Heavenly Father, Smuggler be thy name. The projects come, may they be done, in the basement as well as the shop. Give us this day our daily Greeblies, and forgive us of our sins, as we hide them under layers of paint. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from over Greebliefication. For thine is the basement, the project, and greeblies forever ever and ever. Amen
I’ve become obsessed with Everbilt M8-1.25 Zinc-Plated Steel Socket Cap Recessed Hex Screws. They come in black oxide finish. Nothing like a black hex head cap screw. Certainly captures the far away galaxy feel. Now you’ve got me picturing a platoon of mini GONKs. Each one uniquely designed. Sounds like a cool idea for a community build project. We each build our own mini/micro GONK and share them to a dedicated page. Maybe pick out the base box, easily available. Then we all customize them. Thoughts?
A hint: Check "safety screw" there are lots of screws with very bizare 'locking mechanisms' so not to be removable with standard tooling! Triagles, inverted stars, just two tiny holes on a flat head... etc.
Someone mentioned in the comments about black oxide. Those are usually cheaper and if you "wash" the light oil off of them, they hold paint really well. I also like the look of slotted cheese head screws. It is an older look not seen to often nowadays. Metric is the way to go with hardware. This was excellent. Thanks for sharing.
The was a good one. I have a few sorted bolt trays in my shop fastener drawers of all non-phillips bolts and screws. I have found some luck with jars of old bolts at estate sales and things, where I get some really unusual ones from someone's shop from decades ago. Sometimes I find that perfect bolt (and hopefully a nut to match) in those little trays at just the right moment during a build!
Your local Fastenal stocks the socket head cap screws. They come in the standard socket head as well as button head and flat head. They also have black oxide which are unfinished. Or you can get them in stainless steel. The security head screws also offer a different look.
For SW I use small hex head and old looking screws like those in the original surplus weapons they used. For modern sci-fi hex, torx, and some computer screws look strange enough to be futuristic and useful. There are a hex (socket) and flat driver head combination screws that you can find I computers (mostly to attach components). They suit very well in SW and other Sci-fi projects. Also, don't forget thumb screws with that knurling pattern.
I've used knurled screws, allen head socket screws, blind screws and a variety of anti-tamper screws in my SW props. Anything but Philips or those flat/philips/square drive screws!!! Even Pan head screws with a flat head drive look more proper for SW stuff than Philips. I'm glad someone is sharing this knowledge. The right type of hardware is very important to the SW aesthetic and build philosophy.
two episodes in the same week, I must have done something right in the universe to deserve this. I love the extra content of details...the how to design sci fi aesthetic if you will. Watching is always fun, but the details on the rationale of why certain parts are used, corlor schemes that work and why....down to how you determine the shapes of the panels (hint hint) like the entire side of your paint booth or drawer fronts...like was this learned in an art school, or do you just wing it? Love the content, I look forward to next time.
Hey Brian! I love the Geek-e-cation videos you do. Helps us all massively! Is there anyway you can help a fellow geek out by doing a short video on how you make all the star wars text in the majority of your projects please??? It looks so cool and I'd love to add it to my own projects and wondered can you show us how you make it out of nothing please! Love you work, live the channel and a massive hi to you and your family from the UK 🇬🇧
It's ironic that this video came out today. In one of my MMCC chats someone asked about what the best screws to use for the sci-fi look...I just shared the video. Thanks for doing this Brian.
Hex looks good in all occasions! I love using the tamper resistant torx or spanner style screws but those can get a bit pricey. I definitely wouldn't fill a whole room with them, though that would be a very secure room 😂
yet another brilliant video, very informative and details ill be ueseing in the building of our sets and props going forwards :) keep this up guys, your steller
This video is Gonk approved. I like these short tool tip type videos. Just the other day we were discussing how we need to use Allen head bolts instead of Philips for a episode of Bucketheads we're shooting.
M6 Hex-Bolts for Allen-Wrenches are the most common type of screws in Europe. For me, it's not so _otherworldly_ as for you 😂 I would probably use inner square-drive Screws for this cases (as this type of screw is here not used at all)
Oh this is perfect!! I've been working on organizing what tools I need and things I should invest in! Thank you, Brian!! Also, I'm totally gonna make some mini Gonk Droids now.
