Category Archives: Tinkering

Making a simple Spline Jig

Posted on July 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty straight forward jig to make to have splines for boxes.  I am tempted to build one myself, but I haven’t gotten to this point in woodworking yet.  Most of everything I make is more for practical … Continue reading →

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Build your own mini tank

Posted on July 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Out of a wheelchair initially.  Nice build and was alot of work from the looks of it. On The Right Tracks: Electric Wheelchair Guts Find New Life As Tank

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A simple Dado Jig

Posted on July 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple jig, nice looking too. http://www.instructables.com/id/I-MADE-a-DADO-JIG/

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Using an xbox controller to control an CNC

Posted on July 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea.  Pretty simple setup too. http://rick.sparber.org/XBCA.pdf

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Interesting swamp cooler

Posted on July 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one has water going over the bucket and trickling down the foam stuff and getting blown thru. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Mode-FIGJAM-5-Gallon-Bucket-Swamp-Cooler/

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Speed control without an arduino

Posted on July 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically you are using a stepstick (motor controller) like board with some resistors  and caps to make a user controlled motor. http://www.instructables.com/id/Stepper-Motor-Speed-and-Direction-Control-Without-/

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Use a Laser cutter to make custom shipping boxes

Posted on June 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is funny, the author uses a laser cutter to cut cardboard (from other boxes) to make custom boxes.  Good idea to “recycle”. Laser Cutter Turns Scrapped To Shipped

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Cool wine stand build

Posted on June 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I could see migrating this build to a CNC.  The author has templates and directions for the build are pretty good.   I like how it folds down and is portable. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Wine-Stand/

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Nice paper holder stand

Posted on June 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically its an old adjustable lamp with a board on it for a bunch of hold downs and cords.  Nice build overall. http://www.instructables.com/id/Leeshulp-20/

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Make a paper strip cutter

Posted on June 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author made an automated paper strip cutter.  Neat idea if you have alot of strips to make (craft project for large group of kids maybe). 3D Printer Tech Cuts Paper

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