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Difficult to transcribe, but not impossible. http://makestuffnow.com/blog/2016/6/2/make-nerf-firing-mechanism monthly 0.5 2016-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464856958804-ZM8ILYMNFSCKLSMFNTN1/delrin.jpg Blog - Make Nerf Firing Mechanism - Turning Delrin used delrin to make the end plug that pushed the dart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464856965952-8JX5KF080KW3OL1FDMPI/brass.jpg Blog - Make Nerf Firing Mechanism - Brass Turning Most of the work involves turning brass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464856968611-PJM0L5YO2N934H5O6MZI/cutting.jpg Blog - Make Nerf Firing Mechanism - Cut and Drill The piece where the 3 bolts join needs some drilling and cutting out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464856972634-BR21XCNV7JEMRU6RGCH5/tapping.jpg Blog - Make Nerf Firing Mechanism - Tapping Holes Tap some holes to insert the bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464856982757-U84RU2SAIHACM1KCNPBR/pieces.jpg Blog - Make Nerf Firing Mechanism - Exploded Diagram How all the pieces will like up internally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464856984770-B93IUNMDY3U5QWGAR5Y3/installed.jpg Blog - Make Nerf Firing Mechanism - Installation of Firing Mechanism Test of how the parts will fit in the pistol. http://makestuffnow.com/blog/2016/6/8/realistic-fallout-4-pipe-gun monthly 0.5 2016-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465370692130-1ATFQJ9B753JS56GRF5Z/pipe+gun.jpg Blog - Realistic Fallout 4 Pipe Gun - Fallout 4 Pipe Gun Realistic model of fallout 4 pipe pistol. Fires nerf darts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465370695481-FKX606H87SKZLQNZ6W97/front.jpg Blog - Realistic Fallout 4 Pipe Gun - Pipe Pistol Front Front view of fallout 4 pipe pistol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465370698602-MU9AZTI4XBWPBOTTKGX4/back.jpg Blog - Realistic Fallout 4 Pipe Gun - Pipe Pistol Back back view of fallout 4 pipe pistol. http://makestuffnow.com/blog/2016/6/22/made-some-realistic-fo3-nuka-grenades monthly 0.5 2016-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466584393049-X1CJF2X4GVQLXE0DNWHZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Made some Realistic FO3 Nuka Grenades http://makestuffnow.com/blog/2016/6/6/steel-parts-of-pipe-pistol monthly 0.5 2016-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465213855403-4PS1C3UC325S5V0L4NIE/mark+out.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Mark Out Sheet Steel sheet was marked out and holes were drilled for screws and to aid cutting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465213816139-0KITSLLIETRZ2D9D9H34/nibbler.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Nibbler Hand nibbler used to cut out sections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465213821416-1SC6XEOR8QEXO1EZXLDP/bending.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Bending bending brake used to make sharp straight corners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465214253655-UPOBGKO7VBOO6T24IF0O/soaking.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Acid Bath Soak steel parts in HCl solution for about half an hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465214256852-GE9D49J0MW6KTQUUJ5UB/acid+treated.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Rusting Begins Parts pulled out of acid and left to start corroding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465214296983-WS1TF1AJZXYJBQENYV6Z/coated.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Coated Apply clear coat to steel to finish them off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465213998561-WIX3LISGAER4CCSWL02I/cut+pipe.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Cleaning Slot Cleaning up the bolt slide slot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465214113731-AFQ7610CX5LLEBN5FY2A/cleaned+pipe.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Cleaned Slot Bolt slide slot all cleaned up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465214012579-0EIAX1Z5K2O10ZQ5N1SQ/laid+out.jpg Blog - Steel Parts of Pipe Pistol - Steel Lined Up All lined up in place everything fits good http://makestuffnow.com/blog/2016/6/15/collecting-stuff-for-gauss-rifle-build monthly 0.5 2016-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465972839603-XZC66HBW1NF2FOVMLRGE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Collecting Stuff For Gauss Rifle Build http://makestuffnow.com/blog/2016/6/3/pipe-pistol-handle monthly 0.5 2016-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464943214408-PFSMBH1Z9J4ZGKNSQBDC/bending.jpg Blog - Pipe Pistol Handle - Home made bending brake Using the bending brake and some muscle to shape the hand grip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464943217594-DUE2ZBLC8X6P6KTHHKO1/folded.jpg Blog - Pipe Pistol Handle - Folded Hand Grip This hand grip is the model I will use for future bending reference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464943219865-1FT80H1WJC314ASGQGS0/plate.jpg Blog - Pipe Pistol Handle - Connector Plate Made a template to quickly and repeatedly mark out drill holes with transfer punch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464943273991-Y1S0A8PTPLMYGZ2PAXTU/test+view.jpg Blog - Pipe Pistol Handle - Handle Connected Added rubber and lined up the hand grip with the wood part to see how things measure up. 