Well done Brian that was very valuable indeed. I ordered one of those automatic centre punches this morning that I asked you about. This is great though, describing the tools you use. By the way I think you should use Hex bolts everytime, very Star Wars, the other type remind me of 60's Star Trek. Loving your work man 🙂
Mini-Gonks...I immediately thought Mini-Gonk pencil sharpener. My wife's a teacher, so yeah, we still have pencils around our house. A Mini-Gonk USB hub would be cool.
Want hard ware no one has seen lately....go old. Square head or some of the more uncommon fastener types such as pentagon or 12 point instead if hex bolts. McMaster-Car website have a lot of neat stuff. Also check out aircraft fasteners. Lots of crazy designs there as well, especially for military aircraft. They can be had cheap enough, if bought in bulk. Finding them can be a bit of a pain.
@@TheSmugglersRoom look up dzus fasteners, self ejecting quarter turn fasteners, aircraft panel fasteners, aircraft nut plates, 10 or 12 point spline bolts/nuts. These would definitely give you a military sci-fi look as they are typical for civilian/military aerospace and generally not common much anywhere else.
I've been watching your vids (I love vacation), and now I see greeblies everywhere. I was in the bathroom, noticed the cap on a bottle of Tylenol, and thought, hmm, that could work. BTW have you ever looked into spanner screws. I've always thought they look alien, at least to American eyes.
Hey Brian, did you ever do a build show on that big round thing on the wall behind you with SR in the middle? Ive looked and looked but I cant find anything. I thought it was a mirror at first! I just want to give it a go and make one myself 😉
It is certainly easier. However, as I mentioned, the Phillips head screws are not as exotic, and so recognizable that for many it detracts. That said, I’m a fan of making with what you have. This episode was just to share where we get some of our hardware if you are looking.
@@TheSmugglersRoom That’s why I mentioned the ᑕOᐯᗴᖇᔕ. They keep you from recognizing the screw AND they seem to be a lot less expensive than the bolts. If you’re building something from nothing, building something from nothing ⒻⓄⓇ ⓁⒺⓈⓈ should be a positive idea. 😊
I don't have a specific maker or resource, but I know that Pinterest is my go to place for collecting inspiration photos. Then if you are up for it, dive in and learn a program like Fusion 360 and you can design your own pieces that you can in turn 3D print.
@@TheSmugglersRoom Okay, ill try that out. I'm learning fusion 360 currently, so once I have that down, I'll get some unique personal designs going. I'll keep you updated if I end up getting something done. Thanks!
Thank you .post these great video With humor. My mother die last Friday at 9:30pm. Because she did not get what she needed from Covid.( she did not die from Covid) I have been upset. , good think your videos help bring my force back to me . I thank you and your wife. 💔💔💔👍👍👍
"It reminds you of here." This is why I am 100% opposed to having English lettering or any of our numbers on Star Wars props. I know I am in the minority here, but it kills me when people are thrilled to have serial numbers on their blasters, or "Graflex" on their lightsabers. Yeah, the PROP had them, but would a "real" DL-44 or a lightsaber have them? Come on, you know the answer is No.
Heavenly Father,
Smuggler be thy name.
The projects come, may they be done, in the basement as well as the shop.
Give us this day our daily Greeblies, and forgive us of our sins, as we hide them under layers of paint.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from over Greebliefication.
For thine is the basement, the project, and greeblies forever ever and ever.
Amen
HOLY MOLY THAT WAS HILARIOUS!!! I am going to print that and frame it in the shop!!!!!!!!
Lol
AMEN!!!!
You see a set of T Allen Wrenches in their holder, I see a Star destroyer. It's an obsession lol
YES!!!!!
Two videos in one week! 2021 is looking up!
We are trying my friend!
Agreed... how did we get so lucky!! :-)
THREE if you are a Patron! Spoiled rotten we are this week...
