Category Archives: Misc-Life

Hacking an Android App to figure out its Bluetooth commands

Posted on May 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author basically used an android VM to sniff the bluetooth traffic the Yamaha app used to communicate with its soundbar so they can create their own interface with the soundbar.

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Nice CNC build

Posted on May 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints most of the rail and other parts with wood combo, so in theory with a 3D printer, and some hand tools you could build your own. Downside is you do need a 3D printer. The author … Continue reading →

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Nice jig for circular saw

Posted on May 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically its a slider to go with the saw for straight cuts. Nice build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/easy-precision-repeated-cut-using-circular-saw-rip-cut-jig-83940

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Interesting fence build for a bandsaw

Posted on May 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or you could use on a router table or table saw too. Seems like a simple build, but…not so sure I would make this over some of the other wheel like builds I have seen in the past.

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build your own portable saw mill

Posted on May 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author saws for 100 bucks…well if you didn’t have to buy a few things, or the chainsaw, drill…. Still a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/%24100-portable-sawmill-video-84290

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Making your own sanding belts

Posted on May 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically you “sand” down and end of a strip, and then superglue the two ends together. Not sure how well this works myself. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-your-own-sanding-belts-84265

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Another nice ruler marking gauge build

Posted on May 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like the jig the author makes to sand out the middle of the two boards for the ruler to fit. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-ruler-marking-diy-84256

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Making a smart buoy

Posted on May 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author designed this to help with monitoring in the ocean. But I could see it being used in things like ponds and lakes too. It uses an RPi too.

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Making a self tapping bolt

Posted on May 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Simple build if you don’t have one around to use. https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-Self-Tapping-Bolt/

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Simple paint can mixer

Posted on May 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build. Just need 2 used sawzaw blades, and a cheap clamp. https://www.instructables.com/Easy-DIY-Paint-Can-Shaker-Never-Shake-Spray-Paint-/

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