Author Archives: robertwilkie

Add a simple hook setup for a shelf

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this, basically the author took vinyl drywall corner bead, and screwed it into the bottom of a shelf.  The bead has holes in it that can be used to put s-hooks in to hang stuff.  The bead is … Continue reading →

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Build your own smartmirror

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build using an old android tablet.  Down side…well could be a bit hard to “update” the tablet.  And I haven’t a clue where to go to get 2-way mirror plastic locally in large sizes.  Also I can’t tell if … Continue reading →

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Got a 3D printer, print out your own violin

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

For about 3 KG of filament, you can print out your own violin.  Me…I think I will stick to buying one.  Still pretty cool if you want to make a custom one.  Sounds good (bit twangy that ones I am … Continue reading →

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Make simple (and cheap) silhouette monsters

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever, you can get the monster cutout from the dollar store.  Heck sometimes the lights too.  Use some cheap wood to hold it all up and bam… http://www.instructables.com/id/Silhouette-Monsters/?ALLSTEPS

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How does homemade armor hold out

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting video on using homemade body armer.  Note, not so well. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/how-does-homemade-body-armor-made-from-t-shirts-paper-1738887331

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This video of analysts talking about Xerox on Bloomberg….

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Is not very flattering.  It basically is saying Xerox is on a downward spiral and needs to do something to pull things up.  Fast!  Points out that its been wasting its type with stock buyback and should be investing in … Continue reading →

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Xerox a dead stock?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, basically the author is in a wait an see mode for Xerox. http://seekingalpha.com/article/3604086-xerox-a-dead-stock

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Make your own cheap lightsabers

Posted on October 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Author says about $5 each…maybe 8-10 where I am.  Still a cool build and just in time for the movie to come out. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-5-Lightsabers/?ALLSTEPS

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Xerox to review operations, but not for sale

Posted on October 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

So, it sounds like Xerox is not selling off parts…maybe (hard to tell in the “working”). http://finance.yahoo.com/news/xerox-revenue-misses-street-says-114827409.html

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A tape dispensing tube maker

Posted on October 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is cool, the author build a tape dispenser that makes tubes from the tape and cuts them so you can build prototypes (or I was thinking kid forts).  I can’t figure out what he is using for “tape” thought. … Continue reading →

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