Home DIY Project Picture Thread: Big and Small

[TheOnlyJon]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1991/diy.png

In lieu of the clever and thrifty things we've enjoyed in countless setups seen in the
"Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=706374)" thread, it's time to show off your own personal DIY projects.

These may include but are certainly not limited to:

home/office/dorm/garage/lawn/patio/theatre/attic/kitchen/bathroom projects.
Projects can be as big as DIY home theatre, or as a small as a pop can lamp.

Pictures are most encouraged (your own or projects you've found). Most anything and everything homemade counts.
Money savers are best (think MacGyver)! Keep us updated with your progress, or post your already finished product.

Please use [timg] tags for images larger than 800 pixels wide and for the love, don't quote images.
If you want to see the picture that a post is referring to, you can press this button: http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif.

[Intel Inside]

Hey, loving the thread idea, and the logo. It adds a touch of uniqueness and class :D

Sorry, I don't currently have and DIY projects on at the moment, but i hope people do post theirs!

[Lord Blackadder]

I don't have a house. :(

However, I think this is an interesting idea...let's see some handymen and handywomen at work1

[dinaluvsApple]

i love these showoff threads.

gives me so many ideas to make mines better.

[steviem]

I'm going to start getting this back to its glory after it being sat outside for a year:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_bXmtMZM6uzY/Sig6QeIiYLI/AAAAAAAAA0c/4Wd5-zVUxNw/s800/DSC_0004.JPG

It's a Peugeot 306 XSi, with about 120,000 miles on the clock. I've already bought it new rear lights to get it back to standard, hopefully picking up a new rear bumper for it and smaller alloys for it.

All of the work will be carried out by me and my best mate.

A side part of the project will be getting my driving license back after the monumental f-up by the DVLA which brought the car off of the road in the first place.

[xXriderXx7]

I made this magnetic 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube a couple weeks ago. It took me about 3 days in the garage drilling and gluing, but in the end, I am very happy with the results. Ive been looking to sell it, but have yet to get many offers, so Im just gunna see what happens. If anyone is interested, make an offer :D

[backsidetailsli]

Oh Yes! Few Things ive done...

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs131.snc1/5620_1089822569696_1350420078_257193_3438962_n.jpg
progress: http://www.facebook.com/james.paznar?ref=profile#/photo.php?pid=257169&id=1350420078

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v347/198/63/1350420078/n1350420078_60361_3862.jpg
progress: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57&id=1350420078&l=9100a2fd03

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v63/198/63/1350420078/n1350420078_6113_1540.jpg
progress: http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=1350420078#/album.php?aid=85&id=1350420078&op=18


http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2424/dsc00898io8.jpg

[TheOnlyJon]

Sweet work rider and backsidetail. Can't wait to see some progress stevie.

[ddeadserious]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/trialbyashes/100_3558.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/trialbyashes/100_3559.jpg

[Heilage]

So, when I completely redecorate my apartment, I can post pics here?

[TheOnlyJon]

^ Sure why not! :-)

[rkdiddy]

So, when I completely redecorate my apartment, I can post pics here?

Only if you include before pictures. :p

[TheOnlyJon]

Before and during the process would be even sweeter. Just sayin'. :rolleyes:

[andymodem]

My DIY kitchen.

After is on the left, before on the right. :p

185811

[ChicoWeb]

My DIY kitchen.

After is on the left, before on the right. :p

185811
Very NICE!

[TheOnlyJon]

My DIY kitchen.


The cabinetry is stunning and goes so well with the paint! Nice!

[Zaap]

My DIY kitchen.
After is on the left, before on the right. :p
Looks really good!

[Zaap]

I made this magnetic 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube a couple weeks ago.
Why sell it? Seems like it should make a pretty interesting conversation piece.

[munkees]

looks bigger now, nice job on the kitchen.

[SchneiderMan]

My DIY kitchen.

After is on the left, before on the right. :p

185811

That very nice looking! huge improvement, now can i come over and use your new kitchen? :D:p jk

[andymodem]

Thanks everybody :D

If you were wondering, it's an Ikea kitchen. :eek:

[arkitect]

If you were wondering, it's an Ikea kitchen. :eek:

I was wondering about that… I spotted the jars in the corner. ;)

Not too sure about the glass vases on top though… the dust is going to be hell to keep off…

Nice work. :)

[andymodem]

I was wondering about that… I spotted the jars in the corner. ;)

Not too sure about the glass vases on top though… the dust is going to be hell to keep off…

Nice work. :)

Haha, good eye.

