Author Archives: robertwilkie

Nice air filter build

Posted on January 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Only thing is it uses an car air filter instead of a hepa based one. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/smoke-eater-air-cleaner-bench-67796?homelistings#post111641

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Turning a can top into a fish hook

Posted on January 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, pretty simple way to turn a can top into a fishing hook.  Only down side is you need to have something to cut it with. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/beer-can-tab-fishing-hook-photo-70909?homelistings#post124696

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Cool light up sign

Posted on January 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen this before where you light up plexiglass and etch it for a pattern.  But this one you only etch the “text box” and then write in your own words with marker.  Not a bad idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/Speech-Bubble-Lamp-Scribbleboard-With-Full-Plans/

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Make your own simple metal bender

Posted on January 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Or pipe bender.  I like this build but I would make one change, maybe put multiple holes on the handle so you can adjust for different pipe/metal sizes.  If you have the material on hand, this would be worth building.  … Continue reading →

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Interesting belt sander build

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

No weld build on this one.  Looks a bit clunky but it works. www.homemadetools.net/forum/i-made-72-vertical-belt-grinder-dust-collection-70580?homelistings#post123181

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Last cut mini trees to make a big one

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author came up with a pattern that you can cut out to make mini trees that you can put together to make a big tree.  My 2 cents, I would make some holes in the boards too … Continue reading →

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Neat portable wind power build

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simply build, use 2 cloth like vanes and a motor, put it all on a string and attach it to a charger.  I am looking to see if I can find a write up on this one too. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wind-powered-portable-electric-generator-gif-70788?homelistings#post124289

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RPi christmas tree display

Posted on January 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interest build.  The LED’s for this project must have been a small fortune.  Anyways the author built a nice LED stand to put over a planter and uses a Raspberry PI for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Maker-Tree/

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Make a mini CNC drawing machine

Posted on January 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen the 3D printed version of the Piccolo machine before, but this author converted everything so you can cut it out from a board with a CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/Piccolo-Mini-Cnc-Drawing-Machine/

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Print your own Linear servo actuator

Posted on December 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build/print.  Basically you can 3D print out the actuator to fit on standard hobby servos. Save a Few Steps on Your Next Build with These Easy Linear Actuators

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