DIY Engineered Contraption Section

Could we have a separate section withing the grow section dedicated to DIY machines, devices, contraptions, inventions, etc? I am thinking of stuff like Children of Bodom's DIY carbon scrubber and Rubbermaid grow box. I spent two days trying to find the best step by steps for an aero/cloner, and with the obvious shortcomings of the search feature, it did not really pan out.
I am sure there are a ton of folks out there building their own hashmaking robots, and we just do not know about them!!!! Then there could be appropriate stickies for the best performing devices.

There could be a section for hydro/aero, soil, lights, hash, whatever...but it would be dedicated to engineering the DIY equipment, rather than grow techniques. A lot of people get off royally on building their own junk...I am one of them. If I could build a cannabis plant, I probably would, even though it would be much easier to just grow one.:jointsmile:

Hey Tea Party,

Here are a couple of links to homemade aero cloners.I had to buy a bunch of tools so I had about130 or so into mine.Took a bunch of scrappy little cuttings that I would have never tried in soil and got 47 out of 50 to root.That was just over two weeks ago and Ive new growth coming out of my little ones in kegger cups.I dont have any pics of my setup but I used almost 50 sprayer nozzles which was probably over kill.I also lowered mine after this last batch and cleaned it out.I got a about a 533 gph pump or so and it worked great,again this was a bit over kill.I used pipe insulation for the holders.If I wouldnt have had to buy a hole cutter,bits,and pvc glue (which I never used) Im sure I would have been close to or under a hundred dollars for a 84 hole areo cloner.Im thrilled with it.Good luck finding what you want.

Sorry I guess I dont have the web sites handy,the first one is on International Cannagraphic,search for diy cloner,the second is at Mycotopia Web Forums under DIY Aerocloner In 10 Easy Steps ['EZCLONE' replica]. Hope that helps,great pics and step by step instructions,hell if I can do anyone can.

great idea,

I like this idea for a sub-forum in cultivation for step-by-step DIY gadgets. Probably as a sub under 'indoor' or even in the Lounge.

Yup,it is a great idea Stinky,can you get one set up?Take care.

That's a call that sundance has to make.

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Originally Posted by Tea Party

Could we have a separate section withing the grow section dedicated to DIY machines, devices, contraptions, inventions, etc? I am thinking of stuff like Children of Bodom's DIY carbon scrubber and Rubbermaid grow box. I spent two days trying to find the best step by steps for an aero/cloner, and with the obvious shortcomings of the search feature, it did not really pan out.
I am sure there are a ton of folks out there building their own hashmaking robots, and we just do not know about them!!!! Then there could be appropriate stickies for the best performing devices.

There could be a section for hydro/aero, soil, lights, hash, whatever...but it would be dedicated to engineering the DIY equipment, rather than grow techniques. A lot of people get off royally on building their own junk...I am one of them. If I could build a cannabis plant, I probably would, even though it would be much easier to just grow one.:jointsmile:

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Damn fine idea, I am a total DIY guy and would love to share whatever McGyverisms I have made with anyone who wants to try it.

Awesome bc I've found its hard to find good step by step directions out their. Hell I think this would be a positive step for the indoor grow section.

For what it's worth, I vote for the DIY section. There's a lot of good DIY stuff on this forum but it's sooooo hard to find sometimes.

PC :smokin:

If we do get such a section, I suggest it be called the MacGyver section. Swiss army knife and duct tape must be included in all of the DIY projects.

i think its a great idea you got my vote

-Bomb

Its a great idea. Who doesn't like to do it themselves at some point and time during their grow. Good stuff.

yes..yes..yes..:thumbsup: excellent idea..i know i'll live in that thread

i honestly thought we had one, but i guess the good ideas are just put in the sticky's. not a bad idea.

sounds like a good idea

so any word on if this might go ??

-Bomb

Yo, I've been kinda hoping to be able to contribute as much as possible to a wonderfully named 'McGuyver Grow'! I've had the idea, that with as genuine and good people here, we could offer each other support and advice on 'eco-friendly' and DIY stuff. If I knew there were a couple growers who would play along, I would love to participate in a homemade eco-friedly type grow 'watch'...not contest. Is there anyone else here that would join me? I think it could also be a great way to show the ingenuity and activism that we have to offer, and that we at Canncom can say we're doing something to IMPROVE our environment. I myself know that I'll be using up an AWEFUL lot of electricity this coming year, not to mention overhead expenses...What do ya say boss? If I'm willin' to risk yield, will ya let us learn how to be efficient in our cultivation?...(in a specific room of course;))

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Originally Posted by FakeBoobsRule

If we do get such a section, I suggest it be called the MacGyver section. Swiss army knife and duct tape must be included in all of the DIY projects.

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Definitely! That was a true American Hero.

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Originally Posted by Chronisseur

Yo, I've been kinda hoping to be able to contribute as much as possible to a wonderfully named 'McGuyver Grow'! I've had the idea, that with as genuine and good people here, we could offer each other support and advice on 'eco-friendly' and DIY stuff. If I knew there were a couple growers who would play along, I would love to participate in a homemade eco-friedly type grow 'watch'...not contest. Is there anyone else here that would join me? I think it could also be a great way to show the ingenuity and activism that we have to offer, and that we at Canncom can say we're doing something to IMPROVE our environment. I myself know that I'll be using up an AWEFUL lot of electricity this coming year, not to mention overhead expenses...What do ya say boss? If I'm willin' to risk yield, will ya let us learn how to be efficient in our cultivation?...(in a specific room of course;))

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I was thinking the same thing regarding the eco-friendly aspect. There is so much extra crap that indoor growers have to waste that would not be necessary if they were allowed to grow outdoors...Rubbermaid shit, disposable carbon filters, shoe goo, spray paint, fans, pumps...it all sucks...but if anybody can add to the slow climb of healthy alternatives, it is you gorilla growers out there. Sheesh, you already know how to build an outdoor environment indoors, so anything is possible.

i would have to vote for calling it the MACGYVER section.:jointsmile: