Category Archives: Ideas

12v Nettop – Energy independance and internet?

October 15, 2010

Ever since the Intel Atom hit the scene and low-watt computing has become common place, I have been interested in getting a Nettop box that runs on a 12v adapter. In my thinking, I could get a 12v battery, a … Continue reading →

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Ranger Plans

October 13, 2010

1 Year: – 2″ Lift – Full Length Add-a-leafs – 1/2″ Lift on front via T-Bar crank (already have cranked them 1″) – Headache Rack 2 Years: – Side Exhaust (in front of passenger rear tire) – Bed Rails – … Continue reading →

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Ninja 250 Hot Saw

October 8, 2010

I admit it – I’m in love with Hot Saws. I want to build one some day, and I plan on doing it with a bike engine. My current idea is to use a Kawasaki Ninja 250 engine. 249cc, liquid … Continue reading →

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Hot Rod Model T

September 20, 2010

I have this fascination with kit-cars, and my favorite one right now is the Model T. Specifically I like the kits from Total Performance. I would do a ’27 T-bucket, open top, modern tires (175 wide in front, 245 rear) … Continue reading →

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Ideal “Heat Plan” for our home

September 17, 2010

I have come up with various schemes for heating our home efficiently, cheaply and safely. In the past they have all revolved around a hydronic system since we already have baseboard heat. However, we lose our service contract for our … Continue reading →

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