Monthly Archives: April 2017

DIY Powder Coating is CHEAP, FUN, and EASY! (Yeti Cup with Harbor Freight System)

Want a powder coated Yeti cup, but don’t want to pay $65 dollars? Get a Harbor Freight powder coating gun, a couple Ozark stainless steel cups and do it yourself instead!

We got the powder coating system on sale for $50 and bought a few cups from Wal-mart. The results were impressive. With absolutely no experience we created something that I wouldn’t hesitate to sell on Etsy. With a little practice you could become very proficient at this. Because the paint is so forgiving it’s a very good beginner DIY project too.

The powder coat gun we used (amazon affiliate):
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The Laser Thermometer Gun I Used:
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Model a WORKING Spring in Fusion 360! (ADVANCED TIP)

I wanted to model a working spring in Fusion 360 that you can compress and expand, but I couldn’t find any solutions online. I found a workaround that I haven’t seen anywhere else.

Basically you split the spring in half, then apply revolute joints to each of the parts. Next constrain the spring into a slider joint so it can only move up and down. Finally add motion links to each joint so they all move more naturally.

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It’s Finally Ready! Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and Woodworkers Course

If you’re a complete beginner and you want to learn Autodesk Fusion 360, this is the course for you! I’ve designed these tutorials the way I learn best- with start to finish example projects.

In “Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and Woodworkers” we model five different projects using only the tools necessary for that model. Each project gets progressively more difficult as you build on your newly acquired skills.

Thanks for checking it out!

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Rough Framing the Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion

We’re converting an enclosed cargo trailer so that the front half is an RV and the back half is a mobile workshop We’re going to travel the country when it’s finished helping subscribers with their DIY projects!

This week I finished framing the dividing wall and ran the rough electrical/plumbing. I ripped 2×6’s to create 1.5″ x 1.75″ studs that are thinner and lighter. I’ll be covering the walls in 1/8″ ply and the floor and ceiling in hardwood.

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Thank you, Lark United for the trailer!
https://www.larkunited.com