Category Archives: UtterPower Articles

Tony Dovey

Posted on July 29, 2010 by George B.

He’s not afraid to travel!  As part of his business research, you might find him in China, India, and places in between. His home and market is South Africa. His goal is to deliver reliable products for a fair price, … Continue reading →

Posted in Trusted Vendors, Utterpower's Friends | Tagged | 2 Comments

Conversions

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

One of the most helpful utilities I’ve found is Convert.exe.  This utility can help steer you towards reality when it comes to expectations, just drop it on your desktop where it’s handy.  You should be able to find this by … Continue reading →

Posted in Recommended Gadgets & Tools | Leave a comment

USPS Struggles to Profit

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

There’s few things I appreciate more than the big smile and the attitude of my mail carrier Russ. I send out far more packages than the average guy, and once in a while Russ needs two hands to pull it … Continue reading →

Posted in Strange Stuff | Leave a comment

Coatings and Finishes

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

Many DIYers take the time to research and de-bunk some of this stuff.  I often turn to aircraft engines and associated documentation thinking that this may be a more reliable source of information. Do you remember Slick 50?  It was … Continue reading →

Posted in DIYer Skills | Leave a comment

Pellet Stoves

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

Is there finally a pellet stove worth considering? One of our biggest disappointments was a rather significant investment in the leader of pellet stoves. I’ve told the story elsewhere, and it was truly one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made … Continue reading →

Posted in Things I like | Leave a comment

Vehicle Design

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

I know what goes on inside the DIYer’s head. If you were born with a more serious case of DIY, you will rationalize a lot of things just so you can get your hands into the project. This often annoys … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects, Vehicle Design | 1 Comment

Well Water Tanks

Posted on July 27, 2010 by George B.

I’d like to know, what is the failure rate of captive air tanks compared to the older traditional tanks? I was at Easton for a few days in an attempt to reconfigure my water system to a more permanent setup. … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

What is a Weasel Fart?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by George B.

That question was asked of me last Saturday, and I just didn’t have a clue. I thought there might be others out there in the world struggling to find the definition, and that’s the purpose of this page, “To share … Continue reading →

Posted in Paragliding Adventures | Leave a comment

Wind Turbines

Posted on July 27, 2010 by George B.

Same as many other DIYers interested in AE, I have watched the development of wind power for more than 30 years. In my opinion there are two markets here, the big boys, and commercial ventures is an interesting study, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Projects | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Wooden Base Construction for 6/1 Generator

Posted on July 27, 2010 by George B.

Start with an 8 foot beam, cut it in half and lay them parallel. Find some 2″x 2″ or larger angle iron and lay it on top and inside of the beams. Set the Lister on top, and trace the … Continue reading →

Posted in Generators, How Tos | Tagged , , | 4 Comments