Author Archives: robertwilkie

clever (and cheap) build for 3rd hand supports

Posted on December 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author built these to originally help hold up cabinets, but I can see lots of uses for them.  He drilled holes in the curtain rod to make it extendable (and lock into place with a key).  Then put a … Continue reading →

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A printer exploit kit

Posted on December 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

One of a few I will be posting up.  Most of them seem to be part of a school project and then fall off the cliff. https://github.com/RUB-NDS/PRET

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How to build a vaccum pump on the cheap

Posted on December 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

This so looks like a cool build.  Just need …parts…time..etc https://makezine.com/2017/03/14/build-vacuum-chamber-30/

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A poor person’s laser printer

Posted on December 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK even a weak laser maybe less painful than this one.  The author uses the sun and a magnify glass to “burn” wood. A Poor-Man’s Laser CNC Engraver

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Nice looking wine glass holder

Posted on December 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is alot of work thought.  I guess if you have a planer, and alot of nice scrap wood to use up its worth doing. https://www.instructables.com/id/A-Fun-and-Simple-Wine-Woodworking-Christmas-Gift/

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Interesting dremel mount

Posted on December 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build, its a simple mount for the dremel that allows it to be chucked into a vise.  It does not require welding, 3D printed parts, etc.  Just some bits of metal and a drill press to make … Continue reading →

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Make a snow machine

Posted on December 19, 2017 by robertwilkie

AHAHAHAA. OK this was funny.  Its a clever build for a fake snow machine.  The driver is a shop vac.  The PVC pipe used is to help spread the “snow”.  And the mixture is don in a window washer fluid … Continue reading →

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Interesting cheap caliper to arduino measuring system

Posted on December 19, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The author has a nice video on it here.  Then the link below has some detailed directions in a PDF file. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/experimental-measurement-system-4950?homelistings#post5989 http://rick.sparber.org/CBOO.pdf

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The ghetto CDROM CNC machine

Posted on December 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically the author just mounted the stuff to a box and went from there.  Note that the arduino is controlling the steps too.   Instead of using something like a stepstick. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Easy-Homework-Machine/

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Clever build to make finger joints with a table saw

Posted on December 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not even using the jointer blade too.  Just a standard table saw and the sled is nice and small (so portable).  The author uses an arduino to count steps on the crank.  Too bad it didn’t use a stepper to … Continue reading →

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