Author Archives: robertwilkie

A thin slice jig for thick boards

Posted on September 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically build if you want a really wide, thin strip of wood. Seems pretty robust.

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Project OWL

Posted on September 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its an opensource project to help link folks over a network that can be quickly (and cheaply) made. Basically you are making a giant mesh network. https://www.project-owl.com/ https://github.com/Project-Owl

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Kinetic Energy Recovery System for a Bike

Posted on September 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is pretty crazy build. The author basically adds a flywheel to his bike to help start the bike moving again. https://cleantechnica.com/2021/08/24/regenerative-braking-energy-storage-without-batteries-hobbyists-are-figuring-it-out/

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OK I really like this track guide

Posted on September 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

Most good track guides I have seen require a mod to the circular saw that is not easy to undo to make sure the saw doesn’t go off track. This one is nice since the guide is removable from the … Continue reading →

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Another interesting Drawbot

Posted on September 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one does not use gravity, its an interesting build with most of the parts are 3D printed out. Not so sure if I would put this one on the list (take too long to print everything out). I do … Continue reading →

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A simple saw guide

Posted on September 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

This guide is pretty straight forward and works with different powered hand saws. Its great to do a general “guide” the saw. But a full track would work better. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fast-cuting-guide-circular-saw-jigsaw-86376?homelistings#post185300

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Clever mold for cable strain relief

Posted on September 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints the molds to put the cable on, and they squirts in hot glue to fill the mold in. Clever.

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Making your own portable bike workstand

Posted on September 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

This write-up is a bit hard to read since the author used alot of CAD like drawings to show how everything goes together (instead of the construction of it). But Its all wood and folds up nice. https://www.instructables.com/Folding-Bicycle-Workstand/

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Interesting build for long thin planters

Posted on September 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would do this, but still a nice build https://www.instructables.com/Hose-Guide-Planters/

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Nice giant compass for whiteboards

Posted on September 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or chalkboards too. I like the build but not too sure why the author uses a clear plastic cap for the center point. I would think a suction cup or something might work better. Oh wait I get it, the … Continue reading →

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