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BP Monitor - Power Supply Conversion
Walgreens WGNBPA-22A BP Monitor adapted to use 6VDC wall power supply.
Walgreens WGNBPA-22A Blood Pressure Monitor made by HoMedics does not have a socket for an external power supply. This monitor eats AAA batteries too fast for my liking.
I have a DC Power supply from my old BP Monitor (same manufacturer: HoMedics) and used an existing Thing: 3128785 to make the battery box connections and designed my own battery cover & base so the monitor would sit firmly in the table.
The Battery Cover/Base is held in place with packing tape.
Doing it this way does not modify the machine which would otherwise void the Limited 5 Year Warranty.
Thingiverse Links:
AAA Battery Adaptor For External Power - Thing: 3128785
BP Monitor Battery Cover & Base Walgreens WGNBPA-22A Thing: 6483654
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Відео

LG Remote Leveler
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Fixing A Problem With The Remote - LG BP175 Blu-Ray Player. STL file available on Thingiverse.com under my name: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5990533
Blood Pressure Monitor - How Does It Work
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Taking apart a working (but inaccurate) monitor to see how it works.
Anderson Windows Sash Lock Failure
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Taking it apart to determine cause of failure inside sash lock. Die cast gear failure.
Anderson Windows Operator Failure
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Taking it apart to determine cause of failure inside window operator. Years of dirt and metallic particles mixed with grease contributed to the eventual failure of the operator handle bevel gear and the handle shaft bearing area in the aluminum housing.
Midwest Gas Can - New & Improved Pour Spout
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2023 two piece nozzle for Midwest Gas Can. Easier to make, align and to use. Improved version of my earlier pour spout design which seals perfectly and works very well. Easy to use. No leaks. No spills. Thingiverse link at bottom. The flanged section of the nozzle is threaded to match the threads inside the nut. This provided a larger flat section for proper support of the square o-ring and cap...
Router Circle Jig - Bamboo Pivot Pin
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Bamboo is tough, strong and burnishes nicely. Unlike most wood dowels available today, Bamboo Dowels are actually round, straight and have a consistent diameter. Bamboo dowels are available in Craft Stores.
Part 2 - Salvaged LED Ceiling Fixture With Bulbs & Wood Ring Base
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I obtained a 3-bulb socket cluster from Grand Brass Lamp Parts. The glass dome for this ceiling light is quite shallow. I modified the socket cluster creating a slightly tighter grouping to allow three E26 base A15 LED bulbs clearance inside the glass dome. Grand Brass Lamp Parts, LLC grandbrass.com/ SO8058: Three Light Porcelain Socket Cluster with 1/8ips Metal Strap
Part 1 - Salvaging Commercial Electric LED Ceiling Fixture
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What I tried to salvage the existing base and glass dome. Commercial Electric Fixture sold by Home Depot seldom last much more than a year. I decided to try 12VDC LED's available on eBay and powering them with a standard LED driver or a 12VDC power supply. Several different arrangements, LED color and fixture arrangements were tested.
Ender-3 Pro Upgrade - Direct Drive Extruder & BLTouch
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Ender-3 Pro Upgrade - Direct Drive Extruder & BLTouch
Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 5
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Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 5
Rabbit & Snail Factory - Making Eyes Part 4
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Rabbit & Snail Factory - Making Eyes Part 4
Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 4
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Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 4
Rabbit & Snail Factory - Snail Head Cut Part 3
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Rabbit & Snail Factory - Snail Head Cut Part 3
Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 3
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Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 3
Rabbit & Snail Factory - Small Parts Roundover Part 2
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Rabbit & Snail Factory - Small Parts Roundover Part 2
Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 2
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Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 2
Rabbit & Snail Factory - Small Parts Roundover Part 1
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Rabbit & Snail Factory - Small Parts Roundover Part 1
Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 1
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Gatling Stirling Magnet Generator Part 1
LTD Stirling Engine
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LTD Stirling Engine
Dust Collection Nozzle For Scroll Saw Loc-Line
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Dust Collection Nozzle For Scroll Saw Loc-Line
Speed Test: Mini Speed-Adjustable Ringbom-Stirling Engine
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Speed Test: Mini Speed-Adjustable Ringbom-Stirling Engine
Both Ringbom-Stirling Engines Running Together
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Both Ringbom-Stirling Engines Running Together
Magnifier Arrangement For The Scroll Saw
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Magnifier Arrangement For The Scroll Saw
Speed-Controlled Ringbom-Stirling Engine
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Speed-Controlled Ringbom-Stirling Engine
16-Year-Old Sony Blu Ray Player - A Look Inside
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16-Year-Old Sony Blu Ray Player - A Look Inside
Excalibur Scroll Saw - Dust Collection Part 2
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Excalibur Scroll Saw - Dust Collection Part 2
Mini Speed-Adjustable Ringbom-Stirling Engine - Vertical Flywheel
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Mini Speed-Adjustable Ringbom-Stirling Engine - Vertical Flywheel
Star Power Vacuum Engine
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Star Power Vacuum Engine
Propane & MAPP Gas Bottle Thread Protector
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Propane & MAPP Gas Bottle Thread Protector

