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Re: Gadget test drive: LED Strip light

StuartDunmore1 — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:18:33 -0000

I completely agree with you that LED strip lighting is a really good thing to have as it provides great lighting to areas while being able to save a lot of energy.

Re: How I do it: SketchUp

Chris Krueger — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:24:12 -0000

Thanks Pete,

What software are you using these days? I downloaded Autodesk Inventor Fusion and haven't spent much time with it. But I'm always looking for a better modeling program.

Re: How I do it: SketchUp

Pete Prodoehl — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:20:53 -0000

Awesome post! Some of those I've used before, but many of them are new to me.

I don't use Sketchup as much as I used to, but it's always a recommendation I give to people interested in learning 3D modeling.

Re: How I do it: OpenSCAD

Kacie Hultgren — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:48:37 -0000

Great post, Chris. OpenSCAD has been on my long list of things to learn. Now that customizer is here, I'm moving openscad to the top of my list and this info is great for getting started.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Mohammad Ahmad Ibrahem — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:07:27 -0000

Nice ... i will post it in
https://www.facebook.com/Egypt...

Re: How I do it: SketchUp

Christopher Cummings — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:13:53 -0000

This is very useful - I've been wanting the use Sketchup to make 3D printed models but was skeptical of its ability to export STLs and its poor implementation of curves. Looks like I should give it another look!

Re: How I do it: SketchUp

Chris Krueger — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:24:14 -0000

Thanks Diego, I haven' run into that one before. Looks like you can do some pretty amazing things with it!

Re: How I do it: SketchUp

Diego — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:26:49 -0000

recently I found a very interesting and robust plugin for Sketchup for helical forms

http://3dalbertsoft.wordpress....

Re: How I do it: SketchUp

Chris Krueger — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:04:10 -0000

Whoops good catch. I've correct the post and included a link back to your plugin page on Sketchucation, Thanks for all the great plugins you've given to the community, they've really changed the way I use SketchUp for the better.

Re: How I do it: SketchUp

Thomas Thomassen — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:42:54 -0000

TT_Lib doesn't include an update engine. But it makes use of Fredo's update engine in his LibFredo library. ;)

Re: Card Case Customizer

Tim Owens — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:22:50 -0000

I'd love to hear more about your OpenSCAD setup and how you're using it. I briefly played with it a few times but it never clicked for me beyond simple shapes but it might be a good time to dive back in.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Chris Krueger — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:37:14 -0000

Wow this looks awesome! Thanks for posting pictures, it's always fun to see someone else's take on a simple design.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Ford Meiser — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:38:08 -0000

Great Instructions Thank you for posting! I made one for my daughter's boyfriend for Christmas and filled it with local craft beer (pics attached.) It was fun to make and well within my novice skill set. He homebrews and he loves the caddy! I felt that the 1/2" dowel handle didn't seem to be sturdy enough, so I used a 7/8 dowel-the size I had handy. I'm also thinking of putting some sort of cap catcher under the opener on my next one.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Chris Krueger — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:48:02 -0000

That's awesome! If you post them online link back here, I'd love to see how they turn out.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

ryan — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:46:52 -0000

That was my concern as well. Thanks for the post. I am making a few for Christmas gifts!

Re: Unknown solutions

Chris Krueger — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:41:44 -0000

Hi Paul,

I'm currently looking into ways to make this available in a larger scale.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Chris Krueger — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:41:16 -0000

I used wood glue on the bottom of the insert and on the side panels to keep it in place. It's held up pretty well so far and feels secure. I considered nailing it in place but I don't think I could have done it without splitting the plywood.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

ryan — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:39:18 -0000

Hey there, I love the sixer tote. How did you secure the inside partitions?

Re: Unknown solutions

Paul Temple — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:43:47 -0000

Can I purchase a Big Grips USB plug adapter? Please advise.

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Chris Krueger — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:18:18 -0000

Mr E,

Here's a picture with more details, hope this helps.

http://thenewhobbyist.com/wp-c...

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Mr E — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:33:51 -0000

On the inner struts, do you have the distance in the grooves are made? Or the depth?

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Chris Krueger — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:26:04 -0000

Chad,

Here's a picture with more detailed dimensions. Good luck on your project!

http://thenewhobbyist.com/wp-c...

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Chad — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:15:34 -0000

really cool beer tote!!! will be making these for xmas gifts this year!!!
question what was the measure at the top of the sides where the dowel goes into and how far down does the angle come down to -- i see that it is 5.5" wide at the bottom and 11" height -- but what is the top measure --2" ??

really cool idea!!!

thanks
Chad

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Bob — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:44:19 -0000

Awesome. I plan to make one of these!!

Re: Making a Wedding: Wooden Beer Totes

Harry — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:58:49 -0000

Awesome. Great instructions and beautiful instructions. This should be a staple gift on Father's Day.