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Ben Brandt
United States
Registrace 6. 02. 2011
A little creativity & hobby engineering caught on video. I like to make things and experiment with different materials and technologies. Come join me in my shop and see what I've been up to.
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert so don't do what I do, all content is shown for the sole purpose of entertainment & inspiration and is not intended for educational purposes in any format. Anyone choosing of their own free will to reenact or recreate any of this content assumes all personal liability and or responsibility by doing so. Woodworking especially with power tools is very dangerous and can result in serious bodily harm or even death, therefore proper education and training is advised.
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert so don't do what I do, all content is shown for the sole purpose of entertainment & inspiration and is not intended for educational purposes in any format. Anyone choosing of their own free will to reenact or recreate any of this content assumes all personal liability and or responsibility by doing so. Woodworking especially with power tools is very dangerous and can result in serious bodily harm or even death, therefore proper education and training is advised.
Secret briefcase unlocks over the internet
In this video I go through an in-depth walkthrough of a device I built for a party game, a mysterious briefcase that can be unlocked over the internet.
Supplies used:
Vaultz Locking Storage Clipboard: amzn.to/3eauTx8
RavPower Power Bank Battery: amzn.to/2JLQSMQ
(not same as the video, but a newer model)
6in Micro USB A to Micro B cable: amzn.to/2VkUgn9
Hydraulic Gas Strut: www.ebay.com/itm/Hardware-Furniture-Lift-Hydraulic-Gas-Strut-Spring-Support-Pneumatic-Door-Hinge/333412948217
40 piece Tap and Die set: amzn.to/3aRQhVT
4-Digit LED Segment Display TM1637: amzn.to/2JSPKaj
Micro Servo: amzn.to/2Xqdiet
Particle Photon IoT Development Board: amzn.to/2RocHGv
Wifi antenna (optional): amzn.to/3c7ufi0
Addressable RGB LED strip, 60 pixels: amzn.to/2VuitaW
Low profile Red arcade buttons, Pack of 5: amzn.to/2xhpmUW
Circuit Prototyping:
32pcs Assorted Prototyping Circuit Boards: amzn.to/3efC9HM
60pcs Male and Female Pin Headers: amzn.to/2UZ797p
Right angle single row pin headers: amzn.to/2RqE5Dx
Solid Hook Up Wire Kit, 6 spools: amzn.to/2XrSMub
FIND ME ONLINE:
Instagram: b2builds
Facebook: b2builds
Website: www.b2builds.com
SUBSCRIBE: subscribe.b2builds.com
Supplies used:
Vaultz Locking Storage Clipboard: amzn.to/3eauTx8
RavPower Power Bank Battery: amzn.to/2JLQSMQ
(not same as the video, but a newer model)
6in Micro USB A to Micro B cable: amzn.to/2VkUgn9
Hydraulic Gas Strut: www.ebay.com/itm/Hardware-Furniture-Lift-Hydraulic-Gas-Strut-Spring-Support-Pneumatic-Door-Hinge/333412948217
40 piece Tap and Die set: amzn.to/3aRQhVT
4-Digit LED Segment Display TM1637: amzn.to/2JSPKaj
Micro Servo: amzn.to/2Xqdiet
Particle Photon IoT Development Board: amzn.to/2RocHGv
Wifi antenna (optional): amzn.to/3c7ufi0
Addressable RGB LED strip, 60 pixels: amzn.to/2VuitaW
Low profile Red arcade buttons, Pack of 5: amzn.to/2xhpmUW
Circuit Prototyping:
32pcs Assorted Prototyping Circuit Boards: amzn.to/3efC9HM
60pcs Male and Female Pin Headers: amzn.to/2UZ797p
Right angle single row pin headers: amzn.to/2RqE5Dx
Solid Hook Up Wire Kit, 6 spools: amzn.to/2XrSMub
FIND ME ONLINE:
Instagram: b2builds
Facebook: b2builds
Website: www.b2builds.com
SUBSCRIBE: subscribe.b2builds.com
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Making a small walnut tool holder
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 4 lety
Time to steal away for a little late-night shop time and make something small... a small walnut tool holder. Watch to see how this little custom hanger is made on the miter saw, table saw, & drill press, sanded smooth and finished. Just a fun little project for one of my best clients. Need your own pointer? amzn.to/304LDgR FIND ME ONLINE: Instagram: b2builds Facebook: facebook.com...
Wall Mounted Compartment Bookshelf from reclaimed plywood
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 5 lety
Plans available: www.b2builds.com/store I've been needing a nice bookshelf in my office for awhile, and I had a design in mind that I wanted to build. Once I stumbled on a piece of free plywood I knew just what to make with it. This project was also an opportunity to try some new things with dowel joinery, solid wood edge banding, and some new dado cutting techniques. In the end, I really like ...
The Barcode Box Joint Box
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 6 lety
This was the crazy idea that drove me to build my Programmable Box Joint Jig. With precise the ability to precisely position each and every finger and slot, why not make something visually interesting? This is my fun way of combining digital technology with the ages-old joinery method of box joints. Watch to see how I encoded a secret number in the joints of this box. MUSIC: "Three Reasons To G...
Magnetic Storage for Dowel Centers - Design and 3D printing process
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 6 lety
Want to see the finished project? Jump ahead to 14:09 I recently bought a couple sets of dowel centers for use in some woodworking projects with dowel joinery. While they work great, I don't have a nice way to store them until now. In this video I walk through the 3D design/modeling process of my storage solution for these dowel centers, using Fusion 360. The main body of the holder is 3D print...