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Thatoneguywhosucksatlife.
    @Thatoneguywhosucksatlife. 2 дні тому

    Why are u not more popular! 😂😂😂

  • @jonprou8302
    @jonprou8302 6 днів тому

    So the water and algae absorb into the concrete, but the bleach doesn’t?

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 6 днів тому

      The diluted bleach kills off the algae and whatever else in growing in there and hopefully gets into the pores of the concrete and neutralizes what is in there as well. By the time this is done the diluted bleach is pretty much spent... but who cares if it absorbs a bit into the concrete. :-) Thanks for watching!

  • @mikehogan2933
    @mikehogan2933 8 днів тому

    These suck… no they leak brand new

  • @trevorjohnson2315
    @trevorjohnson2315 11 днів тому

    I’m using one of these shades pole (dual shaft) for my own version of a Leslie rotating speaker. It’s a 35w motor and spins freely, but with a 300w lightbulb in series with the live wire (a current limiter) the bulb glows just bright enough that I shouldn’t look at the filament. After five minutes mine gets hot to the touch as well, so it’s good to see a motor worked out for you. How heavy a load is yours driving?

    • @trevorjohnson2315
      @trevorjohnson2315 11 днів тому

      I meant glad the fan worked out for you, not “motor.”

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 9 днів тому

      Not sure what you are trying to accomplish with the "current limiter"... slowing down the motor? Sometimes limiting power to a motor will cause them to heat up and/or burn out. My motor is driving a geared mechanism but can't really answer you question "how heavy a load". All I can say is the motor has sufficient power to drive the load. Don't know where you sourced your motor. These are purpose/application designed motors and the surplus motors available out there vary greatly between very weak to quite strong. All of these will need a cooling fan if they are running for very long. If you need to turn something in your speaker slower, I suggest you forget the light bulb and use a set of gears or a drive belt reduction or look for a shaded pole gear motor that turns slower (stronger motor with more gears in the gear box). Some are strong enough to hurt you... such as a rotisserie. Another method could be to use a stepper motor, which can be programmed to run different speeds. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

    • @trevorjohnson2315
      @trevorjohnson2315 9 днів тому

      My mistake for not explaining the current limiter, I didn’t want my first comment to be too winded; the bulb I’m calling a current limiter is seperate from my motor, it’s a circuit with an outlet that plugs into your wall to place this 300w 120v bulb in series with your live 120vAC, and it will flow to dissipate large amounts of heat if you plug in a device with a partial or a dead short. I wasn’t after anything technical when I asked about the load, not an answer centered around data at least… is it for a tumbler? For example, what ls the diameter of the drum and how much weight can it be expected to turn? Whatever the load may be, does the low starting torque of these motors cause yours to get up to speed slowly? Do you allow for any belt slip? The good stuff is always in the details, who needs data? Lol

