Author Archives: robertwilkie

Cool homemade planer

Posted on May 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build…would I do it? No, I would buy one off a yardsale. This looks really nice but alot of work to make. https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-cheap-and-Easy-Hand-Planer/

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Turning your Micro:bit into a compass

Posted on May 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Someone already wrote the code for you, so you just need a nice cover and your Micro:bit can be used as a compass. https://www.instructables.com/id/Microbit-Compass/

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Cool mini 3D printed CNC laser engraver

Posted on May 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like the re-use of the CD-ROM motors, but I am not so sure about using lasers. Drill motors I can handle but lasers make me a bit nervous. Either way the STL files for the build are … Continue reading →

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Interesting router bit tray

Posted on May 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty interesting build. I like it cause its an easy and quick build. The slots are a bit smaller than the shaft of the bits, but the intersection is perfect fit. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wicked-Fast-Dremel-Router-Bit-Organizers-Using-Dad/

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Turning a PC fan into a personal fan

Posted on May 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have done a few builds like this, just not as fancy. https://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Desk-Fan/

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Interesting CNC build

Posted on May 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Author uses 3D printer to make the ends for the frame. Nice build overall. Not sure if I would go with this over MP CNC. Bit pricey of a build with some of the parts he uses. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Printed-Dremel-CNC/

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Make your own 3D scanner

Posted on May 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, it moves the object around and you use your phone’s camera to scan in the images. Uses an ATiny to controll the thing. https://www.openscan.eu/?lang=en

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Simple miter box build

Posted on April 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

For your circular saw. Me, I use the compound miter for a lot of these types of cuts, but, if its for a flat board thats bigger than the miter can handle, this could come in handy. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-circular-saw-crosscut-circular-saw-miter-slide-cutting-station-72158?homelistings#post130367

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Use a hockey puck to hold pipe to cut on bandsaw

Posted on April 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Good idea, the author took a hockey puck and put a v cut in the middle of it to hold the pipe, and then slid that along the table to cut it on a bandsaw. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sawing-handheld-round-stock-safely-72144?homelistings#post130321

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Nice portable chainsaw mill

Posted on April 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Been looking at these builds for some time. Me…I don’t think I could bring myself to get or build one, just the time to make my own boards vs buying them. Just not worth it. But it would be nice. … Continue reading →

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