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Profiles routed Finally finished routing out the letter profile holes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464445455623-EFJ1SAGHOFCECV9UJRS8/glue+letters.jpg Making Wood Signs With Depth - glue letters Glue in the letter, trying not to use excess glue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464445458429-ELPIAV3WELBZRQD5ND8E/sand+off.jpg Making Wood Signs With Depth - sanding Gentle sanding of the top of the letters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464445481814-CBINNMMC01OGFRGYVXVH/shine.jpg Making Wood Signs With Depth - oiling Oil with burnishing oil the bring out the colours and apply a nice shine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464445742517-9LTDQR13JB3ZGVVFZBKL/laser+cut.jpg Making Wood Signs With Depth - Laser Cutting Laser cutting the letters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464445745488-FZE3RY8KYXK62ZK6UYS5/soak+letters.jpg Making Wood Signs With Depth - 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Also cut out some useful spacers and triangles which may be useful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464337177006-TDPAHEPJRLD8UMXIRK0T/laser-banner.jpg Upgrade and Align Laser Cutter Table http://makestuffnow.com/set-laser-focus daily 0.75 2021-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464872703088-AYW4DRAQD006ITG398ZR/focus-waist.png Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Laser beam focus Different focal lenses will have different size focal lengths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464872706318-Z286RDXR28BELEAWVY2K/focus-parallel.png Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Parallel beam on laser As long as the beam is coming parallel to the principle axis of the lens, it will focus the same focal point no matter where it hits the lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464872709174-J3YGJ3N3MI6IY7WRSAZ3/focus-angle.png Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Bad laser alignment Beams coming in at different angles will focus on different points. Poor mirror alignment where the beam is constantly changing direction will have inconsistent focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464874247786-NPBNA9VHMJVSXX7AE55K/1-set+height.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Measure laser head height Use gauge block to set laser head to first measurement position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464874252526-B0PQ1FI1GADVPKDOH77L/2-change+height.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Change Laser Height After making the first measurement, the laser head is move to a new position to make another measurement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464874267906-LWIXB34QWJXI08VGPSP5/3-sweep+around+focus.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Results of Laser Focus Test After making a line at various heights a profile of laser focus is built up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464875938911-4HRZ84WQA6AFBED2XZHG/4-longer+focus.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Lens 76mm Focus Setting up the 3 inch focus lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464875957812-0O35WVYZTJ8GQK3VCUCA/5-longer+focus.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Long Focus Lens Results Results from a height sweep of the long focus laser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464875970448-PVR38W9QAVH2SMAKRCQ5/6-short+focus.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Lens 38mm Focus Setting up the 1 1/2 inch focal length lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464875973066-86E2FJP8C0QWUINNDX6W/7-short+focus+tests.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting - Short Focus Lens Results Results of the height sweep for the short focal length lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464876504906-A3PEK9WP8CHV4THGKBLP/laser+cutter+focal+length+test Laser Cutter Focus Setting Comparison of laser cutter focus depth for 3 different lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464337177006-TDPAHEPJRLD8UMXIRK0T/laser-banner.jpg Laser Cutter Focus Setting http://makestuffnow.com/working-with-wood daily 0.75 2016-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468390903891-NGDQDK3TDQ8K6QVLHF5N/image-asset.jpeg Working With Wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1467687356120-TLQET6839SAVS0J9IWA0/image-asset.jpeg Working With Wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464595954548-OVU9EGZIT8L0XGSF687A/image-asset.png Working With Wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464446155204-W9VP455H6GC3HXFGZNDU/image-asset.jpeg Working With Wood http://makestuffnow.com/making-wood-geometric-beads daily 0.75 2016-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592162136-O9ERENOMSIMU30S5QGJR/1-cut+strips.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Cut Wood Strips The wood is cut into 50cm lengths with a cross section area of 3cm squared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592168887-GORSFADXXCD5DAHBGI8N/2-route+edges.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Cut Edges Using a 12.7mm chamfer router bit I cut the edges of the strip at an angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592176120-R27CLS5OHFQW9BY4P3NL/3-hex+shape.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Prepared Strip After routing the strip now has a hexagonal cross section https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464595137784-TETD1Z1NO624K8MZTW4J/rainbow+teething+necklace Making Wood Geometric Beads Dyed US MAPLE & JARRAH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464593510480-3LAJ3LYC82IPHAHHF3IU/9-saw+off.