Author Archives: robertwilkie

Interesting ring build

Posted on September 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically is using a wireless coil to get power from another wired coil (i.e., a transformer) and that powers the ring. I could see other uses here to power a simple chip as well. https://makezine.com/projects/make-a-secret-light-up-led-ring/

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Nice build for custom covers for key fob

Posted on September 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author CNC’ed out a custom key fob. It looks really nice.

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Interesting robotic boat

Posted on September 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically made this to try out some some automated rover software.

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How to make a neon like sign with EL Wire

Posted on September 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like how the author took a existing image and converted it to lines and then mark up where the EL Wire needs to go.

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Interesting Tumbler build

Posted on August 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Looks like an old motor, possibly a pool motor, and a 5 gallon bucket combined for this build. Its a bit noisy of a build too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-build-parts-tumbler-let-look-mine-74525?homelistings#post139366

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Nice clamp setup for drill press

Posted on August 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Alot more work than I would have done. The author build a clamp to clamp board vertically on the drillpress. https://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Drill-Press-Jig/

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Jig for making finger joints

Posted on August 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Simple one to make too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/super-easy-make-jig-we-all-can-use-our-projects-74683?homelistings#post139811

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Another nice sheet metal brake

Posted on August 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Without welding and only with standard tools. The author built it to be 42 inches wide (which it a big one). Small ones you can get at harbor freight for pretty cheap.

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3D print molds for glass

Posted on August 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

The article talks about how one person makes 3D printed molds to put molted glass in for projects. Interesting article but the meat is in the link below that: http://amosdudley.com/weblog/Casting-Glass-from-3D-Printed-Molds

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Make your own sit/stand desk

Posted on August 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Impressive build with cheap materials…but…OMG this would be a very time consuming build. Me…I’ll just buy one. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Standing-Desk/

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