Category Archives: Tinkering

Nicest looking mini CNC yet

Posted on January 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

This has to be the nices looking one of these mini CNC’s made from CDROM motors I have seen yet. Actually the build doesn’t re-use steppers from CDROMs, but it getting them direct from the net with the case. Kindof … Continue reading →

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Make your own anti backlash nuts

Posted on January 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, but…alot of work. Me…I am torn on this one on buying one vs making my own. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/very-simple-yet-effective-way-make-anti-backlash-nuts-71035?homelistings#post125458

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Simple small cross cut sled

Posted on January 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. I have seen some where they are just an extension to the miter, which hasn’t worked out as well as I would like. And my “big” sled is hard to move around. So this could be … Continue reading →

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Software to help make boxes

Posted on January 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice write up to use the site festi.info to generate patterns to CNC out boxes with. https://www.instructables.com/id/Customized-Metalware-Drawers/

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Candy Cane Build

Posted on January 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. The author used plywood backing and difference sized PVC pipe parts for the LED cones. Not so sure I would go as far as using an addressable LED’s thought for the build (expensive) https://www.instructables.com/id/Candy-Cane-Lawn-Ornaments/

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Cool light up sign

Posted on January 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen this before where you light up plexiglass and etch it for a pattern.  But this one you only etch the “text box” and then write in your own words with marker.  Not a bad idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/Speech-Bubble-Lamp-Scribbleboard-With-Full-Plans/

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Last cut mini trees to make a big one

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author came up with a pattern that you can cut out to make mini trees that you can put together to make a big tree.  My 2 cents, I would make some holes in the boards too … Continue reading →

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Neat portable wind power build

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simply build, use 2 cloth like vanes and a motor, put it all on a string and attach it to a charger.  I am looking to see if I can find a write up on this one too. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wind-powered-portable-electric-generator-gif-70788?homelistings#post124289

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RPi christmas tree display

Posted on January 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interest build.  The LED’s for this project must have been a small fortune.  Anyways the author built a nice LED stand to put over a planter and uses a Raspberry PI for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Maker-Tree/

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Make a mini CNC drawing machine

Posted on January 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen the 3D printed version of the Piccolo machine before, but this author converted everything so you can cut it out from a board with a CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/Piccolo-Mini-Cnc-Drawing-Machine/

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