Mike Makes It

Mike Makes It

Hi, I’m Mike, and welcome to my channel!

I’ve always had a passion for all things electrical and mechanical and enjoy ways of making things better.

There are always a few projects underway in the workshop, most of which I’ll share here. They’ll range from a simple fix or review to a total car make-over. Keep a look out in the background of the videos for tasters of things to come.

Large LED wall clock

Large LED wall clock

Vevor Dividing head BS-0

Vevor Dividing head BS-0

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  • @alexislejanpasayloon9541
    @alexislejanpasayloon95414 сағат бұрын

    Good news sir , that item youre created to navigate and locate with that aircraft , flight radar 24 also make some that project and experiment too , to make some that purpose and for such aviation , see its website and these videos, using that item as well, its safe because only tracking and receiving , want to create too as well

  • @alexislejanpasayloon9541
    @alexislejanpasayloon95414 сағат бұрын

    i want to make that , since some aircraft crossing here and airport or aerodrome here nearnour area dont have radar , instead that " adsb " equipment use , interesting how you download an swedish built " flight radar 24 " now becoming famous atc tracking system in aviation, and please want some instruction about that with raspberry pi and other item , like that video, first time to watch this videos

  • @kestenpalm
    @kestenpalmКүн бұрын

    Ok tk

  • @fruzs1980
    @fruzs19805 күн бұрын

    Hello, just clocked that you are near me ... would be handy to know a mechanic who works on land rovers and does a proper job. How do i find you pls? Cheers

  • @Marty501000
    @Marty5010007 күн бұрын

    hve you had any luck fitting an SSD into a Swann?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt7 күн бұрын

    Hi Marty, no I’ve not tried one but it should work. However I don’t believe an ssd is best suited due to its limited (relatively) read/write life over mechanical drives and also the cost.

  • @Marty501000
    @Marty5010006 күн бұрын

    @@MikeMakesIt Tried a couple of SSDs this arvo and it didn't work. I have a bunch laying around. But may not be the SSD as an issue.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt6 күн бұрын

    That's possible, I do have an old system lying around so could try an SSD in that but it won't be for a couple of weeks but will report back here when I do with the results.

  • @steenjinks7359
    @steenjinks735912 күн бұрын

    What are the two smaller plastic connectors for in the picture? There are two big ones with the sides that you press, but I've no idea about the two other pieces.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt12 күн бұрын

    Hi, not to sure what parts you are on about. The head has 4 brass spigots that fuel lines slide onto. On the outside they are the same size. Can you explain a little more about the bits you speak about?

  • @steenjinks7359
    @steenjinks735912 күн бұрын

    ​@@MikeMakesIt at 6:48 you put a picture into the video, which has the two female connectors, a straight one and a right angle one, but also two straight spigots with an O ring on.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt12 күн бұрын

    Ah those. They are connectors for the fuel pipe ends in case I broke any. In the video I mention my original connectors didn’t clip on very well so bought them just in case. I did’t need them in the end. They come as a two piece set although if I used them I would be able to chuck away one end as this is replaced by the brass spigot in the fuel head.

  • @steenjinks7359
    @steenjinks735912 күн бұрын

    @@MikeMakesIt did you fit the straight connectors into all the pipes ok?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt12 күн бұрын

    @@steenjinks7359 no, didn’t change any, just used the originals. Apparently they are a bit of a pig to swap into the fuel lines.

  • @mews56
    @mews5613 күн бұрын

    How to fix replace, repair the switch ?As live in Australia.Just out of warranty built in 2021

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt12 күн бұрын

    I've contacted Ryobi with regards a parts manual. I've not replaced a switch unit in these before but I expect the switch unit could be bought although when I enquired about one for a saw it was very expensive, £20. In the end I stripped and cleaned the switch its self. Still running! As soon as I hear from Ryobi I'll place a link here and in the comments. Normal a replacement on these tools just means removing enough screws until you can get to the faulty part. The switch could just need a spray of WD40, assuming it is faulty.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt11 күн бұрын

    Just had this back from Ryobi: www.cjsinclairltd.co.uk/products/obl1820s?variant=42182167757057 It's a fairly poor document but the switch looks to be a standard microswitch. Take a look and give it a go 👍🏽

  • @playstation2bigs
    @playstation2bigs14 күн бұрын

    Will it read a bridge diode rectifier? 4 pin

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt14 күн бұрын

    As you know a full wave bridge rectifier is made from 4 diodes so I would expect the tester to pickup an issue if one of those was duff. I’ve not tried it but will and update here. Good question 👍🏽

  • @Glocktologist
    @Glocktologist15 күн бұрын

    The level of magnetism of stainless steel can vary quite a bit depending on the grade. Some stainless steels are weakly or not magnetic at all. Others may have a magnet stick to them surprisingly strongly, just a little weaker than plain low-carbon steel. Many rulers are made of 430 stainless steel which is ferritic and as such quite magnetic.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt14 күн бұрын

    Hi and thanks for the great information. For a long time I always understood stainless was not magnetic but at work now we use different grades of SS for gears and some of it is quite magnetic so the squares are probably made from stainless! Thanks for watching 😃

  • @grizzlyfight3458
    @grizzlyfight345816 күн бұрын

    Great videos u are making man thanks a hole heap

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt16 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the great feedback, and of course for watching 👍🏽

  • @hardyparadise3547
    @hardyparadise354720 күн бұрын

    Is this shit work on plastic chopping board?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt19 күн бұрын

    If it’s made out of the same type of plastic then it should. I’ve not tested it on a chopping board, should be interesting 👍🏽

  • @brunoterrez1757
    @brunoterrez175721 күн бұрын

    hello this still working?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt21 күн бұрын

    Hi, I updated the project in March 2024 where you are able to download a working image of my original file rather than having to build it yourself. As far as I am aware it is still good and working. If you follow the original project it probably wont work. Use the downloadable 1.8gig image and you should be fine.

  • @brunoterrez1757
    @brunoterrez175720 күн бұрын

    @@MikeMakesIt helo can i use other display like the nixon display? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmyHqJiRqZrVfMo.html

  • @brunoterrez1757
    @brunoterrez175720 күн бұрын

    @@MikeMakesIt and after dowlowd its just istaling in card?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt20 күн бұрын

    @@brunoterrez1757 Take a look at the instructions but basically yes after you have input WiFi details etc.

  • @brunoterrez1757
    @brunoterrez175720 күн бұрын

    @@MikeMakesIt ok thx, and i can use other display or will work only in display like this?? i want to put in old display , tube display more exactly

  • @Susie-se4mv
    @Susie-se4mv22 күн бұрын

    Brilliant! What about any fumes?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt22 күн бұрын

    Hi Susie, I never saw or smelt any thing but I was in the garden. I’d recommend any “restorations “ are done in a well vented area. If you see or smell fumes or smoke then you’re getting the plastic too hot. Good luck 👍🏽

  • @nuttyoncrypto9863
    @nuttyoncrypto986323 күн бұрын

    Would this work on childrens garden toys etc... I have a large scruffy little tikes play frame .. Great video

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt23 күн бұрын

    Hi, I would expect so but the plastic could be thinner so you would need to be careful not to deform the toys.

  • @gofast228
    @gofast22823 күн бұрын

    I'm getting ready to order a 3 axis DRO for my mini mill, but was concerned with measurements and fitment. Your video provided excellent close-up visuals that provided all the answers to my questions regarding custom fitting if necessary. I too am a perfectionist. Thanks again 😊

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt23 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the fantastic feedback. It’s very much appreciated 👍🏽 Thanks for watching 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @billkahle2008
    @billkahle200827 күн бұрын

    I just done cleaning up three green chairs. They were dusting and could not remove the white dust with a wet scotch pad. I used an electric heat gun it worked well but a torch may be quicker??

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt27 күн бұрын

    Hi, I’ve not tried a heat gun but on my chairs a small blow lamp worked well. It’s possible of course not all chairs are made of the same plastic so different results may occur. Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍

  • @ralphj4012
    @ralphj401227 күн бұрын

    Good review. Good to see a mains adaptor included and fitted with a DC barrel jack, rather than the garbage that is USB-C (in my opinion).

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt27 күн бұрын

    Hi Ralph, yes, I agree, for something like this the old barrel connector is all you need. Nice and simple. I think people see the USB C as the connector of the moment and I do like it but prefer it on the higher end stuff like phones etc. Thanks for 👀 watching.

  • @billconiston8091
    @billconiston8091Ай бұрын

    great review, thanks!

