Paul Elkins

Paul Elkins

@paulwelkinsdiy

A showcase of my minimalist ideas ranging from trikes, bikes, boats, shelters and more.

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How not to remove a 1930's chevy coupe rear brake drum.
YouTubeOct 22, 2026
Patrick Stolmeier memorial video
YouTubeOct 16, 2026
The 1932 Chevy coupe that wouldn't start.
YouTubeOct 7, 2026
1932 Chevy Coupe. Will it run after 40 years?
YouTubeOct 4, 2026
Paul Elkins Live Stream
YouTubeAug 26, 2026
Save money by re-using your home vacuum cleaner bag!
YouTubeAug 12, 2026
Hacking toys
YouTubeJul 25, 2026
Rapid deployment 4th of July Parade car
YouTubeJul 4, 2026
Railroad track cart experiment
YouTubeJun 6, 2026
The end of the Burningman Bugout Bicycle Camper
YouTubeMay 27, 2026
DIY glass bottom boat
YouTubeApr 3, 2026
Valve seat grinding with a DIY bow drill
YouTubeMar 24, 2026
Floating mylar helium balloons using carved foam figurine as a counterweight
YouTubeJan 24, 2026
Fluted plastic Harbor Freight teardrop camper
YouTubeJan 16, 2026
The importance of making a mock-up
YouTubeNov 15, 2025
DIY modeling, the old school engineering process before a prototype build
YouTubeOct 25, 2025
How to make a sand castle or sculpture like the Pros!
YouTubeSep 20, 2025
Towing logs with the fluted plastic TINY TUG Tugboat.
YouTubeAug 29, 2025
Tiny Tug, The worlds smallest Tug boat
YouTubeAug 16, 2025
Solar powered boat. No battery, just the sun
YouTubeAug 9, 2025
Homeless Transitional Shelter update
YouTubeJul 26, 2025
A fun day with my Coro Speed Boat
YouTubeJul 19, 2025
Electric kayak
YouTubeJul 12, 2025
$10 solar panels! Need help figuring out how to charge my camper battery.
YouTubeJul 7, 2025
Some of my simple vintage camper improvements
YouTubeJun 22, 2025
Going faster in my Coro box boat
YouTubeJun 7, 2025
I bought a 120 year old treadle sewing machine for $40, that works!
YouTubeMay 31, 2025
Measure your camper doorway before upgrading your refrigerator!
YouTubeMay 5, 2025
How I made a pedal powered blender
YouTubeApr 26, 2025
Motorized bike camping and soup can twig stove
YouTubeApr 4, 2025
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DIY Hand Paddles: When Resourcefulness Meets the Water
Techniques
DIY Hand Paddles: When Resourcefulness Meets the Water

Sometimes the best gear isn't bought; it's built. This fella shows us how to whip up some hand paddles from a plastic pot and some cordage – a reminder that ingenuity and a little elbow grease can get you on the water.

Paul Elkins
Paul Elkins
Rogue Anglers
3 min
0 0 0about 4 hours ago
The Art of Enough: Lessons in Tiny Living from a Pushcart Pioneer
Stories
The Art of Enough: Lessons in Tiny Living from a Pushcart Pioneer

Sometimes, the biggest adventures aren't about conquering mountains, but about redefining what 'enough' looks like. This creator's journey to designing a mobile shelter reveals unexpected wisdom for anyone seeking simplicity and intentionality.

Paul Elkins
Paul Elkins
Rogue Adventurers
4 min
0 0 0about 4 hours ago
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