5th scale model of kiosk.

Following the previous cardboard model , I developed the design into a to scale model.  Including some idea of where the equipment like the disc sander (blender ) and shredder will be housed.

Model based on Enzo Mari manual Autoprogettazione

This is the first small scale model I did of my kiosk.  It is based on the designs shared in Enzo Mari's open source manual Autoprogettazione in 1974. 

His designs are based on only using standard size planks of pine and a hammer and nails.  

The design of this cart is based on Enzo Mari design for shelving.

Here are some more of the designs, which are accompanied by full instructions.

Hacking a blender into a disc sander

The aim of this experiment was to see if I could turn a domestic blender into a disc sander that allows the top to be changed easily.   The means I could have options of different grades or sandpaper and still allowing me to use the original blender.  I am not allowed to glue anything to the blender because of the rules my project where everything has to be able to be dismantled.

 

Making a cast of the rotating blender fitting out of resin.

Then making a mould of that cast so that I can produce multiple pieces.

Experimenting with heights of disc and fixings. Above the resin part had been drilled into and secured with a bolt and nut. 

I would then stick or velcro a pice of sand paper onto the top and then it becomes a disc sander!

It works!! - for about 10 seconds, then the disc comes flying off whilst spinning very fast, which is quite dangerous! 

To make it work I would need to perhaps have something holding it down in the middle , or cover the right hand side which will not be used to make sure it doesn't come off. 

The NTU Christmas Fair!

My stall at the Christmas Fair selling leather necklaces, architectural silver rings and wood and leather Christmas cards.

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Selection of silver rings shapes inspired from previous 2nd year project based on industrial buildings. Prices ranging from £15 to £25.

Christmas cards made from handmade recycled paper, wood veneer, cork and leather.

Also a some pieces by Sabira Silcock silver necklaces with coloured fimo clay. Earings and rings.

... some cactus Christmas tree illustrated cards made by Anna Sheridan.  

Folded leather necklaces

I have been making these necklaces for the NTU Christmas Fair.  I have used a few different colours of leather sticking mainly to monochromatic colours.  Finished with a granite looking material.

Hacking an electric paper shredder

My aim in this task to use an old paper shredder and make it into something that was powered by hand and that could cut my plastic in pieces.

Step 1: Taking apart the shredder and removing the electrics and motor and all the casings.

I stripped away any components that were not needed for the use of hand-powering.

Step 2:  Above is the key element that was attached to the motor so therefore what makes the whole shredder blades turn.   So I made a key out of brass to fit this hexagon shape. 

Then riveted the key to a wooden handle.

Step 3:  Housing the shredder temporarily in a cardboard box.  The lid flaps of the box turned in made a double layer of cardboard and a stronger structure.  It also allowed me to cut into the sides at different depths so giving a strong support for both sides of the shredder.  I  had to accurately measure the sections to cut to make sure there was no movement and that it wouldn't fall out.

Step 4: I Attached the handle on the outside securing it with the shredders original Circlip. 

   A it works!  The only problem is that it cuts paper well but the blades are not sharp enough, or close enough to cut the plastic! Instead of cutting it perforates the HDPE and PP.   I then continue to sharpen the blades with a sharpening stone but it still doesn't cut.

My plastic extruding machines

2 extruding machines, 1 with a larger hole than the other.  Made from copper and brass tubes soldered

 together.  Including a stand.  Plastic is heated whilst inside and pushed down with a steel rod into some cool water. 

Extrusion tests.  The first one came out as a blob because I pushed the plastic out too fast,  

the experiments has a better shape with a smaller holed machine and at a steadier pressure.