Category Archives: Tinkering

Neat 3D printed eye

Posted on January 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

I know what I will be looking at making next halo ween…well when I get my 3D printer back on line. Nice build to “automate” a moving eye. https://www.instructables.com/A-Halloween-Pumpkin-With-a-Moving-Animatronic-Eye-/

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Interesting Lawn Trimmer accessory

Posted on January 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints an attachment that turns the trimmer into an interesting lawn thatcher. The author uses it for removing moss. https://www.instructables.com/3d-Printed-Lawn-Scarifier-Attachment-for-Strimmer/

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Nice brackets for making dog food bowl stand

Posted on December 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Only thing I might do different is add in some screw holes to the brackets. https://www.instructables.com/Dog-Food-Bowl-Stand-Plywood-and-3d-Printing/

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A simpler build to the bottle plotter

Posted on November 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

From yesterday. This build is a bit simpler build but its more of a printer since you put paper on the roller. Not exactly sure what the author was going for here except reducing the size of a CNC. https://www.instructables.com/CNC-Drum-Plotter/

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Building a bottle plotter

Posted on November 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Or maybe an etcher too? Anyways the author makes a simple CNC to drawn on bottles with. https://www.instructables.com/ROTARY-CNC-BOTTLE-PLOTTER/

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friend lights

Posted on November 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically a set of lights that are connected to the net, and can sync colors with eachother. Interesting build, could be nice with kids these days. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Long-Distance-Best-Friend-Lights/

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Simple holder for small cuts on a miter saw.

Posted on November 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically its a paint stick with a nail on one end. Actually I think I will make this with a paint stick. And use a nut/bolt on the other end (sharpen the end of the bolt). https://www.popularwoodworking.com/tricks/add-a-pinch-of-safety/

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Nice portable chair build

Posted on November 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Too bad the author did not have a printable template for this. At first look I thought he CNC’ed it out. Turns out it was all done by hand. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Secret-Foldable-Chair-at-Home/

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Cool looking shadow box

Posted on November 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author build this with multiple sheets of think plywood (laser cut) to separate out the different color planes. Neat build overall. Me…way too much work. https://www.instructables.com/Shadow-Box-Wall-Art/

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Nice CNC plotter build

Posted on October 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Its a nice build, I have seen things like this on bangood for about $120 but not as well made. So If you do not want to make it yourself, you could just order the kit and make improvements to … Continue reading →

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