Daily Archives: July 11, 2016

Simple Rola Bola

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Take a 6 inch pipe, a board and put some ends on it and you know have a new game to play. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rola-Bola-DIY/

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Making your own Harry Potter wand

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  The “branch” looks like a fresh cut tree instead of seasoned piece.  But either way works.  Only issue I see is getting ahold of a drill bit long enough to go thru the wand. http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-Wood-Light-Up-Wand-Made-From-Upcycled-Materia/?ALLSTEPS

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Hacking the door buzzer to let you in via your phone

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I should have seen this one coming. Just modify the buzzer so you can control it remotely via the internet. http://hackaday.com/2016/05/26/keyless-apartment-entry-with-relatively-little-effort/

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Simple list holder

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I may have to make one of these.  I drive my spouse nuts with “lists” all over the place on postit notes.  This could be a better alternative.  Also a cheap build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Shopping-List-Holder/

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Cheap and easy bench dogs

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Add a rubber hose over a 3/4 inch pipe and bam…bench dog. http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Cheap-and-Easy-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice idea, drill press sanding plate

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have been thinking of making some drums for sanding on my drillpress, but didn’t think about the “gap” that will be there between the drum and the base plate.  This is a simple plate that you can put on … Continue reading →

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A $50 CNC

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK only down side is I don’t see how he kept the costs under $50 with the threaded rod he used and some other parts.  But most likely had stuff “around” already.  Oh and the couplers for the steppers…I could … Continue reading →

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A simple and cheap swamp cooler

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this takes the cake, its a PC fan, power supply, and a juice box filled with ice.  As long as you have the materials, this is a nice simple personal cooler for you. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mini-Air-Conditioner/?ALLSTEPS

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Convert old printer rollers into caster wheels

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, the author 3D printed out the holder for the “wheel” from a roller from a Xerox machine.  The rubber rollers are pretty durable and the rubber part will help with not slipping of the wheel.  Not so sure … Continue reading →

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