Category Archives: Misc-Life

Bending PVC pipe

Posted on December 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

This time the author heats up play sand (up to 400 degrees) and pours it into the pipe to then bend it. Then let it cool.

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Nice bandsaw featherboard

Posted on December 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, bit more work than I would take on. Maybe I could do the 3D printed version? https://www.instructables.com/id/Bandsaw-Featherboard-and-Point-Fence/

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Make a snowglobe, with LEDs

Posted on December 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK the authors take a different approach to the mason jar snow globe by adding in LED and a 3D printed base to the mix. Looks pretty nice. https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Mason-Jar-Snow-Globe/

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Interesting jig for table legs on a tablesaw

Posted on December 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

The build allows for the leg to be tapered, and then spun to round it out. Interesting take if you do not have a lathe. I can see making a baseball bat this way too.

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Interesting dust collector build, good for mini CNC’s

Posted on December 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author 3D printed as simple dust cyclone for a mini CNC. This could be built up more by adding a bigger waste container. I like the use of PC fan too (quieter than most vaccums). https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3961313

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Making money off robocalls

Posted on December 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Not sure how accurate the article is, but its got my attention. I wonder if enough people do this they will stop this practice of calling people all the time. https://www.wthr.com/article/heres-how-you-can-cash-robocalls

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Nice LED Star necklace build

Posted on December 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build that is powered by a coin battery. I am going to have to try making one of these someday. https://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Shaped-LED-Jewelry/

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Nice add to christmas lights

Posted on December 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically uses a CNC cutter to cut out “wings” to add to the lights. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Navi-Christmas-Tree-Lights/

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Interesting build to convert an old speaker

Posted on December 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Basically using some off the shelf components, the author build a simple box to take the stereo out from an old phone and pump it thru the speakers. What was interesting was he needed to use 2 different USB power … Continue reading →

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A really cheap vaccum pump

Posted on December 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically attaches a hose on the other end of a ball pump. I does do the job so I can’t complain. https://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Easy-Vacuum-Pump/

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