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 9 днів тому

      My experience with these motors is they will either start or not start. There is no slowly getting up to speed. If they don't start I suspect they will heat up much quicker. I have not built a drum tumbler. Following are examples of applications where I have used the shaded pole gear motors. These are pretty strong gear motors and unfortunately the source has dried up. Closest thing I have seen to one of these is for a BBQ rotisserie. Closest to stalling out one of these motors is the Busker Organ Air Supply. Marble Machine - Ring Gear Lift (wood gear reduction) ua-cam.com/video/QzIG9stFXSI/v-deo.html Marble Machine Teaser - Pin Gear Roulette (wood gear reduction) ua-cam.com/video/-W4Na9FgPeE/v-deo.html Flat Disc Electrical Slip Ring (shows view of motor installation) ua-cam.com/video/w8bDha0szIY/v-deo.html Spray Can Paint Mixer (gear motor direct drive) ua-cam.com/video/BFow88VJxn4/v-deo.html Building The Busker Organ - Motor Drive & Gears Part 4 (wood gear reduction - the largest load on one of these gear motors) ua-cam.com/video/59MszwTeDvI/v-deo.html Building The Busker Organ - Manometer Test Part 5 ua-cam.com/video/cnQvvG5P7Hs/v-deo.html Senior 20 Organ (25) Making The 17 Front Pipes (near the end - using the Busker to test organ pipes) ua-cam.com/video/hsWXo6BfDM8/v-deo.html Rewinding Filament Spools For 3D Printing (belt drive used) ua-cam.com/video/03euMYrIv7U/v-deo.html

    • @trevorjohnson2315
      @trevorjohnson2315 9 днів тому

      That’s my experience too, as you’ve stated these motors are very inefficient and they have very low starting torque; hence my questions about belt slip to allow slow spin-up of a loss it couldn’t otherwise drive directly, as in a gear pulley system instead of a groove pulley system. I’m dealing with grooved pulleys and belts, where as you’re clearly dealing with gears in many of your projects. Thanks for the links to your other videos by the way! I checked out the marble tower, pretty cool. I’m not sure what your motor source was, but these are the extremely common motor found in many refrigerator condenser fans, kitchen/bathroom vent fans, microwave cooling fans… This type of motor you and I have are generally below 1/4HP and about 40 watts. If it’s the gearbox you’re after, that wouldn’t be hard to DIY, especially considering your level of DIY includes a lathe… lol What is your source? And do you know the RPM of your motor(s)? I’ve found a free app for Apple that lets you adjust your cameras frame rate to match/determine the RPM of something. Pretty useful!

  • @allans7281
    @allans7281 13 днів тому

    All mechanical no electronics I just love it

  • @artemartem1134
    @artemartem1134 13 днів тому

    I've been wanting to build this for over a decade and can't seem to find the time. :\

  • @danfeuston8673
    @danfeuston8673 13 днів тому

    how would you change the O rings in it , thank you Dan

  • @IsabellaSpadavecchia
    @IsabellaSpadavecchia 14 днів тому

    TuTTO OKAY grazie

  • @rapmaster
    @rapmaster 15 днів тому

    Great info. Now, how about if the (expired use by date) can won't even dispense from the base of the can? Is there still a way to make use of its contents?

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 14 днів тому

      I do not understand what you mean by "dispense from the base of the can". These cans dispense upside down (nozzle pointing downward. I have had out of date cans work just fine... but at some point in time they won't do anything.

    • @aarona.3780
      @aarona.3780 14 днів тому

      @@RonaldWalters2010 Sorry, I should have said from the top nozzle (without straw extender attached). There's no propulsion at all but plenty of weight to the can. Time to trash it?

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 13 днів тому

      Sounds like you have lost the gas in the can. If the nozzle is pressed with the nozzle pointing upwards, the gas will be lost without pushing out any of the contents. Time to trash it!

    • @aarona.3780
      @aarona.3780 13 днів тому

      @@RonaldWalters2010 Rats! Thank you for the info.

  • @bernardcarlson2055
    @bernardcarlson2055 17 днів тому

    Excellent video. Always better to repair, if feasible, than replace.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 16 днів тому

      I trust you have also seen Part 2 where new grips are 3D printed. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @YuckFouTubeX
    @YuckFouTubeX 19 днів тому

    Fun fact: Mine had the exact same recording, except mine started a bit later (cutting the first part) and then at the second half the laughter got so deep, that we always assumed it was two different people that laughed after the other Now that I hear a "fresher" recording I realize it is the same person

  • @YuckFouTubeX
    @YuckFouTubeX 19 днів тому

    My parents bought me one in Spain almost four decades ago, It was nearly impossible to be in a bad mood with this playing around, but then I would play it so much that people would hate me, but still laugh while mad due to the contagious nature of this toy. Big kudos to whoever's laughter was made nearly immortal by this "sack of laughs", we need more innocent toys like these for kids and adults alike

  • @danfeuston8673
    @danfeuston8673 21 день тому

    how do you get to the O ring ,I took it all a part and still can`t get to it.....I need help on this please....

