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Paul Elkins
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Добавлен 1 мар 2009
A showcase of my minimalist ideas ranging from trikes, bikes, boats, shelters and more.
She-Shed on Wheels (Part 1)
Unable to build a She Shed on your property? Here's how to skirt the rules.
Because my home lot has a road on three sides, the ridiculous 20 foot set-backs and my septic system set-backs (tank, field and secondary field) made it virtually impossible to build a shed on the land.
But there's nothing that says I can't own a movable shed on a licensed utility trailer, and keep it parked on my driveway until it sells, which might be a while seeing my price isn't cheap! Are you following me?
Because my home lot has a road on three sides, the ridiculous 20 foot set-backs and my septic system set-backs (tank, field and secondary field) made it virtually impossible to build a shed on the land.
But there's nothing that says I can't own a movable shed on a licensed utility trailer, and keep it parked on my driveway until it sells, which might be a while seeing my price isn't cheap! Are you following me?
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My economical gas powered personal commuter trike
Просмотров 104 тыс.2 месяца назад
It's been a few years since creating my life long dream. I've made some changes since then. I want to thank Kirsten Dirksen of Fair Companies for letting me use some of her footage for this video.
Andrew Jones built the best micro wood electric boat I've seen.
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
6 years ago a guy named Andrew Jones drove across the United States, some 3000 miles, just to share with me his maiden voyage experience on a boat he built by hand. Andrew had no boat building experience but he didn't let that stop him. Thru research, trial and error he came up with this remarkable boat that he later gave away.
Outdoor cat cage accessible from indoors
Просмотров 2 тыс.4 месяца назад
With a bit of fluted plastic and imagination, I made a tunnel from a window opening to an outdoor caged viewing platform for my cat. The cat's tail was broken at the base and the femur bone broke at the hip socket. The tail and femur end was removed and now ligaments attach the leg to the hip. He's healed up now but was constantly escaping when we opened an outside door. Hopefully he's built up...
Coro Speed boat / Cabin cruiser
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.5 месяцев назад
The Coro Speedboat has gone thru a new design. Plans are now available for this gas or electric powered boat at www.ElkinsDIY.com
DIY Mini electric cabin cruiser
Просмотров 8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
This is a super light-weight covered electric boat for one, made with several fluted plastic sheets. More at www.ElkinsDIY.com
DIY Mini Greenhouse
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.7 месяцев назад
A mini greenhouse using one sheet of Polycarbonate, some lite framing and my outside cement stairwell. Why not!
1.2 hp outboard motor on a Kayak
Просмотров 11 тыс.9 месяцев назад
In this video I show how to mount a light weight 1.2 hp Gamefisher gas motor to the back of a roto mold Kayak with starting, steering, and throttle control up front.
Homeless push cart demolition and review
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
After nine years of being exposed to the elements, it was time to tear apart my old green fluted plastic covered push-cart and take a look at how she faired. www.ElkinsDIY.com
How to safely remove spray-can contents.
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.9 месяцев назад
WATCH THE WHOLE VIDEO for safety tips. This also works to extract fluids from a spray-can with no pressure or has a broken spray-head.
Fighter Kites!!
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
This video is a show-and-tell of my friend Gary Lyons extraordinary little one string Fighter Kites. He makes them look easy to fly, but trust me, they're not! Here's a link to a free informative illustrated Ebook he made on North American Fighter Kites (NAFKA. A must see! northamericanfighterkites.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/terminology-guide.pdf Here's another link to a channel all about figh...
Burningman on South Beach 2023
Просмотров 5 тыс.10 месяцев назад
I use to go to Burningman, but now my wife and I take our 63 Aloha camper, pedal car and sand sculpture tools to Sough Beach camp ground in Washington every August for two weeks of relaxation an creative expression.
