Category Archives: Cheap

Another nice build for wooden bar clamps

Posted on September 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build the author did for some simple long wooden based bar clamps. Me…I can get some cheap ones at harbor freight. I think I would do this if I needed a clamp that was well over 4 ft, where … Continue reading →

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Use an old tablet for a display on on RPi

Posted on September 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well I think I found a use for some old Amazon Tablets. The author uses VNC or RDP to access the RPi over the network. And act as its display. It sounds like RDP is a better way to go … Continue reading →

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Nice ideas for sanding blocks and tools

Posted on September 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

41 ideas to try. Some I have done myself, but a bunch are ones I plan to add to my own toolset. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/41-genius-sanding-tips/

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Convert a cheap $10 quad copter to a paper airplane

Posted on September 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically uses the copter parts to power the plane. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Controlled-Paper-Plane-Easy-and-Cheap/ A cheaper model can be found here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Powered-Paper-Plane/ But its direction cannot be controlled.

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Nice air hockey table build

Posted on September 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

More work than I would put into one. Looks pretty cool thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Low-Cost-Air-Hockey-Table/

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Make your own Embroidery Machine

Posted on September 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author has a set of 3D printed out parts that you can use to basically turn your sewing machine into a 2D CNC. Interesting build. https://openbuilds.com/builds/diy-embroidery-machine-v2.8630/

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Making an automated chop saw

Posted on September 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically build a system that would cut up bar stock into smaller pieces. Why? Not sure. But if you have to make a bunch of them, this would be worth it. Whole thing is controlled by an Arduino … Continue reading →

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Tool for a socket like extension

Posted on September 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. I like it as I have had to cut wrenches in the past to get them to fit in tight locations on a car. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/amazing-tool-homemade-extension-wrench-74711?homelistings#post139924

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Make you own Extrusion Corner Plates

Posted on September 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author points out that these cost $3.5 each and you can make them for about $1.40. Me…tough call, if I don’t need alot of them, I might just buy them. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-2020-Extrusion-Corner-Plates/

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Interesting ring build

Posted on September 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically is using a wireless coil to get power from another wired coil (i.e., a transformer) and that powers the ring. I could see other uses here to power a simple chip as well. https://makezine.com/projects/make-a-secret-light-up-led-ring/

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