Monthly Archives: August 2014

Cheap wall based workbench

Posted on August 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building a cheap workbench that can fold up into the wall.  Looking this over I have most stuff as scrapes (old door hinges, plywood, bolts).  Just the long lengths of 2×4’s would be hard to come by. … Continue reading →

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Cool reflector build for bikes

Posted on August 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Yeah I am on a bike kick today.  I like these reflectors, build looks pretty straight forward too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Triangle-Wheel-Reflectors/

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This is one of the easier bike trailer conversions I have seen

Posted on August 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Basically take all the wrapping off, add in a wire rack and clamp it on with pipe clamps.  Could be done in an hour. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-bike-cargo-trailer-EVER/

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Take an old weedwacker engine and make a nice bike motor

Posted on August 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Another funny but good write-up on how to convert an old motor from a weedwacker into something that can help drive your bike. http://www.instructables.com/id/130-MPG-BICYCLE/

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Simple and easy to build a camp shower

Posted on August 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, pretty simple build with an old barrel, pump from a weed sprayer, and some PVC. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Outdoor-Shower/

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DIY Water balloon filling station

Posted on August 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build and write-up on how to build a multi-station water balloon filling station on the cheap.  Most of its is simple PVC parts, under $20 total to build.  Only thing that maybe better if the author made it easier … Continue reading →

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Print out a Hydroponics system

Posted on August 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

This looks like a cool project.  The authors are basically looking for funding to make the project (actually they got it).  And they plan to publish the designs out for everyone to do.  I think.  Its hard to tell some … Continue reading →

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Navdy, and yes I want one

Posted on August 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK this looks cool, Navdy is a HUD, Heads Up Display, for cards that will tie into a whole bunch of stuff to modernize your car.  I have seen “hacks” that kindof do this.  But this is the first commercial … Continue reading →

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Cool little drawing robot

Posted on August 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting little drawing robot using a Propeller Platform controller.  It looks like the cost would be around $100 if you buy everything outright.  However if you are like me, you have most of this stuff kicking around and can compromise. … Continue reading →

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Need an old map of NY, go to the Library

Posted on August 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Missed this one from a while back.  Apparently NY public library (NYC that is) published all its maps over the centuries onto the web.  Stumbled on this while looking for old maps of Rochester. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2014/03/new-york-public-library-offers-20000-plus-historical-maps-for-free/?utm_source=mainrss

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