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Cut Beads The beads are cut off the strip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464593518551-U744V69ODCUZKLVITSUL/10-drill+holes.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Drill Hole Hole drilled through centre of bead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464593521344-JCWBFZP9YQ7B2TQADP42/11-sand.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Sand Bead Sand the bead faces and round corners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464593524142-83ASNONVMHOS15ZNAL9J/12-finished.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Finished Beads Some beads finished with mineral oil and beeswax https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592620045-KYPP6VVPXPHITVQ6K0QQ/4-jig.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Bead Jig I have made up a jig which will guide the router to make cuts in the strip at 30mm intervals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592623422-ZAYGEQE0PGRQR2MJR4V4/5-set+depth.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Set Cut Depth A 12.7mm V-groove bit is set so the depth touches the bottom of the chamfered corner in the wood strip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592637442-JIE9CTXU1XIT4DGDJQ8F/6-move+guide.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Shift Guides After cutting the first set of grooves, the guide plate is unscrewed and shifted to the other set of holes 30mm to the left. This will allow a second series of grooves to be cut between the first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592654066-XXFBF6OTPVUC0QPE2B8M/7-rotate+strip.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Rotate Strip After a full set of grooves has been cut, the strip is removed and rotated 90 degrees to cut the next face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464592968603-XXCJLJELWSTY80WBPSXA/8-strip+done.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads - Bead Strip A strip has been fully routed and ready for the beads to be cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464595845965-8EG71R10VJHYLICIUNCC/title.jpg Making Wood Geometric Beads Desert oak & Western Myall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464595046237-N85OYWY3BABYUDUTMUYS/jungle+teething+necklace Making Wood Geometric Beads Dyed Victorian Ash & Zebrano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464595221605-RC2ZZO73QKOSQTFXIVKX/zebra+teething+necklace Making Wood Geometric Beads Zebrano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464443344913-OVFHPIKN0XMUYHZ0AAI5/banner.JPG Making Wood Geometric Beads http://makestuffnow.com/laser-cutter-alignment daily 0.75 2016-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464359964856-QUJ95KC1ETISB1JOCRF9/image-asset.png Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464362847675-NW0XDH6DZYI5GX9MG2H2/7-mirror+3+square.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Square Up Laser Head >Loosen the mounting bolts, and then using a square line up the lens head assembly so it it perpendicular to the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464362859057-LBL7AJH11LZGDBHPTCO9/8-mirror+3.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Move Close Place tape and move lens assembly as close to the second mirror as it will go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464362874547-IGR651O9RZPZPXZF2XK9/9-mirror+3+burn+2.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Move Far make burn hole, then move lens assembly ase far away from second mirror as it will go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464362884130-9OZMTSW9T05KJMO3LZN4/10-mirror+3+burn.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Beam Aligned Make a second burn hole. Like with the lase mirror, keep adjusting mirror 2 until the burn holes line overlap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464363828325-894HY2BBFXR5CLTLMLLQ/layout.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Mirror Locations The location of first, second and third mirror I make reference to https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464361039795-BDVPLU26NFD9PY67GFDZ/1-tape+mirror.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Tape First Mirror Put tape over first mirror https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464361051154-CV847RBYI2MRH37IQK70/2-burn+hole.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Align Laser Align laser so hole burns in the centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464365106000-5PXJ23YP89G23DO8SLK3/11-take+bottom+off.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Set Tape Remove lens and set some tape under head assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464365116137-83WV8A0FBXQHCC26VT45/12-hole+1.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Set Table High With table as high as possible, make first burn mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464365125805-IDAOBTKQHVVU5MKLZ2L7/13-hole+2.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Set Table Low Move table down about 20cm, burn another hole. Figure out which way beam needs to move and keep adjusting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464365130859-WCZGWDGOK30X0RPR88ZI/14-check+bottom.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Check Beam Centred Once you are happy, put piece of tape at bottom of lens head assembly, burn hole, and check that it is going through the centre. If not then go back a few steps and try again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464361501717-4K9HLA0OSHDA1BV67TQ9/3-mirror+2.