Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make your own rubix cube solver

Posted on April 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Basically its a CNC using an ardiuno for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Q-Bot-the-Open-Source-Rubiks-Cube-Solver/

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Shower curtain + pex pipe + LED strand and you have a light up moon

Posted on April 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

The shower curtain is of a moon. They other made a hula hoop with plex, stapled the LED strip and curtain to the pipe, and made a nice looking light up poster. I wonder if I can find an overwatch … Continue reading →

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Making some custom handles for mult screwdrivers

Posted on April 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, you could do it with leftover scraps of wood too (assuming you have a lathe). And..if you go to Harbor Freight, they have these screwdrivers ever so often for free with coupon. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Handmade-Screwdriver/

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CNC yourself a rocking stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have noticed more and more of these nice stool builds. Al l without the need for screws (you just need a big CNC). https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Rocking-Stool/

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No screw, CNC Stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice stool build. Simple to put together (if you can find a CNC to cut it out on). https://www.instructables.com/id/Twist-Stool/

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Make a coping saw

Posted on March 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK this is too funny, nice build but I think that I can get a coping saw at harbor freight for a dollar. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/the-coping-saw-n49

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Simple angle grinder holder

Posted on March 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, pretty simple and uses the bolt hole for the handle to hold it in. Why would you do this? Well if you are using the grinder to sharpen a saw for example. Or maybe a shovel. … Continue reading →

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Now this is more my speed for a sanding table

Posted on March 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Author takes a simple belt sander and makes a table to hold it. Also makes a good thickness planer. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/belt-sander-table-n14

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Build a plunge router base

Posted on March 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Been thinking about doing this myself. The author also make an adapter so he could put his dremel into the base. Why do it myself? plunge routers are expensive. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/plunge-router-base-n46 adapter: https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/dremel-adapter-n57

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Cheap workbench build

Posted on March 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Not so sure about the $20 cost. The author is using either 3/4 or 1 inch plywood for the build. And not the cheap stuff. In NY this can run you around $30 and up easy. But still a nice … Continue reading →

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