Monthly Archives: December 2014

Build a Sand Blaster Tub for $50

Posted on December 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good write-up and lists improvements you can do for your own build.  However I think I would still run this outside, just in case.  Wish he had a video of it in action. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sand-Blaster-50-in-an-hour/

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Good way to hold a threaded rod still

Posted on December 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Why didn’t I think of this….the author takes 2 nuts, cuts a slot in them so when the vise clamps down it will hold the rod still.  Then you can cut/mill/etc the rod.  I’ll have to remember this one for … Continue reading →

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This is a nice looking portable table

Posted on December 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice job on this portable table, which is actually a half sheet of plywood.  Not so sure I would make a round one thought….And it would be nice if it stood up a bit taller.  Hummm. … Continue reading →

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A cheap self-powered bike light

Posted on December 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Using spare parts and an old LED bike light, the author built a self powered light.  Using harddrive magnets, coil from an old relay, and the rear wheel for the generator.  I have seen this build before.  But not so … Continue reading →

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Making a simple contact switch with a clothespin and wire

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice simple idea for a switch, could make a good kill switch too with a piece of paper between the pins.  Pull the paper out and switch is on. http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-normally-closed-switch/

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So this is really why traffic stop light cameras are popular

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

According to this article, using Xerox’s traffic light cameras have increased revenue for the tickets by 80% for Suffolk.  No wonder towns and cities are hot for these items.  Nothing to do with traffic safety, more to do with money. … Continue reading →

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Xerox Webster NY gets free 1M from the State

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox won a grant from 1 Million Dollars from the State of NY to do building repairs and by equipment.  I am surprised the state gave Xerox the money, since it sounds like the fund for this was originally created … Continue reading →

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Xerox not smelling Oranges in Orange County

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like Xerox is in alot of hot water of its taking over of IT work for Orange County, CA. http://www.voiceofoc.org/countywide/county_government/article_1906ba30-7815-11e4-9518-b3cbeccfe161.html

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Sell Sell Sell :)

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Article is a bit old now, stock is down from $14.21 to $13.8x now.  But it was nice to see it break above $14 for once. http://sleekmoney.com/xerox-corp-hits-new-12-month-high-at-14-21-xrx/82607/

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Xerox superman to save services

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about a VP from Xerox that moved from the Technology Division to Services Division to help rope in problems within Xerox Services. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2014/12/05/xerox-services-woes-worst/19969133/

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