Category Archives: Tinkering

Another nice Lathe build

Posted on January 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

Bit fancier than I would have built. But still a nice build and the author has plans available. http://www.rcturka.com/wooden-lathe-making-pdf.html

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Making a handheld planer into a tabletop

Posted on January 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author made a nice jig for the planer to basically plane down boards to a given size.

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Nice knob jig

Posted on January 24, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a jig to make knobs. Me…I just hand cut them for now. This build is nice cause it can be used for different number of grab points on the knob.

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Nice skittles sorter

Posted on January 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

The parts are 3D printed out. Its a pretty compact sorter and works well from the video. It uses an arduino for the controller.

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The other alternative, use a jig saw

Posted on January 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

For making the gear (same author as before) but this time uses a drill press and a jig saw.

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Making a wooden gear with a table saw

Posted on January 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is interesting project. The author first uses a jig to make a circle, then prints out the “gear” pattern to put on the circle, and then slowly cuts out each tooth on the tablesaw. I wonder if there is … Continue reading →

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Laser Engraving Leather

Posted on January 20, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK this is something I haven’t thought of doing. I have one of those cheap little laser engravers…great for burning on wood under 3 inches in diameter. Never thought about trying leather…. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Engraving-Leather-Hat-Accessories/

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Once fancy lego sorter

Posted on January 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty amazing. This is one big lego sorter (made of legos of course). It uses AI to id and find new lego parts to add to its category. https://www.ubergizmo.com/2019/12/lego-sorter-uses-neural-network/?utm_source=mainrss

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Making some simple tablesaw jigs

Posted on January 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice builds overall, some are for better cuts (lining up the fence for example). Others are for some nice push sticks. I like the build for the side feather board (and thin strip maker).

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Another nice table saw sled

Posted on December 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the ability to cut angles with this build. Bit more work than I would have planned on making one.

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