Build a Leaf and Foil Vacuum for less than $20

[shawnette]

New video tutorial posted on my blog showing how to make a leaf and foil vacuum from stuff you probably have around the house.

http://hotglasschick.com/stuff/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/leaffoilvac2.jpg

http://hotglasschick.com/stuff/leaf-and-foil-vacuum/

Enjoy!!

[caliente]

Great tut Shawnette! Thanks!

[QuiteCuntrary]

Thanks, Shawnette! I'm definitely trying this!

[smkes]

That is awesome! Thank you so much! I can't wait to make one.

[Crazy Woman]

LIKE! Thanks!

[cinder]

Neat! I was just losing patience with blowing leaf yesterday. Think hubby would know if I took apart his laptop cooling pad? :-D

[28676bhe]

Shawnette, you just gave me a fantastic gift! I have been lusting for a vacuum box and now I don't have to spend the big money to do it!

Hugs to you!

[Sadie Mae]

Major cool! Thanks!

[Jupiter]

That is so cool, thank you Shawnette.

[glvz]

Very cool, thank you, Shawnette.

Georgia

[zen-mom]

Awesome! :)

[dehoffa]

Loved your video.

[dla]

So cool Shawnette ! Thanks for making the video ! :)

[Darlene Balkcum]

Shawnette,
Thanks for the instructions for such a useful tool. I didn't even know this type of device existed. Good thing since I am a tool junky (as well as glass).
How do I install the on/off switch? Wire it to the battery with the other black and red lines?
thanks
Darlene

[dehoffa]

Oh a better phase. I always say I like my geek toys. Tool Junkie is a much better description. Thanks. I'm going to steal your phase, unless you have it copy writed,(sp) in which case I'll just plain plagerize (sp),,,,,,,,,,,,

:rolleyes: :-)

[carrieb]

Thank-you! for sharing how to make that I have wanted one of them for years :) CarrieB

[beadbroad]

I know it's simple (now I know!), but I would never in a million years have figured that out. Thank you! I'm really impressed.

[Terryd]

That is ingenious! Thanks for sharing.

[yellowbird]

thank you for sharing your great idea.

[28676bhe]

Done! And I came home with change from my $20.00 bill!

[deena]

Found a cheap fan at staples for 8 dollars. My DH hooked up allligator clips so I can just unclip when not in use. Thank you so much. I always have trouble with my foil flying.

[Parrotise]

In the words of my Aunt, "That's as handy as a button on a shirt!" Thanks for sharing!

[Eileen]

Thank you for posting this, I'm going to make one.

And I just got rid of an old computer! Luckily the fans aren't too pricey though, so I'll stop by & find one soon.

[artsyuno]

You rock! Thanks for sharing this.

I know I've had things that have a little vinyl piece that has metal pieces that snap onto a battery. I'm trying to remember what I've seen them on. I'm thinking that wiring one of those to the fan would make it easy to add and remove the battery.

[artsyuno]

Aha. This.


http://www.parts-express.com/snap-type-battery-clip-with-wire-leads-for-9v-batteries-battery-holders--090-805?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla

[KEW]

Heck, I thought this was for cleaning up the yard! lol

[artsyuno]

It would be a very slow clean up.

[jhana]

Cool! Thanks!

[Jennefer]

Thanks for bumping this up again.

I have the parts and will be putting one together tonight.

I found a metal pin board at the craft store to use instead of the screen. It is 4" x 4" and a little larger than the fan that I have. So far this will cost me $4.99.