Misc

Oddball workshop, household, and repair projects that do not belong in the Restomod Car series.

25 August 2024

A simple DIY cat tree built from leftover wood and sisal rope, adapted to survive balcony use better than the usual fluffy versions.

11 March 2025

A high-end Sony Bluetooth headset gets new soft parts, glue where needed, and a more thorough repair than simple replacement alone.

A cheap Temu digital delay arrived broken, so this post follows the attempt to diagnose and fix it anyway.

A test of whether a 25-year-old computer can still serve as a practical pfSense firewall at home, and what performance it can deliver.

The TrainWreck Rockette headshell stage begins with an old VOX donor amp, teardown work, and heat-management prep.

An introduction to the Dumble Overdrive Special build, why the original amplifiers are legendary, and what makes the project worth chasing.