Category Archives: Misc-Life

Another nice circular saw track

Posted on November 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This author makes alot of nice jigs. This one is pretty clever, he has sandpaper on the bottom for grip, and I like the addition of a handle. Not so sure I would cut the metal strip with my saw … Continue reading →

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Cool looking shadow box

Posted on November 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author build this with multiple sheets of think plywood (laser cut) to separate out the different color planes. Neat build overall. Me…way too much work. https://www.instructables.com/Shadow-Box-Wall-Art/

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Scary build, grinder to chainsaw

Posted on October 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

Chainsaws make me nervous to begin with. This build…yeah I would never do this build.

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Make a graves stone

Posted on October 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Out of plywood. I like this build, simple, easy, and can be done with hand tools. https://www.instructables.com/Making-a-Plywood-Gravestone-for-Halloween/

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Nice CNC plotter build

Posted on October 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Its a nice build, I have seen things like this on bangood for about $120 but not as well made. So If you do not want to make it yourself, you could just order the kit and make improvements to … Continue reading →

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Interesting build for Christmas lights

Posted on October 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using Arduinos and addressable LED strips, the author make “poles” for LEDs that he could control wirelessly. https://www.instructables.com/Wi-Fi-Controlled-WS2812B-Individually-Addressable-/

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Make your own fogger

Posted on October 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. If you have the parts, could be worth doing. Myself, I think you can buy one of these for $10. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-MISTFOG-MAKER-USING-IC-555/

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Interesting Chisel Sharpening build

Posted on October 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using some bearings, nuts, and a really thick threaded rod. Pretty simple build, but it must have taken forever to cut the slot in the rod. I think I would have bought something instead of doing all that for the … Continue reading →

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Another simple respirator build

Posted on October 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

With the covid counts going up, this stuff has been crossing my mind a bit more. THis is a pretty simple build if you can get the airbag to use to inflate lungs. Its amazing how simple the technology overall … Continue reading →

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A gas powered blender

Posted on October 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

Why? Cause you can. This is one of those crazy builds you come across once in a while. They author used it to make some drink at one point, then apple sauce…. https://www.instructables.com/Gas-Powered-Blender-of-DOOM/

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