Monthly Archives: April 2018

Finally a use for all those disk platters

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice sign build, and I like the use of hard drive platter for a reflective surface. http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-LED-Sign-for-My-Daughter-Ella/  

Posted in Cheap, woodworking | Comments Off on Finally a use for all those disk platters

Nice fold up bench

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea for a simple bench or stool to put into the wall and then be folded up to get out of the way. http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Stool-1/

Posted in Cheap | Comments Off on Nice fold up bench

Cool mobile planer

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty entertaining to watch.  The author build this planer where its on wheels (casters) instead of a slide and stationary device I have seen in the base for home built planers.  Clever build overall.  My 2 cents, if he wants … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap, Misc-Life, Tools, woodworking | Comments Off on Cool mobile planer

Make your own magnet pick up

Posted on April 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build if you drop alot of metal parts on the ground.  Or down trust the roofer to do so. http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnet-Sweeper/

Posted in Cheap, Misc-Life, Tools | Comments Off on Make your own magnet pick up

Nice write up for a draw bot

Posted on April 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have seen several of these builds, but not a good write up on one til now. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Drawing-Machine/

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Nice write up for a draw bot

Cool mini display to use with an arduino

Posted on April 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Talk about tiny, the “kit” costs about $15, not terrible cost. http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Started-With-05-OLED-Display/

Posted in Arduino, Misc-Life | Comments Off on Cool mini display to use with an arduino

Neat ratchet bar clamp build

Posted on April 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build, that you can do with basic tools if needed.  Me…I think I will buy what I need for under $20.  Still a nice build http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ratchet-bar-clamp-66966?homelistings#post109126

Posted in Tools, woodworking | Comments Off on Neat ratchet bar clamp build

Nice write up on how to convert an image to CNC it out

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author does it for a laser cutter, but you could apply this for a standard CNC too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Images-Into-DXF-Files-for-Laser-Cutting/

Posted in Cheap | Comments Off on Nice write up on how to convert an image to CNC it out

Adding smarts to your standard IP securing Camera

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting project, the author is using a raspberry pi in the middle to help detect what an object is. Enhancing my ordinary IP security cameras with AI

Posted in Misc-Life, RaspberryPi, