DIY Thread - Let's see your "Inventions".

[appps]

Also more easy to build than PVC feeder.

Maybe for you lol. That one needs hammer nails and saw. My PVC I just pushed together with my hands no skill needed.

Like your design though!

 

[Pancholoco]

Looks nice! Does the food stay dry if it rains? I can see it is indented but I wonder about it still getting a bit wet?

Still need a top cover, working on it. I'll update in a couple days.

Thanks

 

[Bens-Hens]

I am working on something new to share soon. Just have one job left before I can take some photo's and share.

Have yet to name it, but it is something along the lines of 'chicken poop to liquid fertaliser separator unit' or some such weird name.

 

[Bens-Hens]

Got the tap in the trial - MK I Super Dooper Pooper to Fertaliser Conversion Barrel - (or MK-I-SDP2FCB for short hahaha) Made from some old bits laying about. Two stackable bulk olive drums inside a larger screw top olive drum. Idea is to load the top barrel with the fresh stuff, this gets a bit of water washed in once a week or so. The liquid filters through the droppings into the second barrel. Gravity holds back any solids, the liquid passes out the high holes into the large barrel, where it can be run off via the low tap, watered down and used on the lawns.

When the solids barrels are full, they can go to the composter. I hope to get some liquid fertaliser, and lengthen the composter life. Our compost barrel just can't keep up with the bird droppings, feathers and bedding used.

See how it goes in real life.

Not classy devise


Top barrel strainer modification...hold back the big stuff.


Lower barrel is drilled on all four sides right up the top, allowing any small solids to settle to the bottom, and the liquids will pass out the top. Timber slats are just to make the bottom stable, as the grey drum is a bit beat up.


Bottom drum fitted, top drum sits over it and the large drum lids screws on to secure the lot.


Now it may make sense. I tried to make a zig zag, with a tap. I have another flange to use, but no tap to suit. If thie little tap does not work out I will have to buy a tap to fit the more heavy duty fitting I have.

 

[Delight30]

Got the tap in the trial - MK I Super Dooper Pooper to Fertaliser Conversion Barrel - (or MK-I-SDP2FCB for short hahaha) Made from some old bits laying about. Two stackable bulk olive drums inside a larger screw top olive drum. Idea is to load the top barrel with the fresh stuff, this gets a bit of water washed in once a week or so. The liquid filters through the droppings into the second barrel. Gravity holds back any solids, the liquid passes out the high holes into the large barrel, where it can be run off via the low tap, watered down and used on the lawns.

When the solids barrels are full, they can go to the composter. I hope to get some liquid fertaliser, and lengthen the composter life. Our compost barrel just can't keep up with the bird droppings, feathers and bedding used.

See how it goes in real life.

Not classy devise


Top barrel strainer modification...hold back the big stuff.


Lower barrel is drilled on all four sides right up the top, allowing any small solids to settle to the bottom, and the liquids will pass out the top. Timber slats are just to make the bottom stable, as the grey drum is a bit beat up.


Bottom drum fitted, top drum sits over it and the large drum lids screws on to secure the lot.


Now it may make sense. I tried to make a zig zag, with a tap. I have another flange to use, but no tap to suit. If thie little tap does not work out I will have to buy a tap to fit the more heavy duty fitting I have.

Awesome, can't wait to show my husband..... keep us posted on how it works for you.

 

[crested1990]

Some of these "inventions" are kind of funny lol

 

[crested1990]

Not quite sure duct taping a jar to a tupperware lid is an invention.

 

[crested1990]

no offense intended, I'm sure the items mentioned function perfectly fine.

 

[Duramaxgirl]

I build this feeder 2 days ago, it need to be sanded and stained.













Also build a Quail poo catcher


All material were reclaimed so NO COST. Only staples for my staple gun

Thats a BIG feeder!! How many pounds of feed does it hold?

 

[perchie.girl]

Some of these "inventions" are kind of funny lol

They are entertaining. And I have gotten wonderful ideas from them.

Not quite sure duct taping a jar to a tupperware lid is an invention.

I am certain its an invention. Invention starts this way ..... Believe it or not I have created wonderful inventions starting out with a left over cardboard box.... And got paid for it. Being innovative comes from a need and choosing a direction to fulfill that need. The first prototype may not last the test of time but it will prove PROOF of concept.

no offense intended, I'm sure the items mentioned function perfectly fine.

As a person who has worked in many areas of mechanical design I can tell you I have seen some amazing things STapled, glued, ductaped and riveted together and seen them do Amazing things. Sometimes people have handed me those "objects" and say make it so they can make it on a production line. Concept wise no changes needed materials ummm yes but that would be expected.

For instance I have never seen a liquid fertilizer maker. I do know the concept of making methane with a similar device. The one difference is the methane generator needs the Slurry to be agitated. Neither requires is a high tech approach. Containment and ease of operation are two essentials. Proof of concept is if they like the product that comes out. There comes the Little tweaks.... Better fittings, filtration devices..... you name it..... Even the amount of time the manure "percolates" may need adjustment.... who knows.

deb