Category Archives: Misc-Life

Interesting multitool, but a bit pricey

Posted on October 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

This looks liek a pretty cool multi-tool  but I think its bigger than it looks in the pictures, so it won’t be a simple “pocket” tool.  And…its $100.  I can get alot of tools for $100. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/kickstarter-toler-union-pocket-multi-tool-gif-videos-photos-69610?homelistings#post117980

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Homemade compressor

Posted on September 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have seen a few of these builds before.  This one makes me a little nervous as its using soda bottles for the tanks.  It seems expensive to build too for a “cheap” build since the author is using alot … Continue reading →

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Make a portable garden truck

Posted on September 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK I won’t be doing this, its a neat idea, but…if I had a truck, I want to use it as a truck. https://www.instructables.com/id/Truck-Farm-a-Mobile-Educational-Garden-Experiment/

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Make an electric wheelbarrow

Posted on September 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

If I had a bigger yard, this would be on my build list.  The author put an electric bike motor setup on a wheelbarrow to help move it around.  Me…I don’t have alot of hills or vast tracks of land … Continue reading →

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Turn your digispark into a rubber ducky

Posted on September 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The hacking tool.  Looks like someone ported the tools to the ATiny, in this case the DigiSpark system, which runs from $1.5 to $8.   Its not as fancy as the original, but it will do the job. DIY Rubber Ducky … Continue reading →

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I want one, Badge based CNC

Posted on September 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author basically made a portable CNC badge.  The source/CNC bits have not been posted yet, suppose to be in October and the author figures it will cost 10-12 dollars in materials to make.  This is something I will try … Continue reading →

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3D print a radius gauge

Posted on September 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this is handy, you can use this to get the radius of a circle with a caliper.  Its going on my list of things to print. 3D Printed Radius Gauge, Just Add Calipers (And A Wee Bit Of Math) … Continue reading →

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Nice Trebuchet build

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

This build seems to wrap the weight end in a separate arm from the part that slings out the payload.  And seems to do a really good job of it.  I like the stats the author has on how far … Continue reading →

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Nice phone charging stand build

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a phone charging stand to put in the wall https://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-Stand-With-Integrated-Charger/

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Make custom foam inserts for your tools

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Downside is you need a laser CNC, I think you could do this with a regular CNC as well, just not so sure how well the drill will do with foam. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Foam-Inserts-Laser-Cut-Foam/

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