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- built a bridge rectifier for my AC generatorSeptember 2, 2010 9:24
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Other Projects Archive
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Easy way to make Photo Canvas Box Frames
Posted on March 7, 2010 | 2 CommentsI like the idea of having canvas photo prints on the wall but I also have enough of an ego to think that I can take a photo good enough to warrant printing my own canvas. Also I think it’s a bit more personal too... -
Removing Crackle from Guitar
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsGot a cheap fender-like guitar I’ve had a while and it doesn’t always work, I plug it and then it crackles and cuts out frequently and if I turn the dials it also crackles. A friend wanted to use it so I’ve got motivated and... -
Tenacious D: Classico on the Bass Guitar
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsNot so sure I’ve tabbed this 100% but it’s a start, Tenacious D’s Classico for the Bass guitar. Video at the bottom showing it being played. It’s essentially parts from Bachs Bouree in E Minor, Beethovens Fur Elise and Mozarts Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. I’ve translated... -
Sacre Coeur Basilica, Paris
Posted on August 25, 2009 | No CommentsDate of visit: 15th August 2009 Where: Sacre Coeur Basilica, Paris Be prepared for the hundreds of steps. If you are very unfit and its the middle of summer you may struggle to see everything or it may take you a while but it is... -
Zip lining: Go Ape at Delemere Forest
Posted on August 24, 2009 | 2 CommentsDate: 5th July 2009 Where: Go Ape, Delemere Forest, UK More info: http://www.goape.co.uk/ Sliding down some of the highest and longest zip lines in the UK was great the only trouble was getting around the trees, which to be honest for most able bodied people... -
A day with the birds of prey: Falconry in the UK
Posted on August 24, 2009 | No CommentsDate of visit: 25th July 2009 Where: The English School of Falconry, Old Warden Park, Nr Biggleswade, UK More info: http://www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/ Spent a day up at the birds of prey centre near Biggleswade and during the day got to handle, feed and fly a variety... -
The Paris Catacombs
Posted on August 23, 2009 | 2 CommentsDate of visit: 13th August 2009 Where: Paris, France More info: http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/ Be prepared for the horrors of the Paris catacombs: they close at 4pm, they have a 2 hour queue to get in and if you’re last in then you get herded out by... -
Tandem skydiving
Posted on August 22, 2009 | 7 CommentsDate: 22 august 2009 Where: Langar Airfield, Langar, Nottingham, UK. With: http://www.bpslangar.co.uk/ My body is still in denial that I leapt out of a plane at 13,000 ft without a parachute. Although by ‘leapt’ I of course mean I edged towards the exit shitting my... -
Printing layout for images in Photoshop and probably most image software
Posted on August 11, 2009 | No CommentsI’m going to concentrate on Photoshop here, but this will also include a method that will work in any image editing software. The aim is to specifically print your image in a designated area of a page. Scroll to the bottom of this to see... -
Setting sizes for images in Photoshop (and any other image editing software)
Posted on August 10, 2009 | 2 CommentsThere are two important things in ALL image editing software concerning the sizing of your image – Resolution and dimensions. This is not specific to any specific program, it is applicable to all of them. Firstly these factors depend on how you wish your image...