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback Bill, much appreciated 👍🏽

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6irАй бұрын

    Very nice work. Interesting.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback and of course for watching 👍🏽

  • @alexyanker3059
    @alexyanker3059Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Hope it helped 👍🏽

  • @janesmith9024
    @janesmith9024Ай бұрын

    If you make heavy use as I have I carry a needle with me as yhou can push that into the end of the nozzle when it gets blocked. I mostly clean on the very highest setting in the swirl motion. I have been having problems with using solution though so that has never really worked well for me but that may be my fault.I do need to use as have massive areas at home about 50 litres of hypo treatment on one very large paved area alone and cannot think of a way for the K7 to take all that in and spread it so will keep looking. I would like something to link the K7 to my open big mixed 50% water/ hypo and suck it through to the machine but I think that is perhaps not possible.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Hi Jane, So far I've not had any blockage but like you, tend to always use full power. The plug-in containers are an expensive option and it would be great to be able to get a conversion kit to be able to plug in your own liquid on the Karcher port. That might be something I can look at. If its gravity fed though it bit be a bit tricky. Thanks for the comments and for watching.

  • @radiator0
    @radiator0Ай бұрын

    I got 4 stainless steel mudflap brackets off Ebay £37and just bolt the flaps onto them fit lovely.. no rust...

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Hi, I did see some galvanised ones recently and I think the stainless a few years ago. This might be a route I'll go down when the new metal ones rust out. Thanks for the comments and of course for watching.

  • @sukottora
    @sukottoraАй бұрын

    The worst thing about those mudflaps is the rubber splitting - especially if they get a bit heavy with mud or snow sticking to them as they swing about. Plusgas is great - it stinks if you get it on your fingers, though. Great vid - thanks 👍

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Hi and thanks for the comments. The new flaps feel more like plastic than rubber so I'd be interested in how long they do actually last with mud swinging on them! Time will tell. Thanks for watching.

  • @setmindinmotion
    @setmindinmotionАй бұрын

    Roberta wants one, apparently to let me know breakfast is ready 😳

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    lol, 😂, links in the video 😂😂

  • @alexformallyofchintzmotorsport
    @alexformallyofchintzmotorsportАй бұрын

    How do you fill it, just scoop it in, I have a tub of the grease as opposed to a canister

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    I pull the chain to pull the plunger in then press the gun tube over the grease tub and press the gun into the tub which forces the grease into the gun’s tub. Normally the tubs have a plastic cover on the grease with a big hole in the middle. Hope this helps. 👍🏽

  • @rockwasequim5924
    @rockwasequim5924Ай бұрын

    E Z lok is also available in stainless.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Thanks for the information, much appreciated 👍🏽

  • @liamsvideos2147
    @liamsvideos2147Ай бұрын

    can we still buy these

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Try this link. I’ll update the video in a while. images.app.goo.gl/XdYjtJaW4cGzyfdz9

  • @GrumpyDeveloper
    @GrumpyDeveloperАй бұрын

    Leave the nut on but loose when pulling the steering wheel off, your dentist will thank you

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    You're right, and I know to do so but didn't, appreciate the reminder, thanks for watching :)

  • @ElmerShox
    @ElmerShoxАй бұрын

    thanks for the details mike! im excited for my FR24 build.. this gives me idea on how to mount.. great video mike!! keep it up!!

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Glad to help! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

  • @sukottora
    @sukottoraАй бұрын

    Ahh. That's pretty conclusive.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    And expensive. Done now though. Thanks for watching👍🏽

  • @kevinmartin9432
    @kevinmartin9432Ай бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6irАй бұрын

    Very nice work

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 👍🏽

  • @mohben3330
    @mohben3330Ай бұрын

    Thank for this video, i have the same probleme

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    You're welcome and thanks for the comments and for watching. Good luck 👍🏽

  • @n2csas35
    @n2csas35Ай бұрын

    GOOD

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍🏽

  • @GeorgeTropicana
    @GeorgeTropicanaАй бұрын

    What size is the arbor for the blade hole?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    I’ll take a look tomorrow and let you know 👍🏽

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Exactly 1 inch.

  • @simongreen2510
    @simongreen2510Ай бұрын

    Nice your videos are a great help Mike.Thanks.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Glad you like them! Looks like a few more are on the way for the Defender. Keep a look out!! Thanks for the feedback and for watching.

  • @igotbricotools2035
    @igotbricotools2035Ай бұрын

    Thnx

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Hope it helped, Thanks for watching

  • @DavidMartin-ym2te
    @DavidMartin-ym2teАй бұрын

    My 1999 TD5 has no horn nor headlamp flasher and indicators dead wobbly. Currently in my local garage (defender specialist) for review/replacement - hope it's this and not another electrical thing. Should have done have done it myself I suppose but couldn't be bothered!

