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I'm a retired mechanical maintenance instructor who worked in the electric power industry including nuclear, fossil, hydro and gas turbine technology. I take my experience and use it to create innovative solutions to life's common challenges. I also enjoy hobbies such as building custom cars, radio control aircraft and just about anything fun. I only publish proven projects. Thank you for following me.
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This file is for a welding/battery cable clip that I designed for my current street rod project. I hope other car enthusiast will find this as well as my automotive files useful.
4 gauge battery/welding cable clip - automotive
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Increase the options for your entrance on your flow hive with my Flow Hive base shim and my complimentary reducers listed separately.
Flow Hive Base Shim -
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I was looking for a way to store my 7 pin trailer connector but most of what I found was for European plugs. The solution was to design this one. It installs with just one 5/16-18 bolt, washer and nut. Keep your plug dry and secure with this one hour print.
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Trailer Electrical Plug Storage Bracket RV-Style
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When I couldn't find an in-hive frame style feeder for my bees with a variable capacity, I decided to create these "displacement modules". The feeder will hold up to two 18.5 ounce (0.53L) and one 24 ounce (0.709L) capacity reducers. Effectively this will enable you to come up with a variety of capacities from the full 3.5L all the way down to 1.7L. Don't let your bee feed go bad, only feed what they can eat.
Beekeeping - 3.5L Frame Feeder Capacity Reducers
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A great spray can organizer that can be attached to a wall and free up shelf space or flat to organize a work truck for example.
Spray Can Organizer / Wall or Work Truck
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This is a small hive beetle trap that beekeepers can print quickly if they need one. Save time and money by making your own.
Beekeeping Small Hive Beetle Trap
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Have you printed a model of the Artemis SLS rocket and now wish to display it? This wall bracket will safely hold the model in the vertical position, away from pets or breezes which might otherwise topple the model. It is designed to mount rockets in a nominal 1:100 scale. The base has pegs which the solid rocket engines sit on (pegs are small enough to allow for variations in scale) and the upper mount has stiff articulating arms that securely hold the model in place.
Artemis SLS Vertical Wall Bracket 1:100 Scale
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My wife is getting into making fresh sourdough and I wanted to be a hero and create a slicer gadget for her. This slicer features a 7-1/2" square cutting area, two cutting widths and several loaf width settings to hold the bread snug. The slicing guides slip nicely into whatever slot you desire, then slide the end support/stop panel down. Flip the slicer sides for either 1/2" or 3/8" cuts. Can you buy one like this on Amazon? Of course, but what fun is that?
Bread Slicer - Large - 2 Slice Widths - 2 Heights
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I'm a new beekeeper and I got excited about trapping a swarm after another newbie in my club who lives 3 blocks away trapped two swarms already. The plans for his trap are simple and the only item I would need is this 4 position entrance. Yes, I could order one for $5 and pay $10 shipping, or a person could just print one of these for a few cents. I'm not into the Layen horizontal hive but I notice that they also use this style of entrance. Check out my other beekeeping files!
Swarm Trap / Layens Hive Entrance - 4 Positions
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I just finished designing a single-cylinder wobble air motor that you can 3D print, snap together, and watch spin with just compressed air. It’s super simple, educational, and fun!
Only 5 parts (Frame, Crankshaft, Flywheel, Piston, Cylinder)
Runs at only 40 PSI – fast spinning and visually satisfying
Educational and fun – perfect for STEM projects, science fairs, or as a desk gadget
I’d love to hear your thoughts, see your prints, or answer any questions. Let’s get STEM spinning! 🔧💨
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Air Motor - Prints Fast - Runs FASTER!
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I purchased some used hives from a mentor of mine but the entrance reducer was a bit sad so I decided to print a new one. This is for a traditional 10 frame Langstroth hive.
Beehive Entrance Reducer / Close Hive Completely
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Another Saturn V display option. This time it is for a table or shelf display as opposed to a wall mount. Check out the other two options I offer.
Saturn V 1:100 Scale(43") Horizontal Display Stand
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I wanted a more industrial looking wall mount than the sleek model I uploaded to Maker World a while back and this is it.
Saturn V 1:100 (43") Horizontal Wall Mount
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I'm installing air suspension in my 1951 GMC pickup and I just don't like the look of the metal hold downs for the tubing so I designed these. You can print a handful of these for the price of one stainless clip and they look better in my opinion.
1/4" Brake / Pneumatic Air Line Clamp / Air Ride
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Finally a place to put your coffee, Coke or beer when you are working on your car or whatever. I have 3 roller tower tool boxes and there is always a premium on real estate for placing my drink. This is the ultimate toolbox upgrade.
Toolbox Cup Holder
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I made these hose clamps for my neighbors super cool 57' Chevy pickup project. I have 6AN and 10AN sizes available as well.
8AN Braided Hose Clamp / Double Hose Clamp
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I'm a hobby beekeeper so a commercial jig that allows you to build 10 at a time just takes up too much space in my shop. This jig will allow you to build one at a time, perfectly square. It works best with an air stapler. Spring clamps are nice but not necessary.
Bee Hive Frame Assembly Jig
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I'm doing an S10 frame replacement under my 51 GMC pickup and these clips were designed and printed to hold my fuel line in place.
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6AN Hose Clamp / 1/0 Battery Cable Hold Down
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