Nomad Pedal Camper
Просмотров 153 тыс.Год назад
My prototype version of a pedal camper. A virtual mini RV with all the comforts of home. This 95 pound enclosed velomobile protects the occupant from outside elements, has a cushy bed, kitchen, shower and commode area, several work tables and solar power for charging phone, lights, horn and cooling fan. My Ebook showing concept drawings on human powered vehicles includes this idea conceived bac...
One month on the island of Molokai
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.Год назад
Dirt shirt tie dying, cave hang-outs and the beauty of the rugged sea
Pin wheel repair and Ebook promo
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
I figured out the pinwheel problems and fixed them. I'm also promoting my new Ebook. You can find it in the link below. elkinsdiy.com/product-category/plans/
Peggy Elkins Gunovick memorial video
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.Год назад
Peggy Elkins Gunovick memorial video
An interview with Aaron Fletcher on his cart design
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
An interview with Aaron Fletcher on his cart design
Nomad Van tours at the Tiny Home Fest
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Nomad Van tours at the Tiny Home Fest
Bug-out Bicycle Camper at the Tiny Home Fest!
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Bug-out Bicycle Camper at the Tiny Home Fest!
Fluted plastic DIY folding boat you can build!
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Fluted plastic DIY folding boat you can build!
Mini Rocket Stove and Amo box stove
Просмотров 47 тыс.2 года назад
Mini Rocket Stove and Amo box stove
A bicycle camper pulled by a motorized custom tow bike.
Просмотров 218 тыс.2 года назад
A bicycle camper pulled by a motorized custom tow bike.
Cool ride but consider contacting Grin Tech and converting it to electric with regen braking.
On another RUclips I saw you can soak the canvas in the right amount of liquid wax something else, making canvas waterproof but still flexible. Will add weight of course.
❤ this guy! Engineers rock
I'm curious how long was the total length?
Cool ! Nice Bike ! I’ve built 4 LWD Recumbents so far All made from Junked Bikes See on my RUclips channel Keep up the great work !
Yamaha never made a 185 Suzuki made a 185 Yamaha made a 175 and that’s a 175 and 185 cc
Yamaha SR185. 😁
Acabo de descubrir tu canal y me había emocionado la idea de la camper bicicleta.... Pero ahora viendo este video tan estúpido, sólo me queda decirte que ERES UN ASESINO DE LA NATURALEZA, cómo se atreve a talar un árbol tan grande y bonito, para hacer semejante pendejada, qué decepción creí haber encontrado un buen canal, pero no.
Genial :D se ve muy bien hecha
Cool thx
Very cool indeed, I like how you've made curves from flat sheets, excellent work. If you started a bit later you might have gone electric only. I appreciate how much time and effort has gone into it.
good
Steering on the front wheels has been the thing I haven't got figured out for one of these rides.
For what it's worth, the contribution of a donor ATV front end might be the perfect start for such project. Let alone the way more modern but truly expensive dual front wheel scooters. ;-)
That is absolutely great. Thank you for sharing.
What is ur diy toilet system like? Years I did the similar with thick large cardboard, wrap with tarp for water proofing. I had to strap it down to prevent wind blow it over on highway.
thank you for the Idea. I most likely have a few bic pens that don't work anymore somewhere around the house.
Wow Americans finally invented Velorex, shame it is more then 63 years after brothers Stransky. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velorex
Yes the Velorex is akin to what I made, but a distant cousin to say the least.
Wasn't the velorex just a shi.... cheaper version of better post war cars and trikes in the same weight class?
@@nonegone7170 Despite almost 90 years in technology difference I would still prefer Velorex (builded after WWII in material shortage) over economical gas powered personal commuter trike. If they would be so shi..., there wouldn´t be so many still operable even today: ruclips.net/video/PPFWOu24zuU/видео.html Show me some better trike produced after WWII (not counting Isetta which is 4 wheels small car.)
