Projects
Write-ups from the build log.
The build logs behind the IMEE Made YouTube channel: cars, fabrication, camper builds, and whatever else needed making.
Custom 3D Scanned and 3D Printed Lights for our Honda Beat Kei Car
Using a 3D scanner and printer, we redesigned our Honda Beat's tail lights with custom LED reverse lights.
How To Make an Enclosed Dog Bed
A modern, enclosed dog bed with food bowl storage, built from half a sheet of plywood.
DIY Welding Table AND Assembly Table Using Semi Exact Legs
Building two modular workshop tables with metal and plywood tops using prefabricated H-beam legs.
DIY Sofa That Slides Out Into A Bed | Sprinter Campervan
We built a convertible sofa bed for our Sprinter van using drawer slides and a Japanese futon mattress.
DIY Cabinet Style Workbench
An 8-foot wide workbench with deep drawers and storage to organize the workshop and tools.
How to Install a Roof Fan and Solar Panels on a Camper Van
Installing a vent fan, DIY roof rails, and solar panels on our Sprinter camper van conversion.
How to Make a Composting Toilet for Vanlife
A budget-friendly composting toilet build for our Sprinter camper van conversion.
How to Paint a Camper Van
Repainting our Sprinter camper van in a custom minty green and white two-tone finish for under $400.
DIY Mobile Lumber Cart
A mobile lumber cart built from plywood scraps to organize the garage, with free Fusion 360 plans.
DIY Carbon Fiber Onewheel Fender
Our first attempt at a custom carbon fiber fender for a Onewheel, using resin infusion and vacuum bagging.
How to Make an Electric Foundry
Building a 1.6kW electric foundry for about $200 to melt aluminum scrap into reusable ingots.
DIY Rinsing Station for Camping
Turning a weed sprayer into a portable camping shower with a kitchen sink sprayer and a couple of fittings.
Making Strut Tower Bar for our Honda Beat
A custom strut tower bar for our Honda Beat to reduce chassis flex and stiffen the convertible chassis.
Turning a Bench Grinder into a Belt Sander
Converting a bench grinder into a 2" x 42" belt sander with a custom steel attachment.
How to Make a Fabric Face Mask
Sewing fabric face masks to donate to our community during the early days of COVID-19.
DIY Plywood Lounge Sofa
A weekend plywood lounge sofa built around a twin mattress for deep, comfortable lounging.
Making a Box for our Shapeoko
A dust-containing enclosure for our Shapeoko XL CNC machine, built with basic woodworking tools.
How to Make a Standing Desk that Folds Away
A fold-away standing desk built to the right height, mounted flush against the wall when not in use.
DIY Portable Flat Pack Camping Table
A portable camping table built from a single sheet of plywood that packs flat for easy storage.
Making a Raised Planter Box with Wheels
An elevated, mobile vegetable planter box built for balcony gardening, 33" tall and lined for drainage.
Making a Toilet Paper Holder with a Phone Stand
A modern toilet paper holder with an integrated phone shelf, built from steel tubing, aluminum rod, and walnut.
Making a TV Picture Frame for Gallery Wall
A wooden frame that disguises a wall-mounted TV and blends it into a gallery wall display.
DIY Hanging Wardrobe for our Dog
A custom clothing rack and drawer for our dog, built with plywood and welded mild steel accents.
Making a Floating Mantel
A floating fireplace mantel built from reclaimed barn wood and a custom hidden steel bracket.