Category Archives: Misc-Life

Cool robot that can swim, skate, and crawl

Posted on September 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Came out in 2018, but still a neat robot to watch in action.

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On heck of a robust camera dolly

Posted on September 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

With thick pipe and skateboard wheels this is one pretty intense camera dolly. My 2 cents, I think I would use angle iron instead of 3D printed mounts for the wheels, only because its most likely the weakest point in … Continue reading →

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Crosscut jig

Posted on September 2, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have to say I like the builds the author PLYwood does. This one is a crosscut jig that can be adjusted for all sorts of saws (circular, jig, etc). Clever build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/universal-crosscut-jig-circular-saw-jigsaw-trimer-router-palm-router-86361?homelistings#post185231

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Another build for a simple clamp

Posted on September 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

What is up with folks making there own clamps lately? It looks nice, and you can make it with scrap wood and a bit of PVC pipe. But…why not just get cheap ones at harbor freight? Or online at amazon? … Continue reading →

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Make your own Bike Front Rack

Posted on September 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Clever build. Not so sure I would do it myself unless I had the pipe available for free. Reason being is I can get a simple front rack for around $20, pipe could run me $15. https://www.instructables.com/Bike-Front-Rack-Under-3/

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Posted on September 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting list of security research based search engines. Some I have heard of, hunter is a new one for me (find all email addresses for a given domain). PublicWWW is anoather interesting one, thought its based on web code. Pipl … Continue reading →

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Different take on a CNC plotter

Posted on August 31, 2021 by robertwilkie

Build to look like an odd robot. The good news is the base pieces are PVC pipe and are cheap and easy to come by. Downside, most of the other material used is not. Also wonder if there is a … Continue reading →

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clever idea for a board planer

Posted on August 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically taking a standard hand planer, adding long guide bars to it, and then sliding it along some boards to flatten down a bigger board. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/board-planing-jig-video-86348?homelistings#post185195

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A robot with pool noodle wheels

Posted on August 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author is using a lego robot set and a star shaped pool noodle for the wheels, which gives it some good traction, and allows it to float. https://www.instructables.com/Amphibious-Robots-Using-Pool-Noodle-Wheels/

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Neat hot wire CNC

Posted on August 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its a neat build that looks like an Ender3 base. I like how the author has “clamps” built into the base to hold the foam board in. https://www.instructables.com/Spatial-Hot-Wire-Cutting-for-Complex-Surfaces/

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