Category Archives: Misc-Life

OK I am totally going to start saving Milk jugs now

Posted on August 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

And maybe other jugs that would fit It looks like the resin skull runs about $10 and under on ebay, so this could be a cheap project to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Jug-Skulls/

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3D print out your own automatic shade winders

Posted on August 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

The directions are in…Polish? But the pictures are pretty good. I like the build and looks pretty easy to make (just need to find where the motor/gear set came from). https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Pprinted-Automatic-Window-Blinds/

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Places to register your bike so if its stolen

Posted on August 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

You may have a chance to recover it. https://bikeindex.org/ https://project529.com/garage/

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Another plywood boat build

Posted on August 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, seems more robust than others (and more fun. Build A Boat With Your Buddies

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Make your own custom 2 color LED ring

Posted on July 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author shows how to wrap a small LED with a bigger one under it to make a 2 color LED/ring combo. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bi-color-5mm-Led-Ring-DIY/

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Replacement for MP-CNC

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this new CNC build looks interesting. Called the “lowrider” CNC, its a take off of MPCNC project, but made much smaller. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3026040 more here https://www.v1engineering.com/lowrider-cnc/

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Drill powered Centrifuge

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

If I ever get into bio-hacking, this looks like something to build first. Basically its a 3D print for a bit for a drill to spin test tubes. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-powered-Centrifuge/

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Duct Tape Dispenser

Posted on July 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints out the spinner for the duct tape. The rest is an old razor and wood cuts. I like the overall build of this. https://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dispenser/

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Portable spray wash

Posted on July 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author takes a simple battery operated pump, battery, and a jerry can to make a portable sprayer. This would work for a shower, and other water purposes as well https://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Car-Washer/

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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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