and clutch slave cylinder4:24 Step 11 Disconnect the wiring loom 4:53 Step 12 Unbolting the starter motor 5:11 Step 13 Disconnect all remaining fuel, coolant & vacuum hoses5:25 Step 14 Disconnect turbo from exhaust 5:46 Step 15 Unbolt drive shafts from gearbox6:15 Step 16 Use engine hoist to un-weight the engine mounts7:18 Step 17 Pulling out the engine, unbolt the gearbox8:39 Step 18 Unbolting & inspecting the clutch 10:37 Step 19 Torque up the clutch & gearbox10:43 Step19.5 Clean the EGR valve & inlet manifold11:21 Step 20 Use the engine hoist to put the new engine in position11:59 Step 21 Torque up engine mounts12:06 Step 22 Repeat previous steps in reverse order to fit the engine14:15 Step 23 Test the new engine!15:28 Step 24 Expect, and then fix problems...16:00 Step 25 Double check the engine bay, test drive16:48 Step 26 Check for error codesLets Connect! Leave a comment here or:Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowTorque specifications in Ft-lbs (except where specified) for TDI ALH engine (it will give you a general idea for any of the VW TIDs):Remember to replace stretch bolts (they are marked with *)-Drian plug (19mm) 22-Cam bearing cap (13mm) 15-Vacuum pump (13mm) 15-Valve cover (5mm allen) 7-Cam sprocket (19mm) 33-T-belt tensioner (13mm) 15-IP sprocket bolts (13mm) 18-Pendulum mount to Body mount *:(16mm) 30 + 1/4 turn-Engine mount to engine bracket *: (18mm) 44 + 1/4 turn (updated bolts [grey in color] are 74 ft.lbs. trans and engine side)-Crank shaft bolt * : 88 + 90 degrees-Crankshaft main bearing bolts * : 48ft lb + 90 degrees-Connecting rod bolts * : 22 + 1/4 turn (oiled threads and contact surfaces)-Oil pan bolts (10mm/5mm allen) 11-Bell housing to oil pan (16mm) 33-Front seal carrier bolts (10mm/5mm allen) 11-Rear seal carrier bolts (10mm/5mm allen) 11-Harmonic balancer bolts (6mm allen) 18 Ft Lb-Flywheel to crank bolts * : 44 + 1/4turn-Pressure plate to flywheel bolts: 10 ft lbLoosen and tighten gradually and diagonally (for DMF)-Bell housing to engine block: 60-Starter bolts: 50-Oil filter housing bolts * (10mm/5mm allen) 11 + 1/4 turn-Serpentine belt tensioner (13mm) 18-Thermostat housing (10mm/5mm allen) 11 don't over do this puppy-Large timing belt roller * :(16mm) 30 + 1/4 turn-Small upper timing belt roller bolt(13mm) 15-Small lower timing belt roller nut (13mm) 15-Intake Manifold to head bolts (6mm allen) 18-Cylinder head bolts * (12mm 12pt.) tighten in the proper sequence to 30, then 44, then 1/4 turn, then 1/4 turn. There is a proper sequence in which they should be tightened, so look that up.-Injection pump to bracket bolts (13mm) 22-Injector retainers (13mm) 15 ft lbs-Water pump bolts (10mm/5mm allen) 11-Engine mount bracket to engine bolts (16mm) 33-rivnuts (17mm) 30-Wheel Lugs (17mm) 89-Glow Plugs (10mm) 11-Transmission mount to "bracket that holds transmission" (the 2 big 18mm bolts that hang the tranny from the mount) * - 100nm (74ftlbs)-Dog bone (aka) Rear Transmission Mount (aka) Pendulum Support...-Rear 2 bolts (to subframe) * 20nm + 90deg (15ftlbs + 1/4turn)-Front 2 (to tranny) * 40nm + 90deg (30ftlbs + 1/4turn)-Drive Shaft to tranny - 40 Nm (30 ft lb)(According to Bentley, it's done in 2 stages... first tighten them diagonally to 10 NM (7.4 Ft*Lbs), then tighten them diagonally to 40 NM (29.5 Ft*Lbs) (that is: if those are 8 mm bolts... the 10 mm bolt cars are tightened to 70 NM --ymz)-transmission (manual) drain/fill plugs 18 ftlb.-C.V. axle: M8-30ft.lb, M10-59ft.lb
What to do when theres Fuel in the Oil? Dont Panic!! FloweringElbow 2020-05-05 | In this video we dismantle and diagnose massive engine failure in a 1.9 TDI PD. In the last video youtu.be/_dNTMqf5nYM we converted the Caddy to run on veg oil, after testing it for 500 miles, fuel leaked into the oil. This filled our crankcase and caused problems. By examining the engine's tandem pump and camshaft we can see how bad the damage is. While we are at it, and have worked out how to remove the valve cover, we go on and assess the condition of the intercooler, unit injectors, ERG valve and turbo. Hopefully this video will be of use to you if you have a problem seal in the tandem pump, or need to take apart a pump duse engine to find faults. The engine here is a VW BLS which is also very similar to engine codes: BJB, BKC, BSV and BXE. These appear in lots of VW, SEAT, Škoda, and Audi cars, but this one's in our Mk3 Volkswagen Caddy.Quick Links to dismantling and assessing certain engine parts: 00:00 Into to Fuel in Oil problem. 00:30 Draining the oil from the sump.01:32 Removing the sump pan to asses the condition of the engine (and fix the leak!)03.05 Checking the turbo to intercooler pipe.03:53 How and why check the tandem pump?05:08 Full Tandem Pump teardown / dismantle. 07:37 Camshaft inspection and assessment (including cover removal) 11:32 Removing the Unit injectors without special tools13:16 A close look at the Unit Injector13:56 Examine the turbo for possible damage14:28 The sooted up ERG valve14:40 The diesel lift pump folly15:20 Examining a second hand engine for replacement. If you are interested to see some of my other automotive related videos check out the playlist here: The video about changing the camshaft I mention can be found here: youtu.be/V3XNNGpdu7wLets Connect! Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Stop Being Ripped Off with Diesel: DIY convert to Vegetable Oil instead FloweringElbow 2020-03-27 | Ever since seeing it on Top Gear and @vogman years ago, I’ve wanted to convert our VW Caddy van to run on waste vegetable oil (WVO) but haven’t had the guts to do it. Time to change that! In this video, we are going to attempt to exchange diesel for a fuel that’s cheap as chips: waste chip fat or other vegetable oil. Unlike running biodiesel, to switch to pure veg oil we need to make some modifications to the vehicle to avoid engine damage (LOL). I explain and show how I made simple changes to bio-tune this vehicle. As you will see, I am learning as I go, and share my blunders… The engine in this VW is a PD (Pumpe Duse with unit injectors) 1.9L TDI, the same as in lots of cars from VW, Skoda, Audi and Seat. The exact engine code is BLS which I believe to be almost identical to the BJB, BKC, BSV, and BXE. This experiment ended somewhat prematurely after 500 miles. The next episode will be about exactly what went wrong, fixing the engine, and the pros & cons of running a diesel engine on used vegetable oil. If you want to be notified when that’s ready subscribe goo.gl/7tFFPu and click the bell notification icon. If you want to check out some of the parts we are using, like the heated fuel filter, heat exchanger, and big bore solenoid valves, they are available from http://www.biotuning.co.uk (no affiliation).Note: The leaking from the 1/2" bsp fitting on the valves was a known problem with a particular batch, which has now been fixed! Quick Links to Fuel Diagrams and other stuff:00:00 - Into to veg oil conversion. 