Category Archives: Misc-Life

Nice build to pull concrete used for a fence post out

Posted on July 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, thought a bit more work than I would have done (and I don’t have a welder). I could also see this being used for a stump puller. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/concrete-fence-post-removal-tool-video-80666?homelistings#post163119

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Interesting “shed”

Posted on July 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would do this. First I would be worried about tools disappearing on me. Second, I don’t like to leave tools outdoors for too long (winters can be brutal). But this could be a good build for … Continue reading →

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3D printed holders for drawer organizers

Posted on July 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically the author made “holders for the ends and corners of arcrylic sheets to act as separators for a drawer. Good idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Drawer-Organizer/

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Homemade Dyson handheld vacuum cleaner

Posted on July 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty impressive build. Not so sure I would go thru with it myself. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-DIYson-an-Open-Source-Cyclone-Vacuum-Cleaner/

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A basic ventilator

Posted on July 20, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like this build, it shows the basic concepts of a ventilator. Now given in the USA this would never be allowed. But in other countries that don’t have access to 20K and up ventilators, this simple build could be … Continue reading →

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On the trend of 3D printed masks

Posted on July 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK found another one. This one looks a bit easier to print out. https://www.instructables.com/id/N95-Sealed-Face-Mask-3D-Printed-BaileyMask/

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Another 3D printed respirator

Posted on July 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Haven’t shown another one of these in a bit. This is another nice build which you can use parts of a N95 mask to be the filter in this one. Me…masks seem to be easier to come by these days … Continue reading →

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Using an old touchpad to control a stepper motor

Posted on July 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an arduino for the controller. You use the touchpad to move one way or the other, and tap to continue moving. https://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Old-Laptops-Touchpad-to-Control-a-Stepper-Mo/

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Nice Drill Press accessories

Posted on July 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author build a dust collector and laser guide. Only thing with both of them is you have to constantly adjust them if the table moves. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Dust-Collector-Laser-Guide/

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3D print your own Cyclone Dust Collector

Posted on July 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

I can’t imagine how long it took to 3D print this out. But it is impressive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclone-Dust-Collector-by-3D-Printer/

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