Category Archives: Misc-Life

Nice paper holder stand

Posted on June 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically its an old adjustable lamp with a board on it for a bunch of hold downs and cords.  Nice build overall. http://www.instructables.com/id/Leeshulp-20/

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Make a paper strip cutter

Posted on June 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author made an automated paper strip cutter.  Neat idea if you have alot of strips to make (craft project for large group of kids maybe). 3D Printer Tech Cuts Paper

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How to make a silicon mold for concrete candle stick holders

Posted on June 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat build.  And now with 3D printers you can make all sorts of shapes. http://www.instructables.com/id/Casting-Concrete-Candle-Holders-Using-3D-Prints-an/

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Nice build to make RPi’s easier to setup

Posted on June 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically on first boot the RPI will offer up a wifi connection and a webpage so you can configure it for your network. Deploying a Turnkey Raspberry Pi System

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A simple robotic chimney sweep

Posted on June 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

When I first looked at this it was not what I was expecting.  I thought it was a robot hung from a rope that raised/lowered it.  Nope, it crawls along the chimney with 2 brushes.  Me…I would be a bit … Continue reading →

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Make some resin coasters

Posted on June 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

With the exception of the resin, the cost of this is on the cheap.  Nice looking build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Sliced-Cable-Resin-Coasters/

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Another nice smart mirror

Posted on June 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author scaled down an existing version. https://medium.com/@maxbraun/smarter-mirrors-and-how-theyre-made-327997b9eff7

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One sheet plywood couch

Posted on May 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like out the author angled everything . My 2 cents, should put some handles (hole ones) on the top to help to move it.  Also I think I would make the corners rounded. http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Pack-Folding-Plywood-Sofa/

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FontCode, interesting proposal to embed messages in a message

Posted on May 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

If I read it correctly, the proposal is to tweak the letters in a typed letter to have an embedded message within it.  Its like a form of stenography.  It looks like the authors only have a prototype and write-up … Continue reading →

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Sound proofing a CNC

Posted on May 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the authors idea but…what about ventalation, metal chips getting in the way, or…lets see hot metal in a wood box….maybe a fire issue? I agree thought CNC’s are noisy buggers. https://medium.com/teelebee/cnc-box-d13eaa7c0f36

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