00:42 – Diagram explaining how a regular diesel fuel system works.02:00 – Testing the lines to see which takes diesel to the tandem pump and which returns it to the tank.02:30 – Changing the caddy van’s fuel filter.03:30 – Routing the new fuel lines.05:06 – Fitting the auxiliary fuel tank, which will become the diesel tank.06:42 – Diagram explaining how a two-tank veg oil conversion works.08:35 – Folly. My mistakes salvaging a lift pump.10:03 – Where and how to break into the coolant system, to supply the heat exchanger.11:50 – Explanation and assembly of the Biotuning heated fuel filter.14:14 – Using the “clamptite” hose clamp method to secure the coolant hoses.16:24 – How to wire up the electrics, namely the dashboard switch and solenoid valves.19:12 – Testing the solenoid valves and pumping fuels between the two tanks. 19:40 – Fixing leaks with PTFE Teflon tape21:27 – First test drive. 500-mile trip across the UK. Lets Connect! Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic:"Coffee" (modded slightly) by Josh Woodward, http://joshwoodward.comCC BY-SA 4.0
Idea to make ridiculous shelves from trash (& challenge the way you live!) FloweringElbow 2019-12-13 | How can you improve your artistic making and DIY practice? As I make some convention-defying DIY shelves, I share 14 principles, or meta tips, that have helped me supercharge my experience of making and skills at DIY and upcycling. These are tips & tricks for beginners and experienced wood and metalworkers alike, that will allow you to learn techniques MUCH FASTER. Here's an index that might help if you want to recap a principle:1 Perception Shift 01:082 Projects That Make You 03:39 3 Define Your Playground - Limitations Can Make You STRONG 06:074 Be an Artisan of Risk 09:425 Excitement, enthusiasm and the "What If...?" Question 14:556 The Fail Rail & Having Confidence 17:167 Smell the Roses on a Micro Scale 22:138 Attention Beyond "I" 26:019 Collaborate 27:3910 Give Us THIS Day Our DAILY Bread - Don't Worry About Tomorrow's Bread 29:2511 On Being a Perpetual Beginner & Playing! 31:0712 It Is So. It Cannot Be Otherwise 33:3813 Shipping 35:1114 Don't Saw Sawdust 37:17These 14 principles have helped to improve my creativity, output and enjoyment across all types of making and I sincerely hope one or two or them do the same for you friend! If so let me know in the comments below! Subscribe to my channel Flowering Elbow for more! youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1References: Carnegie, Dale 1948 How to stop Worrying and Start LivingCsikszentmihalyi, Mihaly 1990 Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience@jimmydiresta - see his youtube channel youtube.com/jimmydirestaDonaldson, Fred O. 1985 Playing by Heart: Vision and Practice of BelongingGauntlett, David 2011 Making is ConnectingGodin, Seth - a good book to start his stuff is 2012 Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?Ingold, Tim 2011 Being AliveJames, William 1879: Are We Automata?James, William 1884, What is an Emotion? in Mind Le Guin, Ursula K. 1986 Bryn Mawr Commencement Address Picciuto, David @Make_Something channel youtube.com/Make_SomethingPye, David 1968 The Nature and Art of WorkmanshipSoar, Tim - his instrument making website - timsoar.comSmith, Adam 1776 An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of NationsLets Connect! Buy us a coffee ko-fi.com/floweringelbow My website: http://www.FloweringElbow.org FB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic: "White" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw with Elegant Efficiency [smoother & straighter cuts] FloweringElbow 2019-07-10 | Up your sharpening game and saw smoother and quicker! I show what I did, and most people, even experienced chainsaw users, do wrong when sharpening chainsaw chain for Alaskan milling. Having a sharp chain is really important when you come to chainsaw milling, and it can be a bit trickier than sharpening chains for regular cross cutting. If the chain is sharpened unevenly it will cause major problems: an uneven finish on the milled lumber at best, overloading the saw and damaging the guide bar and chain at worst. In this video I share tips on how to sharpen chains to get really nice smooth and flat slabs. If, like me you ever hit metal or glass or a rock with your chainsaw chain, it is likely only a grinder will save it.The grinder I use is a much cheaper copy of the Oregon Bench-Mount Chain Sharpener, Model# 520-120. It's called ZF-ES009 230W (though these names do change!) and it too has a cast aluminum chassis, but has some drawbacks over the Oregon, which I go into in the video. It was about $140 from ebay USA: ebay.us/iBLI5h UK ebay: ebay.us/ELJicXOr check out the Oregon one here: http://ebay.us/ZNYBdMThe game-changing 5 ¾” CBN grinding wheel we use was from a company called Baltic Abrasives - it was about $90. I have been using it for a good few years now and have been very impressed! After this video had been released about 6 months, Darius from Baltic Abrasives saw it and reached out to me. He offered viewers a 5% discount! All you need to do is mention Flowering Elbow in correspondence, or use the code ‘Floweringelbow’ at checkout. Sounds good to me! They do worldwide delivery and you can find their CBN wheels here lapidarywheels.com/53-chainsaw-sharpening-wheels In general, I use a standard .404 Still rapid super (RS) 30° crosscut chain (US ebay- http://ebay.us/qJ1N9B , UK link - http://ebay.us/QdcmJj ) and slowly grind it to a lower angle, like 10°, over consecutive sharpenings.I always keep at least one chain at 30° for cross cutting very big logs and making cookies. Please stay safe friends – it is not be a good idea to use a low top plate angle rip chain with low depth gauges for freehand cross cutting – it will behave unpredictably and kickback will be more severe if you hit something on that part of your chain/bar.Note, I have no connection with any of the companies in this vid - I bought the tools myself as a regular customer. This video description though contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the e-bay links, and then buy, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
