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Want to build cool stuff ?
Well you've come to the right place because we've got some killer how-to articles right here and we're adding more all the time. Not only that, the subject matter varies a fair bit as well keeping things diverse and entertaining for all you blokes who enjoy a good read. |
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I'd been wanting to do this for ages. After my last desktop PC died (motherboard failure) I was so pissed off with the whole expensive / unreliable desktop PC scene that I went and bought a cheap ex-corporate IBM laptop from ebay as my new main PC.
This left me with a few left over parts from my old desktop, in particular a large hard drive that was too good to waste. A short time later I had a 3.5" external hard drive enclosure kit delivered to my door from ebay and an insatiable itch in my screwdriver hand. Read More |
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Years ago I dreamed of bolting my ancient 8mm tape handycam to a motorcycle but the camera proved too big and cumbersome to be a real proposition. Fast forward a decade or two and enter the digital age... small digital cameras are everywhere and they are both sophisticated and cheap, often able to shoot decent video as well as stills.
Assuming you already have a suitable digital camera, building an onboard camera mount is so easy its a piece of piss! Read More |
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So what the hell is this "biltong" stuff anyway?
Biltong is a cured and dried meat that originated centuries ago in South Africa. Unlike "Jerky" biltong is not smoked and is prepared in a totally different manner. It is usually available in both beef and game meat, most people preferring one or the other. At the time of writing Biltong is unavailable commercially in Australia and if you want some then you're going to have to make it yourself and here's how: Read More |
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Build yourself a kick ass webpage
So you'd like to have a crack at building a web page huh ? Cool !
"How hard is it to build a webpage, Richo"? or "How much will it cost me" ? Here are some answers that may surprise you.... |
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I work on my own bikes and cars and have done for the last 25 years. Its saved me a shitload of money over the years and I know the job is done right.
If you're reading this then you want to change the primary oil yourself and its a really easy job you can do at home with a few basic tools. The service manual recommends changing the primary oil every 5000 miles (8000 kms) but I halve the intervals on my personal bikes. Every 2500 miles on the dot. I've found halving the service schedule for fluid and filter changes will let your bike live long and strong. There's an old saying that goes "Oil and filters are cheap, motors are not". You'll need some primary oil too. The manual recommends 26oz (770ml) of primary chaincase lubricant. I've found that it is not enough, 32oz (1 litre) will fill the twincam primary to the proper level on my '05 softail. You can actually use almost any oil in the primary as long as it does not contain friction modifiers. |
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Regular oil and filter changes in your Harley is probably the single biggest thing affecting how long the engine will live.
If you're reading this then you want to change the engine oil and filter yourself and its a really easy job you can do at home with a few basic tools. The service manual recommends changing the engine oil every 5000 miles (8000 kms) but I halve the intervals on my personal bikes. Every 2500 miles on the dot. I've found halving the service schedule for fluid and filter changes will let your bike live long and strong. There's an old saying that goes "Oil and filters are cheap, motors are not". You'll need some engine oil. The manual recommends no more than 3.3 Litres (3.5 Quarts) to fill the oil tank. I've found that around 2.5 Litres (2.65 Quarts) will fill the tank to the proper level on my '05 Softail. There is a myriad on engine oils out there on the market and choosing an oil for your Harley is a bit of a minefield. |
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Regular gearbox oil changes on your Hog will provide you with constant smooth shifting and long component life.
Changing the gearbox oil yourself is a really easy job you can do at home with a few basic tools. The service manual recommends changing the box oil every 5000 miles (8000 kms) but I halve the intervals on my personal bikes. Every 2500 miles on the dot. I've found halving the service schedule for fluid changes keeps the shift action smooth and clunk free. You'll need some gearbox oil. The manual recommends 20 - 24oz (590 - 710ml) of HD gearbox lubricant. I've found that 650ml (22oz) fills the box to the proper level on my '05 Softail. You can actually use almost any automotive gear oil in the box but some viscosity weights will obviously work better than others. |
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Have you ever seen those amazing glass bottles with a large piece of fruit inside ?
Did you ever wonder how the hell they got that in there? Well, wonder no more as Dudeworld writer Steven (BC to his mates) shows you step by step how to knock them up in your own back yard. |
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Make your own crossbow at home? Hell yeah! In this 1953 reprint we'll show you how, fully detailed plans are included.
Using nothing more than standard woodworking tools and off the shelf archery equipment you can build your own crossbow that has as much hitting power as a modern rifle. Many thanks to Gaz (T.D. to his mates) for sending this one in. Read More |
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Wanna have a crack at making your own kick ass chilli sauce ?
Check out this easy to make recipe that is seriously guaranteed to impress (and no cooking required). |
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