Author Archives: robertwilkie

Interesting Camera Mount

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Not sure why the author didn’t just buy one for $10. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Wooden-Cam-Holder/

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This smart mirror has no glass

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice write up on the build, but if I read this correctly, he applied the film right onto the monitor screen itself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Mirror-Raspberry-Pi-3/

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Use plastic bottles for heat shrink ties

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author has an assortment of different tie wraps you can make, last one is the best in my opinion. http://www.instructables.com/id/Heat-Shrink-Ties-From-Plastic-Bottles-and-Other-Ju/

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Interesting list of apps for Podcasting

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not so sure Phones have the quality just yet for podcasting, but the apps look like they would do the work in a pinch.  SoundCloud looks pretty cool in this list.

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Interesting tire stool build

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for a tire stool.  Not so sure I would do this, guess if I needed some furniture on the cheap. http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Car-Tyre-Stool/

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Make your own luggage rack

Posted on April 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Cool build, the author basically builds off the anchors already in the van to built the rack and accessories. http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Roof-Rack-With-Accessories/

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Finally a use for all those disk platters

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice sign build, and I like the use of hard drive platter for a reflective surface. http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-LED-Sign-for-My-Daughter-Ella/  

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Nice fold up bench

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea for a simple bench or stool to put into the wall and then be folded up to get out of the way. http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Stool-1/

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Cool mobile planer

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty entertaining to watch.  The author build this planer where its on wheels (casters) instead of a slide and stationary device I have seen in the base for home built planers.  Clever build overall.  My 2 cents, if he wants … Continue reading →

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Make your own magnet pick up

Posted on April 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build if you drop alot of metal parts on the ground.  Or down trust the roofer to do so. http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnet-Sweeper/

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