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Set Second Mirror Move the second mirror up as close as it will go to the laser, then burn a hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464361541373-RODYVF9IH5T2YCULMCXI/4-mirror+back.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Move Mirror Far Away next move the mirror as far away from the laser as possible. You should see the first burn mark close to the centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464361523791-5E5LJC4VPXFL2MLVK4ND/4-mirror+2+second+burn.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Burn Second Hole make another burn mark and observe where it is relative to the first hole. This will give you an idea of which why the first mirror needs to be shifted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464361558706-T5POSHEKR26W4980D6QE/5-scan+mirror.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Sweep Mirror 1 Scan mirror 1 around and keep burning until you think you have the beam lined up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464361574646-C2PEDG0FYKJT80UNH836/6-mirror+2+good.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment - Beam Aligned Place fresh tape, move the mirror forward again and repeat procedure from the first step. When you can burn a hole with the mirror close and far, and have them hit the same spot, then the first mirror is aligned correctly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464337177006-TDPAHEPJRLD8UMXIRK0T/laser-banner.jpg Laser Cutter Mirror Alignment http://makestuffnow.com/power-measurements daily 0.75 2016-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464405374949-MYK3B51AYQGS4C3CAEYE/power+vs+percentage+measurements Laser Cutter Power Measurement Laser Cutter power: set vs measured https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464403731326-OHZ8EY9DRFF0XMYJB6OG/set+to+zero.JPG Laser Cutter Power Measurement - Reset to Zero Set the screw on the back so the needle reads zero. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464403753764-8JWLW547ED32V19VYT7A/probe-laser+mounted.JPG Laser Cutter Power Measurement - Position At Laser Using a magnetic base, set the blackbody target directly in front of the laser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464403755806-KX4XAM9S7A8ZPDXLF43Z/laser+power.JPG Laser Cutter Power Measurement - Take Reading Wait for needle to settle to get power reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464403778568-U8E7JGK4KRNBDADCQLSO/positioned.JPG Laser Cutter Power Measurement - Position For Measurments Place probe on more convenient location to make measurments for power curve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464403505883-UT3VLG9TMX6TRCWP2AQO/mahoney+laser+probe Laser Cutter Power Measurement Mahoney laser probe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464337238151-43RITX2Y26GZ2YN6LG16/laser-banner.jpg Laser Cutter Power Measurement http://makestuffnow.com/pipe-gun daily 0.75 2016-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465644161858-MANOKX67C1PK2MJRI628/fallout4+pipe+pistol Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465533398976-23EZR75F1GAZL7V4IPKQ/finishing_coats.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Coat Parts Stain for the wood, clear rust inhibit for the steel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465533426535-ZV7CAWC741GJXEEOFPBC/finishing_steel+attached.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Steel Fitted All steel parts screwed on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465533428793-79I8SD4Y5E3CSZ8YEGVK/finishing_steel+wire.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Wire Wrapping Twist wire around the front part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465533432197-SAIOX8YZZKOX3NLGTFM3/finishing_rubber.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Rubber Handles Cut tire tube stretched out over handle makes nice fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531892312-L9GCYPOP8YD1HX8JB81Q/steel_barrel+cleaned.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Cut Out Barrel Slot using the dremel to give a final clean to the cut out barrel slot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531905298-6L4ZOE9IHOA660NX2W57/steel_barrel+finished.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Barrel Slot Cut and cleaned gun barrel slot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531929713-KFJL5R3FANF4JTDXS4PC/steel_bending.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Bending Handle A makeshift bending jig is used to form the shape of the handle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531945284-MMBGKJU0QTYDU461AOJC/steel_handle+formed.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Formed Gun Handle The formed gun handle is bolted to a fixing plate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531955997-UT4CXBCY9QORPQF41ZP0/steel_markout+and+drill.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Mark Out Steel Sheet Pattern marked out on steel sheet and holes drilled https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531967403-1LT8HBH43MCQGFSDRZPY/steel_nibble+out+shape.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Cutting Sheet Nibbler tool used to cut out steel sheet part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531980735-8R277L7E6H9FPFMG0FGD/steel_bend+brake.