Bargain Store Projects Recycled #1
620 views · Published 3 November 2013 · 7:33 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: GrandadIsAnOldMan · 2013 · Science & Technology
In this episode I am recycling the components from three of my previous bargain store projects. I am using the fan motor from a USB Notebook Cooler, the battery compartment from a Noise Activated LED Light, and the wheels I made from a VHS Tape Cassette. In my Bargain Store Projects series I buy an item from my local bargain stores for £1 or less and use it to make something it was not designed for, preferably a toy that my grandchildren could potentially play with. Remember, these bargain stores also sell plenty of toys for £1 or less so the project is not about making a cheap toy. It is about taking something and 'hacking' or 'repurposing' it to do something other than what it was designed to do. I am using bargain store products to limit my initial outlay. The main components are: USB Notebook Cooler fan Noise activated LED Light VHS tape cassette Tools - Hot Glue Gun Hobby Knife Bargain Store Projects https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB0ZqYUdxXaQaJdg-cs3dKIi Rubber Band Power https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB1otXh0w36OwsYIHZznUWp6 Balloon Power https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB2Vx0gKEqY4p9JBgqZqrHsr Electric Toy Cars https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB0yTUYmJSS3ML5xxaBzHl3e Other toy cars https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB3lGxxzEo_ZDnjnOtIlk50Q I cannot answer comments from people who have blocked replies, so if you don't get a reply to your question that may be the reason. It is probably worth reading my video description first because the answer may already be there. If you need a reply make sure your Google+ privacy settings allow replies from users that are not in your circles or add me to your circles first. Direct link: https://plus.google.com/settings Make sure "Who can comment on your public posts?" is set to "Anyone". I have over 1800 videos on YouTube covering a wide range of subjects. To find them follow my YouTube search guide https://youtu.be/ceBSOoOHcgw or see my playlists https://www.youtube.com/user/GrandadIsAnOldMan/playlists?flow=grid&view=1 Generally my projects are for my grandchildren to enjoy. OK, I enjoy them too. If anybody else likes them, that is a bonus. I like to keep my work as simple and basic as possible so that it can be copied easily and improved by anybody who wants to try themselves. I recycle or repurpose items rather than buy new and when I do buy I like to keep it cheap. https://www.youtube.com/user/GrandadIsAnOldMan
