Category Archives: Tinkering

I want one, Badge based CNC

Posted on September 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author basically made a portable CNC badge.  The source/CNC bits have not been posted yet, suppose to be in October and the author figures it will cost 10-12 dollars in materials to make.  This is something I will try … Continue reading →

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3D print a radius gauge

Posted on September 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this is handy, you can use this to get the radius of a circle with a caliper.  Its going on my list of things to print. 3D Printed Radius Gauge, Just Add Calipers (And A Wee Bit Of Math) … Continue reading →

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Nice Trebuchet build

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

This build seems to wrap the weight end in a separate arm from the part that slings out the payload.  And seems to do a really good job of it.  I like the stats the author has on how far … Continue reading →

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Make your own Legend of Zelda night light

Posted on September 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Now given alot of the cutout is done with a Laser CNC, there is still alot to do.  You have to build the internal glass frame, glue all the inside wooden parts to it, etc etc. … Continue reading →

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Nice phone charging stand build

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a phone charging stand to put in the wall https://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-Stand-With-Integrated-Charger/

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Create custom molds for candle sticks

Posted on September 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author covers how to make a custom candlestick holder mold with CAD and a 3D printer.  If you are good at CAD (looks like Sketchup he is using), this could be a good way to … Continue reading →

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Build a lightning generator

Posted on September 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this was cool build.  Take one of those USB lighters and a bunch of caps/diodes.  Interesting build. Lightning Generator from Electric Lighter

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Cool step stool

Posted on September 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author made it so legs come out of the bottom to heighten it as needed. https://makezine.com/2018/08/27/building-a-step-stool-with-deployable-legs/

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Cool little CNC to make boxes with

Posted on September 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Neat CNC that is opensource(?) that can be usedto make box joints and such.  Oh it can be used to cut into doors as well so its pretty useful.  Reminds me of a shopbot build from 4 years ago.  Looks … Continue reading →

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cool foam cutting CNC build

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author calls it a 4 axis CNC, which is kindof right..more 3.5.  Either way its a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/id/4-Axis-CNC-Hot-wire-Foam-Cutter-ArduinoRamps14/

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