How to reuse Washing Machine Motors [Arduino vs Basic Triac control] FloweringElbow 2019-06-03 | Four different methods to reuse and control universal motors from old washing machines. These motors are known as ‘universal motors’ because the can be driven with both AC and DC current. We look at how to bench test the motors in the first circuit, before having a look at the second, a classic triac based control circuit that has been used in industry for decades. The video shows how to adjust the speed of the motor and how to improve the classic triac based circuit by rectifying the output and driving the motor with direct current. The gives MUCH better speed regulation, for workshop type applications where the load will vary (eg. when the motor is used to drive a small lathe, disc sander or pillar drill). The third circuit is one I haven’t tried yet, that builds on the previous circuit. It adds another, more sensitive trica that apparently helps the consistent triggering of the main power triac. Further reading on this circuit here: http://educypedia.karadimov.info/library/CD00003856.pdf In the fourth circuit we look at how to control the washing machine motor with an Arduino. Here we are using a PID based algorithm and a closed loop system that adjusts based on the speed it senses from the motors tachometer. This is the system I am built into the multi-purpose rotary machine youtu.be/ZobI7CkqRRA?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtfYfXss1VESNmEvzn5y3Nf I have been making. The control system uses the Arduino library written by Brett Beauregard playground.arduino.cc/Code/PIDLibrary , and circuit by Saulius Bandzevičius http://motor.run/hackster7 A components list to go with the fourth circuit diagram (the Arduino one) can be found here instructables.com/id/Multi-Purpose-Rotary-Machine-Mulling-Welding-Potte/#step21 as well as a load of other build details.A parts list for the second circuit is here: instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Lathe-from-other-peoples-rubbish/#step3 Be a rock star, subscribe to Flowering Elbow! youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1Quick Links to Tables and Circuit Diagrams:01:04 Table showing Typical connections on a Universal Motor (armature, field windings, tachometer, temp cut out)02:27 1st circuit to power and test motor at mains voltage - no control, but limits RPM.03:35 2nd Washing machine control circuit schematic using simple triac speed regulation. 04:03 Diagram of AC waveform and triac control firing.05:49 Circuit diagram of improved speed regulation triac motor control. Uses a direct current low voltage supply to energize the motor’s filed winding, and rectified triac output to power the armature. 07:10 The 3rd Control Circuit: an untested improvement that uses an extra, more sensitive triac to send a pulse train to triac T1 once the diac’s break over voltage is reached. See here for more details on this circuit: http://educypedia.karadimov.info/library/CD00003856.pdf 10:37 The 4th diagram: Bandzevičius’ circuit diagram of Arduino based universal motor control. This uses closed loop speed regulation. 10:57 The motor control module of the Arduino control circuit. How the arduino triggers the power triac. 11:40 Relay control section of the Arduino circuit. 12:11 Rotary encoder speed adjustment diagram.12:40 The LCD diagram part of the Arduino system. This displays the Real RPM and the RPM we want the motor to be spinning at. 13:00 The tachometer pulse detection circuit. This inputs to the arduino the actual RPM of the motor so that the PID algorithm can work out how much current to send to the motor.13:24 LM393 comparator pinout diagram. 13:56 The zero cross detection circuit. This detects when the AC waveform passes through zero volts – something the Arduino needs to know to properly time the triac triggering. 14:22 PC817 photo coupler chip pinout. Used to isolate the Arduino from mains voltage.Lets Connect! Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.org FB: facebook.com/floweringelbow WARNING: these circuits use mains voltage, which can kill. Only attempt these circuits if you are a competent person in this area. Music:"Tachanka Machine Gun Cart Russia" by Leon Lishner and Friends CC BY SA 3.0
Washing Machine powered Mulling Machine [Upcycled Workshop Tool] FloweringElbow 2019-05-15 | Turning the multi purpose rotary table into a green sand mulling machine. This DIY machine made from an upcycled old washing machine and some other junk. In this episode in the series we make the over-frame, sand bowl and mixing ploughs, and try mulling some sand! To watch the previous episode where we tear down the washing machine, and create the spinning platter see here: youtu.be/ZobI7CkqRRA To see the next episode where I talk about how to control the speed of the washing machine motor see here: youtu.be/xI6CF2nYf_g As you see I have some difficulties getting the required torque at a low RPM from the washing machine motor. In the end we pull it off and get this machine mixing green sand, which is used to make moulds for our metal casting projects. The recipe to make the casting sand is: 90% fine beach sand, 10% finely ground bentonite clay (also known as fullers earth or kitty litter). Subscribe to my channel for upcycling and interesting DIY projects! youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow Music:“Quick Break (Don't Be A Gangster)” and "Reigning Fire" by Cullah - E=MC Cullah (2009) CC BY-SA 4.0
Multi Purpose Rotary Table from Washing Machine - Muller, 360 Photography, Rotary Welding Table FloweringElbow 2019-05-09 | In this video we are upcycling an old washing machine and making a multi purpose rotary machine that can do green sand mulling, rotary welding, 360 degree photography, and act as a potters wheel. The machine we make uses an Arduino PID closed loop motor control system to govern the speed of the universal washing machine motor. You can watch the video on that specifically here: youtu.be/xI6CF2nYf_gIn this part we mainly focus on the frame of the machine and making a rotating table. We use the old washing machine bearings and spider but mount them on top. A laminated scrap plywood platter is made to act as the rotary table. In other videos in this series we will add the control panel and closed loop Arduino speed system, a microwave timer, the sand bucket and ploughs to make the green sand muller. The rotary recording table for 360 degree photography will require slow consistent speed and a plane white backdrop. To make it work as a Rotary welding table we will have to add a metal plate and an earthing slip ring (not sure on the details of how I will do this - any tips welcome). Here's Luckygen1001's video on about the green sand mixer I mentioned: youtu.be/VaNloZa0W-A Subscribe to my channel for interesting diy projects! youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow Music:"Conduct" by Cullah - Spectacullah (2019) CC BY-SA 4.0
