Category Archives: Misc-Life

SoloKeys

Posted on October 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this one by accident. Its an U2F and FIDO2, USB-C based security token. Similar to Yubikey, but the own thing is opensource (hardware and software). I haven’t had a chance to look too much into them yet, … Continue reading →

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3 sites to Download Virtual Disk Images

Posted on October 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

I typically download the ISO and make my own image. But this could be a quicker way to get started with an image. I have heard of virtualboxes.org in the past, but the other two I have not tried out … Continue reading →

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2 Different Electrolysis builds

Posted on October 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author built 2 different Electrolysis builds to remove rust. One with an old car battery charger, the other from an old PC power supply. Me…I would do the PC power supply (easier to come by). A few other things … Continue reading →

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3D print your press brake

Posted on October 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting, the author using PLA 3D printed the template for a press brake to make a bunch of different shaped templates for the press. They seem to work pretty good too.

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Using a can for rivets

Posted on October 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice idea. Basically you roll up a side of the tin/AL into a pin, then pound the two sides to hold something together that has holes. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Rivets-From-Cans-Any-Tin/

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Nice track saw build

Posted on October 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Seen a bunch of these over the years, but this one is pretty cheap and simple build compare to most of them. One thing I would do different is instead of lining bar stock up to make the saw track, … Continue reading →

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Nice table sled build

Posted on October 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty nice build, can use it to do taper cuts, jointer, etc. https://www.instructables.com/id/Three-in-One-Table-Saw-Sled-Taper-Cuts-Jointer-Sle/

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Another nice metal bender

Posted on October 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

This one takes advantage of you owning a vise to use as the frame for the bender. This is a nice build since you do not need a welder. Not sure if I would make one, brakes and benders are … Continue reading →

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Making cabinet doors

Posted on October 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice write up and video on how to go about doing this. https://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Cabinet-Doors-Made-on-the-Router-Table/

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Nice drum sander build

Posted on October 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a small drum sander. I like the hold downs he uses for putting the sand paper on. Also nice idea using a grinder for the motor driver for this. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-sander-thickness-sander-making-video-free-pdf-75077?homelistings#post141122

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