They do collect dust, but I try not to think of it. :p Didn't wanna store them; they are all vases from flowers I've sent to my wife and she wants to keep them. There are some plants up their now too for a little more color.

[Dagless]

It's still a WIP hindered by a round of swine flu in the house, but we're doing the bathroom up. The shower broke so we though we should do the whole bathroom up as a wetroom. Scrapped that idea and decided to do the room up and stick in a steam shower cabin.

http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_1770.jpg
The old bath
http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_1772.jpg http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_1781.jpg http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_2175.jpg
That last one was taken today.
All to stick one of these beauties in;
http://www.bathtek.com/images/9001.jpg

[Heilage]

Only if you include before pictures. :p

Everything will be documented. :)

[steviem]

All to stick one of these beauties in;
http://www.bathtek.com/images/9001.jpg

'Clean me up Scotty'

[TheOnlyJon]

Looks more like a time machine than a shower lol. Showers like that are amazing though. I used one once and it was awesome!

[aprofetto]

I made this magnetic 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube a couple weeks ago. It took me about 3 days in the garage drilling and gluing, but in the end, I am very happy with the results. Ive been looking to sell it, but have yet to get many offers, so Im just gunna see what happens. If anyone is interested, make an offer :D

Looks sweet! Does it move just like a rubik's cube?

[xXriderXx7]

Why sell it? Seems like it should make a pretty interesting conversation piece.

Looks sweet! Does it move just like a rubik's cube?

My plan would be to sell it for enough to buy the materials for another, and maybe make a little profit to pocket.

Thanks! And yes it does :D

[rshanahan]

Ok, here's mine (from Baltimore 'area' even). Can you tell which one was before and after?

[rshanahan]

Two years before I did the kitchen (1st floor) I did the basement which was 100% unfinished. I cleaned/sealed the walls and floor, which is the 2 'before pics'. Then built the theater/lobby (these pics are about 4 years old, don't knock me on the posters :) )

[Zaap]

Ok, here's mine (from Baltimore 'area' even). Can you tell which one was before and after?
Easily the right side is after. That looks sleek! Very nice!

I doubt you remodeled to add that nuker cart and awful lamp on the left ;)

Is that a kitchen PC?

[OrangeCuse44]

Two years before I did the kitchen (1st floor) I did the basement which was 100% unfinished. I cleaned/sealed the walls and floor, which is the 2 'before pics'. Then built the theater/lobby (these pics are about 4 years old, don't knock me on the posters :) )

THAT..IS..AWESOME. How much did this project run you and did you do all of the installation yourself?

[andymodem]

Two years before I did the kitchen (1st floor) I did the basement which was 100% unfinished. I cleaned/sealed the walls and floor, which is the 2 'before pics'. Then built the theater/lobby (these pics are about 4 years old, don't knock me on the posters :) )

So, when is the Maryland MacRumors meet at your house? :p

[TheOnlyJon]

Ok, here's mine (from Baltimore 'area' even). Can you tell which one was before and after?

Oh, come on! Everyone knows you wouldn't downgrade from stainless steel :rolleyes:

Basement looks fantastic. I'd love to build some sort of entertainment/theatre room like that. Great work.

[bartelby]

Here's a fairly decent set of photos from my last DIY project.
Defretting a Warwick Corvette Proline.
When I got it:
http://img.skitch.com/20090731-mud94nhh328ij5xpdxmqbbiicg.jpghttp://img.skitch.com/20090731-j4i4rb3yknab2q6rms1sn7dahc.jpg


The neck during the defret process:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3735606159_2425167ebe_o.jpg

After defretting and after filling the, pre defret, damage:
http://img.skitch.com/20090731-c54serbqmgajxcr3fdu8secrsj.jpg
http://img.skitch.com/20090731-pejyxjfk6jf63ph8jkbm6way7f.jpg

Meanwhile the body was stripped of hardware/electronics and oiled:
http://img.skitch.com/20090731-nnaef72dthbud4y7d48aydr22t.jpg

New RF shielding applied to all cavities:
http://img.skitch.com/20090731-xsnhqumhjqps6wrq4ywifw59c3.jpg

Once all filled sanded and rebuilt:
http://img.skitch.com/20090731-q2ymge7cytqn8kxs48w58rbcnr.jpg

[TheOnlyJon]

I am SO due for a new bass. I would LOVE to make one from scratch but I don't really have the tools to do that :(

[zw-gator]

I'll take some better pics if anyone wants to see more.

http://img17.imagehosting.gr/out.php/i840490_img-0191.jpg (http://imagehosting.gr)

[Génicus]

I'll take some better pics if anyone wants to see more.

http://img17.imagehosting.gr/out.php/i840490_img-0191.jpg (http://imagehosting.gr)

Do you have a howto of this? I really like it!
(So more pictures please :D)

[rdowns]

Old ice box. Stripped it down. Top used as a bar and I have a receiver in the bottom.

