Author Archives: robertwilkie

Replacement for MP-CNC

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this new CNC build looks interesting. Called the “lowrider” CNC, its a take off of MPCNC project, but made much smaller. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3026040 more here https://www.v1engineering.com/lowrider-cnc/

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Drill powered Centrifuge

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

If I ever get into bio-hacking, this looks like something to build first. Basically its a 3D print for a bit for a drill to spin test tubes. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-powered-Centrifuge/

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Duct Tape Dispenser

Posted on July 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints out the spinner for the duct tape. The rest is an old razor and wood cuts. I like the overall build of this. https://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dispenser/

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Portable spray wash

Posted on July 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author takes a simple battery operated pump, battery, and a jerry can to make a portable sprayer. This would work for a shower, and other water purposes as well https://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Car-Washer/

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Making a simple Spline Jig

Posted on July 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty straight forward jig to make to have splines for boxes. I am tempted to build one myself, but I haven’t gotten to this point in woodworking yet. Most of everything I make is more for practical … Continue reading →

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Build your own mini tank

Posted on July 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Out of a wheelchair initially. Nice build and was alot of work from the looks of it. On The Right Tracks: Electric Wheelchair Guts Find New Life As Tank

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A simple Dado Jig

Posted on July 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple jig, nice looking too. http://www.instructables.com/id/I-MADE-a-DADO-JIG/

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Nice concrete night light

Posted on July 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

I really should try some of these builds. I have lots of extra LEDs, some scrap plexiglass (small pieces), and a bit of concrete or wood to use up. http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Cube-Low-Power-Night-Light/

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Using an xbox controller to control an CNC

Posted on July 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea. Pretty simple setup too. http://rick.sparber.org/XBCA.pdf

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Nice write-up on adding a panel to a grinder to make it into a table saw and circular saw combo

Posted on July 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Author only did it in a PDF file for directions for some reason. Click to access agts.pdf

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