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 19 днів тому

      The process to take the ET5 (same as M12) apart to replace the o-ring piston ring. ua-cam.com/video/mF5VM7XFCfc/v-deo.html Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @prerupa
    @prerupa 23 дні тому

    it would be a great idea to put an axial bearing, between the two separte platforms, the stationary and the movable parts. 👌

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 21 день тому

      There is a thrust bearing... wood... polished and waxed. It'll last a 100 years. :-) Thanks for watching! Ron

  • @Swenser
    @Swenser 24 дні тому

    Having trouble attaching wheel to one of these motors. 5mm reverse thread on motor. Need to mount a wheel with hole diameter 10mm. I'm amazed how little help there is with this. No info. No couplers available.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 23 дні тому

      Sorry, haven't seen one of these with a threaded shaft. All of mine had shafts with a flat and the sprocket was glued on. Good luck!

  • @hurlrules1
    @hurlrules1 26 днів тому

    That piston ring ruined it for me I wanted to see it have a real compression ring not an o-ring

  • @newdeal_99
    @newdeal_99 27 днів тому

    the problem with these water thin chemicals is that not all parts have a smooth enough contact area unless you clamp them. If you clamp them it works great, if not its hit and miss

  • @andrewsoco4190
    @andrewsoco4190 28 днів тому

    Hello, I sent an email for sketch request. Thank you

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 27 днів тому

      Check you email... I sent it a few minutes ago. Ron

  • @Mtaalas
    @Mtaalas Місяць тому

    At least ONE video on the internet tells this as it is! Internet's so full of misinformation abotu these and what's the slot for etc. You can even buy inserts that have the bottom internal threads "undersized" so that you can't drive a bolt, or other install tool, through the insert and they're at the bottom where the teeth/slot is. Thank you for spreading correct information!

  • @Socrates...
    @Socrates... Місяць тому

    Do you cut your toe nails with them?

  • @mcconvilleliam501
    @mcconvilleliam501 Місяць тому

    where did you buy the round over bit

  • @lessinclair
    @lessinclair Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this. Curiosty quenched!

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Look around on my channel and you'll probably find other subjects of interest. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @alimanchua2327
    @alimanchua2327 Місяць тому

    Good Job, I like this project

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @CodePathways
    @CodePathways Місяць тому

    How it now mine having same issue after acl surgery

  • @dale1956ties
    @dale1956ties Місяць тому

    🎶Hitler has only got one ball, The other is in the Albert Hall....etc, etc🎵

  • @dale1956ties
    @dale1956ties Місяць тому

    I've seen and heard woodpeckers doing his and always wondered why hey did it. Thanks for clearing that up.😉

  • @Engineman_show
    @Engineman_show Місяць тому

    Great video 👍

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @benjialexander5850
    @benjialexander5850 Місяць тому

    I was wondering if the brushes could be replaced with ball bearings to reduce friction and wear ... I can see that my suggestion could lead to electrical arks in a case of misalignment of the metal balls.. anyways Great vid!

  • @olivier3847
    @olivier3847 Місяць тому

    Does anyone know the exact length of a jeep, without the bumpers and spare wheel attachment? basically the tub + the hood

  • @Rmoney1269420
    @Rmoney1269420 Місяць тому

    That is impressive like always. Everything you touch never fails to amaze me at how awesome it is.

  • @Rmoney1269420
    @Rmoney1269420 Місяць тому

    I have been watching your stuff for a while now and have became absolutely obsessed with all the small engines.. Just wanted to say thanks for everything you do . The way you describe things and give great detail while providing information on them you can’t find anywhere else it’s easy to tell that you enjoy them as much as much as I do. I’m still working on getting some but you have certainly inspired me and have played a huge role in my new hobby that I’m sure I will enjoy for the rest of my lifetime. Each one of them is fascinating in its own way and it’s a lot of fun getting to watch you describe them and show how they work. I look forward to every time you post a video and and thankful to have someone like you with such extensive knowledge and understanding to be the one to introduce to me to new ones and if I can’t quite yet have any of them for myself it’s definitely satisfying getting to watch you enjoy them so thank you very much and I can’t even begin to tell you how much you are appreciated and I definitely look up to you so thanks for doing what you do and keep it up !!!

