Sometimes you don’t even have to leave home for some adventure! Our home is located right in the middle of...
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Welcome to my life, the HobbyTrap!
I’ve never met a hobby I didn’t like. Exploring the great outdoors, camping, photography, off-roading, R/C vehicles, and the list continues. Join me as I inevitably attempt to combine them all!
adventure poSTS
3rd “Annual” Reitz Family Camping Trip
Cherie and I were expecting to miss out on what was planned to be our 3rd annual Reitz family camping...
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Wheelin’ for Hope 2021
Cherie and I were excited to return to Wheeling for Hope this year. While we expected we’d miss it last...
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off-roading/garage projects
New Workbench
While I really like my 8ft Gladiator Workbench (with accessory integrated power strip) as I’ve started building more and doing...
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Paint Can Storage Rack v2
Of course before I made my first spray paint can rack I did a quick assessment of how many cans I...
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Scrap Wood Storage Rack
Since I’ve been dabbling in woodworking recently (check out my wine rack projects here and here) and just making improvements...
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photography/videography projects
Custom GoPro Camera Mounts
I made myself a simple GoPro camera mount that I can easily attach to smooth surfaces and remove whenever I’m...
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Creating Star Trails with StarStaX
I’ve been experimenting with different aspects of astrophotography. Last night I decided to experiment with star trails. I have no...
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Using the MH-360 to Capture a Sunset Time-Lapse
My wife and I recently purchased a motorized time-lapse pan head. If you don’t know what that is it basically...
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remote control (r/c) projects
DIY 12V Power Supply
Whether you do gas, glow or electric fueled vehicles you still need a battery charger. And with today's high performance...
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Custom Foam LiPo Battery Holder
I needed a simple and compact way to protect several high capacity LiPos. For my Savage Flux HP I own...
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Building Tips for the FliteTest Mighty Mini Arrow
I have never built a plane with any complexity from scratch. There I admitted it! All my planes have been...
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random projects
IT Shelf and Cover
In my daughter's room we had a challenge that was different from our son's room. Well two challenges actually. The...
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Rex Kruger’s Advanced Mallet
After making a very beginners mallet out of oak and then a small detailers mallet out of cherry burl and ash I...
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Cherry Burl Detailers Mallet
Recently my in-laws brought some firewood by from a cherry tree they had cut down in their yard. While unloading...
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