Category Archives: Misc-Life

People powered Portable Trebucket

Posted on February 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Neat build. I like how its portable. But…too bad it can’t use something for wieght on site instead of human pushing it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Launching-Portable-Trebuchet/

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Use expanding foam to fill in bottoms of hollow doors

Posted on February 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

I wish I had thought of this a while back. Today’s hollow doors come with hardly any wood in them. So if you trim it, you most likely have to add in wood in the bottom (like I did). This … Continue reading →

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Using an RPi for multiple webcams

Posted on February 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Good idea to take some old webcams and turn them into security cameras under one device. https://www.instructables.com/id/Multiple-Webcam-Server-With-Motion-Detection-Using/

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Make a cardboard coathanger

Posted on February 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well if you don’t have a hanger, and lots of boxes around, this could be for you (make a coat hanger from a box). Pretty clever idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Hanger/

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Make your own shoe grips

Posted on January 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build for some nice grips you can put on shoes. https://www.instructables.com/id/Better-No-Cost-Crampons/

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A nice build for a vaccum hold down vise

Posted on January 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice video on a build for a vacuum hold down tool. I like how he did a second hole to hold the hold down if needed. It uses a compressor from a frig for a vacuum pump. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/vacuum-hold-down-unit-71137?homelistings#post126029 Making the … Continue reading →

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Nice write-up on using an image to convert to use on CNC

Posted on January 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

The whole thing is done with opensource hardware and software too. Two things mentioned that I haven’t tried before are jscut.org, which can be used to convert SVG to gcode. And cncjs, which is a CAM like software for controlling … Continue reading →

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Nice build for a Trebuchet

Posted on January 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a small Trebuchet you can make with kids. The author includes the SVG file you can use for laser cutting out the parts, or convert to a standard CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Trebuchet/

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Candy Cane Build

Posted on January 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. The author used plywood backing and difference sized PVC pipe parts for the LED cones. Not so sure I would go as far as using an addressable LED’s thought for the build (expensive) https://www.instructables.com/id/Candy-Cane-Lawn-Ornaments/

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Adding EL Wire to a Veil

Posted on January 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a bridal veil using EL wire.  The wire is pretty nice to use and bright, but…the power supply for them typically have a humm to it. https://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Bridal-Veil/

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