Author Archives: robertwilkie

Xerox and Outsource mentions.

Posted on August 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Been noticing that Xerox gets mentioned alot the past several month when it comes to outsourcing US jobs. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/judy-frankel/insourcing-american-lose-_b_11173074.html

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5 tool storage ideas

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like the slide out peg board for tools under the workbench.  On and using PVC for caulk tubes too. http://makezine.com/2016/08/21/5-clever-tool-storage-solutions/

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Make an embossed business cards

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is pretty neat, the author make a set of rollers with 3D printer and can do punch out business cards. Roll your own business cards with this 3D-printed embosser You can order your own set here.  at…err $45 before … Continue reading →

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Nicer windowfarm build

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like someone is updating the build for windowfarm (build it out of old water bottles).  Only difference is the author is using some pretty big bottles. http://www.instructables.com/id/Windowfarms-Revived-with-3D-Printing/

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Another CDROM to CNC build, but this time with an older L293D shield

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I know I have posted a bunch of these up already, but this one is with an older L293D shield for an arduino.  Why do I care?  Well remember when radio shack was closing a bunch of stores, they had … Continue reading →

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Cool looking end table you can CNC out

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice simple design with thin plywood.  And easy to assemble.  I have been looking at simple furniture to build with my CNC (flatpack based) and this coudl fit the bill. http://www.instructables.com/id/Side-Table-2/

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Making a vertical bubble machine (Magic Cauldron)

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Yes its on my list.  The author built this nice verical bubble machine, which he puts in a home-made pot for “a potions” like kettle.  Me…I would use a plastic kettle…anyways.  I like the build and I may have to … Continue reading →

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Simple LED cork light

Posted on August 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting take on LED throwies.  Pretty simple build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Cork-Light/

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Tools to Shrink PDF files

Posted on August 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

I convert alot of stuff to PDF, but…most of the free PDF converts leave you with some big PDF files.  This article covers some free tools to compress them down to size with. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/compress-pdf-free-tools/

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Interesting, never thought of heated wire stripers

Posted on August 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Since they are a bit pricy, and I am not a pro wirer, I have never heard of these before. I like the authors recommended on of Teledyne Stripall TW-1, which goes for $60 used on ebay. Hot Wire Strippers are … Continue reading →

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