@@jay5181234 I AM!! Heading over there now!
I’ve become obsessed with Everbilt M8-1.25 Zinc-Plated Steel Socket Cap Recessed Hex Screws. They come in black oxide finish. Nothing like a black hex head cap screw. Certainly captures the far away galaxy feel.
Now you’ve got me picturing a platoon of mini GONKs. Each one uniquely designed. Sounds like a cool idea for a community build project. We each build our own mini/micro GONK and share them to a dedicated page. Maybe pick out the base box, easily available. Then we all customize them. Thoughts?
Fantastic! I will have to check out those M8 screws as well! And and army of mini gonks is just what the doctor ordered!
You're right Brian, everything is about the little details and the finish look 😉👍
A hint:
Check "safety screw" there are lots of screws with very bizare 'locking mechanisms' so not to be removable with standard tooling!
Triagles, inverted stars, just two tiny holes on a flat head... etc.
That is a great idea!!! Thank you for that!
A double dose of smugglers room?! What a time to be alive.
LOL! Hope it was valuable!
Someone mentioned in the comments about black oxide. Those are usually cheaper and if you "wash" the light oil off of them, they hold paint really well. I also like the look of slotted cheese head screws. It is an older look not seen to often nowadays. Metric is the way to go with hardware. This was excellent. Thanks for sharing.
Great suggestion. The black oxide is 100% cheaper. Much appreciate the comment! Good stuff.
BOOM. Kreg screws just solved my blaster issue, and black series figures will have some great slate boxes!!!
You rock man, thanks!
Awesome
The was a good one. I have a few sorted bolt trays in my shop fastener drawers of all non-phillips bolts and screws. I have found some luck with jars of old bolts at estate sales and things, where I get some really unusual ones from someone's shop from decades ago. Sometimes I find that perfect bolt (and hopefully a nut to match) in those little trays at just the right moment during a build!
Your local Fastenal stocks the socket head cap screws. They come in the standard socket head as well as button head and flat head. They also have black oxide which are unfinished. Or you can get them in stainless steel. The security head screws also offer a different look.
Awsome video!! The blooper too.!!
Your Geek powers are strong! Great teaching. Thank you for sharing 😁👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very much appreciated! We were really hoping these geek-e-cation episodes would have some value for you guys. Thanks for the feedback!
For SW I use small hex head and old looking screws like those in the original surplus weapons they used. For modern sci-fi hex, torx, and some computer screws look strange enough to be futuristic and useful.
There are a hex (socket) and flat driver head combination screws that you can find I computers (mostly to attach components). They suit very well in SW and other Sci-fi projects. Also, don't forget thumb screws with that knurling pattern.
I've used knurled screws, allen head socket screws, blind screws and a variety of anti-tamper screws in my SW props. Anything but Philips or those flat/philips/square drive screws!!! Even Pan head screws with a flat head drive look more proper for SW stuff than Philips. I'm glad someone is sharing this knowledge. The right type of hardware is very important to the SW aesthetic and build philosophy.
You nailed it! Even though I have seen Philips in SW projects, i really prefer anything other. Like minded makers of hardware unite!!!
I took a cutting wheel to an Ikea hex wrench and then chucked it up. Works great!
ooooh YEAH!!! Awesome Sauce!
two episodes in the same week, I must have done something right in the universe to deserve this.
I love the extra content of details...the how to design sci fi aesthetic if you will. Watching is always fun, but the details on the rationale of why certain parts are used, corlor schemes that work and why....down to how you determine the shapes of the panels (hint hint) like the entire side of your paint booth or drawer fronts...like was this learned in an art school, or do you just wing it? Love the content, I look forward to next time.
Thank you Garland! That's great suggestions and exactly what we had in mind. We are working on several aspect of Geek-e-cation, very excited.
Hey Brian! I love the Geek-e-cation videos you do. Helps us all massively! Is there anyway you can help a fellow geek out by doing a short video on how you make all the star wars text in the majority of your projects please??? It looks so cool and I'd love to add it to my own projects and wondered can you show us how you make it out of nothing please! Love you work, live the channel and a massive hi to you and your family from the UK 🇬🇧
Hey there! Thank you much. We certainly can do that. Thanks for the suggestion!
