Boat Projects · 29. November 2019
Check out our latest "DIY" boat project: Laser engraved backlit switches for Hydraulic functions at: DIY - Custom Laser Engraved Switches https://dustityourself.wixsite.com/home/post/diy-custom-laser-engraved-switches We also have a new website: dustityourself.com Come and check it out - more DIY projects and travel pictures at www.dustityourself.com
Kiteboarding · 14. May 2019
Kiteboarding - I guess we have to add a new "passion" to our list of activities.
A friend of ours got a new kiteboarding board but it was missing the tracks to fit a hydrofoil...
Boat Projects · 10. May 2019
Time for some "carbon" - recently we had a carbon bracket fail. The "sheave" was mounted in a carbon U-shape bracket with a stainless steel pin. The alignment of the rope was "crooked" and the whole assembly failed. When you have nobody on hand to make you a new bracket - best option: dust it yourself...
Travel · 07. May 2019
Boats & yachts come in different sizes and shapes - check out our "selection"...
Travel · 29. October 2018
We were at the anchorage in Norfolk and in the evening we went to discover "Norfolk", Virginia
Check out our video...
3D Printing · 11. February 2018
A new project for some engineering & 3D printing. The project consisted in finding a way to install a "string pot" sensor on a round tube. Please enjoy the result, that is strong, lightweight and adjustable.
3D Printing · 14. January 2018
With the new 3D printer - it's time to do some test prints/projects.
It takes a bit of time and testing to figure out the best conditions for each material, as the temperature of the base plate, the speed of the nozzles etc. can make a big difference and have to be figured out first.
2CV · 28. December 2017
After change of the aft brakes a couple of weeks ago, it was time to change the forward ones as well to have a better "braking" experience. The front brakes on a the 2CV are mounted on the engine not on the wheels like on the back or on modern cars.
3D Printing · 12. November 2017
We have some more project lined up that are not easy to achieve - let's get to know some more "new technologies".
After months of "reflection" - the obvious solutions for some of our projects - seems to be "dust it yourself" 3D printing. Let's get started...