Going Beyond Capacity with the Chainsaw Mill (but how?) FloweringElbow 2019-03-15 | How do you chainsaw mill slabs from logs BIGGER than the maximum capacity of cut of the milling attachment? Lets find out. We have written a book called, "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" Get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 In this case, I am using the DIY chainsaw mill made from aluminium extrusion (free plans available here: instructables.com/id/Chainsaw-Mill-Build-Use-Tips-n-Tricks ). This log's been on my milling list for some time, but I kept putting it off because it was bigger than my mill. With a simple technique, it seems possible to mill logs much bigger than I thought possible! I show you how to do it. Subscribe to my channel for interesting diy projects! youtube.com/user/FloweringElbow/?sub_confirmation=1More chainsaw milling videos: goo.gl/8mTCyg Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow Music:"Mundo Canbal" by The Freak Fandango Orchestra "Moonlove Funk" by Cullah CC BY-SA 4.0
Melting Metal to Make Clamps [with Casting Tips] FloweringElbow 2019-02-19 | Lets make some clamps that will be create adjustable shelf brackets. These are part of this over-engineered art/furniture - youtu.be/mj9KXEzKhTI To fill our green sand casting we are melting Aluminum scrap from old alloy wheels (my favourite source). This video goes right through from how to make the pattern and making the sand mould, to the finished, heat treated and machined aluminium casting. Enjoy. This project is on the dangerous side, so please take care friends. If you are casting metal yourself. Observe better safety practice than I do! Check out my other (very old) casting videos:Making Green Sand: goo.gl/ApG4VTLost Foam aluminium pour - Casting #5 CNC gantry plate goo.gl/ePD3KbIf you are into metal casting I recommend you subscribe to: VegOilGuy - goo.gl/rVKQUB Olfoundryman - goo.gl/yVgzjpFloweringElbow (this channel) - goo.gl/ookzVnLets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic: "Where You Do Belong" & "I'm On My Way" by Cullah"Drum Solo" by Turku Nomads of the Silk Road "Boogich Bulgar" by The Freak Fandango Orchestraall CC BY-SA 4.0
How to Paint your Car, Beginners 25 Step guide FloweringElbow 2018-12-23 | Thinking about spray painting your car or vehicle at home in your garage or driveway? This is the video I would have wanted to watch when I was setting out to DIY respray our VW. As a beginner I show my mistakes and how I corrected them, giving you a beginner's guide to achieve a professional respray paint job. I used a waterbased base coat and a 2k clear lacquer. To see how I made a super cheap DIY compressed air system for this spray job check out my previous video here: goo.gl/HB9bHkBe a making, upcycling and modding rock star and subscribe to my channel goo.gl/7tFFPu ;)Tools and Materials used for this paint job The Italian ANi F160 HPS Spray Gun £87 ebay.to/2JKUxKtANI In line air regulator £17 goo.gl/G5HhGG In line filter and moisture trap £10 goo.gl/yhbihXBosch 6" random orbit sander - a fine tool I already had goo.gl/D5j1LX Octoral Waterbase eco Car Paint Mixed From Colour Code 4L - £119.80 - expensive, but goes a long way and is good quality stuff. Smart Product Lacquer 5L + Fast Activator 2.5L £65 goo.gl/Lyv75T Panel Wipe De-greaser 5L- £13TACK Cloths Water Based Box of 10 £ 4.50 Safety: 3M 6800 full face equivalent which means it's a cheaper import (only about $30 here: goo.gl/kVGmyk), but I use it with the genuine 3m 6001 vapour filters. (ebay link: goo.gl/PNXNEq). Remember to use pre-filters too goo.gl/WJgk5Q. Cover up all skin and ears with a hood and stay safe friends!Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowThe 26 steps in this video 00:25 Step 1 - Cleaning the whole car and any tar spots.00:55 Step 2 - Using the random orbit sander to remove the outer layers of paint and roughen the surface ready to painting.01:25 Step 3 - Cleaning off the sanding dust and what the types of paint dust mean.02:02 Step 4 - Making the workshop into a paint "spray booth".02:40 Step 5 - Epic cleaning and the importance of cleanliness while painting. 03:04 Step 6 - Preparing new replacement body panels (I use them as test pieces).04:07 Step 7 - Preparing the spray gun holder05:00 Step 8 -- Lessons learned from the first mistakes made spray painting the test panels. Tack clothing too early can be a problem, especially with water based paints! Why to use water based paint and what to expect.07:20 Step 9 - More mistakes with the bonnet, and how to correct and prevent them. The correct use of panel wipe solvent and how to do a "half" first coat. 09:29 Step 10 - Dialling in the settings and getting the first few water based colour coats on.11:04 Step 11 - Mixing and spraying the first 2k clear coats and safety concerns with 2k lacquer. 12:21 Step 12 - How to test the clear coat so you know when to spray on the next coat. 12:55 Step 13 - Cleaning the spray gun.13:37 Step 14 - Bringing the van into the workshop "spray booth".14:13 Step 15 - Mask up the areas you don't want paint on.14:35 Step 16 - Primer spraying the areas of the van that are back to bare metal or filler.14:52 Step 17 - More filler applied to the cracks - sanded and primed ready for base coat painting. 15:11 Step 18 - Panel wipe and tack cloth.15:37 Step 19 - First 0.5 colour coat. 15:56 Step 20 - Tack when dry.16:06 Step 21 - First Full coat of waterbased colour. 16:36 Step 22 - Refilling the paint and continuing.16:45 Step 23 - Have a snack, tack and second coat.17:18 Step 24 - Three coats of 2k clear.17:37 Step 24.5 - Talk about how the paint cured, taking the masking tape away and the results.18:58 Step 25 - Using a DIY Razor to remove little paint problems on the window. 19:13 Step 26 - Road Trip in the freshly painted van! Talk about how the job went :)Music: "King Jebediah The Falcon Messiah" by Cullah CC BY-SA 4.0DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the e-bay links, and then buy it I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
Rocket Stove Pizza Oven [Upcycled] FloweringElbow 2018-11-29 | We consider the design of the Rocket Stove griddle and make a few additions. Watch part 1 and 2 of this series here: goo.gl/RNVnVkWe make: 1. a wooden table, useful for stashing cooked food, plates and condiments along side the BBQ griddle.2. Experimentation with a Pizza Oven addition to the rocket stove. 3. Talk about various ways to remove the paint from the surface of the upcycled radiator.4. Seasoning the surface of the rocket grill5. Possible improvements - considering the possibility of insulating the bottom combustion chamber of the rocket stove. I was considering wrapping another barrel around it and doing the same as the riser (filling with perlite). But the complicated shape of the fuel feed tube and lighting port meeting the riser has put me off. Any good ideas on how to do this - please do share! Make cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for more DIY upcycling ideas! goo.gl/7tFFPuThe wire wheel I talk about on ebay goo.gl/RNVnVkLets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowNote: this video description contains an affiliate link, which means that if you click on one of the e-bay links, and then buy it, at no extra cost to you I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support my efforts and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
