this post was submitted on 27 Aug 2024
287 points (99.3% liked)

DiWHY

1350 readers
1 users here now

Welcome to /c/DiWHY!


DiWHY (pronounced D-I-Why) is a community to share DIY (do-it-yourself) projects that leave you questioning the meaning of purpose and practicality. Have you ever seen or attempted a DIY project that seemed like a good idea at first glance, only to realize it was a total disaster later? Share those moments here!


Community Rules - Click to expand


These rules are subject to change at any time with or without prior notice. Therefore, you should keep an eye for changes before you make a post or comment.

(last updated: 10th October 2023 - Rewording some rules, minor updates to existing rules and introduction of Rule 7; no actual change in how the community works than it already does)


  1. This community is a part of the Lemmy.world instance. You must follow its Code of Conduct (https://mastodon.world/about).
  2. Please keep all discussions in English. This makes communication and moderation much easier.
  3. Only post content that's appropriate to this community. Inappropriate posts will be removed.
  4. NSFW content of any kind is not allowed unless it's appropriate to this community. Decisions regarding this rule are left to moderators' discretion.
  5. Do not create duplicate posts or comments. Such duplicated content will be removed. This also includes spamming.
  6. Do not repost media that has already been posted in the last 30 days. Such reposts will be deleted. Non-original content and reposts from external websites are allowed.
  7. Absolutely no discussion regarding politics are allowed. There are plenty of other places to voice your opinions, but fights regarding your political opinion is the last thing needed in this community.
  8. Keep all discussions civil and lighthearted.
    • Do not promote harmful activities.
    • Don't be a bigot.
    • Hate speech, harassment or discrimination based on one's race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, beliefs or any other identity is strictly disallowed. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to discuss in this community.
  9. The moderators retain the right to remove any post or comment and ban users/bots that do not necessarily violate these rules if deemed necessary.
  10. At last, use common sense. If you think you shouldn't say something to a person in real life, then don't say it here.


(community logo is derived from the logo of /r/DiWHY subreddit on Reddit)


founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 
all 28 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] OR3X@lemm.ee 75 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

Careful, that thin plastic is load bearing.

[–] assembly@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Just LOLed in the grocery store line.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 47 points 2 months ago

Reminder to self: The upvote is for when I hate it.

[–] teft@lemmy.world 32 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I wonder if Chevy designed those to be load bearing quarter panels...

[–] jewbacca117@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Really, anything can be load bearing. Question is for how long

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 24 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)
[–] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Well at least they’re using lag bolts when mounting to the now crumpled sheer pieces of metal designed to flex and give during accidents.

And so many nails for the wood that definitely wouldn’t come loose from the vibrations caused by the road and air turbulence.

[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If we are optimistic this could just be a semi-mobile ghetto hunting cabin they have just stopped at the hardware store before taking this thing to its forever home.

[–] thisorthatorwhatever@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Employed but homeless...so trying to live as best they can?

[–] moody@lemmings.world 6 points 2 months ago

What do you mean homeless? That is a home.

[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Also possible but more depressing... not really optimistic.

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

Those are the hardest working bolts in the country.

[–] mkwt@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'd certainly hate to see the wind tunnel and FEA study on this.

[–] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Nobody in their right mind would risk their wind tunnel with this. But it would be absolutely hilarious to watch

[–] sulgoth@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago

This is both impressive and terrifying. I love to hate it.

[–] Greg@lemmy.ca 19 points 2 months ago (2 children)

DIY... more like DIE... amirite?

[–] KittenBiscuits@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

Murder camper was my first thought, yes

[–] don@lemm.ee 15 points 2 months ago

Really stretching the definition of “mom’s attic” with this one.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

It's like every design from the Top Gear camper challenge had a baby

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago

I really really want to see the inside.

[–] WolvenSpectre@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago

This works until, and here me out... you have to work on the engine. You won't be able to get to half the block to do anything.

[–] Balthazar@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago
[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

This is the guy you want when the zombies come. He is super handy with what is laying around. But til then this guy is dangerous.

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I'm sure this is totally and completely safe. I'm just going to stay far away from it because... um... I think it's better to admire its beauty from far enough away that I can take in the entirety of it before a gigantic beautiful background of everything. Yeah that's it. No other reason.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Don't bounce on the bed.