Category Archives: Utterpower’s Friends

Learning By Doing

Posted on May 27, 2024 by George B.

Many of us believe we are living that Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times”. Hands-on learning is powerful, and I think I have a great example of a person who is learning at an accelerated rate due to … Continue reading →

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Developing Instructions to use a Toaster

Posted on February 21, 2017 by George B.

One of the more brilliant technical works I have ever read was authored by Forrest Mims, but I’m not sure if there’s even a hand full of people that really know why they are such great works. My summary of … Continue reading →

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David Edgington R.I.P.

Posted on June 5, 2016 by George B.

How is it you learn of the Men who have the Answers? If you ask enough questions, if you are tenacious in your pursuit, you’ll likely find Men like David Edgington. David has passed away this May 22, 2016; we … Continue reading →

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Efficiency in Battery Charging (Bill Rogers)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by George B.

  I do remember that time Bill Rogers and I were in a power shed out in the middle of the desert, maybe 25 miles from an oiled road.  Our mutual friend and excellent host had been using the gen … Continue reading →

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Quinn Farnes, Part 2 of his 6/1 build

Posted on January 26, 2015 by George B.

See the previous post for part one. Thanks for sharing this with our DIYer Brothers Quinn! GB Beta Test Part II REVISED 01_2015

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Top DIYer, Quinn Farnes, read his series, “building a Lister 6/1 clone.”

Posted on January 18, 2015 by George B.

Well it finally happened, Quinn retired from a very demanding job in research, I doubt he has all that much more under-utilized time, but perhaps he’s found a few more hours a month for his hobbies?  Quinn’s amazing series starts here, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, How Tos, Inspirational People, Slow Speed Engines, Small Diesels, Submitted Articles, Things I like | Tagged | 5 Comments

My latest field trip, remote places in Alaska.

Posted on August 4, 2014 by George B.

17 years of intensive study of Alternative Power Production has made me a skeptic in so many ways. It’s not that there isn’t good equipment and decent investments, it’s that there are so many people who would sell you the wrong thing … Continue reading →

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Jerry Bartlett (Crazy Jerry) top honors in Mileage contest.

Posted on April 23, 2014 by George B.

If you are a friend of Utterpower, you’ve heard the name Jerry Bartlett more than once. Jerry recently shared with me that he was making good progress in getting a car ready for a high mileage contest and the results … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Design, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, In The News, Inspirational People, Small Diesels, Things I like, Vehicle Design | Tagged | 1 Comment

Forrest Mims, one of my favorite writers.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by George B.

Here’s a link, lots of fun listening to Forrest talk about the early days. As I once wrote, Forrest is the best technical writer I know, reading his books is like pouring knowledge directly into your brain. He’s changed more lives than … Continue reading →

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Muse of the day 10-13: My School Bank Account

Posted on October 13, 2013 by George B.

  Some of the greatest gifts given to me were given when I was very young. How many remember having their own bank account in the 1950s?  The wisdom of our elders who knew the importance of teaching us about … Continue reading →

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