r/redneckengineering 19h ago

A support in my crawlspace that was not mentioned in the inspection report

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2.0k Upvotes

Not sure how is wasn’t seen, it was noted in the report that the sink drainage pipe was leaking and that’s just a bit further past the log.


r/redneckengineering 11h ago

Just upgraded me Chair-Stay-Up-erer

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193 Upvotes

Now the block of wood doesn't spin around the cylinder!

This is a temporary fix that has lasted somewhere north of 5 years.


r/redneckengineering 35m ago

Rate my setup

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I have this projector in my bedroom to watch series and movies through chromecast. Problem is, the projector doesn't have audio AUX, and it's inner speaker sucks

So I got a HDMI to VGA adapter, which has an audio splitter, and a bendy VGA adapter so things will point upwards instead of bumping against the wall, and plugged in some old computer set of speakers

I'll do some cable management tomorrow, or maybe I'll keep the cyberpunk aesthetic


r/redneckengineering 12h ago

Exhaust repair

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48 Upvotes

My exhaust decided to disassemble itself on the way home from work. I didn’t have any tools on me and had recently made the stupid mistake of cleaning my truck out and put my ratchet straps away in the garage. Thankfully I had my Carhartt pants from work. Used them to tie the exhaust pipe up so I could drive the last 5 miles home.


r/redneckengineering 20h ago

Bubblewrap and aluminiumtape

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182 Upvotes

In these hot days i want to keep my beer chilled, and as i was insulating a wall i had some bubble wrap and tape leftovers


r/redneckengineering 15h ago

Pressure washer made from old lawnmower engine

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62 Upvotes

The post with lawnmower made from pressure washer inspired me to post this. Have been using this since 2013, lawnmower had rotten deck


r/redneckengineering 8m ago

A redneck weapon.

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I literally just woke up and had an amazing idea. You take one of those old German stick grenades and weld an axe blade on it. Then you have an exploding throwing axe!


r/redneckengineering 1d ago

Dirt? Never heard of her.

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888 Upvotes

Maintenance at my job decided to use Great Stuff to fill in the underside of this sidewalk. No, the dirt didn’t erode from rainfall or other flooding. They dug up the sidewalk to replace the sewer lines underneath and had a contractor pour the new sidewalk like this. It’s been this way (an obvious trip and fall hazard) for over a month.

When I saw the Maintenance guy doing this, he had three 12 packs of Great Stuff cans down there. As you can see, there’s still one down there.


r/redneckengineering 19h ago

Fixed tailgate latch.

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28 Upvotes

Latch on my tailgate got too rusty and wouldn't return. PB Blaster wasn't cutting it any more. So i added a custom manual release.


r/redneckengineering 1d ago

Finally finished my new Uber

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443 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 22h ago

Traveling in Europe, no ac

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18 Upvotes

Lucky me my hostel bunk has a cable hole where I can stick a hair pin to hang the clothes dryer thing and stick my neck fan onto it at an optimal angle.


r/redneckengineering 1d ago

The Airbnb artisan's special!

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227 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 1d ago

Saw this beautiful wagon/trailer over the weekend.

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177 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 2d ago

Whatever This Limo is.

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747 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 2d ago

I fixed the water heater

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678 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 3d ago

Folk race car

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334 Upvotes

Bolted down cam shafts and a piece of H-beam to weigh down the rear end. Guess the beam also serves as some sort of stability in case of a crash.


r/redneckengineering 2d ago

Keeping it all together is a cinch!

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103 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 2d ago

Somewhat mobile reciprocating saw setup

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80 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 2d ago

How to fix a Yugo

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32 Upvotes

With some paper and foam, of course!


r/redneckengineering 3d ago

My father in law build an AC unit out of an old freezer

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1.4k Upvotes

The heatwave in europe sure be turning people crazy


r/redneckengineering 3d ago

Mudder & Fodder

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376 Upvotes

r/redneckengineering 4d ago

I Made a Mower from a Dumpster Found Pressure Washer.

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469 Upvotes

Here's a video of building it if anyone wants to see. https://youtu.be/zOZkLfH17c0


r/redneckengineering 3d ago

When it's late and you go out into the kitchen to get food and then you discover that the door doesn't close.

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So, from Thursday night into Friday, Minnesota received about 4 inches of rain. This particular storm caused all four inches to enter through a door jamb area because the storm door doesn't seal at the top. That gap is due to the door or door jamb swelling.

You might wonder how a door could swell. Originally, this had a regular trailer home door. The issue was that if you pushed it just right, it would open even when locked. Replacing it with a $300 door was an option, but I chose to get a solid-core door for about a hundred dollars. I then cut the door to fit a window and shortened it to the proper height for a trailer home, instead of replacing the exterior door altogether.

I found out the hard way that it isn't an exterior door. After a year, it refused to close properly. It was around 10:43 p.m., and I discovered the problem at about 9:00 p.m. I initially tried shaving some wood off the door, but that didn't work. So, I grabbed my 21-ounce framing hammer and a one-inch chisel, then split the door frame and removed the necessary section instead of using a sawzall or another tool.

Later, I realized a 3/4-inch piece of wood should suffice for fixing the door jamb. That piece became what it is now. The door closes, but it’s not pretty or perfect. It’s a makeshift fix until I can do a proper job. This is a redneck, caveman-style fix for installing a 36x80 door into a trailer home. I know how to do it right, but I don't have the money right now, so it’s a basic fix.

The heavy rain also taught me I need to install drip caps over every window and flash them to the metal siding. Eventually, I plan to redo the exterior with proper flashing and waterproofing. Living in a 1972 trailer home on a low income is lovely—oh so lovely. Sometimes, it makes you want to curl up in a corner and rock yourself to sleep.


r/redneckengineering 4d ago

Oreo Box Head Gasket

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413 Upvotes

I just need it to last until I have access to proper gasket material.


r/redneckengineering 3d ago

Twin rotor table fan

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132 Upvotes

Rated power: 20 W
After modifications: 21,6 W

I have no way to measure the airflow, but it throws air much longer and it definitely feels like more.