Category Archives: Tinkering

Making a handle for a hacksaw

Posted on October 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so the author had some hacksaws that apparently had some really cheap handles (plastic) that broke, so instead of buying another hacksaw, he made a new handle from a block of wood. Me…I have an old hacksaw with a … Continue reading →

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Nice jig to make large size bowls

Posted on October 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty neat build, the author made this jig so he could make “drums” and the jig goes on the inside and out to make the circle. https://www.instructables.com/Router-Drum-Mill/

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Adjustable push block for table saw

Posted on October 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, a bit more fancier than what I need. Still a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-push-block-table-saw-86871?homelistings#post186880

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Interesting buggy drawn cart

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK its really driven by the rear wheels, but it looks like the front legs are moving the cart.

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Cool looking clock build

Posted on October 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

A digital clock that is mostly mechanical. They author is using an ESP to control it too. https://www.hackster.io/news/charlie-sheen-helps-design-a-seven-segment-mechanical-clock-ef53a129e114

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PVC made CNC

Posted on October 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its a plotter/laser engraver build. Overall pretty clever build. Reminds me of the little CNC’s made 10 years ago with iron pipe. https://www.instructables.com/P-CNC-Laser-Engraver-and-Pen-Plotter/

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Make the lady gaga sound active mask

Posted on October 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, a bit pricey since it uses several colored, addressable, LED displays. Also could be a bit of weight to wear on ones face. Uses an ATiny for a controller. https://www.instructables.com/Lady-Gaga-Cosplay-Making-the-LED-Matrix-Mask-From-/

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Nice $10 RPi clone comes with a built in display

Posted on October 2, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat clone, it has a built in display and is like a RPI Pico. The issue I have with clones like this is support can be a bit spotty, and not very long term. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-alternative-gets-a-screen

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An arduino powered haunted pumpkin