Simple ideas you can build
After constructing the Dome check-fixture (shown on a previous post) I decided to go all-out and make a foam model of the structure. I also wanted to know how many 6 by 8 by 8 hollow cinderblocks it would take to construct the dome. An upper layer block sometimes needed to be shortened in order The post Cinder block dome model appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
I ve always had a fascination with tug boats, especially ones that are very small. I love playing with the boundaries of a 4ft by 8ft sheet of 6mm thick fluted plastic. The material, if you re careful, can withstand the weight of the pilot and take on small low speed run-ins with docks, branches or The post Mini Tug boat appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
This was a log I found on a beach nearby where I live. It was too big and heavy to drag it to a place where I could load it onto my truck. I decided to make a dolly with a few bits and pieces of light gauge steel tubing I had in my storage The post Log dolly appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
I made this 44 sq. ft. usable interior floor-space shelter in an attempt to bring down the cost of the Conestoga Hut. All materials were purchased new. The total cost with interior bed, shelves, and counters came to under $900. An additional 4 foot mid-section can be added (making it 67 square feet) at a The post Budget transitional homeless shelter appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
An early rendition of a 16 foot diameter Beehive shaped dome. Years ago I was interested in Geodesic domes until, being a drywall finisher, I had the misfortune to mud one of these beasts. Luckily the home owner, already finding the expenses way too high for this project, allowed us to use a rubber trowel The post Cinderblock beehive dome building Jig appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
Owen used six 55 gallon plastic barrels and I m guessing decking boards for the platform. For the raft shelter, he got inspiration from my campaign sign fluted plastic shelters. Soon he will spend an overnight trip on his new boat. I m anxiously waiting for more pictures! The post Owen s modern day Huckleberry Fin raft appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
Here s a few pictures of shelters that Burners sent in. I never did make official plans for my big pyramid, but advised a few people along with their build. Plans are available for the Foam-board Teepee in the PLANS tab. These shelter help keeping the high temps tolerable and the filters on opposite ends help The post Burningman Shelters appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
Melinda Shaw decided to help out some of the homeless in her community by assembling a few teams of volunteers to help assemble the following pods. With the homeless population growing, it s nice to see compassionate acts of kindness by people who realize it s up to them, and us, to help the down trodden. The The post Homeless shelters on wheels appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
This is the original Coro Speed boat just before the first launch. I had a lot of fun scooting around with my 1.2 hp Gamefisher motor. I ve had build plans for this for some time now. I used a 6mm thick fluted plastic sheet for the hull. A little later I added this arced decking The post Coro Speedboat III appeared first on Elkinsdiy .
This is my favorite boat so far. If you haven t noticed yet, I like small spaces, and this collapsable cabin is a fun add-on to the Coro Speedboat. It swings out of the way, resting on the back of the boat. This makes entering and exiting the boat fairly easy. If your battery dies, The post Coro Speedboat / Cabin Cruiser appeared first on Elkinsdiy .