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Hi, hopefully it won’t be an expensive fix 👍🏽

  • @DavidMartin-ym2te
    @DavidMartin-ym2teАй бұрын

    I've gone through three of these motors in 12 years - usually the spindle rusts up and won't move. The engine parts are fine. Current one is still working.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Hi David, well so far so good on mine but like anything on my Defender you never know what’s going to fail next! Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍🏽

  • @richardblair4075
    @richardblair4075Ай бұрын

    Thanks Mike, tweezers also make an alternative tool to access and remove/fit the speedo bulb/s.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    Great tip! Thanks Richard 👍🏽

  • @SarahKate365
    @SarahKate365Ай бұрын

    So cool!

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesItАй бұрын

    And it really works! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

  • @diannetrippier1067
    @diannetrippier10672 ай бұрын

    Did it on my faded black plastic guttering 👍

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    Hi Dianne, I’ve never tried black plastic but I’m glad it worked. Thanks for the feedback and of course for watching 👍

  • @philforest4747
    @philforest47472 ай бұрын

    Isn’t that rubbish and a dreadful design. Love what you’ve done. I’d mess that up 😂

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    Yes, it certainly looks as if the Hotpoint engineering boys overlooked the filter setup! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

  • @sukottora
    @sukottora2 ай бұрын

    Ahh, you are giving me PTSD. I did mine at the end of last year after a dripping regular caused an MOT failure. It wasn't too bad, but when I ordered the new regulator block, I forgot to order the little O ring that sits behind the regulator and the block, so the bloody thing still leaked. I couldn't smell the diesel so it just looked like it was a small oil leak, but in fact, the diesel was picking up the muck on the back of the engine and by the time it was hitting the floor was black.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    Hi, I thought I had an oil leak to start with but when it got worse I investigated to find the fuel leak. It happened before but it wasn’t this bad. I’m hoping I don’t have an oil leak as well!

  • @sukottora
    @sukottora2 ай бұрын

    ​@@MikeMakesIt I dont think there are many places around the back of the engine where oil can leak from short of a pinched rocker-cover gasket. (I think those green O rings go on the pipes somewhere..)

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    Hopefully that’s the case! Time will tell 😐 Yes, I think the O rings are part of the connector that fit onto the metal spigot tubes. I bought some new connectors just in case I needed them and if you look into them there seems to be an O ring about the same size as the green ones.

  • @ribraff
    @ribraff2 ай бұрын

    Excellent info. Thankyou

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

  • @peterlogan1623
    @peterlogan16232 ай бұрын

    thanks for the video, working on a 201 now, same problem. It actually ended up in the bin but I saved it.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    Hi Peter, I'm glad it helped, that's one less mixer to the land fill. Thanks for the feedback and of course for watching.

  • @leahography1303
    @leahography13032 ай бұрын

    Hey Mike, I have this vacuum, and it's suddenly just lost suction, do you have any suggestions on what it might be?

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    Hi, if the motor is working and there is no suction then I would be looking at the 2 stage filter. Take off the clear end as described in the video (2:30mins) and remove the filter unit. You will see a green filter, remove this (3:20mins) and check this is clean as it blocks when fine dust is sucked up.

  • @leahography1303
    @leahography13032 ай бұрын

    @@MikeMakesIt ok I'll give it a try! Thanks :)

  • @matthews5560
    @matthews55602 ай бұрын

    Why aren’t you reorienting the bed knives of the press brake to bend the handle first? That’s the whole point of a break with fingers.

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    I tried different ways but it always tried to bend the whole sheet. I’m told there are different fingers that would have helped. Always learning though.

  • @Arckivio
    @Arckivio2 ай бұрын

    To anyone watching this in the future of his past, that length stop doesn't interfere with the vice as it's not supposed to go all the way through the casting. You grub screw it one side or the other and unscrew the actual stop & slide that to set the length.

  • @siamaklighvani3951
    @siamaklighvani39512 ай бұрын

    If you use the ball bearings at two ends it will slide better because you have to press more for markings, but will soft pencil like 8B or 7B the markings is going to be more clear

  • @MikeMakesIt
    @MikeMakesIt2 ай бұрын

    All of those are good points 👍🏽