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Housing flip-flop IMPORTANT: We need to disassemble the housing because we need to rotate the output shaft 180 degrees. Luckily the fine folks at Porter-Cable put a line here that we can saw or Dremel around. Trim the plastic to extend the shaft To make sure that our shaft can reach all the way through the cooler lid, we need to trim away some of the plastic around the shaft base. Now when the blender base is placed on the shaft it will easily self-guide into the opening. This is accomplished by rounding the corners on the side of the shaft, and then rounding the top as well. Shape the shaft Using a Dremel and a cutting wheel attachment you now need to shape the shaft so the blender base can easily connect to and be removed from the blender holder. I used my calipers to make sure that the width of one side was the same as the other. I found it was easier to first cut a larger square shaft, then carefully grind a little more off each side. Mark your centerpoint then start cutting the edges off of the threaded rod in equal and parallel cuts. This was actually easier than I expected. I used an angle grinder with a metal cutoff wheel to perform the surgery. We need to make that into a XXX square shaft that will lock into the base of the blender pitcher and spin that blade. Angle Grinder The output shaft from the angle grinder is a threaded rod. Break down the angle grinder by removing the grinder guard, handle and the black section that threads onto the threaded shaft. The attachment isn't beautiful, but it's secure and effective. In take two I upgraded powerhouses to this Porter-Cable 18v angle grinder, with 8,500 rpm of power. I first tried using the motor from a cordless circular saw, but once I had it installed I found that the speed and torque just wasn't there for crushing the ice for blended drinks.

Cool blender bottles pdf#

Save your PDF guide as we still need to make the holes that will line up with the blender holder, but first we want to get our motor in place. Place the blender holder in the opening and mark the location for your center hole. If you don't have the 3D printed part, you can use the Shapelock material and make one that will securely hold the blender in place. You'll only want to cut the top of the lid at this time as this is where your blender holder part will go. Cut out a cup holder Print out the PDF guide and trace around one of your cup holders closest to the hinge, preferably the left hand one when facing the front of the cooler.

Cool blender bottles how to#

If you're prepared to share your tasty cocktails, here's how to add a blender to your cooler. WARNING: Don't add a blender to your cooler if you do not want attention Few things I've ever built have received the kind of reaction I got when I took my 'Coolest' tailgating and fired up the blender. I love that I can make smoothies or awesome blended drinks anywhere. I love the great outdoors and when it's hot out there is nothing on earth more refreshing than a blended drink. Perhaps wood, or using Shapelock? Miscellaneous components: Not everyone has a 3D printer (yet!) but you can get these parts printed at Shapeways, or use your DIY craftiness to figure out another solution. High torque motor (taken from angle grinder)įabricated or 3D printed parts (files included).18v rechargeable battery- I used ones from my drill (Makita).If you're not sure how to safely use any of these tools you can probably find an excellent instructions right here on this site. Warning: things that are sharp can cut you, things that are hot can burn, etc, etc.

Cool blender bottles mods#

I've also decided to enter it in the Outdoor Projects Contest, so please vote for me if you think any of these cooler mods would improve your next outdoor adventure! You can check it out here: My original plan was to make this idea my first Instructable project, and I hope you like it.

I launched a Kickstarter to bring this idea to life, which ends Christmas at midnight. I call it the COOLEST :) I'll show you step-by-step how you can build a 'Coolest' of your own, or just improve your exiting cooler and add some or all of these features: This one would be portable, reliable, and also tackle three other things that annoyed me about coolers. Technology has come quite a ways since I built these toys, so I decided it was time for a remix. I tried to bring them both to a party this year and got frustrated when I couldn't get the gas powered blender to start up and the old lead batteries for the stereo were dead.

Cool blender bottles portable#

I know first-hand how much fun it is to have a cooler with speakers, and a portable blender for margaritas and smoothies, because I built myself one of each almost ten years ago. I started this project earlier this summer with one goal: have more fun outdoors by bringing my music and tasty blended drinks to the adventure.