Making a Leaf Blower Powered Inflatable Air Dancer !

#thdprospective #homedepotpartner #makerspace
Today we are making a leaf blower powered Inflatable-Flailing-Arm-Dancing-Thing.... waving inflatable tube guy.... wacky waving tube man...We still aren't really sure what these are called. But you get it: The Car Dealership Things.
We wanted to make one powered by our Makita 18v Blower... or rather see if we could. We started this build unsure if it was going to even be feasible for the size finished guy we were hoping for.
We love projects that use a wide range of tools and processes, and this wound up being one of those. Making this used the See Me CNC 3D printers, sewing machines, and our Laguna EX Laser Cutter.
We hope this makes you smile as much as it made us smile :)
-Michael and Brooke
Shop with our Home Depot Affiliate Link here! homedepot.sjv.io/BmWM4
Makita 18v Blower (tool only): homedepot.sjv.io/rjd0v
Makita 18v Blower, with batteries: homedepot.sjv.io/jKd5P
Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Driver Drill (Tool Only): homedepot.sjv.io/bR1aB
Materials Used:
Nylon Fabric: amzn.to/35aDJrI
Filament: amzn.to/3hJskUH
Dust Collection Hose (for the exact one we used, you don't need this much though): amzn.to/2Xcyofa
4 "Hose Clamps: amzn.to/3ncMR5f
6" Hose Clamps: amzn.to/3hHE75W
Ducting: amzn.to/2JL8snP
Other Tools Used:
Laguna Laser EX:
See Me CNC 3D Printer:
Sewing Machine: amzn.to/38eVubn
Music:
"Wild Pogo" KZread Free Audio Library
"Ready for Freddy" KZread Free Audio Library
"Broken" Patrick Patrikios, KZread Free Audio Library
"Brain Trust" KZread Free Audio Library
"How It Began" KZread Free Audio Library
"Palm Trees" KZread Free Audio Library
"Calvin Harris" Josh Pan, KZread Free Audio Library
"Good Morning!" Reed Mathis, KZread Free Audio Library
"Mr. Tea" KZread Free Audio Library
"Cat Shat in the Box" Josh Pan

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  • @ChickensAndGardening
    @ChickensAndGardening3 ай бұрын

    That wood cutting machine is next level. Never seen that before but I want one (if only I had the space...and $$$)!

  • @carafriend2939
    @carafriend29392 жыл бұрын

    Y'all are so much fun!!!

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart3 жыл бұрын

    Great problem solving and wonderful idea to make a new best friend!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! He’s been the best addition to the shop. A great listener; always down for a dance party, and he doesn’t rearrange the tools on us. What more can we ask for?

  • @alexandreabucio9390
    @alexandreabucio9390 Жыл бұрын

    I love that

  • @samuelinoa1605
    @samuelinoa1605 Жыл бұрын

    I love it

  • @princeyanobase4429
    @princeyanobase4429 Жыл бұрын

    Cool so cool!!!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @princeyanobase4429

    @princeyanobase4429

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem 😅

  • @RawTruths868
    @RawTruths8684 ай бұрын

    Hahaa!!...strangely enough, watching this vid was rather satisfying, even though I sort of skipped through. Naturally funny, I must say. By the way, I didn't search for this, but it rolled over and I was about to skip it but I said let me just see how this is going to pan out. Oddly, I didn't regret it one bit. 😃😂🙃

  • @WiredWorkshop
    @WiredWorkshop3 жыл бұрын

    3D printing is the best for prototyping, very cool video!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We love how fast the digital tools make the prototyping process. It makes us more willing to tackle ridiculous ideas, Bc the stakes are relatively low if we fail.

  • @hammock753
    @hammock7533 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome project!!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for always watching! We appreciate it 👊

  • @EthanCarterDesigns
    @EthanCarterDesigns3 жыл бұрын

    So much fun guys! And great problem solving on this one!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! There were a few moments where we weren’t sure it was going to work, at least for a guy that was as large as we wanted.

  • @ledboxtube9936
    @ledboxtube99362 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @airdancerschannel
    @airdancerschannel2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome project! So much fun. 🤩

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We had fun with this one

  • @IMEEMADE
    @IMEEMADE3 жыл бұрын

    LOL this is the best use of a leaf blower ever. Great job you guys!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s January in Massachusetts. We ran out of leaves to blow with it.

