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Recycled Ant Sculpture…But What Did It Used2bee?

17 Friday Apr 2015

Posted by used2bee in How To, Projects, Recycled Art

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Ant, art, craft, eco gifts, reclaimed, recycled, recycled gifts, sculpture, torquay recycle shop, upcycle, upcycled


Ant Figures Made from Recycled Materials


 

 …but what are they made from?

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what do you think?….

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There are 3 different items used to make these Ants bodies, antlers and legs.

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The objects are drilled, glued and then spray painted different colours to finish

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Each Ant measures around 12cm long and about 5cm high

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The body of the Ants were found and used outdoors

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The legs were made from something found in a bedroom

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The Antlers were made from something used everyday all around the home

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Hmmmm! puzzled…have a think…

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Sooooo! ok whats your guess? 3 objects made the ants… 1,2,3…..

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The Answers Are….

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Golf ballsBODY- Golf Balls
wire coat hanger

LEGS- Wire Coat HangersElectric cableANTLERS- Electrical Cable Copper Wire

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Did you get it right..?

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How To Make A Wind Generator From Scrap

22 Wednesday Oct 2014

Posted by used2bee in Advice, How To, Projects

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bike, bike frame, cycle, Devon, devon england, diy generator, homemade, plastic blades, plastic bottles, recycled, treadmill motor, upcycle, used motor, used to bee, Used2bee, wind generator, wind power, wind turbine

Colourful Homemade Wind Turbine

Colourful Homemade Wind Turbine

Using a few simple tools, you can set up a homemade wind generator. This device will help in reducing your dependence on other energy sources. This in turn means more savings down the line.

Required Tools and Materials

Treadmill motor
Hose clamp
Hacksaw
6 bottles (2 liter)
1 inch pipe
Scissors
Zip ties
Metal bicycle frame
Welding tools
Instructions

One of The Thing You'll Need

One of The Things You’ll Need

Mount The Motor

Use the welding tools to modify the motor so it is centered on the bicycle pedal’s axle. Before you do this, remove the pedal. Use scaffolding if necessary. Put the motor housing in place by welding a pipe. Make sure the welded material connects the frame section up to the motor housing.
To ensure this homemade wind generator works, double check the motor housing. Make certain the motor is fastened. If it isn’t, the housing will spin along with the axle.

Recycle a motor from a scrap treadmill

Recycle a motor from a scrap treadmill

Create the Blades

Get the bottles and secure plastic with the zip ties. Set the spokes so the wheel will spin when the wind blows. Make a cut on the bottle (2 inches) in a spiral manner. Punch a hole and set the zip ties here. Put in another zip tie if there are spaces left.
Make sure about 30% of the wheel is covered with the blades.
Slice the blades so they don’t hit anything when they start spinning. With this homemade wind generator, you can take away the rest of the bike’s components; they are not necessary and will only take up space.

Make Plastic Turbine Blades

Make Plastic Turbine Blades

Mounting the Generator

Position the generator high up. Use the scaffolding or ladder if necessary. A pole is the best option. Now set the wires to the power location. You can use batteries. However they can present problems. Number one, they can overcharge. Secondly, it might run the motor and not get a charge.
If you’re going to use batteries, install a heat sinker so it won’t overcharge. If you’re not sure how to set this up on your homemade wind generator, talk to an electrician. Don’t try installing the batteries if you are unsure.

Tips and Warnings

These treadmill motors can be found in a variety of places. Your best bets are the apartments near colleges. These are usually just placed by the dumpster. You can get one there. The Web is also a good place to look for treadmill motors near you.
Be careful when using welding tools and equipment. Follow all the instructions. If you’re not sure how, have a welder shape the pipes for you. Do not stand near the blades when they’re running.
If you are having trouble mounting the generator, have some of your friends help you. This will prove especially useful if you’re going to use the scaffolding.
If the blades move too fast, they might fly off. Double check to make sure they’re installed properly. Wrongly installed blades won’t just fly off; they might shatter and explode.

These homemade wind generators require more work than most DIY projects. However the payoff can be substantial, so it’s worth giving it a try!

FURTHER READING

Buy A Book! – Dan Martin “How to build a wind turbine” http://diysufficient.com/product/diyguides/diy-build-a-wind-turbine/

eHow http://www.ehow.com/how_4796396_build-homemade-wind-generator.html

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Where Can I Get Cash for My Old Furniture?

01 Monday Sep 2014

Posted by used2bee in Advice, Events, Projects

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antique, auctioneers, chair, ebay, furniture, furniture auction, gazette, gumtree, recycled, refurbish, second hand, table, trade-in, upcycle, used furniture

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Pile Of Junk Furniture by Raumlabor

Raumlabor is from Berlin and specialises in large art installations in unusual media. Amazing! Unless you live next door, maybe! It is actually a building enclosure with the door that can just be seen front and centre; look closely!

Soooo! It is very possible to recycle any of your old furniture into something different and useful, but if you really, really, really have to get shot of it then the most obvious thing is to take it to the tip(recycling centre) or give it to charity. WAIT! You can get money for it!!

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£10 Trade-in Offered By Our Little Shop!

Yes! We do want some re-usable furniture to upcycle, recycle into something new and we are prepared to give you £10 back on anything you buy in the shop worth £30 and over! You will love what we have done with some of the items bought in so far… Sewing box, record cabinet, lampshade, coffee table (with damaged top), side table (with loose leg) and more. These have been refurbished or repaired or re-used elsewhere and put up for sale again.
Dont be shy, just come in and find out more, have a look around!

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Great Upcycled Sewing Box

Theres always eBay I suppose, but who can be bothered with that hastle! Picture, description, fees, fuss, hastle, bad feedback aarrrghh! I always found that Gumtree is a lot better as it is free, just as popular, and more friendly!

There are still good second-hand furniture dealers in most towns, some offer cash on collection, some will sell your items for a commission, usually about 30%-50% of the sale price. Some useful information on this can be found at Answers

Auction Houses can be a great way to sell more valuable pieces, but it is difficult to know what is in current demand unless you do your research. The auctioneers will normally charge a commission too, but this is around 15%, but also you may have to pay a fee if not sold at some so make sure of the terms before you submit your items. More expert advice and insider information can be found at Antiques Trade Gazette

Come in and see us, show us what you have to trade in and you only need to pick £30 worth of lovely things like: gifts, clothing, furniture, soaps, incence, coffee, chocolate, fairtrade craft, rugs, lighting, cards and glassware.

Here are some more pics of some furniture we have upcycled:

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