Yuriy SkvortsovA funny way to recycle dead batteries (part 2)In the previous part we’ve discussed a bit of phosphate chemistry and how I started construction of the “reactor” vessel. So I got two…May 25May 25
Yuriy SkvortsovA funny way to recycle dead batteries (part 1)Let’s say you have a steel part in your project that needs to be protected from rusting and also has to have a nice look. In a hobby…May 19May 19
Yuriy SkvortsovFinishing your DIY parts, overviewWhen I started writing this article the idea was to tell about one specific tech that I have developed for coating steel parts with…May 12May 12
Yuriy SkvortsovMetal scraping? This time it’s not about junk.Well, sort of. At least I can’t promise there won’t be junk involved. But first, there are two different things — scraping with one ‘p’…Apr 30Apr 30
Yuriy SkvortsovSpot welder from scrap, part 3As quick recap, I had the transformer with some hefty windings and copper clamps prepared in the Spot welder from scrap, part1. After that…Apr 20Apr 20
Yuriy SkvortsovSpot welder from scrap, part 2So I had the transformer assembled, aluminum wires terminated and copper clamps machined. And in case this doesn’t ring a bell, the story…Apr 15Apr 15
Yuriy SkvortsovSpot welder from scrap, part 1One of the things I enjoy is taking what otherwise would be called trash and turning it into useful device. The best kind of “trash” is, of…Apr 11Apr 11
Yuriy SkvortsovIch Liebherr dichLiving in a rented apartment for over a year was for us quite an experience after being used to the comforts of a very own flat. There are…Apr 7Apr 7
Yuriy SkvortsovFume-hood DIYIn a maker’s workshop it is not uncommon to conduct processes and operations that might have less-than-pleasant behaviour in terms of…Mar 31Mar 31