Yard dice with inlaid wood
zhlédnutí 27KPřed 6 lety
For Christmas 2017's batch of homemade gifts, we set out to make "Yardzee" sets of big yard dice for our extended family. Rather than settle for dice with painted-on or burned-in dots, I wanted to try inlaid wood for the dots. It was a lot of work, but I really like the result. This was also an interesting exercise in making things in large batches. The white dice were made from a 4x4 post of u...
3D Printed Center Finder for a Dowel Center
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 6 lety
I've been working on a larger project that requires some dowel joinery, so I picked up some dowel centers. I also needed a center finder to mark the middle of the edge of a board. Why not use the dowel center to make the mark? In this video I design a 3D printed center finder that uses a dowel center to mark the wood. The center finder was designed to fit the 1/4" dowel centers from this set: a...
Building a cyclone system for my shop vac
zhlédnutí 4KPřed 6 lety
Every time I empty my shop vac I have to deal with cleaning out a clogged filter. I've always wanted to try a dust cyclone, but avoided the expense. I decided to try a low-cost cyclone from BangGood.com, which they gave to me for this video. I had some trouble getting my hoses to connect to it, but through some custom 3-D printed connectors, I was able to make it work. To hold the cyclone setup...
Fixing up my Laser Engraver with upgraded components
zhlédnutí 32KPřed 7 lety
Several months ago I ordered a small laser engraver from an online auction for a project, and it died after a short time. When BangGood.com gave me the chance to pick out some free merchandise, I jumped at the chance to try some of their laser components. Thanks to some new parts I was able to get this machine working again. I also got out in the shop to make some new acrylic mounting plates, a...
Harbor Freight Belt Sander to Shop Vac Dust Port Adapter
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 7 lety
My Harbor Freight 3 x 21 belt sander (Chicago Electric, #69859) has served me well, but the dust collection could be improved. I wanted to hook it up to my Shop Vac's 2" hose for a bigger sanding job, so I turned to 3D printing to get the job done. This video takes you from the design process through to a finished working part. Get the STL file here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:2338492 If you hav...
Pentagon Pencil Cup in Walnut and Aluminum
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 7 lety
Recently I was motivated to get out in the shop by a cup build-off put on by Izzy Swan's Tool Masters Association. There was a prize up for grabs and it was a fun excuse to get out in the shop. I had some rough walnut from craigslist and a desire to play with some interesting geometry, so I got to work on this walnut and aluminum pencil cup. Overall I like how it turned out. If I were to build ...
LED Backlit Sign from a Harbor Freight Flashlight: Version 2
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed 7 lety
In this video I revisit an old project with new technology. I was asked to build another small backlit sign, so I went back to Harbor Freight with another free flashlight coupon. Using the parts of the flashlight and a variety of 3D-printed parts I turned it into a battery powered backlit sign. Flashlight: alexa.design/2pmEB5f 3D Printers: alexa.design/2pmELtn My table saw: alexa.design/2pmLWSc...
Custom Designed 3D Printed Pens [2017 No Lathe Pen Challenge]
zhlédnutí 31KPřed 7 lety
Get the 3D designs here: www.thingiverse.com/benbrandt22/designs Get the pens here: amzn.to/2lndAQm Bill Livolsi over at One Car Workshop challenged the maker community to get creative and try making a pen without a lathe. My original plan failed, so I decided to dive in and spend some time with my new (new to me) 3D printer and see what I could come up with. As you may know, I enjoy designing ...
How NOT to repair a headphone plug
zhlédnutí 32KPřed 7 lety
My son has a pair of wired headphones he uses at school that were starting to fail mid-year, so he brought them home to me. It was a rush job to get them repaired for school the next day, and I made some mistakes along the way. Everything worked out in the end, so hopefully this can serve as a guide on what to look out for, and how you can recover. I'm also a big fan of podcasts, you'll hear a ...
Table Saw Dodecahedron: In-Depth Design and Process
zhlédnutí 28KPřed 7 lety
Table Saw Dodecahedron: In-Depth Design and Process
Making a solid wood dodecahedron on the table saw
zhlédnutí 28KPřed 7 lety
Making a solid wood dodecahedron on the table saw
Box Jointed Cement & Walnut USB Hub | #USBHubChallenge inspired by Giaco Whatever
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 7 lety
Box Jointed Cement & Walnut USB Hub | #USBHubChallenge inspired by Giaco Whatever
Variable Width Box Joints on the Programmable Box Joint Jig
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 7 lety
Variable Width Box Joints on the Programmable Box Joint Jig
Programmable Box Joint Jig: First Run | Raspberry Pi 3 + Windows 10 IoT Core
zhlédnutí 34KPřed 8 lety
Programmable Box Joint Jig: First Run | Raspberry Pi 3 Windows 10 IoT Core
Box Jointed Pallet Wood Pencil Cup [2016 Pallet Upcycle Challenge]
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 8 lety
Box Jointed Pallet Wood Pencil Cup [2016 Pallet Upcycle Challenge]
Making an overhead camera rig with an articulating lamp
zhlédnutí 4,2KPřed 8 lety
Making an overhead camera rig with an articulating lamp
From Fusion 360 to Bandsaw: Parametric modeling and building a Star Knob
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 8 lety
From Fusion 360 to Bandsaw: Parametric modeling and building a Star Knob
How to Make a Six Legged, 3-Piece Pole Stand
zhlédnutí 27KPřed 8 lety
How to Make a Six Legged, 3-Piece Pole Stand
Over-Engineering a Custom Cardboard Box with Wolfram Alpha and Packing Algorithms
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed 8 lety
Over-Engineering a Custom Cardboard Box with Wolfram Alpha and Packing Algorithms
Modular Spline Jig for the Table Saw Sled
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 8 lety
Modular Spline Jig for the Table Saw Sled
Making a Playing Card Box from Maple & Walnut
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 8 lety
Making a Playing Card Box from Maple & Walnut