Interesting swamp cooler

Posted on August 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this one is pretty funny, its a trash can converted with a filter and a fan.  Nice build overall.  It could be cheaper if the author used something beside aluminum brackets.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-Can-Evap-Cooler/

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Nice write up on making a wooden mallet

Posted on August 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Could be a good build with scrape hardwoods.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Mallet-3/

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Nice build for light up bike rims

Posted on August 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the build, the author does a good job on it and making sure you get it on the rim below where the brakes would rub.  I also like the custom 3D printed LED holders.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Wheel-Lights-Hack/

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Make a simple battery welder

Posted on August 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build.  If you have the parts, worth making.  If not…you can get one from China for $50.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Battery-Spot-Welder/

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Cool circular saw track

Posted on August 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

A bit different than other builds, more for making miter cuts on larger pieces of wood.

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Circular-Saw-Crosscut-Jig-and-Router/

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A better inner tube cutter

Posted on August 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this tube cutter better than a one from a few weeks ago.  I still think it could be simplified more thought.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Better-Tube-Chopper/

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Automatic pool filler

Posted on August 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice and simple build with some PVC pipe and a toilet tank filler.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Pool-Water-Filler/

Oh several modifications to this have been to use the Korky Universal Fit Adjustable Toilet Fill Valve (Model # 528MPK), which looks nicer

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Nice build for extending your backpack

Posted on August 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

And recycling bike inner tubes.  Doesn’t look too time consuming either.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Backpack-Cargo-Net-From-Inner-Tubes/

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making a vortex fountain

Posted on August 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this was pretty cool build.  I am not 100% sure what is going on to make the build, but it looks nice.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Vortex-Fountain/

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Cool coffee cup CNC

Posted on August 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this CNC, you stick it on a coffee cup and it draws  on the cup.  Its still a work in progress.  But seems impressive sofar.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3028775

https://hackaday.io/project/158014-mug-o-matic-a-modular-tiny-cnc

Building Hope With The Mug-O-Matic Modular Toy CNC

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