Author Archives: robertwilkie

Cool heart build

Posted on July 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to build out of scrap branches.  FYI its all held together with wood glue. http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Wooden-Heart-With-a-Mold/

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Convert a lighter to be an extension fire starter

Posted on July 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build on converting a lighter to use a plugger to start flame from a bit farther away (and not burn yourself). http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Gas-Igniter-Best-Recycle-Idea/  

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Simple TV remote jammer

Posted on July 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

No CPU needed, just a simple circuit that pretty much floods IR. http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Remote-Jammer-Circuit-555-Timer-Projects-Simple/

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Simple bottle light without cutting

Posted on July 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Well cutting glass.  I like this build, not only is it pretty simple, but you could swap out for different bottles too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Bottle-Lamp/

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Make a sandblasting cabinet

Posted on July 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty straight forward build for a simple small blasting cabinet.  Beats going outside to do this all the time and making a big mess. Figure about $40 for the build, which is cheaper than a bought version ($110 for a … Continue reading →

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Make your own Bike Wheel covers

Posted on July 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have priced these out in the past, and they are EXPENSIVE so this is a nice cheap (ish) solution to make your own. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Disc-Wheel-Cover/

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Interesting swamp cooler

Posted on July 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one has water going over the bucket and trickling down the foam stuff and getting blown thru. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Mode-FIGJAM-5-Gallon-Bucket-Swamp-Cooler/

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Speed control without an arduino

Posted on July 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically you are using a stepstick (motor controller) like board with some resistors  and caps to make a user controlled motor. http://www.instructables.com/id/Stepper-Motor-Speed-and-Direction-Control-Without-/

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Cool circle cutter with a grinder

Posted on July 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Been seeing alot of nice homebrew builds with cheap grinders.  This is the first circle cutter thought.  This could be a good way to make a saw blade for wood. Simple Jig Uses Electromagnet For Clean Angle Grinder Cuts  

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Interesting mini lathe build

Posted on July 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is an interesting build.  I like the plexi glass look, but I question the durability of it.  Anyways I also like the use of the aluminum rails (instead of making ones out of wood).  This could be a nice … Continue reading →

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