Make a Party Serving Tray: Hand Tools vs. CNC
I get a lot of comments in my YouTube and blog that I can make anything because I use a CNC machine. Everything from āCNC is cheatingā or āCNC isnāt real woodworkingā to āmaking that by hand too hard...
View ArticleRetro Computer Display Stand for C64 and Macintosh
When I was a kid my very first computer was a Commodore VIC-20. Ā About a year later my parents bought us a Commodore 64 and 1541 disk drive. Ā These computers were a big part of my childhood memories....
View ArticleSetting up RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi 3
This is without a doubt the most requested video/article in the history of The Geek Pub. No seriously. Each of the arcade cabinet videos and my inbox is littered with people asking me to do a video on...
View ArticleInstall a Hidden Wall Safe
Have you ever wanted to install a hidden wall safe? Every home should have at least one. A safe is a great place to keep valuables that burglars are after during a home burglary. Safes come in all...
View ArticleMake the Pacade (Bartop Retropie Arcade Cabinet)
About a year ago, I introduced my Bartop Arcade Cabinet Build. It was a big hit and I got so much great feedback from you guys! You guys really are the best audience ever. Well, today Iāve taken almost...
View ArticleMake Alphabet Blocks
Alphabet Blocks on the CNC After my Man vs. CNC project I got a lot of questions about me being āanti-CNCā. That led to me making the most recent Pub Talk entitled CNC Fail. Ā A lot of people really...
View ArticleMake the Ultimate Cat Tower
Every cat needs a place to call home. Ā But your home isnāt enough to satisfy your kitty, unless youāre OK with your cat using your personal belongings and furniture as his toys. Ā Youāre kitty needs to...
View ArticleMake a Lowrider Skateboard
Every kid wants a skateboard, but not every kid wants a slammed, lowrider skateboard! Recently my youngest was in the garage working on his skateboards, and the next thing I know he comes in the house...
View ArticleRaspberry Pi Commodore 64
Iāve built a lot of arcades and packed them with Raspberry Pi goodness over the years, but todayās project is going to be quite a bit different!Ā Weāre going to pack a Raspberry Pi running Retropie...
View ArticleCommodore VIC-20 Clip Repair (3D Printed)
So I found a fantastic Commodore VIC-20 at a yard sale and it is absolutely gorgeous! It has Just a slight bit of yellowing that you can barely see and a few tiny scratches here and there⦠but other...
View ArticleHow to make an Air Powered Water Balloon Cannon
How to make a Water Balloon Cannon When I was a kid I always loved throwing water balloons on a hot sunny day. Ā My brother and I would go out of our way to trick each other and figure out ways to make...
View ArticleHow to make an Alcohol Powered Bottle Rocket
Make the Alcohol Bottle Rocket When I was a kid the 4th of July was a time that I couldnāt wait to arrive every year. Ā Fireworks were something that kids just love! Ā Bottle rockets were one of my most...
View ArticleHow to make a Dry-Ice Powered Mini Fog Machine
Ā How to make the Mini Fog Machine There are so many possible uses for a mini fog machine. Ā From Halloween props and decorations to school plays. Ā A mini fog machine is a simple build that can make all...
View ArticleChill Wine with Frozen Grapes
Thereās nothing more frustrating than to want to have a glass of wine when the bottle has yet to be chilled. What do you do? Add ice to it? That works but it leaves your wine watered down. Heres a...
View ArticleHow to make a CO2 Cartridge Rifle
Fun things to do with CO2 Cartridges Sometimes you have a problem that needs solving. Ā Sometimes you have something thatās looking for a problem! In my case I am constantly shooting aluminum cans full...
View ArticleHow to Make an Oozing Faucet Nightlight
The parts list for this and other projects can be found at TheGeekPub.com. In order to make the faucet appear to be oozing, we need to remove the rubber section from our pacifier. I first tried...
View ArticleHow to make a Cardboard Rocket Rifle
Download the Cardboard Rocket Rifle Plans Here In a previous video, I showed you how to make a PVC rifle that can blow holes through plywood decking. Well, some of my viewers asked if it could be...
View ArticleHow to make a Hobo Stove (Soda Can Stove)
Making a Soda Can Stove (Hobo Stove) If The Walking Dead comes true weāre all going to be in for a world of hurt. Ā The Walkers aka Zombies might actually be the least of your worries. Ā In fact, they...
View ArticleHow to make a homemade Mini Forge
Making a homemade Mini Forge (sometimes called a firebrick forge) can be a great way to make jewelry and other objects at home, or to heat and bend small pieces of metal to make something like a knife....
View ArticleHow to repair or replace Cabinet Hinges
Hey guys its Mike from The Geek Pub, and on this episode Iām going to show you how to repair these saggy cabinet hinges. Now you could go down to your local big box store and buy new pair for about 5...
View ArticleHow to replace a Light Switch
Hey guys! Ā Itās Mike from The Geek Pub, and on this episode Iām going to show you how to replace a broken light switch. Ā Now, in this episode weāre going to replace a standard switch, but if you have...
View ArticleHow to Make an Old School Skateboard
How to make an Old School Skateboard Connor had been asking me for months to make an Old School Skateboard that he could hang on the wall in his room as decoration (but of course it had to be...
View ArticleMake an iMac Cat House
Every kitty cat needs a place to lay and snuggle. Ā They need a place to call their very own. Ā And they need a place to scratch their claws on so that they donāt get too long, and so they donāt scratch...
View ArticleHow to make Decorative Closet Hangers (Hook Rails / Hook Racks)
How to make Decorative Closet Hangers You can go to the local big box home improvement store and buy some hook racks. Ā Theyāre fairly inexpensive, but theyāre not very stylish and come in a very...
View ArticleHow to make Workbench Doors and Drawers
Video Transcript Hey guys, its Mike from The Geek Pub. When we first moved into the new shop, I built a lot of things to get me started, but I left a lot of them half finished. Ā In this case, my work...
View ArticleHow to make Plantation Shutters
Making plantation shutters at home is a fun and affordable way to get a great quality window covering for your home without breaking the bank. Ā Plantation shutters can be very expensive to buy online...
View ArticleHow to Make a Silverware Organizer
How to make a Silverware Organizer A silverware storage organizer is one of the most handy items you can have for your kitchen drawers. Ā Without a silverware organizer all of your utensils will wind...
View ArticleHow to Make Bacon Wrapped JalapeƱos
How to make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños on The Big Green Egg Several years ago I tinkered with the idea of making a grilling channel.  A channel all about the art of outdoor cooking!  This was the pilot...
View ArticleHow to make a Skateboard Rack
How to Make a Skateboard Rack Whether you want to display your skateboards in your room, or keep them organized in the garage, a skateboard rack doesnāt have to be dull or boring. Ā In fact, you can...
View ArticleHow to Make Pac-Man Wall Art
Pac-Man is the legend in arcades. Ā One of the very first video games to rock the arcade sphere. Ā Pac-Man is an icon. Ā As a kid I played Pac-Man like crazy. Ā I watched the Pac-Man cartoonĀ on Saturday...
View ArticleMake a Throwing Star from a Saw Blade
A throwing star is iconic from not only the Chinese culture but also now American culture. Ā Every kid who grew up in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, watched Ninjas on TV throwing these little round stars and...
View ArticleMake Minion Pumpkins for Halloween
Whether or not youāre a fan of the Despicable Me series of movies, youāve got be a fan of the Minions. Ā I mean those things are just down right adorable! Ā With Halloween right around the corner, now...
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