[VPrime]

Here is one of my DIYs. It is a racing cockpit for gran turismo. Uses the Logitech G25 wheel with 6 speed shifter and clutch :cool:
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj208/murtaza911/3f45580c.jpg

[TheOnlyJon]

Old ice box. Stripped it down. Top used as a bar and I have a receiver in the bottom.

Does it still cool the stuff in the bar, or are you just using it as a cabinet?

[rdowns]

Does it still cool the stuff in the bar, or are you just using it as a cabinet?


I'm sure if I got a slab of ice, it would cool everything down.

[TheOnlyJon]

Dry ice party :-P

Don't eat it :eek: haha

[tompon1923]

very awesome thread!!

here is my 2 cents.....

A tripod mountable greenscreen.....

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll89/tompon922/DSC_3465.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll89/tompon922/DSC_3468.jpg

Both a black and a white screen will be created this week.

I use them for photography.....

[TheOnlyJon]

What do you photograph in front of green screen? I've heard of using a green screen for chroma keying with video, but never with photography!

[tompon1923]

I put (christmas) lights behind it :o
this way I can easily add or decrease the bokeh, which gives amazing results.
I occasionally use it for chroma keying, for both photo's and videos.

green is perfect for this as most lights fade out in a yellowish color.
This way with the foam behind it makes color less hard and spreads it over a wider surface.

[zw-gator]

Do you have a howto of this? I really like it!
(So more pictures please :D)

I ended up making a much better one. This one is much more sturdy and isn't so high up. Take a look:

http://i32.tinypic.com/2rrt8v8.jpg

[Xavier]

This is the only before shot I had.
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6193/livingroomwork.th.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/livingroomwork.jpg/)


After:
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8783/livingroomdone.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/i/livingroomdone.jpg/)

Took down the sheet rock, and terrible white panels, and went with painted drywall. Put in surround sound. My dad and I worked on this project.

[Génicus]

I ended up making a much better one. This one is much more sturdy and isn't so high up. Take a look:

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Looks more steady & sturdy indeed... I am thinking of building one where I can store my external harddisk under

[zw-gator]

Looks more steady & sturdy indeed... I am thinking of building one where I can store my external harddisk under

I believe this will fit my WD My Book underneath it, but I haven’t tried that yet.

If you build one, post some pics!

[TheOnlyJon]

I'm wanting to make my own MStand-style laptop stand but the only DIY project I've found online that was similar involved a certain paper towel holder from IKEA which is unfortunately a three-hour drive from here...

Suggestions? I just don't feel like dropping $30-50 on a laptop stand that's little more than bent, brushed metal, even though it does look really slick. I'm sure I could come up with something just as good.

Ideas?

[zw-gator]

I'm wanting to make my own MStand-style laptop stand but the only DIY project I've found online that was similar involved a certain paper towel holder from IKEA which is unfortunately a three-hour drive from here...

Suggestions? I just don't feel like dropping $30-50 on a laptop stand that's little more than bent, brushed metal, even though it does look really slick. I'm sure I could come up with something just as good.

Ideas?

Lego? Knex? Wood? Even popsicle sticks

[andrewsd]

It's still a WIP hindered by a round of swine flu in the house, but we're doing the bathroom up. The shower broke so we though we should do the whole bathroom up as a wetroom. Scrapped that idea and decided to do the room up and stick in a steam shower cabin.

http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_1770.jpg
The old bath
http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_1772.jpg http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_1781.jpg http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/IMG_2175.jpg
That last one was taken today.
All to stick one of these beauties in;
http://www.bathtek.com/images/9001.jpg


What is the brand of that shower called.. Looks insane. In a good way.

[TheOnlyJon]

Lego? Knex? Wood? Even popsicle sticks

Something wood might be cool...don't get me wrong, K'nex and Legos would be totally functional, I'd just rather have something that matches the rest of the stuff on my desk. My monitor mount is a matte black metal, so maybe I can figure out something there...