  • @zachall9539

    @zachall9539

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've herad legends of leafblower hovercrafts as well

  • @matheusfelipedefariasantos7427
    @matheusfelipedefariasantos74273 жыл бұрын

    🔥🎅🎅🎅🔥💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔👀👀👀👀🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺💥💥💥💥💥💥💥😍💔💔🎅😘❤😭👑🐗🙌🏾🙌🤦🏻‍♂️👊

  • @digitizer101
    @digitizer1013 жыл бұрын

    Now I have a reason to get out the 1970's sewing machine Thank you!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do it!!! Speaking from experience, you won’t regret it 👌🏻

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan3 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Cool build. Those giant ones must have huge fans. Mahalo for sharing! : ) 🐒

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    We did some research when we were designing the valves and the big ones for stadiums have about 3 times the cfm we were working with on the blower. With that info we were feeling pretty happy with the size we were able to achieve with just a leaf blower. Getting the airflow even was really the key over anything.

  • @TheNerdyMerchant
    @TheNerdyMerchant3 жыл бұрын

    Adapt! Overcome! Dance! I enjoyed seeing how you worked through all your obstacles! Do you plan on making seasonal air dancers.....?

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. This is an extreme sport; and nothing less. We weren’t planning on it but I think I can see your vision. Autumn: headless horseman winter: this guy, but with ear muffs spring: a big flower summer: this guy, but with shades on. How did we do?

  • @TheNerdyMerchant

    @TheNerdyMerchant

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MakersWorkshopLLC you guys did great! Still can’t tell which one is the air dancer in the dance off!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s the nicest thing we’ve ever heard about our dancing.

  • @cdfairchild
    @cdfairchild2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Do you have a link to the 3d-printable diffuser?

  • @roblxguest925
    @roblxguest9252 жыл бұрын

    The balloon

  • @luiseduardogranadosvazquez231
    @luiseduardogranadosvazquez231 Жыл бұрын

    Look ourway ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊👋👋👋👍👍✌️✌️

  • @SpencleyDesignCo
    @SpencleyDesignCo3 жыл бұрын

    Easily my favorite project to date! Well done guys!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric. We are thinking he might just perpetually live in the corner of the shop from now on. It just feels empty without him now.

  • @Mr_Ray42
    @Mr_Ray42 Жыл бұрын

    wacky waving inflaitable arm flailing tube man

  • @pattystomper1
    @pattystomper1 Жыл бұрын

    Rip-stop nylon is even lighter, and isn't as porous. Much better for inflatables.

  • @pattystomper1

    @pattystomper1

    Жыл бұрын

    I see you did switch to rip-stop halfway through the video. Glad I could be of help (2 years too late) lol!

  • @reypriegoleon1437
    @reypriegoleon14378 ай бұрын

    6:05 my favorito música

  • @Cryocide
    @Cryocide2 жыл бұрын

    I found this video while brainstorming an idea for dressing up a high-power cordless backpack leaf blower as a Ghostbusters-style proton pack, with an air dancer as the beam. I think the hardest part may be having a lighting effect that works from the inside. And, of course, rolling up the air dancer after blasting a ghost with it. I'd be really interested in your take on this sort of idea since you've already put together something very similar.

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hm. This sounds like a really fun project. I bet you could get lights hidden in the diffuser facing the right direction pretty easily. As long as it’s nice and secure with wires long enough to put the rest of the electrical to the side.

  • @ashleyland468

    @ashleyland468

    Жыл бұрын

    Vgdfgdd❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @iVolkswagen
    @iVolkswagen3 жыл бұрын

    Ran across this video as an ad watching a William Osman video. Reminds me of Evan and Katelyn in their earlier days. I see the same potential in you guys! Instantly loved Brooke’s humor and Michael’s hardened knowledge. Keep at it guys! You got a sub from me!

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks for such a kind comment. And welcome! We appreciate having you :) new videos every Tuesday 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @1islam1

    @1islam1

    9 ай бұрын

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  • @bradleyhicks4400
    @bradleyhicks44003 жыл бұрын

    any chance of sharing you STL files? Thanks

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    They’re going to be available on our website within the next week or two, along with all of our other digital files. It’s taken longer than anticipated to get the library ready but it’s almosttttt ready to go live

  • @MakersWorkshopLLC

    @MakersWorkshopLLC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chiming in to say that all of the files are now available on MakersWorkshop.com 👍🏻

  • @roblxguest925
    @roblxguest9252 жыл бұрын

    Send to me

  • @gaving4064
    @gaving40647 ай бұрын

    CAN I HAVE THAT pls

  • @goldfishbelike

    @goldfishbelike

    5 ай бұрын

    no :/

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    @user-ms8gy9kf4r27 күн бұрын

    ดวีวแ่