Make a Frankenstein Compressed Air System to Spray Paint a Car FloweringElbow 2018-11-22 | I modify my small cheap DIY air compressor so that it can handle spray painting with a high volume low pressure HVLP spray gun. There are three parts to this:1. Upgrading the workshop by making a metal pipe system that will get the compressor outside, reduce the airflow resistance and increase the system's total compressed air volume. 2. Cleaning, drying and de-oiling the air. To do this I make a cyclonic swirl tube filter from an old CO2 cylinder. This also increases system volume enough that with these two done, I am able to spray paint individual panels.3. Link up two small DIY compressors to increase airflow. This allows unlimited spray gun use. and more than keeps up with the air demand. Watch the whole van prep and respray video here youtu.be/BEZf1tfxepQBe a making, upcycling, modding rock star and subscribe to my channel goo.gl/7tFFPuSAFETY and compressed air: When you re-use a cylinder for compressed air you need to be certain it will withstand the pressure (so it doesn't EXPLODE!). In my case the cylinder I was using was a very thick walled (6mm) cylinder, rated for much higher pressures, so I had some wiggle room. Any welding or machining on a cylinder will weaken it, so it should be pressure tested before use. To pressure test cylinders, always fill them with water - don't use compressed air - that can explode catastrophically if the cylinder fails. Make sure the cylinder is completely full of water. A pressure washer, with the addition of so connecting fittings and a pressure gauge can be used to pressurise tanks. After modifying them I would recommend testing to twice your expected working pressure. In my case that would mean testing to 300psi or 20bar.Other things to consider when upcycling old cylinders. Unless you know the origins of it, assume it might have been re-filled inappropriately, and therefore COULD have contained flammable gas. In that case take all the precautions you would when dealing with a propane cylinder. i.e. ensure it's empty, wash and displace all gas with water, don't do any of it indoors or anywhere gas could collect etc. You don't need to hysterically or irrationally fear gas cylinders - but do research first if you are going to work with them! Please stay safe friends! If in doubt leave it out. The ANi F160 HPS Spray Gun I use on ebay: goo.gl/8vHu6fLets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic: "Till at Last", "Freed from Greed" & "Be Nine to Thrive" by Cullah CC BY-SA 4.0
How to make a Bench with a Chainsaw! (Rustic fairytale style) FloweringElbow 2018-10-18 | How to make a rustic natural edged garden bench with chainsaw milled lumber. We show the whole build, starting with the Oak slab-wood and boards we made using the DIY Alaskan style mill attachment. If you're interested in chainsaw milling, we have written a whole book on the subject: "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 The design uses two short but fat boards made from the fork of a large branch. and two milled sections of a curving branch. Watch along and see some unusual woodworking techniques used to make a really unique rustic oak garden bench. Big thanks to Robin for his help with this project. It was super fun working with you my friend! Check out his stuff on the socials @jannoo.im The video is split roughly into two parts, CS Milling the Oak down in the bog, and assembling it into a bench back at the workshop (starts at 05:50 ). More good chainsaw milling videos: goo.gl/ZNGCDE Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for more diy upcycling ideas! goo.gl/7tFFPuMusic: "Blazzing Day", "Foreyes" & "I Got One Thing" by Cullah CC BY-SA 4.0
DIY Rocket Stove Grill Griddle from Old Radiator FloweringElbow 2018-09-12 | Lets try making a Rocket Stove Grill - Griddle from upcycled materials. In this part 2 video, I show how to make a nifty rocket stove griddle, that can be used for large scale barbecuing. Part 1 where we make the power unit of the upcycled rocket stove can be found here: goo.gl/XBy3cnPart 3, which considers potential mods to improve combustion and convert to a "rocket pizza oven" is here: youtu.be/mt2EdqzDH3o?list=PL95ElZTgRGGupY4i2T1RRsYUFSWxsiaO1It would be awesome in an outdoor kitchen, or just in the middle of a field for exciting events!Let me know what you think, what you might add, how you would change the design and and any tips in the comments below.More wood stove videos: goo.gl/nBcEn7Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for more diy upcycling ideas! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1
How to design and make a Rocket Stove Griddle FloweringElbow 2018-08-31 | In this part 1, I show you how to design and build a rocket stove grill griddle from scrap materials (an old gas bottle) to cook food big style! This rocket stove variant is a very efficient burning cook stove ideal for outdoor kitchens and at events. It's a badass replacement for traditional slow and dirty charcoal BBQs. It's also funky and interesting and everyone asks you how it works/ how you made it.Part 2 of this series is here: goo.gl/JrCvM6More wood stove videos: goo.gl/nBcEn7Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for more diy upcycling ideas! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1
Making a better Chainsaw Mill - 3 Simple Mods FloweringElbow 2018-07-30 | In this video I am making three modifications to the DIY chainsaw milling attachment. They are going to make it more effective at cutting lumber from logs. The first Mod Is to switch out the smaller rails of the mill to increase the cutting capacity! Now I can fully utilise the power of the Stihl MS880 and it's 47" guide bar. With this mod I wanted to show how easily the t-slot aluminium extrusion goes together. If your interested in this, I wrote a comprehensive guide with plans and parts list here: play.google.com/store/books/details?id=A15aEAAAQBAJ&rdid=book-A15aEAAAQBAJ&rdot=1&source=gbs_vpt_reviews&pcampaignid=books_booksearch_atbThe second modification/hack is to make a safety guard at the nose of the saw, so that when I do have friends come round to help there is some protection. This is welded up from scraps of steel I had knocking about. I didn't mess about with this - it is made really strong from 2.5mm thick bent steel and angle iron. The third chainsawmill attachment mod is about creating a better sliding surface along the side of the log. Watch the video here 04:43 to see what was working and what failed! More chainsaw milling videos: goo.gl/ZNGCDE Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for more diy upcycling ideas! goo.gl/7tFFPu
