Compact cook kit with a woodstove for Christmas

A few of my Christmas gift recipients are getting a compact cook kit, which includes a 24oz. cook pot with strainer lid, an insulated cup, and a wood burning stove. I made roll top storage bags to complete the package. The wood burning stove has five pieces, a base, a fire chamber, a stack with … Continue reading Compact cook kit with a woodstove for Christmas →

DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit

This enclosure is made from 2 inch diameter PVC pipe with end caps, then cut in half. Switches are mounted 3 inches on center. Adequate switch spacing is essential to allow easy pedal activation. This assembly will be attached to a base board when completed. Using 2 inch diameter pipe allows 1 inch of internal … Continue reading DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit →

DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors.

I'm working on (progressing) a switch project that will toggle TC Helicon processor functions from a microphone stand mounted enclosure. The circuit mimics the operation of the TC Helicon "Switch 6" accessory pedal. The circuit and jack will fit into a 5 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter tube. I plan to use PVC pipe for … Continue reading DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors. →

DIY Launcher – For setting rope in a tree

To set a climbing rope high in a tree, I use this DIY launcher. Built on a weed wacker handle, I bent a 1/4 inch (6.5mm) steel rod to form a the sling shot frame, inserted at the tube end. Two hose clamps fasten the fishing reel to the tube. The reel holds 50 pound … Continue reading DIY Launcher – For setting rope in a tree →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – circuit build update 2019/5/5

I have refined this DIY circuit for use with the TC Helicon pedals, and will be making DIY kits available for purchase. This circuit mimics the operation of the TC Helicon Switch 6.The circuit kit will include the circuit board, 12 - twelve inch lengths of switch wire (adequate for a switch panel with the … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – circuit build update 2019/5/5 →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch 3 for Play Acoustic – circuit build – function test

I made a test circuit prior to building a DIY pedal to activate functions in a "TC Helicon Play Acoustic" acoustic guitar effects and vocal harmonizer pedal that I own. The circuit includes 3 momentary contact, normally open tactile switches, an L3WEGW LED (light emitting diode), some wire, and a Switchcraft TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch 3 for Play Acoustic – circuit build – function test →

DIY Backpack Project Update/Progress – Pack Harness

I've made some progress on the pack project, as I have been working on the design of a versatile pack harness. I try to incorporate versatility in most of the gear that I make or acquire. To me, versatility means that I can carry less gear, to perform more tasks. Here you see the cut … Continue reading DIY Backpack Project Update/Progress – Pack Harness →

How to make a water bottle pouch – DIY

Cut materials to required size. Pin components in place and sew. Make sure it opens - and closes. You're done.

DIY – Do It Yourself – Drum set overhaul

When it comes to personal DIY, it is usually because of want or necessity. Wanting something is a great driver in accomplishing DIY tasks. One's personal motivation adds a sense of enjoyment or fulfillment whenever work is involved. Needing something is a great driver as well, but a sense of enjoyment is often lost to … Continue reading DIY – Do It Yourself – Drum set overhaul →