Category Archives: Misc-Life

Another metal etcher build

Posted on May 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses the car charger like others, but one difference, he uses cotton balls instead of q-tips to get the job done faster. https://www.instructables.com/id/Salt-Water-Etching-Steel-Knives-Axes-Pacifiers-Etc/

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3D printed Ventilator Valve

Posted on May 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I could see doing this for a custom water pump in the future. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Ventilator-Valves/

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Nice drill press depth stop

Posted on May 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have the same problem as the author where my drill press does not have a normal depth stop. This is a nice build overall and I plan to make something like it for my drill press. https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/drill-press-depth-stop/

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Mini router sled

Posted on May 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses a trimmer router and a small sled to plane down small pieces of wood. Good idea overall. However the vaccum hold down he uses is pretty expensive for the build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Scalable-Router-Sled-and-Thicknessing-Jig/

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Another nice jig to make thin strips

Posted on May 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one is easier to use for multiple thin strips to be makde at once. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-strip-jig-table-saw-78041?homelistings#post153325

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Making an exercise ball

Posted on May 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

Never heard of Monkii balls, the look neat thought. The author built his own which considering how much these balls ($200) cost. I can see why. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Monkii-360-Tabata-Trainer/

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Nice looking circle jig for a bandsaw

Posted on May 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Band-Saw-Circle-Cutting-Jig/

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Making your own cheap floodlights

Posted on May 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author basically takes a $5 A/C based LED light circuit, puts it on a heat sink and wires in a power cord. It does the job and cheaper than buying on (cheapest I have seen is $15). https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Floodlight-With-Dirt-cheap-AC-LEDs/

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Interesting router lift

Posted on May 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

This was not what I first expected it to be. The lift is actually done with 2 bike cables that are turned via a wheel and rod. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/router-table-lift-mechanism-system-78178?homelistings#post153785

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I know what my next Haloween costume is

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

Take a black hoodie and sweatpants, and stictch a bunch of LED’s on it for a stick figure. https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Glasses-and-Costume/

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