Category Archives: Misc-Life

Make your own miter gauge for a table saw

Posted on June 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have been toying with doing this myself. Mostly cause the cost of a good miter is crazy expensive. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-ultimate-precision-miter-gauge-73052?homelistings#post134165

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One big Marquee sign

Posted on June 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like how the author used good stuff to firm up the back end of the sign and hide the wires. https://www.instructables.com/id/Massive-Marquee-Letter-Decorations/

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Extending the life of a wire brush

Posted on June 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

Basically use a hacksaw to cut off the part of the brush that is damaged.

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Making a homemade silent air compressor

Posted on June 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses a compressor from a frig. Pretty quiet too.

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Neat analog clock build

Posted on June 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Neat build, author is using an arduino nano for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-Style-Led-POV-Clock-With-Arduino-Nano/

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Making a giant lite brite

Posted on June 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Not so sure I would take this on (lots of holes to make, nevermind the acrylic rods are not cheap. And thats alot of LED’s too being used. https://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-4x8ft-Lite-Brite/

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Make a copper rose

Posted on June 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

Note you could use aluminum too here (cheaper). Nice build and looks pretty impressive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Rose-Make-It-at-Home/

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Make a CNC zen garden

Posted on June 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen a few other builds like this in the past. Me…the author should next automate the CNC to do patterns. https://www.instructables.com/id/100-Zen-Garden-CNC-Table-Powered-by-Arduino/

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Make your own coins

Posted on June 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build to make your own metal coins. https://www.instructables.com/id/Electro-etching-Aluminium/

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Painting by melting crayons

Posted on June 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is a fun project that you can do with older kids. Bascially cover up your design ahead of time, melt the crayons, and peal. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Melting-Crayon-Art/

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