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching and for your kinds comments Very much appreciated! Hope you have subscribed! That is what keeps this channel running. :-) Ron

  • @PatConz-jw5mk
    @PatConz-jw5mk Місяць тому

    Can you tell me what # size screw you used to fasten the top with or the one used to hold the washer down? How do you get the top to work if the hole is being utilized to hold the washer down? BTW, for those wondering. I used calipers and found the bearing size is 8mm/22mm/7mm. Anyway, just trying to figure out how to hold the top on and still fasten this to say the top of a wood mailbox post. I put a screw down the entire hole to hold it to my post but then the top won’t go in, I see yours is fixed to the to of the mailbox itself vs the pole. The birds her sit on the top of the pole and then leave nice presents all over my mailbox, 6 days in after making this I have has ZERO bird droppings but don’t have a top to the spinner, LoL.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      The base is attached to the top of my mailbox with double side carpet tape. You could drill and countersink a couple of holes and use flathead wood screws to attach it to a post. The screws just need to clear the upper rotating part. I use ceramic roller skate bearings in mine. Unfortunately the moisture gets to the steel parts and they rust so I need to replace the bearing about once a year. They don't seem to make any that are 100% ceramic nor stainless steel. The machine screw is M3 (metric). Usually the threads print pretty well but you may need to chase the threads with a tap And then... the top outside visible screw just plugs the hole to keep water out (the hole gives access to the M3 screw). Use whatever you want for it... M4. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

    • @PatConz-jw5mk
      @PatConz-jw5mk Місяць тому

      @@RonaldWalters2010 thanks for the info, appreciate it.

  • @SangiBahi786
    @SangiBahi786 Місяць тому

    All are like a magic 🎉🎉

  • @jannathan9926
    @jannathan9926 Місяць тому

    You know it'll work and a man knows a fair bit when he mentions gun oil and wd40. I was about to throw my shredder away till I saw this. Thanks for sharing the knowledge 🙏

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Glad it helped. Look around my channel. You may find other subjects of interest. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @NenuInthei
    @NenuInthei Місяць тому

    Thank you very much. Your video of rebuild of valve helped me with fixing frozen Watts Mixing valve without removing from water inlets. Basically I was holding main circular screw with one plier and rotated the adjusting small screw with another plier. Earlier I didn't know if the small adjusting screw alone rotates and thought of replacing.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Glad it helped. Look around my channel. You may find other subjects of interest. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @GARCKY
    @GARCKY Місяць тому

    Hi! I'm George Campbell, the designer and author of that 1982 Popular Mechanics article. I just ran across your videos, and you've taken that original design and refined it enormously. It's rare to encounter one of my projects here on UA-cam, so I'm always excited to see one of them show up here, especially when someone has gone way beyond my original design. Thanks for sharing this. You made my day!

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      How nice to hear from you George. I was looking around for parts and pieces to built this for several years before I got started. Before starting on the Mini-Calliope I built two (2) John Smith Senior 20 Street Organs, one with an animated conductor of my design (designed to follow a sketch of a conductor included in the plans). I also motorized the organs (and the rewinding). Those old hair dryers really were no longer an option. I experimented with a couple of blowers (made a video of one failed configuration... just too noisy). The current arrangement works pretty well. I may try one or two CPAP machines. My CPAP is set at 12 inches of water pressure (they certainly can be dialed down) so it might be a good option... and it is VERY quiet. I hope you watched all of the videos. There are 31 videos including 13 of it being played. Mini-Calliope Dec 1982 Popular Mechanics ua-cam.com/play/PLDjucfhdTRPmoT7SEgoAU1eSfYaBUD2rI.html Other than when tuning, the calliope has never been played by the keyboard. I don't know anyone who could play it. Most of my project videos are grouped together in playlists. Robert Hammell in Colorado also built your organ not too long after your article was published. I was finally able to get in contact with Robert and he was a lot of help sharing with me what he had done. Robert also plays the organ. Myself, I don't play anything so that is why I wanted it to play midi files. I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy ua-cam.com/video/MwUSLhDfaoA/v-deo.html Thank you for watching and for writing. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