It's ironic that this video came out today. In one of my MMCC chats someone asked about what the best screws to use for the sci-fi look...I just shared the video. Thanks for doing this Brian.
Awesome!!! So glad it is helpful, and thank you for sharing it with everyone!
Hex looks good in all occasions! I love using the tamper resistant torx or spanner style screws but those can get a bit pricey. I definitely wouldn't fill a whole room with them, though that would be a very secure room 😂
Fantastic!!! Totally secure!! LOL
Thanks for the info. I may have to look up those crage screws.
Awesome! Yeah, the Kreg screws really come in handy!
yet another brilliant video, very informative and details ill be ueseing in the building of our sets and props going forwards :) keep this up guys, your steller
Thank you so much, so glad to hear it's helpful. We really were not sure if anyone would enjoy these. We'll keep'm coming!
This video is Gonk approved. I like these short tool tip type videos. Just the other day we were discussing how we need to use Allen head bolts instead of Philips for a episode of Bucketheads we're shooting.
Fantastic! So glad it was helpful Andrew, we have all kinds of ideas coming soon!
M6 Hex-Bolts for Allen-Wrenches are the most common type of screws in Europe.
For me, it's not so _otherworldly_ as for you 😂
I would probably use inner square-drive Screws for this cases (as this type of screw is here not used at all)
🤣. I know, definitely not a new thing, just thought it would be great to share.
I love when you do videos like this..
Oh this is perfect!! I've been working on organizing what tools I need and things I should invest in! Thank you, Brian!!
Also, I'm totally gonna make some mini Gonk Droids now.
YES!!! So glad it was helpful Scott!
For us Canadians, the Robertson screw (square drive) is even more common than Philips! I use torx for my projects, as they're not so common here.
"You can get them in standard, you can get them in metric"
Europeans: "Ahh you mean standard or *imperial* "
Yes, 100%. Sorry, the website lists them that way. I stand corrected 🤣
@@TheSmugglersRoom I was just playin 😂
Well done Brian that was very valuable indeed. I ordered one of those automatic centre punches this morning that I asked you about. This is great though, describing the tools you use. By the way I think you should use Hex bolts everytime, very Star Wars, the other type remind me of 60's Star Trek.
Loving your work man 🙂
Fantastic!! You’ll love that center punch. Really makes drilling a nicer experience 😜
@@TheSmugglersRoom well its something I'd not normally do but you've inspired me to give it a go and do something.
I use tons of decorative M3x6 hex screws for just that occasion. Just bought another hundred earlier today.
Yes!!!!
Great episode
Thanks big guy!
Awesome thank for the Tip.😁👍🏿
Absolutely
Mini-Gonks...I immediately thought Mini-Gonk pencil sharpener. My wife's a teacher, so yeah, we still have pencils around our house. A Mini-Gonk USB hub would be cool.
Great bit of info for sure!! I love the outtakes, it makes me feel normal lol
It happens all the time bro
Want hard ware no one has seen lately....go old. Square head or some of the more uncommon fastener types such as pentagon or 12 point instead if hex bolts. McMaster-Car website have a lot of neat stuff. Also check out aircraft fasteners. Lots of crazy designs there as well, especially for military aircraft. They can be had cheap enough, if bought in bulk. Finding them can be a bit of a pain.
Oh, that is a PERFECT idea. That McMaster-Car catalog is insanely packed full of goodies. Thank you for that!!
@@TheSmugglersRoom look up dzus fasteners, self ejecting quarter turn fasteners, aircraft panel fasteners, aircraft nut plates, 10 or 12 point spline bolts/nuts. These would definitely give you a military sci-fi look as they are typical for civilian/military aerospace and generally not common much anywhere else.
I've been watching your vids (I love vacation), and now I see greeblies everywhere. I was in the bathroom, noticed the cap on a bottle of Tylenol, and thought, hmm, that could work. BTW have you ever looked into spanner screws. I've always thought they look alien, at least to American eyes.
