Category Archives: Misc-Life

Clever idea for way to help load kayak ontop of car

Posted on January 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple idea, the author took a suction cup handle holddown, added in A PVC pipe bend, and uses it to mount to the car to help load/unload the kayak on top so you can do it by yourself. https://www.instructables.com/Kayak-Roofrack-Loading-Assistor/

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Interesting Lawn Trimmer accessory

Posted on January 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints an attachment that turns the trimmer into an interesting lawn thatcher. The author uses it for removing moss. https://www.instructables.com/3d-Printed-Lawn-Scarifier-Attachment-for-Strimmer/

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Simple bug trap

Posted on January 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like this trap, pretty easy to build and basically mimic’s the ones you buy for $10. But a lot cheaper. https://www.instructables.com/Fly-Trap-DIY-for-Free/

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Pop-up bench dogs

Posted on January 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Clever build where you can just push down on the dogs to get them to pop up for use. Me…I am cheap, and I would just have holes that I push them in and out of. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Pop-Up-Bench-Dogs/

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Nice little belt sander

Posted on December 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat build. Not so sure I would do it all from new parts like the author did (I think I would just buy one since it would be cheaper). But if you already have most of the material available….maybe … Continue reading →

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Interesting wire bender tool

Posted on December 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Another simple build for a wire bender https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-wire-bender-video-82814?homelistings#post171161

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Nice brackets for making dog food bowl stand

Posted on December 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Only thing I might do different is add in some screw holes to the brackets. https://www.instructables.com/Dog-Food-Bowl-Stand-Plywood-and-3d-Printing/

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Clever jig to use with a speed square

Posted on December 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically the author adds on a thin strip of wood that is cut off roughly where the blade would start cutting on a circular saw, This way you can line it up and then run the saw along side the … Continue reading →

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Build a motorized can

Posted on December 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK its more of turning a soda can into a battery that drives the little car. The author is using carbon with saltwater inside the can to generate electricity. It seems to all be part of a science kit thought … Continue reading →

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Interesting build to convert a drillpress into an Oscillating sander

Posted on December 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have seen folks make sanding drums for drillpresses in the past, this is the first time I have seen a build where the author uses the motor to also drive the quill up and down. Pretty clever build overall. … Continue reading →

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