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Undoing 4 decades of rust, using SCIENCE!

On March 21, 2011, in Features, Instructions, Observations, Tools, by RocketSled

dsc02052 Rust. Never. Sleeps. It can, however, be smacked upside the head, thrown in the trunk of the car, taken down to the river, and left to fend for itself for a little bit. (more…)

How to make an omelette without breaking your eggs

On May 27, 2009, in Features, Instructions, Observations, by RocketSled

dsc_2582I’m one of those fathers. The ones that send their own project to the science fair. Well, actually, I’m NOT, but I think the request made of my kids seemed a little unfair for kindergartners. And I wanted them to win.

And, it struck a chord in my past. My Father died a few years ago, and this is a project he did with me, albeit when I was in Junior High. Is this how technically advanced kids are these days? That they have access to aerospace technology in kindergarten? (more…)

Oneoffs: Bushings

On April 11, 2009, in Features, Hardware, Instructions, Observations, Transport, by RocketSled

dsc_2473The Suspension upgrade article mentioned, in passing, that I’ve got new bushings to install on the front suspension. Unfortunately, in order to install the new bushings, you have to remove the old bushings. Necessity is the mother of invention, and I’m here to show you a number of different ways to get the old bushings out. (more…)

OddFiddlyThings made in the back of the garage

On April 4, 2009, in Instructions, Observations, by RocketSled

I occasionally check into the practical machinist forum (www.practicalmachinist.com) to see what’s up. The South Bend forum has a ‘what have you made lately’ thread. I figured if I put these in the thread, it’d be equally easy to post them here…so, here they are.The YoYo o’ death:
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