Jason Poel Smith

My name is Jason Poel Smith. I have an undergraduate degree in Engineering that is 50% Mechanical Engineering and 50% Electrical Engineering. I have worked in a variety of industries from hydraulic aerial lifts to aircraft tooling. I currently spend most of my time chasing around my new baby. In my spare time I make the how-to series "DIY Hacks and How Tos."

Latest from Jason Poel Smith

Project: Super Size DIY Helping Hands Clamps

02/17/2015

I decided to build a bigger and stronger version of the helping hands tool using an adjustable floor lamp and...

Reach Those Far-Off Objects With This Long Range Pole Grabber

02/12/2015

I recommend building your own pole-mounted grabber tool.

Pulverize Your Old Keyboard to Make These Fridge Magnets

02/05/2015

I always try to find ways to reuse the parts from my old electronics. I had a couple of old...

Joule Thief Battery Charger: Bring Back the “Dead”

02/03/2015

How you can use a Joule Thief to charge batteries with low-voltage power sources.

The Arduino Audio Treasure Hunt

01/27/2015

Just for fun, I designed my own variation of a treasure hunt game

Sculpt Snow and Ice With This Hot Wire Cutter

01/21/2015

Have you ever wanted to sculpt something out of ice? Here's an easy way to do it with a "hot...

3D Printing Pen Tutorial

01/13/2015

In this project, I am going to give you a basic introduction to 3D printing pens and how to use...

Wearable Temperature Sensors For Working in Extreme Cold

01/07/2015

[youtube:http://youtu.be/N9gW5cmOb78] When working in extreme temperatures it is important to monitor your body temperature. In freezing weather, your fingers and...