Category Archives: Cheap

Making your own cheap floodlights

Posted on May 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author basically takes a $5 A/C based LED light circuit, puts it on a heat sink and wires in a power cord. It does the job and cheaper than buying on (cheapest I have seen is $15). https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Floodlight-With-Dirt-cheap-AC-LEDs/

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Another improvement to 3D printing metal bending parts

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This time the author is using threaded rod thru the corners to re enforce them.

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Interesting track saw

Posted on May 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

This build uses pipes for the sides to guide the circular saw. And to connect extensions. I like this build overall, the cost is under $50 and at the end the author puts in some more improvements. Oh he is … Continue reading →

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If I had the time, I would make this

Posted on April 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

A folding workbench with a stool, this is a nice looking build, but would take me way to long to build. Maybe they will sell it as a kit?

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simple hands free wash

Posted on April 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one. Uses an arduino as the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Faucet-Touchless-Using-Arduino-Wash-Hand/

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Nice Torsion Catapult

Posted on April 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. I like the use of a tree trunk for the arm. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Skein-of-Pain-AKA-Mangonel-Torsion-Catapult/

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Making a cheap sandblaster

Posted on April 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically the author took an airgun, and added a bottle to it. Not sure I would do this, you can buy one like this for $18 at Harbor Freight. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-simple-sandblaster-video-77994?homelistings#post153124

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Nice build for a prototype board for Micro:bit

Posted on April 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

These are some simple to use tinker boards that are great for kids. The author in this case basically made a breadboard out of magnets for the 5 end points on the board. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-ThreadBoard-Microbit-E-Textile-Prototyping-Boa/

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Interesting football holder

Posted on April 24, 2020 by robertwilkie

For those practicing kicks. This build can be easier to use over the standard stand as it can adjust in just about any field of play. You do not need a flat surface to set it up on. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Place-Kicker-Practice-Tee/

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Facemask from a vaccum bag

Posted on April 24, 2020 by robertwilkie

Well the bags are usually HEPA based. So I guess it would make an OK mask. Not so sure I would go thru all this effort to make one like this. https://www.instructables.com/id/HEPA-Vacuum-Bag-Mask/

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