Burke Makes Stuff is where people come that are looking for simple, inexpensive Do-It-Yourself projects, tips and tricks. I love to build, fix, change, and hopefully improve on just about everything in, and around my home. As a teacher in NYC since 2008, my passion for sharing information and showing people how to use it has only grown! There's nothing quite as awesome as seeing someone try something that they didn't think they could do, and conquering it!
If this sounds like the sort of thing you're into, then make sure to join me by subscribing!
If you want to get ahold of me, my email is BurkeMakesStuff@gmail.com or you reach me on my instagram instagram.com/BurkeMakesStuff/
I got it! Interesting. I keep seeing really interesting pianos being given away. I have also noticed people repurposing them into bars, desks and the like. So, I was curious what taking one apart would be like, knowing that all the metals were going to be the heavy parts! I don’t want to be moving a full size upright down a set of stairs, a desk version sure. I was very curious how much the strings and frame would weigh, realizing that is a good portion of the weight. It would be nice to at least keep the frame of it but at 350 lbs… well…. Probably not. Great video just the same and a good bit of problem solving with the socket!
Not sure the weight. It would vary on model maker and year. It was a lot of weight, it not as much as I thought it would be. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you found it valuable.
Add a cyclone for about $50 and buy a box of 20 pool filter scum socks for about $15. They fit the average shop vac filter nicely. When dust is caked on the sock, simply shake and brush it off. When it becomes impossible to clean, peel it off and put another on. I haven’t tried washing one yet, because it hasn’t been necessary. I also added an exhaust filter and covered it with a scum sock held on with a rubber band. No particulates in the air.
My EXACT situation. Facebook Marketplace has nice FREE pianos and nobody wants them. I need to get rid of mine and a haul away company wants to charge $500 to take it away. I figured if I can break it down into small parts, I can take it to a dump. I don’t want to, it’s a Piano, but NO ONE wants it for FREE!🤷🏽♂️
Outstanding! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. And IF you find it really saving you time and money, consider buying me a cup of coffee! buymeacoffee.com/BurkeMakesStuff All of it goes right back into funding materials for the channel.
That doesn't sound very efficient. But do what works. Years ago I took my filters outside and sprayed between each pleat. I had a second filter to use so the washed one would be totally dry when the second one needed cleaning. Worked like a charm for me. No mess in the shop.
My wife is a neat freak and will not accept a single speck of dust in the garage, and after looking for solutions and learning of the health effects of that fine dust, I've become one too when it comes to the shop. This is what I ended up with: - Cyclone separatorator. - HEPA bag for the shopvac. Yes, that means using a shopvac that accepts them. - Once the bag fills (and it takes a long time to happen) cut iit carefully onmone end, fold 3 times and reseal that end with binder clips. - HEPA filter. - Once it clogs (again, after a long time) use the drill approach shown here to clean it... in the backyard!!! ... while wearing a mask, pointing downind and taking a shower afterwards. Total overkill, of course!!! But clean air, clean lungs and especially PEACE AT HOME make it worth it.
Get a Homer bucket with a lid, drill a .5 inch hole in the center of the lid. Put bolt through hole in the lid, put lid on bucket spin to your hearts content. Been doing it this way for 5 years now.
Shouldn’t you first make a smaller frame onto which the canvas is stretched and attached to and then show how to make an actual frame into which the smaller frame fits?
Just watched a bunch of videos on how to make my own floating frame and this one is the simplest so far and requires the least amount of tools. Thank you.
I've had issues with the Franklin type sensor when it comes to piping and electric in walls. It was also pretty useless with plaster & lath, like most stud finders are. I have to use a stud buddy type along with classic "knocking" w/ my hand. Luckily my lumber is not nominal; talkin' full 2x4s over here. So I have that going for me, which is nice.
Yeah, I ran into that issue when I was helping a friend attempt to hang shelves a few years back. Lucky about the full size lumber though! …once upon a time.. . Lol
Suggestions: 1. spray paint doesn't last forever so use a thin line marker & mark it w/"Bot" date & again w/1st use date. 2. Spray paint nozzles clog easily even when you "clear" them after, so buy some aftermarket nozzles to keep on hand. 3. Clip on spray can "gun" attachment is a great improvement over the unadorned finger especially for long spray sessions, & a great aid to a better finish. What about the "axe" project (if i may axe)?
Absolutely brilliant! I love your style of sharing information like this, I can watch this again, and again, and again (and I did!). And chances are I’ll come back and watch it a few more times so I can pitch the idea to Lindsay
Awesome video, Burke! What a great use of that space. That’s a very clever solution and I really like the final result. I love the mix of humor and knowledge, as always. 😂 Happy first week of school!
The real test is to compare to a typical method of removing the dust. A lot of that weight was stuff that would be knocked off with a few taps. We want to know if this is better than other methods, like blowing it.
You’re too sentimental, honey. I had to get over my sentimentality when I looked at a $300 bill just to replace three strings. yeah I’m gonna do some art with some of the keys too. I gave some to an artist friend of mine and another one. Lost his chance to have the rest of them. Oh well.
@@phunkboxx so glad you found it of value! If you really found it helpful, consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/BurkeMakesStuff All money goes right back into the channel and the projects!
Cool, Did you do a test after, do the manual cleaning ( banging against or shaking whatever most people try ) hence clean manually of course then the weigh test first on all stages..then spin and weigh it. thank you Geo
If anyone can help me, I got all the way to the end, everything is out, but the top screws holding the harp in place are so tight that I can't get them out with a power drill (they keep breaking my drill bits) any suggestions on how I can remedy this/loosen those screws for easier removal? Thank you
The dimensions of the wood used are 3/4” x 1 1/2”. I think this is just pine or poplar, but species of wood is totally up to you. You local lumberyard, craft store or hardware store like Home Depot will be able to help you find what you need! Have fun!
We are contemplating a move to a smaller house in spring 2025. We have 2 pianos thanks to my mother in law who lived with us for close to 4 years and had her own. Ours is not as good so ours is being looked at as scrap potential. The 2nd will go the same way if I out live my wife. Thanks for sharing
Love the shorter format. I am always on the run, and have a general knowledge, but just want to be sure I'm not missing the majors. This allows that. Thanks
I see a lot of comments about washing, using a leaf blower or compressor, or tapping the dust out but this is a much more thorough way of doing it! Water will set the dust in and air or hitting/tapping isn't going to get it all out. Thanks for the video!
