Monthly Archives: October 2016

Neat Home Made water power system

The author made a pretty simple home made water power generator.  If you have the land, water you could do the same thing (no dam from the looks of it, just downhill pressure). A Modest But Well-Assembled Home Hydropower Setup … Continue reading

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Best Phone document scanner apps

I have heard of a couple in the list (scanbot for example).  but I did not know google drive can help with this too. http://www.ubergizmo.com/articles/best-scanner-apps/?utm_source=mainrss    

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Make a flaming R/C car

OK this is a bit more than I would do, but pretty niffty build if you want a flamethrower on your R/C car.  Maybe a future battlebot? I do like the use of a glow heater to start the flame. … Continue reading

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Glassdoor will tell you if you are under (over) paid

Interesting tool.  I checked it out and it says I am underpaid.  Hummm…. Glassdoor will now tell you if you’re being underpaid

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An even cheaper air pump build

Another simple air pump build.  I wonder what the tools are she uses. They are some brand I ahave not seen before. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Powerful-Air-Pump-at-Home/

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Another balloon slingshot

Uses barbecue stakes for the ammo.  Pretty powerful considering. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Slingshot-Gun/

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Cool car top solar heated, shower

Nice build.  The author built his own after finding one he liked online for over $300.  Instead built one for around $30, $60 if you get the paddle roof rack parts.. http://www.instructables.com/id/H2OT-Roof-Top-Pressurized-Solar-Heated-Showerspray/

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Have a CNC, make a nice looking Hot Foam Cutter

Nice build, really professional looking too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/

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A good use for an e-smoke machine

Turn it into a fog machine.  Pretty clever build (except you have to 3D print out the case for it).  Still a bit pricey thought ($100 in materials). http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Powered-Fog-Machine/

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Build your own foldable crossbow

Nice build.  Only thing is based on the construction its a low powered crossbow.  Not one you are going to take out on a hunt. http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Folding-Crossbow/

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