Mechanical Mashup DIY for the common guy » Episodes

Episode 19 Pistol Crossbow

Ben — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:56:33 +0000

Here is Ben taking revenge from last episode with him getting Tased.

the link mentioned in this episode:

http://gallery.elsewhere.org/v/ephemera/Crossbow/

And the PDFs

Butt

TriggerMech

Here is a link to the video file

Episode 18 DIY Taser for fun and defence

Ben — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:11:12 +0000

This is by far the best episode yet! We will show you how to build a Taser…. Yup a make your friend scream like a little girl curl up in the fetal position and cry taser IMPORTANT! This is not something to do to grandma, NOT COOL!, and it is considered illegal in some states and provinces. If you do decide to build this it is up to you to use it responsibly and legally.

Here is a link to the schematic and board transfer

Dont forget to go to the facebook group and join up to get the full uneditied interview with Geoff Desmoulin from Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior. In fact go and buy a shirt from the guy here

Episode 17

Ben — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:10:31 +0000

Here is episode 17 on how to build a shoulder rig for your video camera.

Update!!!!

The winner of the 3D print and some design time from yours truely is

“Gregory Hauenstein”

Now in my infinte wisdom I have no way to contact Greg so if you are Greg email me at Ben@MechanicalMashup.tv or if you know Greg can you get him to contact me?

Thanks for all of you that participated!

Ben

Episode 16 Sorting your tools in a easy tool box tray

Ben — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:55:47 +0000

Dave will show you how to keep your tools neat and tidy in your tool box with a simple to do orgainzer

Episode 14 120 Volt plugins for your car

Ben — Mon, 31 May 2010 05:23:31 +0000

Dave is going to show you how to install 120 volt plugins for your car or truck.

Here is the inscrutable Dave wrote for this. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-cool-looking-power-panel-in-your-/ Make sure to make it a favorite if you like it we could use the publicity on other sites as well

http://twitter.com/mechmashup, http://twitter.com/behnt, http://twitter.com/davesonfire

Here is the file to download if you would like

Episode 13 Free 3D CAD Sketchup and Cheap vacuum table build

Ben — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:41:09 +0000

Dave shows how to make a vacuum table and Ben shows how to leverage a free 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software package to design and make the 4 line stunt kite in Episode 11

FACEBOOK Fan page

Links:

Sketchup X-Quad 3d Model How to fly the 4 line stunt kite

Link to the video file

Episode 12 DIY Cigar box guitar

Ben — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:31:09 +0000

We have a ghetto guitar or Cigar Box Guitar (CBG) and Dave gives a tour of his ghetto shop.

Special thanks to the kings of the CBG Carl ‘Daddy Stovepipe’ and Ian ‘Booniesville’ Morrison make sure to go to the links and check out their YouTube mojo….

Here is a link to the 3D model of the guitar I built so you can get the dimensions and build one yourself and here is a link to the viewer / CAD software SKETCHUP that is awesome and free! For parts you need 3-3″ #10 eye bolts, 6- #10 washers, 3- #10 Nylock nuts, 1- 2″ #10 eyebolt, 1- 2″ #8 bolt, cigar box, 3′ 1″x3″ oak board (or any other hardwood), Guitar strings #16, #19, #24

Here is a link to the video file

Finally a link to put this on your facebook timeline

Episode 11 super easy super cool internaly lit ice sculptures and quad line stunt kites

Ben — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:34:23 +0000

Facebook Link!

Dave shows us how to make internally lit ice sculptures and Ben shows part one of a two part series on how to make a stunt kite.

ShapeLock <- You have to get some of this stuff it rocks!

Here is a link to the video file

Episode 10 How to do a profesional grip tape job on your skateboard

Ben — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:29:44 +0000

Dave and Lisa show you how to do a custom grip tape job for your skateboard. You can also get Lisa to do the work for you by going to http://LisaFarrows.com !

Here is a link to the video file for you to download if you want to

Episode 9 How to do profesional looking metal engraving with a 10 dollar engraver and a PVC fig rig for a small video camera

Ben — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:43:49 +0000

Dave shows how to engrave your tools and Ben shows how to make a video camera stabilizer called a fig rig out of PVC.
Here is a link to the video file