Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

No screw, CNC Stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice stool build. Simple to put together (if you can find a CNC to cut it out on). https://www.instructables.com/id/Twist-Stool/

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Cool CNC project ot make a stool

Posted on March 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Its hard to tell, but I think the author makes 3 stools from 1 sheet of plywood with this design. Neat build overall. The write-up could use a little more detail thought https://cdn.instructables.com/F1T/0SIO/JSL37WIU/F1T0SIOJSL37WIU.LARGE.jpg?auto=webp

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The poor persons CNC

Posted on March 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Or a “ghetto CNC”. Pretty straight forward build with simple materials. Fun to watch (amazed how well it works). I love the nut build he uses for anti backlash nuts. https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-ROUTER-HOME-MADE/

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Making a button dispenser

Posted on March 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author built a button dispenser with a touch sensor.

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Another mini lathe build

Posted on March 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

I seem to be on a lathe kick lately. Anyways this is a nice build if you have a decent 3D printer to print the parts. Me…not so sure I want an ABS based fram for a wood turner. https://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Lathe-Machine-for-Woodworking/

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Make a palm sized gattling rubber band gun

Posted on March 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

This may go on the list of things to print out.

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Bump stops for your CNC

Posted on February 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

The free plans are fore an X-Carve, but could be adapted to any CNC. My 2 cents, I was looking at this build and it would be pretty easy to build by hand as well with scrap wood.

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Making a Lemon Battery

Posted on February 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

This would be a fun project with kids. Teach how to pile batteries together to get a higher voltage for example.

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Nice write up on tricks and tips for setting up a 3D printer

Posted on February 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

In this case its for the chinese Ender printer. But can apply to alot of other 3D Printers out there as well. https://www.instructables.com/id/Ender-3-Pro-Initial-Setup-and-Recommended-Prints/

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Interesting combo of 3D printing, silicon molds, and rubber to make a wheel

Posted on February 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, author 3D prints the cast for making the mold, then prints out the rim to put into the case, and then adds in the rubber to bond with the wheel.

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