    • @GARCKY
      @GARCKY Місяць тому

      @@RonaldWalters2010 Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have watched all of the videos. And, I have communicated in the past with Robert Hammell. A very nice fellow. A bit of background. When I began writing for DIY magazines, in my late 20s, I made Popular Mechanics my primary target. I had been reading old issues of that magazine since childhood, and always wanted to do some projects for them. Some of my favorite articles from the past had been oddball projects designed ad build by oddball people. So, I approached the magazine with a proposal to make a functional toy pipe organ. I had a little experience from working as a volunteer with the organ builder installing a pipe organ in my hometown church. I was also a musician, and had made any number of homemade instruments for fun. So, the editor told me, "If you think you can do it, go ahead with the project. If it works and looks feasible, we'll buy the article. So I did. It took me about a week to design and build the thing, using only materials available at the local hardware store. I designed it in my head, really, and then just built it. Amazingly, it worked just fine the first time. So, I did the drawings for the magazine, much as you saw them, and had taken photos as I went. I took the photo of the little girl sitting at it, as well. I sent the completed package of photos, the writing, and the plans off to the magazine, about two weeks after they said to give it a try. And there you have it. I gave the finished project to the little girl in the photo. She was the daughter of a friend of mine. I did a good deal of other work for that magazine and others over the years. Designing DIY projects turned out to be a nice little career for me.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Very interesting. I would imagine the little girl still has it. :-) Ron

    • @artemartem1134
      @artemartem1134 13 днів тому

      @@GARCKY I have been wanting to build this ever since I saw it in the magazine about a decade ago. I've since lost the article. Do you have a copy of the original, or a link to it?

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 12 днів тому

      Go to books.google.com and search for "Dec 1982 Popular Mechanics" ... you will find a pdf copy

  • @2422Chris
    @2422Chris Місяць тому

    Have you tried using a dishwasher? Add vinegar to dishwasher. My ultrasonic cleaning arrives on Monday! Thank you ! Distilled water, the baby brand, adds back in the minerals. It is not true distilled free of minerals. Walmart brand distilled is free of minerals. I enjoyed your video.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      I have not tried a dishwasher. That probably would result in me being banned from the kitchen. :-) And yes, you want the true distilled water. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe! That is what keeps this channel running. Ron

  • @oberkill1588
    @oberkill1588 Місяць тому

    Bandy!

  • @melder46
    @melder46 Місяць тому

    Good idea Ron

  • @Rickmakes
    @Rickmakes Місяць тому

    I wonder if this would run directly off 5V USB power.

  • @SquareRootOfNegativeOne
    @SquareRootOfNegativeOne Місяць тому

    Always make sure the outside of the barrel is negative. I've come across a couple over the years that are positive. I have a label maker that is outside positive and had to flip a replacement wall wart with it. Even the markings on the wires like the white dash lines don't always indicate positive or negative. Best to use testers and check.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      :-) ... Found that out the hard way a few years ago. Miss-wired / incorrectly marked. Smoked a couple of Arduino Nano's before I woke up.

  • @adamhenderson6846
    @adamhenderson6846 Місяць тому

    "Best nail clippers I've ever used" proudly proclaims Ron - without telling us the brand name thereof. Thanks, Ron.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Originally available on Banggood.com but they quit stocking it shortly after this video was released. If you read the video description you would have seen this. If you paid attention to the video, you would have seen there is no brand name... not a mark or name stamped anywhere. Look around on eBay, Amazon, WalMart and you can find them, identifying it by sight only. This has been previously addressed in the comments as well. Thanks for watching! Ron

  • @petererasmus4869
    @petererasmus4869 Місяць тому

    2024 model my forever dream.

  • @Goofayball
    @Goofayball Місяць тому

    I can’t find very many non cnc woodworking videos of rack and pinion making. What is the math? What are the main variables to consider?

