Category Archives: Misc-Life

Make concrete pumpkins on the cheap

Posted on October 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build. The author uses a stocking and a string. As the author points out, you can by one, at $30 and up. The stockings are from the dollar store from the sounds of … Continue reading →

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Making an LED lite up skirt

Posted on October 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

With Halloween coming up, this could be a good build to do. https://www.instructables.com/LED-Skirt/

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Making your own glow in the dark anime glasses

Posted on October 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Only downside to this build, is you can’t “see” out of the glasses. Still an interesting build overall. https://www.instructables.com/Glowing-ComicAnime-Character-Glasses/

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Cool robot build

Posted on October 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Uses an arduino to control the servo’s for the arms. All parts are cut from plex board. https://www.instructables.com/Bidex-Robot-Dual-Arm/

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Making a handle for a hacksaw

Posted on October 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so the author had some hacksaws that apparently had some really cheap handles (plastic) that broke, so instead of buying another hacksaw, he made a new handle from a block of wood. Me…I have an old hacksaw with a … Continue reading →

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Making a parallel fence for a scroll saw

Posted on October 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like this build but…I think the author needs to extend it to the end of the bench so it can latch on at that end. With such a long fence I can see it start to “wiggle” at the … Continue reading →

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Nice jig to make large size bowls

Posted on October 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty neat build, the author made this jig so he could make “drums” and the jig goes on the inside and out to make the circle. https://www.instructables.com/Router-Drum-Mill/

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Adjustable push block for table saw

Posted on October 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, a bit more fancier than what I need. Still a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-push-block-table-saw-86871?homelistings#post186880

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Interesting buggy drawn cart

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK its really driven by the rear wheels, but it looks like the front legs are moving the cart.

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Spooky eyes with a Micro:bit

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

Micro:bits are nice little controllers for teaching with kids. The author basically use them to make glowing “blinking” eyes. I like the use of hot glue to diffuse the light. https://www.instructables.com/Microbit-Glowing-Halloween-Eyes/

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