Daily Archives: June 2, 2016

Simple video/instructions on building a toy steam boat

Pretty nice video on how easy it is to build one of these.  Its on the list for this summer activities with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Steam-Boat-With-a-Candle/?ALLSTEPS

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Adding this to the list of tools to make

I have bought the dremel sanding bits in the past and they are not cheap…well for good ones.  This is a much cheaper solution. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Any-Size-Cork-Dremel-Sanding-Bandsdrums/?ALLSTEPS

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Make a heavy duty push stick

OMG this thing is huge.  Plus side its heavy and your hands are definately far away from the blade.  Its also a simple build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Really-Good-Pusher-Stick/

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Make your own cotten candy machine

Nice simple and small cotton candy machien build.  Good write up too, but…I am not so sure about using a plastic bowl for the outside with an open flame nearby.  I would switch to metal just in case. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cotton-Candy-Machine/?ALLSTEPS

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Another Rocket Cannon

This one is much easier build.  Its basically a potato gun adapted for rockets http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Rocket-Cannon-Shoot-3D-Printed-Rocke/?ALLSTEPS

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Cool Rechargeable rocket launcher

Nice build.  I wonder how much time it takes to build this. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rechargeable-Rocket-Launcher/

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PVC bike stand

Thought the author build this for small kids bikes, I could see scaling this up to an adult bike. http://www.instructables.com/id/Strider-Bike-Stand/

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Xerox announces more layoff

These ones are officially announced.  All union based. http://wham1180.iheart.com/articles/rochester-news-122742/xerox-closing-supply-center-in-webster-14770755/

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