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Author Archives: robertwilkie
Simple Stirling Engine build
Could be a nice build to do with kids to show how a Stirling Engine works. https://www.instructables.com/Stirling-Engine-DEF-Eindproject-Groep-43/
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Nice mod to hand electric planer
Basically uses it to plain down large areas. Neat build overall https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/electric-hand-planer-jigs-video-92727#post209791
Nice simple drawing CNC
Pretty simple build, there are 3D printed versions you can make too. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Homework-Writing-Machine/
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Nice track saw build with straight edge guide
Nice build with an addition added on to allow for perfect 90 degree cuts when needed, and setup quickly. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/perfect-straight-cut-using-circular-saw-track-parallel-guide-90118#post199379
Build a minecraft torch
Looks pretty good too. And yes I am on a halloween theme this month. https://www.instructables.com/MINECRAFT-Inspired-Light-Up-LED-Torch/
CNC plywood based Halloween bags
Basically you CNC out the sides of the paper bag, glue it together, paint it and put a light inside. Clever build if you have a CNC you can use. https://www.instructables.com/Plywood-Jack-O-Lantern-Tea-Light-Bags-8-Faces-Incl/
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Make a cheap Halloween light up jar
Have a mason jar, some sparkly paint and again a dollar store candle. And you too can make a simple light up jar for Halloween. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-BOO-Jars/
Cheap milk jug ghosts
Have a milk jug? Sharpy? A dollar store solar light? You too can make a simple milk jug ghost that lights up. Could be a good project with kids. https://www.instructables.com/Milk-Jug-Solar-Ghosts/
Fog machine with an atomizer
Nice build thought the atomizer the author is using is a little over $100. So not a cheap project, but you don’t need to deal with dry ice or other methods that only work once. https://www.instructables.com/Ground-Hugging-Fog-Without-Using-a-Chiller-or-Fog-/
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Build a sissor jack vise
Nice build, Sissor jacks are easy to come by, so this is a nice build overall if you need a cheap vise https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/scissor-jack-vise-video-94040#post214109
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