Author Archives: robertwilkie

Convert a lawnmower to air

Posted on August 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

Compressed air that is.  Interesting build (pretty simple too since you don’t need a carb, mag, etc).  I like the tweak to move the air coming in/out tube. Converting a Lawnmower Engine To Run on Compressed Air

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Simple clothes bar for a car

Posted on August 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically one tube with a bent over end is inserted into a middle tube that holds the clothes.  Good idea and cheap too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Clothes-Bar-for-Vehicle/

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Another nice LED sign build

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the use of wood for the backdrop.  You could do other things in the background instead of wood too. https://www.wilkerdos.com/2016/05/diy-backlit-led-sign/

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Take part of a bike frame and use it for a key safe

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea…but what if someone just takes the pipe and cuts the keys loose for later use.  I could actually see making this but I don’t think I would weld the bottom.  Maybe just fold it over? https://www.instructables.com/id/Vehicle-Key-Safe/

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3D print your own bladeless fan

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Ironically its not really blade less (fan is actually located in the base of these things).  This one is pretty neat build, uses a computer fan to push the air. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Portable-Bladeless-Fan/

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Another solar heater way to generate electricity

Posted on August 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

Have a magnify glass focus on one side of a peltier, the have that in water to cool the other side to generate electricity.  Interesting idea overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Generate-Electricity-From-Nothing/

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Make your own drone catcher

Posted on August 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

I almost fell over watching this one.  Pretty neat idea (thought range isn’t the greatest).  Guess if you need to capture some drones without killing them, this would do it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Drone-Catcher/

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Interesting silverware organizers, last one caught my eye

Posted on August 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the last one best…give its over $40 a whack…it frees up a drawer. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/7-silverware-organizing-drawer-inserts-to-actually-get-excited-about-247811?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28AT+Channel%3A+Main%29

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Nice portable WiFi analyzer, but display is expensive

Posted on August 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build, and ironically most of the parts are pretty cheap but…the LCD used.  I did find one on ebay for under $8, but most go for $20 and up.  My 2 cents, if you can keep the … Continue reading →

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Interesting Rain gauge…looks easy enough…just need plans

Posted on August 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its an interesting rain gauge that looks pretty straight forward to make.  But the authors have not released plans yet. Low-Cost Rain Gauge Looks for Floods

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