Category Archives: Misc-Life

Nice lamp build

Posted on July 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the use of bottles for the “shade” like part of the light. https://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Tiki-Torch-Lamp/

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Nice pendant build

Posted on July 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, actually I could see adapting it for earrings too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-LED-Pendant/

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Cool privacy screen out of PVC pipe

Posted on July 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the build, but….PVC and sun if I remember correctly don’t do so well together over a long period of time. So you may need to paint it, or use PVC that can be outdoors. Me…I was thinking this … Continue reading →

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The lathe from scrapes

Posted on July 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author put that it only cost him $3 in stuff he didn’t get from scrapes to build this. Overall its a pretty simple build. Could be good for not just using dremel bits stationary, but also make pens from … Continue reading →

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Nice groove making jig

Posted on July 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Its used to make grooves in the edges of a board. When I first saw this I wasn’t sure what it was, til the example in the beginning of the video then it made sense. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/end-face-grooving-machine-homemade-router-jig-woodworking-73650?homelistings#post136504

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Make a pinwheel from a soda can

Posted on July 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author has a template that you can print out and put on a taken part soda can. https://www.instructables.com/id/Pinwheel-From-Soda-Cans/

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Convert old file cabinets into roll a way tool boxes

Posted on July 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have done this with old kitchen cabinets myself. Note the first half of the video is the author just going on and on…so skip to the half way poin http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-free-almost-roll-away-tool-cabinet-73612?homelistings#post136346

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Making a PVC chain

Posted on July 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The author 3D printed a template for cutting the rings from a pvc pipe. Each link does have a cut in them to attach them together, and then melts them back together. Me…this is cheap way to do … Continue reading →

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Cool pastry flattener

Posted on July 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Its interesting to watch this guy on youtube. He is a chef but builds of rather interesting gizmos.

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Make a softbox light

Posted on June 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Not so sure I would use cardboard for the sides as if it gets wet…well its all over. But still an interesting and cheap build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/router-table-extension-table-saw-73218?homelistings#post134782

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