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Build Your Own Garden Fire Pit

Build Your Own Garden Fire Pit - Quickly and cheaply using reclaimed and found materials you can make a beautiful outside fire pit area for your garden in less than a day.

Socialise outdoors – when it’s legal, obviously. With the potential for lockdown lifting this spring, along with it comes the chance to finally have friends over again. Chances are though, we’re going to have to be outside when we do; for at least a while longer. During the last one, when we were allowed to socialise outside, our garden fire pit was invaluable. This garden fire pit is cheap and…

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#concrete #fire pit #garden #stone

Make your own medical mask storage

Further down this post are the files and some pictures of the actual make for this post, a compact medical mask storage box. But first, some general context (read: complaining) as to why I made this in the first place.

Having just returned from a trip abroad which involved plenty of public transport and shopping, there are a few things that annoy me about the current need to wear medical masks…

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#3d print

MaskSafe & MaskSafe Slim

Free download of STL files for the MaskSafe and MaskSafe Slim intended for 3D printing.

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So… the gyms are STILL closed, right? I mean, honestly, that doesn’t upset me as they weird me out even without the threat of a deadly virus

Make Your Own Push-Up Board

So… the gyms are STILL closed, right? I mean, honestly, that doesn’t upset me as they weird me out even without the threat of a deadly virus residing on one of the sweaty handles. But… if you’re struggling without your usual outing to your local muscle factory then maybe I can help. I made my own push-up board; I did this because that’s just how I am, but also all the one’s you can buy look like…

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#3d print #chipboard #fitness #reclaimed #up-cycle

Make your own Hand Sanitizer

Make your own Hand Sanitizer in 5 minutes, simple instructions and ingredients list.

Trying to buy hand sanitizer at the moment is… let’s say difficult. I’m not usually into using it but with recent events and consequent advice from the WHOit feels appropriate. I should start by saying that this recipe is just an amalgamation of those I found online and not my own creation. I already had isopropyl alcohol and knew it was the main ingredient in hand sanitizer gel and went from…

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#recipe

Vivoactive Cradle Wall Charger

3D print your own Garmin Vivoactive Cradle Wall Charger. Parts available.

I recently got a 3D printer. This is a big deal. I’ve wanted one since attending university 20 *cough* years ago where I discovered SLA rapid prototyping. Back then the concept of being able to imagine anything I wanted and then create it out immediately and automatically out of plastic was mind-blowing. Truth be told, now I have one, the magic hasn’t been lost.

So now the huge backlog of…

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Vivoactive Wall Charger Cradle - 3D Files

Vivoactive Wall Charger Cradle – 3D Files

This downloadable ZIP file contains, STL, Fusion 360 and STEP files ready for customisation and 3D printing at home.

What’s included?

STL part files x 3

STEP part files x 3

Fusion 360 files x 3

In order to print these you will need to process the STL files in the slicer of your choice, and you’ll need a printer (of course!)

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3 easy steps to make your own beeswax wraps

Say goodbye to single-use plastic wrap and bags.

Have you seen those all-natural beeswax wraps advertised online and thought they seemed like a great idea? Me too. Did you then look at the price of them and decide it was ridiculous? Me too.

Fortunately, they’re not too difficult to make yourself for a fraction of the cost. I managed to make 8 and only used about a third of my ingredients…

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Build Your Own Summerhouse – Part 3, Wall Frames & Deck

Build Your Own Summerhouse – Part 3, Wall Frames & Deck. Writing about how to build a summerhouse is taking me considerably longer than it did to actually build one. This time we're creating the wall frames and front deck.

Writing about how to build a summerhouse is taking me considerably longer than it did to actually build one. If you didn’t already see the posts on how to do the groundwork and the floor frame then you might want to check those out first. This time we’re creating the wall frames and front deck.

Previous Stages… https://crin.co.uk/summerhouse-part-1-groundwork/ https://crin.co.uk/build…

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#framing #outdoors #scaffold boards #studwork #summerhouse #woodworking

Five Panel Cap This camper style cap has a low profile and nylon strap clip closure. Comfortable and classic! • 100% cotton • Soft-structured • Five panel • Low profile • Metal eyelets • Nylon strap clip closure

Crincube Dad Hat Dad hats aren't just for dads. This one's got a low profile with an adjustable strap and curved visor. • 100% chino cotton twill • Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile • 3 ⅛” crown • Adjustable strap with antique buckle • Head circumference: 20 ½” - 21 ⅝”

Make Your Own Magnetic Lanyard

Stop stooping for that lock – make a magnetic lanyard.

If you don’t wear a lanyard for work then I guess you won’t understand the need for this hack; if you do then I think it’s going to make a lot of sense. This magnetic lanyard is detachable and very easy to make. It makes a huge difference to how quickly you can remove your pass or key.

Time needed: 30 minutes.

How to make a break away…

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#hack #short #sugru

5 common mistakes every new woodworker makes

5 common mistakes every new woodworker makes. How many of these are you guilty of?

Doing things properly isn’t often the easiest option

Although this post is aimed largely at helping new makers avoid common woodworking mistakes, I bet a fair few old hands are guilty of a few of them too! Take a look, how many have you done in the past?

1 – Using the wrong tools

Just go back to your tool store and get the right one.

This has to be something everyone, even experienced…

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#mistakes #woodworking

Kerb Protector - No More Scuffed Alloy Wheels

Kerb Protector – No More Scuffed Alloy Wheels

Is this a project or a life hack? I don’t know. Either way, if you’re in a situation where you regularly have to get as close to a high kerb as possible you’ll know the pain of scuffing a wheel. In which case, you really need this kerb protector, put together from some rubber trim intended for boats and a few masonry screws. There are actual products out there for this (though not many) but…

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Reclaimed Timber Hidden Wardrobe Headboard With Lighting

Make your own reclaimed timber headboard with smart lighting and hidden wardrobes.

That’s quite a title, isn’t it? There really wasn’t another way to write it without missing out one of the things that make this project so unique and beautiful. Using reclaimed timber is a wonderful thing; it has so much character and of course, comes with the added satisfaction that you’re giving the material a second life. It’s not without it’s challenges though, especially when it’s different…

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#bedroom #framing #furniture #lighting #reclaimed #timber #woodworking

Mohawk Toaster - Sugru Hack

Mohawk Toaster – Sugru Hack

Sugru and Aluminum

When 10’000 people have seen your toaster; that’s an odd situation. Turns out a 5-minute hack using a packet of Sugru and a small sheet of aluminium can cause quite a stir on the interwebz. It was only meant to be an Instagram post but seeing as it got so much attention I thought I’d make a short full post on the site.

Brief how-to…

Buy some Sugru.

Buy some aluminium.

Cut your…

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#aluminium #hack #sugru

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