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      You can go to woodgears.ca and in the lower left corner of the web page you will find a free gear template generator. There are directions on how to use it and how to generate a rack template as well. Obviously the teeth need to be the same on the pinion and the rack. Then you can make it whatever size you like. Watching my entire video and paying attention to the text in the video will give you what you need to create your own mechanism. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. Ron

  • @jaybrahmbhatt7197
    @jaybrahmbhatt7197 Місяць тому

    When I connect black wire from the house wall (Hot wire) to the black wire of Badger 5 1/2 HP, the tester stops showing red light. then, the badger does not start even if the badger is new. The current comes all the way from the house and up to the end of the black wire, but it stops if I connect with the black wire of the badger. Then, at one point the badger started some how. It lasted for few months and now the same problem again. Why does the current stops going furthe from the end of the black wire coming from the house? Any suggestion?

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      I have no idea what you are describing. The power to the Badger is from a simple on/off switch. If power is intermittent... it would seen there is a faulty wire (or wires) switch or circuit breaker. Try running new wires to the Badger and see if it works correctly. If it does, then look to replacing the existing wires/switch/breaker... or better still... call and electrician. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. Ron

  • @lungisilemarangula9905
    @lungisilemarangula9905 Місяць тому

    Need to order

  • @simonhardtlein6338
    @simonhardtlein6338 Місяць тому

    Do you use a 25 1 mix wirh gas and oil?

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      I do not use gasoline or petrol. Watch this: Correct Fuel For 4 Cycle Hit & Miss And Other Model Engines ua-cam.com/video/n1zOC2C-iy0/v-deo.html

  • @MaverickOsMar
    @MaverickOsMar Місяць тому

    Amigos en dónde lo compraste ya que no he podido conseguir ese mismo modelo, soy de Colombia

  • @mohammadmukhtar5392
    @mohammadmukhtar5392 Місяць тому

    How to strong joint for this cap on tetra pak juice pak ?

  • @nfgmusic
    @nfgmusic Місяць тому

    Question, I created a golf ball silicone mold, and used a small piece of clay for the funnel. But this leaves a hole at the top of the mold so it’s 99% golf ball. How can this be avoided? Ty!

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      You will need to create a path for the resin (or whatever you are pouring) to enter the bottom of the mold and a vent for the air to exit out the top of the mold. Use a dimple for the injection point on the bottom and another dimple on top for the air vent. A syringe to inject the resin may work best. When cured, remove your casting and gently trim off the mold sprues, sanding and smoothing the contour of the golf ball. Then recreate the two dimples using a ball rotary file. Ron

    • @nfgmusic
      @nfgmusic Місяць тому

      @@RonaldWalters2010 ty Ron! What’s a dimple tho? I know the funnel creates a path, would a dimple be a really small path so not to mess up the mold? Ty

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      Look at a golf ball. All those little round craters or depressions are called dimples. Google: "golf ball dimples" You need to use the dimples as an injection (filling) and vent points as there aren't any large smooth places on a golf ball. Don't know why you want to make a casting of a golf ball. You certainly would not want to hit one with a golf club.

    • @nfgmusic
      @nfgmusic Місяць тому

      Ty Ron. Can I ask what the vents do in silicone molds. Ok I see what u mean about dimples. I’ve been using the flat sides of molds as the natural way to create funnels, but for a 2 part mold won’t the funnels ruin the design of the item being molded. A syringe in the dimple is an excellent idea, Ty Ron.

    • @RonaldWalters2010
      @RonaldWalters2010 Місяць тому

      The vent lets the air escape from the mold cavity so the resin can enter the mold cavity. A 2-part mold will always result in a mold seam (line) and some clean-up is required. Generally, you try to make a mold to take advantage of an existing edge or somewhere where the seam will not be obvious or is relatively easy to carve or sand away. With a ball that is not possible. I think I have helped you about all I can. You need to watch some of the videos available on UA-cam on making silicone molds. I have a playlist on youtube showing my Senior 20 Conductor Figure. There are several videos you can watch regarding making the molds, removing sprues and cleaning up the castings of fairly complicated shapes. ua-cam.com/play/PLDjucfhdTRPnsxpT4cRofFVFP1-B2R3cX.html&si=d1y3GW4dXvMEA1wf Of specific interest: Senior 20 Organ Conductor (7) Resin Casting Process Senior 20 Organ Conductor (2) Clean Up Castings Conductor Figure Test Molds & Castings