Author Archives: robertwilkie

Looks like an update for the Magic Mirror

Posted on December 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like the author has been making updates to it. https://www.codemade.io/building-a-raspberry-pi-powered-magic-mirror-11/

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Nice write-up on how to make a wooden ring with simple tools

Posted on December 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this writeup.  The rings look nice too.  The author only uses scrape wood and many common tools. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Ring-Quick-Easy-With-Limited-Tools-NO-Drill-P/

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Build a simple center finder tool

Posted on December 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty easy.  Could make it in an hour too. I like the plexi addition (see thru). http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Center-Finder-Tool/

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Cool lamp build from an old valve cover and some iron pipe

Posted on December 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty nice build.  What I found really funny is the author sells these for $300 each.  Lets see, junkyard parts $30, pipe and wire $20…so $50 in materials.  Nice profit margin. http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredible-DIY-Vintage-Valve-Cover-Lamp/

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Make your own stickers

Posted on December 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Bacially cover a laser printout with packing tape, and soak off the paper.  I think you may need a 2nd layer of tape to “stick” the image to something thought.  Either way it maybe a good alternative to put labels … Continue reading →

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Checklist for buying a used car

Posted on December 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK so if you have never bought a junker, or a used car, and don’t have a mechanic friend to look it over, you should at least check out this checklist. http://lifehacker.com/a-comprehensive-checklist-to-buying-a-used-car-1789432549

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Make a cheap smoke ring

Posted on December 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty cool, using a soda bottle and a balloon to make a container to push out smoke rings with. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-Smoke-Rings-Without-Vaping/

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Cup holder enlarger…humm

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Ok I saw this build and thought to myself.  Gee…I could make this better, but expanding storage in my cupholder.  And…maybe use PVC instead….hummm.. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cup-Holder-Enlarger/

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Make a giant foldable christmas tree

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

I am not so sure I would use “maker bar” for this, but still a nice build where you can take fold the thing away for the season.  Me….I think I would cheap out on some of the materials and … Continue reading →

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Trump will cause US Tech to suffer?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, but…I don’t believe it.  The author (young) makes some good points.  But, if you go back to the 1990s, or 1980s, we didn’t have H1B visas (and outsourcing wasn’t a word).  Companies didn’t send large chunks of jobs … Continue reading →

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