I use square head (pocket hole ) screws... but... imma start using some M6 bolts too! :-)
Sweet!!!
Hey Brian, did you ever do a build show on that big round thing on the wall behind you with SR in the middle? Ive looked and looked but I cant find anything. I thought it was a mirror at first! I just want to give it a go and make one myself 😉
We actually showed that durning our shop tour episode a while back. Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/NQU7aZ7GcTI/v-deo.html
I'm going to use that anyway!
Use what anyway?
There are Phillips head screw covers readily available for purchase. If you are doing a large project, would that be easier?
It is certainly easier. However, as I mentioned, the Phillips head screws are not as exotic, and so recognizable that for many it detracts. That said, I’m a fan of making with what you have. This episode was just to share where we get some of our hardware if you are looking.
@@TheSmugglersRoom That’s why I mentioned the ᑕOᐯᗴᖇᔕ. They keep you from recognizing the screw AND they seem to be a lot less expensive than the bolts. If you’re building something from nothing, building something from nothing ⒻⓄⓇ ⓁⒺⓈⓈ should be a positive idea. 😊
@@jimbobaroobud ooooh! I didn’t see that it said “covers” my fault. That is a great idea. Sorry, totally misread your comment.
Bonus geekacation episode!
whoohoo! We are trying to up our game around here!
Thanks for the information, Greetings
You are welcome, hopefully it's valuable to you!
Two Thumbs Up
Much appreciated!
I love the inclusion of real world parts. Theres just something I absolutely love that the ESB graflex has black Phillips head screws on the grips
that is very true. It's funny how it works so well there, and in other places they stand out funny. It's great having balance.
Do you have any suggestions for where I can find help with designing a lightsaber for 3d printing? Btw, loved the video as always
I don't have a specific maker or resource, but I know that Pinterest is my go to place for collecting inspiration photos. Then if you are up for it, dive in and learn a program like Fusion 360 and you can design your own pieces that you can in turn 3D print.
@@TheSmugglersRoom Okay, ill try that out. I'm learning fusion 360 currently, so once I have that down, I'll get some unique personal designs going. I'll keep you updated if I end up getting something done. Thanks!
Torx would be a good look as well.
ooooh! Yes, they certainly would!
Thank you .post these great video With humor. My mother die last Friday at 9:30pm. Because she did not get what she needed from Covid.( she did not die from Covid) I have been upset. , good think your videos help bring my force back to me . I thank you and your wife. 💔💔💔👍👍👍
oh no . . . so very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine. Much love and prayers your way. Take care of yourself, we will be thinking of you.
Going add you on Facebook my name William Murillo Jr. thank u
Don't forget pop rivets!
You should make a bounty puck out of a small light. (Just a idea)
You should all the group the geek eduction video together .
Why would you want futuristic (from the future) hardware when Star Wars happened "a long time ago"?
HA! well said, we need a new name for the hardware that references sci-fi, space, hardware, and the ancient past.
Geniuses think alike, Nice👍
Awesome! So glad it was helpful! . . . and that we think alike ;)
If only Dr. Victor von Frankenstein had M6 bolts, he might have been more successful making his Monster.
right?????? LOL!!
I'd leave Craig alone for awhile; he's probably still touchy about the spray booth exhaust smell in his kitchen.
🤣 yes indeed, but he’s a big boy he can take it 😉
If you want to you can "avoid" screws completly.. Check out this guy:
ua-cam.com/video/rN0S5xYKR5Q/v-deo.html
"It reminds you of here."
This is why I am 100% opposed to having English lettering or any of our numbers on Star Wars props. I know I am in the minority here, but it kills me when people are thrilled to have serial numbers on their blasters, or "Graflex" on their lightsabers. Yeah, the PROP had them, but would a "real" DL-44 or a lightsaber have them? Come on, you know the answer is No.
Every time I see american standard tools or hardware, I wonder how different german standards are.
Totally different right?
@@TheSmugglersRoom no, not at all. For example Hex-Bolts are totally normal. They are everywhere, especially for furniture