Category Archives: Cheap

Impressive LED display build

Posted on December 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

If you need to make something like a score board and a clock. I like the build but I started thinking, instead of 3D printing the frame, it maybe quicker to use simple boxes and cut out the display part … Continue reading →

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A cheaper eggbot build

Posted on December 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK this is one of the cheaper and not looking cheezy builds I have seen for an eggbot. The sides are cut from wood (pattern available). Base is maker bar. Overall a simple build. And…instead of an arduino, its using … Continue reading →

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Another PVC pipe CNC build

Posted on December 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a laswer one with a rotary table. Interesting build. https://www.instructables.com/Polar-CNC-Pen-Plotter-Laser-Engraver/

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Another nice Nanoleaf clone build

Posted on December 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not sure I would do this, but still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Print-Your-Own-Nanoleaf-Project-Alexa-Hue-and-A/

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Nice jig to make draw pulls

Posted on December 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice jig if you have alot of draw pulls to add in. I understand why the author did this (you can spend $5 or more a handle). But me…I am cheap, and take pulls off dressers and such that folks … Continue reading →

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Nice sanding block build

Posted on December 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one you use with “belts” for a belt sander. Nice idea overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sanding-block-video-87373?homelistings#post188895

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13 simple woodworking jigs

Posted on December 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

A bunch of simple jigs for your woodworking tools, some of these are basic table extensions, but all of them can be build easily. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/

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Make a simple mouse jiggler

Posted on December 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so I have a need to keep a computer from going into sleep mode, unfortunately the system was configured in a way by the IT dept so we can’t turn off sleep mode. So…using a digispark (arduino clone that … Continue reading →

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Converting a snowblower into a trailer dolly

Posted on December 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, basically ditching the blower part and just using the motor and drive to move a large trailer around. Two things that I thought maybe worth doing. One, add a third caster wheel to help with stability. Two, I … Continue reading →

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3D printed filer

Posted on December 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK the author build a tool to file away at something. Hum…I wonder if a belt sander would have been a better build here. Still nice build. The author seems to build alot of 3D printed tools. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3d-printed-die-filer-87342?homelistings#post188785

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