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Bending Sheet Small pan brake makes nice sharp bends in steel sheet pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465531998055-AQWRXCHKU9GIFWL7YUYU/steel_acid+bath.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Acid Bath Soak steel in HCL solution for about 30 minutes to strip off coatings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465532003592-7Y2Y8J87RCEOMZOCEPK4/steel_out+of+bath.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Removed From Acid Parts removed from acid are left in air to start rusting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465532011746-I8PF4J9KDD1RP686T8UL/steel_corroded.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Rusted Steel Some parts which were left overnight and in the rain rusted up perfectly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465529691329-4TZE3S854M04322DU2XF/start_pipe+pistol+prep Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol Measure up the dimensions from drawing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465532804115-F6BET5GZ8DJPY0DRHW6V/trigger_brass.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Turning Brass Some parts are brass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465532809530-GFR2G9HR6ORD5V0LHVT0/trigger_aluminium.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Turning Aluminium Some parts are aluminium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465532813094-AU885GF70CD8ZG06L8N8/trigger_assembly+parts.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Parts Exploded An assembly layout of one variation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465532816092-TXBA4TRXH52OKOSCILXT/trigger_lined+up.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Lined Up Trigger pArts The trigger parts roughly laid out in position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465530383737-OZJTONX2OXUS82NSMLK1/wood_line+up+barrel+hole.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Drill Barrel Hole Set up wood square to start of the long hole for the gun barrel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465530395437-7S763ZIFRK8AMDFSAPVL/wood_finish+hole.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Finish Barrel Hole Use hand drill to get hole to final depth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465530414912-RDKVVB1DGB1ETFJV4W8G/wood_cut+edge.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Mark Out Table Saw Set proper depth and mark out on table how far to cut in to wood in order to cut away corner section https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465530424622-GJSXVBJ2JE2PMW4I2BIJ/wood_chisel+out.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Chisel Out Corner Finish removal of corner section buy using chisel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465530440347-CIH6C3EWH6ISC51P9E4W/wood_trigger+slots.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Make Trigger Slots make holes and slots for holding the handle area components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465530453200-CMNT0ATI15Y4VZU8WZX4/wood_shape.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol - Sand To Shape Use drum sander to carve out the shape of the wood piece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465533863343-0EZYR4RM6Y8DF1WVSMVV/finishing_packed.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465533865383-107RUTRPT6I6ZL8UT03Z/finish_size+up.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465533873238-4KWFRW9FDB7NEKMYBEQS/pipe+gun+finished.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465548473471-56S2DKHRBYOM5LU1OTBP/banner.jpg Fallout 4 Pipe Pistol http://makestuffnow.com/misc daily 0.75 2016-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464414446251-Q9GBY29L7HIW7S25ZVUF/image-asset.jpeg Random Junk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466496376229-CVFWEHON8NZRL9MCHZ5L/image-asset.png Random Junk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1464009476991-IVDBSDN8IGOM88T428FW/banner.JPG Random Junk http://makestuffnow.com/fallout-builds daily 0.75 2016-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1467687210757-LVGO9STEVKCIUMNXLKFK/image-asset.jpeg Fallout Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465536898940-GXPSPSI2NKYRS1Z0BIJX/image-asset.jpeg Fallout Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468390741880-WY15ZTOK4Y9T37ZE42WD/image-asset.png Fallout Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466583224344-JT4KCKK7FLD939UAAHYX/image-asset.jpeg Fallout Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465539803638-2HQ18NYVT58VZK63MXTU/image-asset.jpeg Fallout Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465539831657-IJR1CL0GLVC5VKX4HQZK/image-asset.png Fallout Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465548627700-4HA5X4IEEKM4P9SRAI74/banner.jpg Fallout Builds http://makestuffnow.com/fallout-4-wooden-toy-car daily 0.75 2016-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388350929-IXD4XH4BUVOW0J7DTMD7/Wooden+toy+car+fallout+4 Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388396354-VMM5XBQDNN5AE45LPD71/screenshot+of+toy+car Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468389971335-N7BZFO6N1N0LALM9PJYN/10_turn+rubber.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - rubber tires Turning rubber doorstops in a lathe makes perfect toy car tires https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468389975552-VYG9J9M3FARV4N1KCTOD/11_wheel+parts.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - wheels Copper wheels, rubber tires and black screws replicate the wheels perfectly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468390527658-KEK774BM0HH8P9DHKLKI/finished.