Author Archives: robertwilkie

Convert Solar Lights to other colors

Posted on June 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

Simple build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Up-Cycling-a-Solar-Garden-Light-to-a-RBG/

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Cool plywood riser

Posted on June 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author has a laser CNC to cut out all the parts for a shelf. https://www.instructables.com/id/Interlocking-Plywood-Laptop-Riser/

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Cool build for a benchtop jointer

Posted on June 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build, you can pick up hand planers on sale at Harbor Frieght for $20, this can convert one into a a benchtop jointer. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/benchtop-jointer-diy-72657#post132888

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Make a bubble machine from scraps

Posted on June 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. The entire thing …well maybe not the battery holder, was from scraps. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Machine-From-Trash/

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Simple LED Jewelry

Posted on June 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author takes some 1mm rod, coin cells, and some surface mount LED’s to make them. https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Jewelry/

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Clever tank tread build

Posted on June 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

The design (that you can 3D print out) uses plastic BB’s as the fastener and bearing for the tread.

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Simple build for shelves for clamps

Posted on June 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

May add this one to the list of things to make. Right now all my clamps are bolted onto the workbench. And do get in the way, so having a way to hang them up would be nice. Its a … Continue reading →

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Some alternative to pay for streaming services

Posted on June 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Article has some interesting alternatives to the Netflix’s out there. I have heard of Pluto TV, but Tubi TV is a new one for me

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Nice looking CNC plotter from CDROMS

Posted on May 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice looking plotter build. I was a bit leery about the “cheap” cost of this when I saw a dedicated motor controller board for the arduino. Til I found it on banggood for 3-4 dollars.

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clever use of an old motor spindle for sanding

Posted on May 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author uses the old spindle to hold sandpaper for a slapping like sander. Neat idea. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/innovative-idea-homemade-tool-new-project-71163-4?homelistings#post132205

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