Category Archives: Misc-Life

Interesting concrete build

Posted on November 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice write up on using concrete overall for making decorations.  He 3D printed the “Frame” to use to hold the concrete in its form.  It looks like the mold is re-usable too. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Concrete-Table-Mold/

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Make a folding crossbow

Posted on November 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure I would do it myself since there is a lot of work involved. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Folding-Crossbow/

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This must be what happens when the internet is down

Posted on November 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty funny build.  Me…I wonder if there is a way to build this so you don’t have to re-wind it. A Cow-Powered Human Centrifuge

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Flattening a soda can

Posted on November 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK I can relate to this one.  I have used the metal from a can before to make projects, and I have put it under some heavy books for a bit to “flatten” them out.  This looks like a better … Continue reading →

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Cool climbing shoes

Posted on November 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, simple shoe build to climb a tree (assuming no branches get in the way). http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/tree-climbing-machine-gif-69617?homelistings#post119036

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cool DIY crane

Posted on November 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build and the plans are free to make your own.  Not sure what I would do with this thing myself. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/free-plans-available-adjustable-height-mobile-gantry-crane-cranebow-69802?homelistings#post119049 plans here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7a4v45dksxxwqhr/Cranebow_Plans_Current.pdf?dl=0

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Simple idea to make your own carmats

Posted on November 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

Good idea if you want to make some custom mats for your car.  An alterative (if you don’t have the old mats) is to slowly shape out the cardboard templates first. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-DIY-Custom-Car-Floor-Mats-With-Goroo-Car-Ma/

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Interesting way to make your own circuits

Posted on October 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author uses a cut plotter to cut out the circuit lines from copper tape, and then transfers that to the board to use. https://hackaday.io/project/161850-cardboard-circuits  

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Make a bubble fountain

Posted on October 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty cool build.  Looks straight forward to make too. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bubble-Fountain/

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Using a microbit to control halloween lights

Posted on October 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

Good build for working with kids.  Micro:bits are small easy to program microcontrollers for beginners.  They make arduino’s seem hard to use. https://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Microbit/

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