Monthly Archives: September 2017

use a tablesaw to make a wood screw like thing from dowel rod

Posted on September 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  But….I think I would extend the jig somehow to have it pushed up with a tool of some sort. http://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Cut-a-Wooden-Dowel-Using-a-Table-Saw/

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How to secure your RPi

Posted on September 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

A good chunk of this is common knowledge.  But its a good writeup just the same. Take These Steps to Secure Your Raspberry Pi Against Attackers

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Making your own harry potter wand

Posted on September 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good way to learn the basics of a lathe. Turning a Realistic Harry Potter Wand on a Wood Lathe

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Drilling thru plexiglass and don’t want to crack it?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

The video basically recommends sandwiching the glass between 2 boards and drill thru everthing to prevent the cracking of the board.  I do this with “cuts” as well. Tip for Drilling Through Plexiglass

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Make a jig for making circles on a tablesaw

Posted on September 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this idea better than another one I saw where you make holes on the saw.  Just a few changes thought.  Maybe make a slot on the board, or multiple holes for different size circles.  Also I like one … Continue reading →

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Alternative to TS-100, the Hakko FX-901

Posted on September 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

This isn’t as fancy as the TS-100 portable soldering iron, but its 1/2 the cost ($30).  And reviews are pretty good. Hakko FX-901: Better than TS-100?

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Google now does parking?

Posted on September 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting add on to Google maps in finding a parking spot.  Its free where I have seen apps in the past charge for this. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/parking-google-maps/

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Convert a batter fan to run off Dewalt batteries

Posted on September 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  I have one of the 02Cool fans and it uses an ungodly number of D batteries.  So this build is a nice alternative to that.  And cheaper (if you already have the materials). than buying the … Continue reading →

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Need to find something in GIT?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool called GitMiner, seem to do more than you can with google. GitMiner – Advanced Tool For Mining Github

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Convert a bunch of fans to be side mounted ceiling fans

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The author needed to push the heat back down from a high ceiling to him, but could not afford to loose the ceiling hieght for a roof mounted fan.  So he build this custom design from standard floor … Continue reading →

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