Category Archives: Tinkering

Automatic pool filler

Posted on August 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice and simple build with some PVC pipe and a toilet tank filler. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Pool-Water-Filler/ Oh several modifications to this have been to use the Korky Universal Fit Adjustable Toilet Fill Valve (Model # 528MPK), which looks nicer

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making a vortex fountain

Posted on August 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this was pretty cool build. I am not 100% sure what is going on to make the build, but it looks nice. https://www.instructables.com/id/Vortex-Fountain/

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Cool coffee cup CNC

Posted on August 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this CNC, you stick it on a coffee cup and it draws on the cup. Its still a work in progress. But seems impressive sofar. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3028775 https://hackaday.io/project/158014-mug-o-matic-a-modular-tiny-cnc Building Hope With The Mug-O-Matic Modular Toy CNC

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Nice looking, and heavy, push block

Posted on August 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build the author make for a pushblock for a table saw. Its a bit heavier than I would like, but…it will serve its purpose. http://rolandrolson.eu/2017/12/09/table-saw-push-block/

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3D print out your own automatic shade winders

Posted on August 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

The directions are in…Polish? But the pictures are pretty good. I like the build and looks pretty easy to make (just need to find where the motor/gear set came from). https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Pprinted-Automatic-Window-Blinds/

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Another plywood boat build

Posted on August 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, seems more robust than others (and more fun. Build A Boat With Your Buddies

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Replacement for MP-CNC

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this new CNC build looks interesting. Called the “lowrider” CNC, its a take off of MPCNC project, but made much smaller. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3026040 more here https://www.v1engineering.com/lowrider-cnc/

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Drill powered Centrifuge

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

If I ever get into bio-hacking, this looks like something to build first. Basically its a 3D print for a bit for a drill to spin test tubes. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-powered-Centrifuge/

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Duct Tape Dispenser

Posted on July 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints out the spinner for the duct tape. The rest is an old razor and wood cuts. I like the overall build of this. https://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dispenser/

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Portable spray wash

Posted on July 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author takes a simple battery operated pump, battery, and a jerry can to make a portable sprayer. This would work for a shower, and other water purposes as well https://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Car-Washer/

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