agingwheels

The project of infinite setbacks

Maybe it's not that bad, but I feel a lot of pressure for multiple reasons to go ahead and get this project done

I got this laser for free. Is it any good?

Now for something a bit different. I get these poorly translated spammy emails all the time so I started taking advantage of them. This thing is a heck of a lot better than I expected it to be, so that's good. Now let's see what other surprisingly useful crap I can get from these emails. I already have another laser engraver coming. What's next? 

I'm a bit stuck

I'm stopping on this go kart project for a bit to switch gears and work on something else. Turns out spit welding a high current battery pack together isn't quite as straightforward as I thought

Making a Battery Spot Welder

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/6w9dFNRtqlg

This project took a bit longer than I expected, but I couldn't be happier with the results. Next step: Go Kart

I'm making a spot welder

The video should be coming in the next few days

Aging Wheels Tool Tour!

You asked and I answered. This video had no cohesive goal or point. I just walked around my shop and talked about various tools. I could've talked way more about this stuff, but the video would be an hour long and significantly more boring. I hope you enjoy. If not, the next video will be back to normal. Whatever normal is.

Finishing the Yugo was a Nightmare

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/V_Gla9smDa4

Here it is! Sorry about the delay. Enjoy!

Stuff is happening!

And I'm getting a cool thing 😁

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/oalgbKLHw3A

Can I Power This Go Kart with a Used Car Alternator?

I may have accidentally made an educational video. I learned a ton from this project and putting together this video. And I filmed it wildly out of order. I'd learn something new and have to go back and re-explain some older piece of information. There are several back to back clips in this video that were filmed a month apart. Hopefully this didn't turn out too talking-heavy. I normally try to condense explanations and the whole video as much as possible, but I went for thorough thi...

BIRBS Update

We got some more birbs

The Electrek Uncar is a Goofy Electric Car Built in Colorado

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/FyZd4_2unFM

My Stupid Coda Keeps Breaking

I know. You're  shocked. 

I Broke My Window Cuz I'm Dumb

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/je_BSzojDFo

More of a casual video this time. I think I should make more videos like this. It was fun and relatively pressure free to make. It certainly won't be a viral hit or anything, but I think it was worth making.

This is a Glorious 1/2 Scale Foden Steam Truck

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/PFKa8K9qZBQ

Isn't this wonderful?! As far as I know, this is the only one of its kind in the states, and the owner invited me down for a look at it! 

Help!

Ya know, if you can. If not, continue enjoying your day.

The Volvo C30 is a Refined Hot Hatch for Grown-Ups

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/czaMziFQ55g
Hey look! It's a normal car (for me, anyway)

Workin on Stuff

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/-aOIFbPj5Dk

I Demolished My Home Built Truck Camper

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/0AnEuNAZR_U

Now I just need to make a trip to the landfill and scrapyard.

Making a Centrifugal Dust Separator

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/n2OStvRteRE

After a few weeks of work, it's finally done! This took me a fair bit longer than I expected, but it also works a lot better than expected

Dust Separator Progress

It's going to take a while, but it's coming along!

Aging Wheels 2021 Fleet Update

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/N5VVUq0ee5A

Acrylic Fins

Cones and Things!

And yes, my floor is wet. My shops have a tendency to flood a bit

Upcoming Video Plans and The Bus!

My Coda Already Needed New Wheel Bearings, So I Replaced Them

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/QXw03ZLg2nQ

My Coda needed work done (surprising, I know), so I did that work. Now it should be good to go for at least another mile. 

My Third Coda

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/jRGrQryvKao

Here's a short little video about my third (and final, hopefully) Coda. I also add some missing details about the whole EDI story

By the way, I'm finally working on the bus again. It'll be a while until this work results in a video, but progress is happening!

I Made a Ton of Drawers for My Shop Cabinet

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/h8isJPCw4FE

This was a big project. I thought I could have this done in a couple days, but it took far longer than that. It's a little rough around the edges, but as I said in the video, this is a learning experience. I haven't filled up the drawers yet, but I think I made them too shallow. Oh well!

I Bought a New Jointer and Immediately Upgraded It

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/MAWJNEpgf74

Bonus Second Video: https://youtu.be/wC0MhCwGiaw

Steffen at My Wood Cutters sent me this cutter head nearly three months ago and I just now found time to make the videos with it. Time flies when you're having fun! You can expect an Under Dunn project next week and then it's back to Aging Wheels for a lit...

Tavarish Gave Me a Hilariously Modified Yugo!

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/hw2tqa8JcTE

My latest car acquisition courtesy of Tavarish. You all get the video now, but it won't go public until Tavarish's video gets released.

Getting My Dilapidated Coda EV Back on the Road

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/w9SciIRD3fU

Here's everything I had to do to get my Coda back to being roadworthy. A whole host of issues (including the wheel bearings, again) popped up after I made this video, so it looks like I have more work to do!