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468390534647-39KD53RS3IVK5OCRLFD7/side.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468389514828-OYZHQDYPTZ114MYLR8U3/7_hang+and+paint.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - blue painting Hang and paint with blue main colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468389519076-YQ0QWSOGLWQJFVU2R3GZ/8_mask.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - masking Mask out lines and number with good quality tape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468389522159-56XJT241B2W5WFI8ZXLH/9_finish+paint.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - finish paint Final colour scheme applied, ready for clear-coating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468390325798-L988O8JOOZY3YYC8FGUL/12_seats.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - seat cushion Sewing one of the seat cushions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468390328288-J34EMPCS2039CIAAZLEK/13_steering+wheel.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - steering wheel Assembled steering wheel and components https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468390377165-QK6DN0NEU7FEHO6WCQ93/14_cabin+glued.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - cabin Cabin decorations in place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388867375-IP014PH9403O5LXNO9UJ/1_sketch+out.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - mark out Mark out the shape of the car on the side of the block https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388876524-0JEK9MSBLR1Y6U11EX2U/2_start+hole.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - route cabin Use router bit to rough out most of the seat cabin area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388884975-G6QJJ8Y6SP59P0JL255I/3_rough+cut.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - cut rough shape Use scroll saw to cut rough outline of side profile of car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388892796-BKYKXQCCDACYZKY7OQUY/4_finish+cabit.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - finish cabin Use mill to carved sloped back of seating cabin. The cabin was later finished by hand with chisels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388901251-GJYHXQ41J0G8PZW6H4E7/5_course+sand+shape.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - sand shape An 80 grit belt was used to rough out the shape of the car body https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1468388908174-S7T2JJKBM89PWE70VDKH/6_pilot+holes+for+wheel.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car - drill pilot holes Pilot holes were drilled for the wheels. By using a long bit a hole can be drilled all the way through ensuring that the wheels will line up properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1465548538976-9VDO3U0QPUJ8HGERTLH0/banner.jpg Fallout 4 Wooden Toy Car http://makestuffnow.com/fallout-3-nuka-grenade daily 0.75 2016-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466580124030-QZUSFDZ097YBR7DEDSFP/image-asset.jpeg Fallout 3 nuka grenade Screenshot of Nuka Grenade from Fallout New Vegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466581887825-SGUQSOKBGKGK6R97V20C/bolt-prep.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - prepare bolt File a flat side in the bolt and use punch to set drill location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466581890988-6HSSK2SZMBFH3H8AZN2M/bolt-drill.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - drill bolt Drill hole in bolt for pin to go through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466582080514-RVCFEUNUTWA3EJ2WS9W8/bend+pin.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - bend pin Bend trigger pin to shape by hand. Thick spring wire will make a sturdy pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466582090702-31QT55T9PDOM2R3KV5HA/plunger-parts.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - plunger parts Exploded view of parts that make up trigger plunger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466582097283-3E7WOF7PQUGG9QICHNZR/plunger-assembled.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - assembled plunger Assembled view of trigger plunger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466582102970-9R2NLWID8HCXEBMEU7W4/plunger+installed.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - put plunger in can The pin plunger mechanism installed in the can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466582376497-JMLF83UMZDA31350TEEB/fo3+nuka+grenades.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - fo3 nuka grenades nuka grenades and children of atom styles box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466582896422-3JIZJCD7EMMV7KCDCTND/nuka+grenades.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - grenades Full shot of Fallout 3 style Nuka Grenades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466582381653-8NWD9FROAOAMCR7LQ4ML/grenade+box.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - in box grenades in the little box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57304cda60b5e9083253a095/1466580895174-65UAHVJO6WVYHMTSU8F3/can-cut.jpg Fallout 3 nuka grenade - Prepare cans Two cans are needed for the project. One can is opened normally with the ring-pull lid. The other can has the bottom end taken off with a can opener. 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