Author Archives: robertwilkie

Interesting hack for M3D printer

Posted on June 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author was having issues with the motor on the M3D printer, so he modified it to use an external Wade Extruder setup for the motor to “push” the material thru.  Interesting tweak.  Knock on wood I have not had … Continue reading →

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An even cheaper bottle mouse trap

Posted on June 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

This one is cheaper and easier to make than the last one I posted up.  Mice everywhere beware…you maybe getting relocated soon. http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Simple-Soda-Bottle-Mousetrap/

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How to make your own anti backlash nuts

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well this is cheaper than buying them by a long shot.  Backlash nuts are important in CNC and robotics to as its the movement a nut may have on a threaded rod.  Think of slippage or unwanted movement.  Seems like … Continue reading →

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Building a mouse trap gun

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is why I wonder what all the freakout is with 3D printed guns which could take a week or more to make.  Here…a trip to Home Depot and an hour you are good to go.  Oh keep in mind … Continue reading →

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Another beer caddy. But easier to make with handtools

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice simple build for a beer caddy, only thing I would add to it is to make circles in the bottle plate to hold the beer in better, or maybe put something on it so they don’t … Continue reading →

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Converting a rolling toolbox to be a workbench too

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  I like the converting of the bench dogs to holdthe lights too.  I could see doing this to my rolling toolboxes as well but I would add some breaks to the wheels to lock it in place when … Continue reading →

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Xerox now in the Top 5 worst companies to work for in Glassdoor

Posted on June 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Not sure if the split will help at all, but as the article points out, the CEO has a really bad rating, and the split may see her move on.  Which may boost Xerox up. http://247wallst.com/special-report/2016/06/10/the-worst-companies-to-work-for-2/

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Posted on June 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting, it used to be a set of dot patterns that marked bills to prevent copying bills.  But apparently there is even more stuff in them. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/heres-the-reason-why-you-cant-photocopy-money-1782060136

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Use Bike quick release to clamp down vise on drill press

Posted on June 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this idea.  I go thru alot of pain taking my vise off and on, for a buck a release you can use it to clamp the vise down on the drill press and take it off. http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Quick-Release-Clamps/

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FullPageOS, for RPi

Posted on June 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting OS, its goal is an OS for providing information displays.  It turns off all screen savers, and other functionality so that its always “up”.  Could be good for a photo displayer or one of the mirror setups. http://lifehacker.com/fullpageos-automatically-boots-your-raspberry-pi-into-a-1779862376

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