Invent On The Spot Projects
DIY Anvil
I took a scrap piece of railroad track and converted it into an anvil to forge small items such as knives and hand tools. Watch as things take shape.
Welder Cart
After constant lugging this small but incredibly heavy welder in and out of the shop to work on projects, I finally decided to put this thing on wheels. I was able to make space on this cart for my torch set as well. Check out the build!
DIY Vacuum Chamber (invention prototype)
A project I was working on required me to produce some intricate resin castings. In order to maintain the details of the pieces, I wanted to evacuate the air from the molds and castings as they cured, but I wanted a vacuum device that was smaller and less expensive than what was commercially available. After some thought and sketching, I created this prototype Vacuum Chamber!
I had a need to press some material but could not find anything available that could meet the criteria I was looking for out of the box. Rather than spending time and money modifying an already expensive pressing device, I decided to design and craft my own. See the results!
DIY Airbrush
Looking to add some painting touches to a project, rather than stretching the budget and buying a pricy airbrush setup that I may only use a handful of times, I rummaged through some office supplies I had on hand and came up with this successful alternative. See the results in action!
Inspired by a rolling metal seat I use at work while airing tires, I designed and built this cool rolling wood seat for my wife to use at home while she restores furniture pieces. See how it turned out!
DIY Lock Pick Tools
Lock pick sets and devices can range in price quite a bit, even upwards of a hundred bucks. This set I constructed nearly for free as the street sweeper bristles were found, well, in the street. And the popsicles were consumed to provide some of the other material. Watch what can be made from leftovers!
Triggered by boredom and inspired by an old memory of digging for brass at a scrapyard with my dad when I was I kid, I created a super micro version of the electromagnetic cranes used to move all the steel around that yard. See this attractive project of mine! (pun intended)
Repair Cup Holder (Mini Cooper)
Things break.. yeah that sucks! We have the ability to repair almost anything.. that’s awesome! Watch how I repaired this cup holder for a Mini Cooper!
Have you ever thrown away something you were certain you would never need again.. until you realized you did? Yeah, I did that. A TV without a stand can be limited on where it can go for sure. See how I solved my dilemma!
Some high schoolers may have run across this experiment to explore gas laws. I’ve put a creative twist on this experiment, and must say it looks awesome. See the cooler version in action!
Monkeys Fist (useful knots)
From actual heaving lines to creative key chains, the Monkey’s fist is highly recognizable and one of the most widely used knots around. Watch how I create one from paracord!
THE DIESEL SIDE OF MY WORLD
Paintless Dent Repair
Nobody wants to take their car into a body shop because some shopper decided to let their cart roll into your vehicle before they sped out of the parking lot. Sometimes extensive sanding, filling, and painting isn’t necessarily the repair you need. Paintless dent repair may be the better way to go! See how I remove a dent from this Mini Cooper hood in about an hour!
Mini Cooper Strut Mount Replacement
While a knowing a good mechanic can be a blessing, some budgets simply don’t give some people that option. See how I installed a strut mount on the cheap!