Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make a whirling noise maker

Posted on March 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, you need the printout, string, and a penny.  Would be a good project to make with kids. Print, Cut, and Twirl This Whirly Noisemaker

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Under cabinet storage

Posted on March 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I have been wanting to build one of these for a couple of years now.  Its a nice build overall. https://www.familyhandyman.com/kitchen/storage/organization-tips-for-your-kitchen#10

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A pretty simple fume extractor build

Posted on March 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty simple build that can be done with handtools.  I like the build overall.  Only difference is I might attach the carbon filter a bit differently. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fume-Exctractor-Soldering-Smoke-Absorber/

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Use Resin to waterproof projects

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author used a cheap jewelry kit to encase a solar light in resin to make it waterproof. Using a Jewelry Kit to Resin-Encase Electronics

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Cool storage for cabinets

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I posted these up before.  But I really like the build.  basically you add drawers to the kickboards of your cabinets. https://www.familyhandyman.com/kitchen/storage/how-to-build-under-cabinet-drawers-increase-kitchen-storage/view-all

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Make a wooden beer Koozie with built in bottle opener

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Very clever idea.  The only downside is its alot of work to convert a chunk of wood into a beer koozie like this.  I wonder if I could simplify it with a square block instead?  The “blanks” the author uses … Continue reading →

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Turn an old jig saw blade into a marking knife

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Not too terrible time consumer to make too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Marking-Knife-From-a-Dull-Jigsaw-Blade/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice build for demoing super capacitors

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

The video is pretty neat.  The author basically uses a handcrank generator to charge up 8(?) super capacitors.  That is used to replace a battery to crank a car up. Hand Cranked Generator Charges Supercaps, Starts Car   details here: … Continue reading →

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Countable sounds like a nice app to keep track of elected folks

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

This seems like an easier way than reading articles all the time too keep track of what my local politicians are doing. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-countable-to-keep-track-of-what-congress-is-1792584459

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Adafruit has a $15 board for making RetroPi’s

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

If you want to convert an Raspberry Pi into an arcade, Adafruit has a board called the Arcade Bonnet for $15.  Of course you have to buy your own joysticks, buttons, speakers…etc etc etc.  Oh and of course there is … Continue reading →

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