Can you please post the dimensions for each panel? I'm building 2 shelters for the local homeless
Good prototype but not idealistic for cold weather and to lay down & sleep.
wooooooooooow! que gran idea, gracias por compartirlo, la voy a replicar
If you want a country of freedom, then why did you make all taxpayers pay for student loans? I didn't take out those loans - I should NOT have to pay them back. - KAMALA THE LIAR!!!!
I wonder if you could adapt that to an elcamino .
Nice.....
Thanks for working on the jets that I flew safely for 33 years. I want to make a sleeper/camper unit that is removable from a utility trailer. Keeping the ,"UTILITY" available. After watching your insulation board structures and the Coroplast builds,I thought a unit that could easily be removed be built with XPS, maybe cladded with Coroplast and framed with sandwiched plywood for strength and light weight would be the perfect little utility camper. I hope you build one first.
Ahoy there…what a fine vessel and the tooting was on point!
Paul that’s brilliant mate. Sometimes you just need to follow the pioneers I will be making a start on my copy this weekend 👍
When I was homeless?I need a house out of a george bush campaign sign. I think. It was the only good thing he did for the homeless.😂
Always look forward to and enjoy your videos - thank you for sharing. (Chris, Marietta, Ga.)
You should put three hub motors on the thing and a big 48 volt battery and solar panels on top with regenerative braking
I want to weld bicycle parts and metal together just like you so I really want to know what kind of welder I need to buy
What kind of welder do you use I want to buy my first welder and I don't know which one to buy starting out
Jesus The Christ loves you , be encouraged!
45 pound battery?
That poor beautiful tree 😢
Great little shed! I'm sure she'll love it. Hey, clever trick about cutting out the windows. As young man, I had a small run-in with a nail gun once. Thankfully, it didn't hit anything vital. But yeah, kudos to you for protecting yourself without having to learn the hard way.
He comes up with cute little inventions, but NONE of them are REALLY practical for real world nomadic cycle traveling. Gimmicky things, but none of those things would last in a repetitive use in nomadic traveling. Back yard displaying is one thing, actually needing and using his little inventions out on the road could leave a person in a bad situation. People like to be entertained, but for long-term touring this stuff will eventually fall apart.
Has decades of experience designing and constructing mobile domiciles designed explicitly for mobile mobility ... PLOT TWIST
Sigh it reminds me of my great grandfather who passed away when I was little. He's also a World war two veteran.
I have a grandma but she passed away i have family members who live, married and raised their children, and are in a good wonderful world. I miss them but I love them so much. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
I love the way you explain your process and the changes made along the way :)
Thank you. I try.
👋😀👍 Sweet ‼️ Looking forward to part 2.
When you're cleaning up that kerf cut, the chisel isn't needed. I'll make straight cuts to define the edges of the slot first. Subsequent cuts should be less than straight with the goal of not leaving flat sections to remove but thinner and narrower slices. Then you can slide the saw slowly sideways and let the edge of the cutters do the work. As long as the saw's base plate is supported level, you'll get a clean notch.
Thanks for that Murphy! Good tip!
“line- fit” Paul! @2:47 well done
As always, love your videos. Great job.
top speed?
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Practical Wisdom .. circumvents the political hotbox~! Great project! 🙂
I had a truck bed camper chained down to a trailer for the same reason. That was a sweet setup
Thank you Paul.
Already looks great.
Paul … Thoroughly enjoyed the video!!! Excellent job!!! Can’t wait to see the interior. I am contemplating hiring a friend of mine to build me a tiny house; I really want it on a foundation like a shed, but don’t know the legalities. I’m wanting this place for a micro-retreat and writer’s shack … with water, AC, heat, and electricity. I really like what you are doing. Can’t wait to see part 2!!! Hope you and Mrs. Elgin are healthy, content, and fine!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight now from Atascocita, Texas. ✝️🎣😵💫👨🌾😉🦌🙏
If you have it built just have electricity installed. When camping with our trailer, we have a sink but drain the water to an exterior bucket. We use a 2 gallon water hug for water.