Category Archives: Misc-Life

Wooden drill press

Posted on August 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Me…I think I would just buy a used drill press or get one from Harbor Freight. Still if you wanted to make a custom one, this is an interesting build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/strong-wooden-drill-press-78748?homelistings#post155924

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Another interesting face mask build

Posted on August 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

Since the masks seem to be more for protecting everyone else from you. This is an interesting build where it “cleans” the air you breath in from the mask with a UVC LED. Only issue is I know UVC can … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding an air gun

Posted on August 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice write up. I have 2 old airguns that need to be rebuilt. This write up will help. https://www.instructables.com/id/Airgun-Restoration/

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Make a Water Bottle be a door opener

Posted on August 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, Basically you use it like a glove. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/corona-virus-door-opening-tool-78741?homelistings#post155901

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Nice LED Panel

Posted on August 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like how the author combined 2 different LED lights to make this (natural and white LED strips). Me…I made something like this but only all white. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Variable-LED-Panel/

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Using a stepper motor as a rotary encoder

Posted on August 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Involves alot of components to convert a stepper to be used this way. If you have everything, I can see doing this. Else I would just buy a nicer encoder ($10). https://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Stepper-Motor-As-a-Rotary-Encoder/

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Nice foot pump conversion to water pump

Posted on August 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

basically the author removed the air compression chamber, and put a water pump in its place. Me…not so sure I would do this, could take a bit of work to find a water pump that fits. https://www.instructables.com/id/Air-to-Water-Foot-Pump-Conversion/

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Interesting powered respirator build

Posted on August 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses a fan to push the air thru the HEPA filters. Me…I am leery of using a 3D printer for the case, not so sure how air tight it would be. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Powered-Respirator-for-Front-Line-Covid-1/

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Nice desk from CNC material

Posted on July 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty nice looking desk. The author CNC’ed out all the parts and slowly put it all together. https://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Desk-for-Double-Home-Office/

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Interesting build to use a grinder to make circles

Posted on July 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

Instead of a router, using a grinder to make a circle out of metal. https://www.instructables.com/id/Grinder-Circle-CompassJig/

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