Author Archives: robertwilkie

Arduino controlled finget Jointer

Posted on December 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Now this is a build I was looking more for in a jointer for your table saw.  The arduino with a stepper is used to move the wood into each position to make the next joint.  I like the hold … Continue reading →

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Honeycomb shelves with 3D printed clips

Posted on December 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, Only thing I would have add some holes into the sides of the clips to “screw” things down instead of glue. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Honeycomb-Shelves/

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Cool Bicycle Baggage net

Posted on December 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice idea you can do with scrapes from a bike.  Me…I would buy one of the elastic nets from Harbor Freight.  Still a good idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Baggage-Net-From-Old-Inner-Tube/

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Interesting tool to analyze stuff on amazon for reviews.

Posted on December 23, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool that can sum up reviews and alternatives. https://thereviewindex.com/us

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How to recover a windows key from a system

Posted on December 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Seems easier than article lets on. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-recover-serial-numbers-windows/

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Nice build for adding an LED light to a drill press

Posted on December 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an LED light.  I like how the author converted a wall wart to provide power from the drill box. https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lighting-Countertop-Drill/

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Article on how to get parts for a new computer build

Posted on December 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Does a nice job on helping to find the best price to get certain parts for your new build. https://www.howtogeek.com/332013/the-best-online-tools-to-help-you-build-your-next-pc/

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A trailer hitch drill press

Posted on December 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author takes a pipe clamp (actually 2 sets).  And old drill, and mounts it all together to make a portable drill press. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fabricators-portable-drill-press-30468?homelistings#post41928

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Cheap center finder

Posted on December 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically get a cheap harbor freight roofing square and put it on a homemade square for a center finder.  Pretty simple idea and cheap. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-circle-center-finder-65264?homelistings#post103788

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Make a cool enclosure with an Acrylic bender

Posted on December 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build to bend an acrylic sheet. simple-jig-gives-plastic-homes-to-orphaned-projects

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