Mega Shed – Part 4: Building the Base
With the site cleared and groundworks complete, I can start building the base. This is a big step change, from design and prep to building!
Category: Workshop
For many automotive adventures, you need somewhere to work and some storage. With no workshop, for a long time tools were under my bed, and work was done on the side of the road. And not just on my own cars.
These days I have a comparatively huge garage, which started as an empty box but is slowly becoming a useable workshop. The articles here will cover the transformation of the space to a workshop.
Mega Shed – Part 3: Groundwork, Frame and Piers
With the site cleared, I can start the Mega Shed build. The base will be constructed first, once groundwork and concrete piers are completed.
Mega Shed – Part 2: Clearing the Site
With the design for the Mega Shed setting on I needed to spend time clearing the site before I can start building. And man was that a task.
Mega Shed – Part 1: Designing the Shed
Running out of space in the garage is slowing projects to a standstill. A Mega Shed is a good solution but it will need careful designing first. #bxproject #shed #diy
3D Printing – Citroën BX Boot Trim Clip
After releasing the Ender5 article last month, a few people have contacted me about making parts. The first one I'm tackling is the BX boot door trim clip. #bxproject #Citroen #CitroenBX #carrestoration #Ender5 #3DPrinting
3D Printing – Ender 5 Pro Review
While I've enjoyed using the Unicubic U1 3D Printer, I've found the limitations of its ability. It was time upgrade or buy an Ender 5 Pro.
3D Printing – Unicubic U1 – Super budget printer
Back in 2017, I bought a cheap Unicubic U1 3D printer. A bad copy of a bad copy. With some tinkering, it's given good prints. Now I'm hooked!
One whole year of BX Project articles
A year of blogging BX Project articles deserves its own write-up. Let's look behind the scenes at the numbers, topics, and future articles.
Workshop – Making Workbenches
Time and budget finally allowed creation of workbenches. From timber and steel frames to oak worktops, this was a satisfying project.
3D Printing – Blue Lights – Window Pods
Sometimes when installing blue lights for CSI BASICS, the window pods are far from a perfect fit. But what if the pods could be customised to every car?
Workshop Tools – Scissor Lift
Years of struggling under cars on axle stands are over with the purchase of a scissor lift. Why didn't I do this sooner!
Workshop – Making Roof Bar Storage
After falling over the Freelander2 roof bars one too many times, it was time to make some roof bar storage. Fire up the welder!
Workshop – OSB Ceiling Installation
After struggling with uneven lighting in the garage, I wanted to install a ceiling. The installation of the painted OSB ceiling has transformed the space
Review – Sealey Drill Bit Sharpener
Sick of never having a sharp drill bit? and too lazy to sharpen by hand? Maybe this Sealey SMS2008 drill bit sharpener review is for you!
Workshop – Rotary Table Build
To get a clean shot of tools on test, it threw together a rotary table. It's unstable and ugly, time to step it up a level!