Author Archives: robertwilkie

Another mini lathe build

Posted on March 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

I seem to be on a lathe kick lately. Anyways this is a nice build if you have a decent 3D printer to print the parts. Me…not so sure I want an ABS based fram for a wood turner. https://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Lathe-Machine-for-Woodworking/

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Opensource hearing aid

Posted on March 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK after seeing how much pro hearing aids run (3 grand easy). I can see why there is an opensource project. Article indicates the board will run around $250, not including headset. But still thats 10% of the cost of … Continue reading →

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Make a drill powered hacksaw

Posted on March 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Seen a few of these over the years, this one is the first that seems pretty sturdy compared to others I have seen over the years with 3D printed parts.

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Make a palm sized gattling rubber band gun

Posted on March 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

This may go on the list of things to print out.

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Using a grinder with a lathe

Posted on March 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK seems a bit crazy, but the author made a duplicator for his lathe with a grinder. Why? Well the grinder can take the wood off even faster, and the duplicator so you can make multiple table legs for example. … Continue reading →

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Portable water pump

Posted on March 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I like the use of pipe for the vanes of the pump. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Water-Pump/

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Interesting battery operated sander

Posted on March 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Not so sure I would make it battery operated based. But hey, it works right. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Disc-Sander/

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Nice PC fan build

Posted on February 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this fan build. Only interesting bit was the author build his own PWM controller. Which I think you can pick up pre-made for a few dollars more than the parts. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Table-Fan-From-Scrap/

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Nice looking mini lathe build

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Rather sharp looking lathe build. Not so sure I would make one from plexi-glass, but it does look nice. The author even designed and make his own motor controller. More work than I would have done (just would have gotten … Continue reading →

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Building a scout birdhouse

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple design and build. Me…most birdhouse builds are from scraps so are limited to shape based on those scraps. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cub-Scout-Birdhouse/

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