Chainsaw Milling Lumber (from Tree that Fell on House) FloweringElbow 2018-07-16 | A MASSIVE Black Poplar tree fell down on our neighbour's house! It did quite a lot of damage, and in this video we clear it up and use the DIY chainsaw milling attachment with the Stihl MS880 saw to cut it into usable lumber. If you're interested in chainsaw milling, we have written a whole book on the subject: "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 This time I am cutting the wood into beams, probably for use in a timber framed shed. The method is to first cut 4" slabs and then use a circular saw and guide, to rip that down into 9" wide boards - leaving us with big 9x4 timbers. For 17 easy tips to make your boards better when chainsaw milling check out this video: youtu.be/P1B0PCBtNuA More chainsaw milling videos: goo.gl/8mTCyg Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for more diy upcycling ideas! goo.gl/7tFFPuFor a free and full plans of the DIY chainsaw milling attachment check out this instructable I wrote: instructables.com/id/Chainsaw-Mill-Build-Use-Tips-n-Tricks
Dremel Moto-Saw Review (A Scroll Saw Killer?) FloweringElbow 2018-07-04 | In this video I test and review the Dremel moto-saw. It claims to be both a scroll saw and a fretsaw. I give my honest independent opinion. Lets see how it performs! I don't have too much use for a fret saw - especially a difficult to control electric one because when I need to I can use a jigsaw. So I focus most on the scroll saw element of the tool. The moto-saw for cheap on ebay - goo.gl/egJMHoLets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMake cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for more diy upcycling ideas! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1
How to Skim a Disc Brake with a DIY Lathe Fixture (resurfacing fix) FloweringElbow 2018-06-18 | This time we are looking at how to do brake disc re-surfacing on the lathe, to fix run out. This is done for my VW Caddy van, but the same principal would apply to pretty much any disc rotors, and can be done in the home shop that has a decent metal lathe. The main task is to make a fixture to quickly and easily clamp the disk in place ready for turning. The lathe fixture can be made to exactly reference the lathe ways, so the brake disc can be consistently turned. This way we can surface a rotor with almost no run-out! Making the brake surfaces parallel and coplanar is critical to prevent steering judder.Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Chainsaw Milling Tricks to make better lumber FloweringElbow 2018-06-05 | While continuing to plank up the epic oak tree, I give you five chainsaw milling tips to improve you sawing experience and make better lumber. The focus is on proper set up, so that the first board you cut is perfectly flat and square. Good prep work in terms of taking everything you need along, and dealing with you finished boards.If you're interested in chainsaw milling, we have written a whole book on the subject: "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 What to do with the half round slab-wood, that doesn't stack well??To see 17 (!) more chainsaw milling tips see my other CS Milling Tips video here: goo.gl/ii6nzWLets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbow
Stove Fans Achilles Heel and the easy Upcycled Fix FloweringElbow 2018-04-26 | We show you how to make a MUCH IMPROVED stove top eco fan from junk. It uses a theromelectric generator (TEG) module like others, but contains a fix for the problem of TEG failure making it much more durable. Stoves overheat from time to time, it happens to the most diligent fire tender. This cooks the TEGs and means they don't last very long. If you make a DIY fan the way I show, you will have overheating protection! This is still something of a prototype in testing, but results so far are excellent.For a good deal more build instructions / plans check out the Instructable I wrote: instructables.com/id/Improved-Stove-Top-Fan-from-JunkFor more background info, check out my earlier DIY design on youtube: goo.gl/QDyifx For a video about making the fan blades: goo.gl/GavRw7 Or ebay them because they are cheap: ebay.to/36s2i4HThe parts you will need for this project are: An automotive wax thermostat: ebay $7 - goo.gl/iPkoQi or uk £5 goo.gl/gLiUn4.An old chainsaw cylinder, ideally at least 48mm (1.9") bore. Scavenge one - you know you can :)The hot side riser block: any old CPU cooler (the simple lump of aluminium extrusion type is best - no heat pipes etc. needed) The TEG : the design here uses two, you can get very cheap ones that are actually TECs branded as TEGs (most of the ones here goo.gl/rczuD9 on ebay are like that). Or get ones like this: goo.gl/nsxCwS which are still quite cheap but much better in terms of power output and heat resistance.Old brass compression fitting: Scavenges some or ebay (goo.gl/U7XFv6).Video on the experimental sideways burning stove: youtu.be/0xTS3curk8ILets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic:"Beachfront Celebration" & "Beach Party" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Sunset" by Kai Engel, "Government funded weed" by Black Ant"Frog In The Well" by Lucas Gonze, "Lady We Knew" by Cullah, "Tachanka Machine Gun Cart Russia" by Leon Lishner and Friends, "Oecumene Sleeps" by Kai Engel (available at freemusicarchive.org/music) All CC BY SA 3.0DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the e-bay links, and then buy it I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
