Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make your own landscape stones

Posted on August 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have to agree with the author, those concrete stones you gate at the hardware store are expensive. The author shows how to make your own (including coloring for the cement). I agree with one of the commenters too that … Continue reading →

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A chainsaw winch

Posted on August 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the build, the gas engine can provide more power than the electric you find on some of these winches. But…I didn’t see anywhere the rear could be attached to something. I could see that trying to hold this … Continue reading →

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Wine bottle wall holder

Posted on August 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. Pretty too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Wine-Holder/

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Make a PVC fence

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Almost fell over when I saw this one. Not so sure I would do this over just buying a cheap fence from the local store. Nice looking thought. Not so sure about the cost. I think a length of picket … Continue reading →

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Use Pipe and pipe clamps for a kitchen storage rack

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, The author got a hold of plumping metal pipe for the project, I think metal electric conduit should work here as well. I like this over my current setup where I put a bunch of hooks under the … Continue reading →

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Nice little CNC plotter

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. I was doing something similar with CDROM drives, but this is easier and uses servos over steppers. https://www.instructables.com/id/Tracey-Drawing-Machine/

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POV with a real fan

Posted on August 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically build the POV circuit and then took the fan blade off and put it in its place. I would have been more impressed if he kept the fan blade with it. https://www.instructables.com/id/BIG-POV-Fan-HACKED/

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Nice dice holder that lights up

Posted on August 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, but…my 2 cents, It would have been cooler if the author had designed the case to go over one of the cheap LED tea lights you can get for sometimes less than the battery to power … Continue reading →

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Under $50 workbench

Posted on August 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author doesn’t say in the write-up, but it looks like 3-4 sheets of particle board are used. The sheets typically are $10. Its a nice build but like the author said, its not a long term bench as this … Continue reading →

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Nice table saw sled

Posted on August 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is a bit more fancy than my current build I have. I like the adjustable stop that can go up and down on a hing. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/table-saw-sled-making-free-pdf-73878?homelistings#post137327

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