Author Archives: robertwilkie

Nice looking, and heavy, push block

Posted on August 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build the author make for a pushblock for a table saw.  Its a bit heavier than I would like, but…it will serve its purpose. http://rolandrolson.eu/2017/12/09/table-saw-push-block/

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OK I am totally going to start saving Milk jugs now

Posted on August 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

And maybe other jugs that would fit It looks like the resin skull runs about $10 and under on ebay, so this could be a cheap project to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Jug-Skulls/

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3D print out your own automatic shade winders

Posted on August 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

The directions are in…Polish?  But the pictures are pretty good.  I like the build and looks pretty easy to make (just need to find where the motor/gear set came from). https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Pprinted-Automatic-Window-Blinds/

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Bike Tube Chopper

Posted on August 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would make this, seems pretty complex for getting the job done.  But still a nice build overall to “build” off of.  I like the re-use of bike tubes to make nets myself (end result for the … Continue reading →

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Places to register your bike so if its stolen

Posted on August 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

You may have a chance to recover it. https://bikeindex.org/ https://project529.com/garage/  

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Another plywood boat build

Posted on August 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, seems more robust than others (and more fun. Build A Boat With Your Buddies

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Simple build to control the speed of a drill, or this case, sawzaw

Posted on August 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author make a simple trigger control that could be adjustable to control the speed of a variable speed hand tool (his case a sawzaw, but could apply to any handtool).  Good idea if you are converting handtools to something … Continue reading →

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Make you own barrel boat

Posted on July 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

I don’t know if I should be concerned or not that this would sink with a normal person in it.  Still a nice build. Building A Motorized Barrel Boat

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Make your own custom 2 color LED ring

Posted on July 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author shows how to wrap a small LED with a bigger one under it to make a 2 color LED/ring combo. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bi-color-5mm-Led-Ring-DIY/

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HP has a bug bounty for its printers

Posted on July 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Unfortunately its thru private invite only with bugcrowd.com.  I remember looking at HP systems a few years back and, well this might be a good way to bring in some extra cash. https://www.zdnet.com/article/hp-will-give-you-10000-to-hack-your-printer/

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