Category Archives: Tinkering

Simple plunger design for paste extruder for ceramic 3D printer

Posted on December 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple design, not so sure how much more a stepper with threaded rod going thru the shaft is thought.  Its definitely not a common stepper motor to come across. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20181121-how-to-build-a-plunger-style-paste-extruder-for-ceramic-3d-printer-step-by-step-diy-guide.html  

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Simple clip reload build

Posted on December 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this, dump the bullets on one end, sort and line them up, then push them  in. Beats doing one at a time. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Magazine-Speed-Loader-Magpacker/

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Binocular Tripod Mount

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, partly cause I have one of these binoculars.  And they are heavy. https://www.instructables.com/id/Binocular-Tripod-Mount/

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Make a water bottle connector

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, you can use it to make custom floaties, and quick robot builds (for water). https://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Connector-Recycled-Building-System/

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Custom roller for custom cookies

Posted on November 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, I like the patterns it makes. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Embossed-Pattern-Cookie-Rollers/

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Nice workbench leg vise

Posted on November 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, thought I don’t know if I would use the parts they did (rather pricey). https://www.instructables.com/id/Workbench-Leg-Vise/

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A simple wedge holder to hold material

Posted on November 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-wedge-planing-stop-70114?homelistings#post120764

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Making a cheap foam R/C boat

Posted on November 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  If you want to make a big R/C boat, this is the way to go. https://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-RC-Airboat-Build-DIY/

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Another simple CNC build

Posted on November 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Using 3D printed parts, and some cheap materials, it seems like a pretty good build. Turning A Rotary Tool Into A CNC

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CNC your sewing machine

Posted on November 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this takes the cake, the author basically made an x/y CNC to move a cloth around on a pre-existing sewing machine.  Clever build CNC Embroidery Machine Punches Out Designs a Stitch at a Time

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