Category Archives: Misc-Life

Nice Halloween gravestone build

Posted on December 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Using foam insulation. Its a nice build overall, and yes I know Halloween is over, I just didn’t get a chance to post this up in a timely fashion. https://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Foam-Tombstones/

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Another dado jig

Posted on December 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

Another nice build for a dado jig. Simple too.

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Cheap big CNC build

Posted on December 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice job on the build. Mostly from wood cut to fit. I like the rail build. Oh and his zero in plate. https://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-DIY-CNC-Router/

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Ways to run android apps on Windows

Posted on December 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK I knew about android studio, but Bluestacks is a new one for me.

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Cheap camera rigs

Posted on December 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting video on different ways to take a camera for certain shots with “cheap” equipment.

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Update to automous R/C boat

Posted on December 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author that build a floating auto tote, now updated to a more modern style (but still had issues). Interesting developing build with this author.

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Servo Sock

Posted on December 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, basically its a box to hold a servo (the hobby servos are not exactly easy to mount) that gives you an easier way to mount and use a servo. Guess the author plans to make a commercial version … Continue reading →

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Making Strandbeest legs

Posted on December 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, you can print out the templates to make them…me, the templates look like they could be adapted to CNC them out. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Strandbeest-Leg/

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Convert a bike pump into a vaccum pump

Posted on December 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build (and good to use for experiments with kids). https://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-manual-vacuum-pump-for-under-%252420-by-convert/

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Using expanding foam for air wings

Posted on December 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The author uses the foam to make the mold and the resulting wing for a model airplane.

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