Category: Metal Fabrication

Our goal for this project is to build a engine driven battery charger for the off-grid home. A off-grid home is built around a battery bank, with a variety of ways to charge them. We use a combination of solar panels, wind turbines, and engine driven battery charger, the focus of this project. The battery…

I recently decided to treat myself to a capable MIG welder, and purchased a Lincoln Power MIG (see compact wire feeder/welders). I decided to build my own shielding gas bottle platform at the rear of the machine that would allow me to accommodate small CO2 gas bottles, and add a handle to aid in moving…

I got the set of Kinyon plans from ABANA over a year ago and have spent a LOT of time studying them and the general concept for the hammer. I started scrounging materials for the hammer several months after getting the plans. First material found was 2 pcs. of 8″ X 8″ X .375″ wall…

Author: Roy Wilson

Author: Roy Wilson

You’ve seen these backhoes for small children in catalogs, usually priced around $99.99 to $169.99. Here’s a plan to build one yourself for about fifteen dollars. The temptation to build one out of 1.5″ pipe and counterweight it for adult use should be discouraged. Suggest substituting 1″ square tube wherever you can instead of EMT.…