How to make DIY Stove Fan Blades (Upcycled) FloweringElbow 2018-04-25 | In this video I show you how to make some upcycled fan blades for a stove top fan. I use some old aluminium scraps from a skip for the aerofoils, and a single brass bolt to make the fan's hub. This was one of my first goes at brazing with HTS 2000 brazing rods - and it wasn't entirely successful - maybe there's just rubbish? If you have any experience with said rods, or helpful tips for me I would be very grateful!Still, I am well please that I managed to make some fan blades (however shoddy the brazing was) because up until now I have been using bought ones for the upcycled stove top fans I've been making - which has seemed like cheating. It is also really hard to find the blades for sale at a reasonable price. I have seen a few people make these fans out of plastic, which I don't imagine is a great idea, depending on their melting point. This stove fan project is in an Instructables Competition - it you like it I could really use your vote! Go here to vote for it: Almost done link here soon.For full plans to these fan blades as well as the levitating overheat protection and build advice check out the Instructable here: goo.gl/cU81EqFor the "stove fan made BETTER" DIY design on youtube: youtu.be/Ipm77mhiwSgTo make this project you may want a brass bolt like this: goo.gl/cKag2UThe brazing rods I used were HTS 2000 - I may not be using them right, or they could be rubbish? They are on ebay here: goo.gl/Z3Uk3W Video on the experimental sideways burning stove: youtu.be/0xTS3curk8ILets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic:"Possibilities" by Cullah, (available at freemusicarchive.org/music) CC BY SA 3.0DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the e-bay links, and then buy it I’ll receive a small percentage with no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
DIY Hold Down Clamp Plans (for mitre saw or workbench) FloweringElbow 2018-03-13 | How to make a powerful wooden hold-down quick clamp that can be used as an accessory on a mitre saw or workbench. There are free plans to accompany this video, as well as assembly tips: ko-fi.com/s/47ccaaa6d0I have been using the Bosch GTM12 Combi Saw, which is both table and mitre saw, for at least 7 years, and have always wanted a clamping system for it. I finally caved and made one, and I can't believe I didn't do it earlier!The design I made uses a small block of old pallet wood and a scrap 16mm metal round bar. It is very fast acting thanks to the cam at the head of the clamp. the cam is simply a circle of wood cut out with a hole-saw, with an off-centre hole drilled in it. Rotating it forces it against the bottom jaw of the clamp, tightening it all up. Free plans for this hold down clamp: How do you see this fitting in with your workshop tools? Let me know in the comments. Materials: Use scrap if you can!16 mm (5/8") mild Steel clamp bar 28cm (11") long: goo.gl/w81c2c 6mm (~1/4 inch) x 50mm (2") steel pivot pin. Another 50mm length is used fot the cam handle - try using a broken old drill bit shank, or similar. goo.gl/5YDALBLocking star bolt screw goo.gl/Wpjjz6The wooden cam is made using this hole-saw: goo.gl/Nry6nV These are affiliate links that help support my videos. Thanks for supporting my work. Make cool stuff, subscribe to my channel for AWESOME diy project ideas! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1 More of my tool accessories videos: goo.gl/QVMYe7Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowMusic:Laurentwirz - FLAT TIRE Beat 2 Only the groove -goo.gl/xPRsng Traz75 - In the rain - goo.gl/mpQPxnKevin MacLeod - "Camille Saint-Sans Danse Macabre - Busy Strings" "RetroFuture Clean" "RetroFuture Dirty" Turku - "Nomads of the Silk Road-09 -Drum Solo" goo.gl/6WbFPcThe Freak Fandango Orchestra - 08-Hey Moe goo.gl/yR7mGD
17 Super Tips for Chainsaw Milling (Make Better Boards!) FloweringElbow 2018-02-24 | These 17 chainsaw milling tips show you how to put your Alaskan mill in action making logs into boards. They will improve the quality of timber you can make with your mill, and/or influence the design of your mill if you're thinking about making one. They are mainly a reply to your questions about various aspects of milling as well as being common mistakes I see being made and have made myself! Our new book is all about chainsaw milling - how to build one and how to use it. books.google.co.uk/books/about?id=A15aEAAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y&hl=en If you are interested in CS milling, it's the place to start :)Subscribe to our channel for interesting DIY projects! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1 More chainsaw milling videos: goo.gl/8mTCyg Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowThe tips:ONE 00:18 Quality of cut can be improved greatly by easing the saw into the cut. Don’t go full throttle straight away, instead, both start and stop slowly. Same if you have to stop mid slab for any reason.TWO 00:53 Don’t push the saw! Ideally, position the log on a slight gradient so the saw is a little bit 'gravity fed'. Winches get good reviews - I have never seen much need as a good sharp chain will pull itself into the cut. THREE 01:22 Wedges. Talk about shape etc. Don’t hammer them into the kerf - it will change the angle of the straight edge and cause deep gouges.FOUR 02:02 Angle the saw, nose first, and hold the angle consistently. Seesawing will leave a poor finish. FIVE 02:27 Using the straight edge for cuts after the first again can aid accuracy and safety. SIX 03:11 Wear Proper protective equipment, including a good dust mask. I'm now using an integrated face shield and dust mask which I got from ebay, and it's a complete game changer! I originally got it for all kinds of other workshop tasks like painting, epoxy use, and sanding. In the past, even when I wore a separate dust mask, I would get dry eyes - no more! For chainsaw milling it's perfect, giving good visibility and clean air, free of the cocktail of fumes you get from using a two-stroke engine. It's the 3M 6800 full-face equivalent which means it's a cheaper import ( see it here: ebay.us/MZpq5T ), but I use it with the genuine 3m 6001 vapor filters. My radio ear defenders I won in an Instructables contest.SEVEN 03:47 Make a full checklist before you leave. You can see my full checklist here: http://www.floweringelbow.org/17-super-tips-for-chainsaw-millingEIGHT 03:57 Use a brush to remove dust around the caps before re-fuelling. CS milling is much dustier than regular chainsaw use...NINE 07:00 Enjoy yourself.TEN 04:05 Check to see if you need to refuel between slab cuts. Don’t start a slab unless you have enough to finish it. Avoid running the tank dry while milling! ELEVEN 04:42 Aux oilier talk. TWELVE 05:20 Dampened handles!THIRTEEN 05:39 Let the saw cool off with the engine idling after long cuts. FOURTEEN 05:55 Slab moving is dangerous- assess the risks and make wise choices. FIFTEEN 06:12 Play it cool when things don’t go your way. Something will not go according to plan (!) try and make the best of it. SIXTEEN 06:34 Stash your gear up-wind of the saw site. Dust WILL cover everything.SEVENTEEN 06:45 How much did the mill cost? The full build details and plans here: play.google.com/store/books/details?id=A15aEAAAQBAJDISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the e-bay links, and then buy it I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
