PROJECTS

How do AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Maximize Fuel Economy?

Motor oil, whether conventional or synthetic, consists of base oils and additives. The goal when manufacturing base oils is a molecularly uniform, pure substance. Inconsistencies and impurities in base oils limit the finished product’s performance, including fuel economy. The base oils used in conventional oils are refined from crude oil pumped from within the earth, which contains molecules of different sizes and weights. Conventional oils’ inconsistent molecular structure requires more energy to circulate throughout your engine, reducing fuel economy. The synthetic base oils used to formulate AMSOIL synthetic lubricants, on the other hand, are manufactured using a process that produces base oils of a uniform molecular structure. The smooth, pure molecules in AMSOIL synthetic lubricants slip easily over one another, increasing lubricity compared to conventional oils and maximizing fuel economy. AMSOIL INC. has conducted industry-standard tests to demonstrate. For example, AMSOIL synthetic diesel oil, transmission fluid and gear oil increased fuel economy 6.54 percent in short- to medium-haul diesel applications in one test, while boosting fuel economy in diesel trucks used in stop-and-go city driving conditions 3.15 percent in a second test. The same synthetic technology extends to the entire line of AMSOIL synthetic lubricants, delivering maximum fuel economy in all your vehicles and equipment.

Lawn Trailer Dolly

This is a simple trailer dolly for a small garden or yard trailer with a typical hitch pin attach. Square tubing, a little bit of round pipe, solid round for the axle and trailer attach, a pair of wheels and and common hardware come together to create a very handy item. The trailer is easily moved now by hand. It turns the lawn trailer into a heavy duty little red wagon with no need to fire up the garden tractor to move it around.

Click here to go the the YouTube video of the Lawn Trailer Dolly build.

Welding Cart Update

STORAGE + SHELF FOR THE PLASMA CUTTER!

Adding a shelf to the Northern Tool welding cabinet raises the MIG welder so the cables stay clear of the drawers. More storage and an additional shelf for a plasma cutter adds utility in the same footprint.

The Welding Vice

This is a really great way to hold pieces solid for good square welded joints, like building an extra shelf for a welding cart. Start with clean, shiny metal for a good weld joint.

Bosch Router Table

Review and assembly of the RA1181 table and 1617EVS router.
Here's a video of the unboxing (don't fear, the unboxing part is short) and assembly of the Bosch router table. The result is a very solid and usable router table, paired with a Bosch variable speed router. Check out the video on how this goes together.

Mobile Bench

Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Made with some materials that were already available, this lift is an example of using what you got. A scissor jack provides the power to raise the bench up on some good easy rolling wheels. Check out the build video to see how this masterpiece was created.

Completed welding cart project

This is an easily built shelf for the welding cart. It places the MIG welder up a little higher so the cables don't block drawers, provides some more storage and adds a shelf for the plasma cutter. The MIG welder is raised to a more convenient height and the additional distance above the drawers keeps the cables out of their way. Having the plasma cutter ready to plug in and cut is very handy. Note the strap on the plasma cutter. Wouldn't want it falling off! Construction is of 1" square tubing with a sheet steel and scrap plywood for the shelves. The welding vices make 90 degree joints a snap. Check out the build video on my YouTube channel and subscribe for more!!

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action shot from welding cart update video

Pyramid Base Grinder Stand

Four pieces of plate are cut and meet at a slightly acute angle to form a pyramid shape for the base. This looks good and sheds grit too. Adjustable feet make it rock solid at any point on the floor.

YouTube video of the Lawn Trailer Dolly build

Maple and Metal table

This table is constructed using salvaged storm damaged maple for the top, and welded square tubing for the structure. Finish is clear and black lacquer.

YouTube video of the Maple and Metal Table build

Cubic Art Display

This is a project created to preserve a street scene drawn on paper folded into a box shape. The cube shape doesn't lend itself to a typical wall frame. The solution is a display with clear acrylic sides that hangs on the wall. And you can see all four sides! Check out the video for details.