Author Archives: robertwilkie

Free Fonts

Posted on June 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Want fancy font?  For Free?  Check this article out. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/free-fonts-sites-where-find-them/

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If you want to retire, living in UpState NY…well anywhere in NY, isn’t a good idea

Posted on June 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

The chart has all the cities in NY being ath the bottom of the barrel for places to live for retirement.  I was surpised to see a few cities from Maryland being in the top places to go to. http://lifehacker.com/196-u-s-cities-ranked-best-to-worst-for-your-retireme-1782725711 … Continue reading →

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$7 a month for unlimited private repositories at github

Posted on June 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

I wonder if there is a size limit?  I see a personal backup system here that could be cheaper than carbonite ($7 a month at github and unlimited vs $100 a year at carbonite).  And oh yeah, you can store … Continue reading →

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Another look at the automated hacksaw

Posted on June 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like this is version 2.  Its on my list to build (bandsaws for metal are expensive).  He even has a BOM listing.  Looks like $80 in materials if you don’t have everything yourself. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160626-maker-builds-diy-3d-printed-automatic-hacksaw-that-can-cut-steel.html Original site http://engineerd3d.ddns.net/power-hacksaw-road-to-cnc/ 3D stuff … Continue reading →

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Nice simple CNC build with some 3D printed parts

Posted on June 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

This build looks pretty easy to do.  The authors use aluminum angle bars, and small 3D printed parts to build what looks like a pretty accurate CNC.  Everything but the belt and gears you can get at home depot.  Oh … Continue reading →

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clever build for bench dogs

Posted on June 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Some dowel rod, and a strip of metal to act as a spring and some simple bench dogs are made.  This is cheaper than buying them ($2.50 each).  And you could customize them too. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice hack for kitchen tool organiser

Posted on June 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author took a wire trivet and put it upside down to hand hooks from it for utensils.  Good idea.  Down side is the Trivet is like $20.  You could use wire shelving instead that is cheaper. http://www.ikeahackers.net/2016/06/kitchen-tool-organiser.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ikeahacker+%28ikeahacker%29

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Honey, interesting chrome plugin for coupons

Posted on June 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this is better than where I just search all the time for coupon codes.  This plugin for chrome does it for you. http://twocents.lifehacker.com/honey-releases-amazon-price-protection-to-find-you-a-be-1782310522

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Free audio books

Posted on June 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you spend alot of time on your commute, you listen to podcasts but would like to listen to books without paying a fortune.  Try LibriVox.  They are books read by volenteers (ones that are becoming voice over actors).  Oh … Continue reading →

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Interesting review of an Intel Genuino

Posted on June 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting review to read.  Really wish they did it all one one page.  But…If you need an arduino with a low end Raspberry Pi, this would be a good solution (35-40 dollars after shipping).  But if you just need a … Continue reading →

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