Category Archives: Tinkering

Nice phone stand

Posted on May 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Phone, watch, and keys stand.  Author includes a measurements on how to build your own. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Phone-Dock-1/

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Cool robot arm build

Posted on May 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

The build is pretty neat, the author posted up STL for 3D printing the arm out, even thought it was laser cut.  Looks like you can convert it either way. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2899185

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Build a Wax CNC

Posted on May 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build,  Note that this build is on wheels and moves around.  Basically it prints out wax so that when the cloth is put into dye, the wax keeps the dye off and presto, you have a pattern.  Took me … Continue reading →

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Here is a different way to do a POV with a fan

Posted on May 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Instead of the fan being part of the POV, the author uses the fan as a turntable for the LED’s. Building a POV Display On A PC Fan original site https://www.shortn0tes.com/2018/04/ws2811-pov-display-on-pc-fan.html

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3D printed single hand steering wheel knob.

Posted on May 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have seen stuff like this on tractors and boats. Not on regular cars thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Steering-Wheel-Assist-Tool/

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Make a seed spreader

Posted on May 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this was just too much to resist, the author build a salt spreader with a cheap leaf blower and a motor to “spin” and separate out the salt.  It also works to spread grass seed.  The authors are using … Continue reading →

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Simple HEPA filter system for a 3D printer

Posted on May 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Simple HEPA filter build for a 3D printer case.  Since plastic can have bad stuff in them, its a good idea to try and filter some of that out. http://www.instructables.com/id/Active-Air-Filter-HEPA-13-Filter-and-Active-Carbon/

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Cool foldable workbench

Posted on May 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  And its portable too.  The author took plans from an older build and created a nice, simple workbench that can be collapsed and folded down. http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2018/03/folding-mobile-workbench-video-tutorial.html

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Another short write up on making knobs

Posted on May 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

Been seeing more write up’s lately on making custom wooden knobs.  I personally like the one done a while back that included a template to help crank them out. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/male-female-threaded-knobs-20271?homelistings#post29079

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Nice one sheet rocking chair build

Posted on May 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a rocking chair out of a sheet of plywood.  I wonder if one of the inner sections could be cut with slots to make the seat more firm http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Single-Sheet-of-Plywood-Rocking-Chair/  

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