Category Archives: Misc-Life

Make your own door opener

Posted on May 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for opening doors with your feet. Me, you can get these pretty cheap so I would just buy it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/make-door-opener-open-almost-any-door-without-using-hands-78560?homelistings#post155201

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Simple drillpress tray

Posted on May 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

You know I should have thought of this one. Nice simple tray for your drillpress made out of what looks like a big piece of scrape. Now I am keeping an eye out for a thick board to use and … Continue reading →

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Ghetto automatic soap dispenser

Posted on May 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

I got a kick of this build. It does work thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Soap-Dispenser-Using-Arduino/

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Cool looking wall art

Posted on May 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. One thing I might do differently is put an inner set of LED strips too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Neopixel-Hexagon/

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Improved Spline Jig

Posted on May 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

I think I showed the original one a few months back. Well the author went back on the build and made a better version of it. It looks nice. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/%93no-clamps%94-spline-jig-w-folding-knobs-78449?homelistings#post154771

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3D print a face mask

Posted on May 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have seen a couple of different versions of this one. Not so sure how comfortable this is, or how porious a 3D printed object could be…. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-COVID-19-Mask-With-Gasket/

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3D print your own frame for a face visor

Posted on May 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on how to setup the Prusa face visor (uses a transparency). Unfortunately the table on my printer is a touch too small for this one. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Rc2-Visor-and-Face-Shields/

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Interesting Miter station

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like some aspects of this, but why have a block to make angles when the miter can do that itself? Either way an interesting build.

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Make your own carbon filters

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have this on my list to make. I own a 3M Respirator and right now replacement filters are expensive. Of course same issue with other 3D printed items, particles could still get inside thru the print. But it could … Continue reading →

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Make a Wuhan Hook

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, basically its a door opener (for doors with latch handles). Once you open the door, you hit the lighter to burn up an possible contaminates. The base is 3D printed. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wuhan-Hook-V2-Simple-Self-Disinfecting-Wand-to-Pre/

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