Hybrid Knife Block from Firewood FloweringElbow 2018-02-20 | I'll show you how to make a hybrid knife block from a chunk of old firewood. What makes it a 'hybrid'? It uses magnets, indents and slots to hold the knives. I keep the natural face of the firewood log, and rout indents to hold the knives. It also has hidden magnets that help to secure the knives to the face. There is a set of 'traditional block' slots on top that hold the big chefs knives, and bread knife - it also has a spare slot for future acquisitions.The Cinderella knife mentioned is a knife of my parents that I love dearly - to me it seems the ultimate shape, thickness, sharpness, weight and size. The handle could be a bit nicer but apart from that... So I made a custom place for that, which will remain empty until I find or make a perfectly fitting knife. Subscribe to my channel for interesting diy projects! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1 The video about modifications to the bandsaw I use: youtu.be/WmfpUttxdL8 The DIY PWM motor speed controller circuit I mention: http://www.floweringelbow.org/projects/make-your-own-lathe-from-other-peoples-rubbish/motor-speed-control Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowBackground music in order: 'Ghost Dance', 'Dance of the Sugar Plumb Fairy' - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)'Italian Singing Hip Hop' appearing on "Pack -A- Clones" (2012) by Cullah Available at: http://www.cullah.com CC BY SA
Why DIY Chainsaw Mill BEATS Band Mill (cutting a Massive Oak) FloweringElbow 2018-02-08 | Let's discuss how and why making lumber on a DIY Alaskan chainsaw mill can be better than milling it on a bandmill. The long-standing debate about which is best, chainsaw mill vs bandsaw mill, is mainly a matter of circumstances. In this video I am (sorta) showing how this is the case by sawing up a huge wind felled Oaktree and making some nice slabs. Be a rockstar and subscribe to my channel: youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1 This quality book is all about chainsaw milling - how to build one and how to use it. books.google.co.uk/books/about?id=A15aEAAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y&hl=enMore of my chainsaw related videos: goo.gl/dVR3s4Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowIn the next one I will get to making beams and structural elements from the bigger bits of oak - for now we are just milling medium to small logs, and cutting boards for my friend Paul's outdoor workbench.
Quest for ULTIMATE bandsaw cutting performance (re-define your band saw) FloweringElbow 2018-01-31 | To avoid epic frustration, tuning a band saw to run well is important, so let's talk about how to hack a steel framed one into shape! I show what improvements I've made to the saw to reduce blade drift, improve quality of cut, dampen vibration, and make the band sawing more convenient. A few of the adjustments I cover in the video are as follows: Quick release bandsaw blade tensioner.Integrated vibration damping panels.Strengthened and stiffened strategic parts of the saw using epoxy granite.Blade guide griping Not really a saw modification - but a descusion of my blade guides and what to avoid if you're thinking of buying a saw yourself,Different hacks to improve the saw's dust collection. Subscribe to my channel for more unbelievably exciting making related shenanigans! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1 Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowThe 'Dust Sniper mentioned in the video: 'http://www.floweringelbow.org/projects/the-cyclone-dust-separatorAn article about making the 'quietest bandsaw: http://www.floweringelbow.org/modding/quest-for-the-quietest-bandsawThe big disc sander used in this vid: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtuM4DzV51iQan3Uz-7ZXA7 Other metal work projects and experiments: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95ElZTgRGGvMj8bdE8ZbHeIPpCdpCPL4Background music in order: Cool Rock, Rollin at 5, Rollin at 5 electronic, Got Funk - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Turn Scrap Car Parts into Funky Upcycled Furniture FloweringElbow 2018-01-23 | This is part 2 of the oak breakfast bar project. In the previous episode (here: youtu.be/hfm54Ry9zKo ) we did some unusual wood-working to make a giant wooden hinge. In this episode we are upcycling with metalwork! There's welding, milling, turning and other excitement to be had as we transform some old car parts into the swing arm fold-out support for the breakfast bar. Subscribe to my channel for more fun projects! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1 Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowThe big disc sander used in this vid: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtuM4DzV51iQan3Uz-7ZXA7 Other metal work projects and experiments: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95ElZTgRGGvMj8bdE8ZbHeIPpCdpCPL4The 'lathe crocodile' used to shoot some of this video: youtube.com/watch?v=Y25dGkWl7V8&list=PL95ElZTgRGGtIZ4aWsRRxoK3GaavMZJVf&index=3Background music in order: Burnt Spirit, Stealth Groover, Too Cool, Exhilarate, Fife and Drum, District Four - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Fold Up Breakfast Bar with Rustic Wooden Hinges FloweringElbow 2018-01-17 | This week we're making an Oak breakfast bar that has some big-ass wooden hinges. In this part 1, I focus on the woodworking elements of the project. Along the way I do some plumbing, mod some twist drills, and and other strange things. The next part is all metalworking stuff, as I use reclaimed car parts to make the swing arm fold out support. Subscribe to my channel for more fun: youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1Part 2 of the Breakfast Bar build: youtu.be/09KStlUHfYYMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowThe big disc sander used in this vid: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtuM4DzV51iQan3Uz-7ZXA7 Other woodworking Tips, Tricks & Projects: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95ElZTgRGGtIZ4aWsRRxoK3GaavMZJVf
Making a Perfect Gift for Party Lovers (woodworking) FloweringElbow 2018-01-01 | Happy New Year one and all! A quick one this week, about making a wooden gift for party lovers. Namely, a holder for shot glasses that rests on a bottle. The glasses were cheap from a charity shop, and the drink is 'mince pie rum'.Subscribe to my channel for more projects! youtube.com/floweringelbow?sub_confermation=1Lets Connect!Patreon: patreon.com/floweringelbowMy website: http://www.FloweringElbow.orgFB: facebook.com/floweringelbowYoutube: youtube.com/floweringelbowMusic - "Up Kilkenny" by Josh Woodward, http://joshwoodward.com
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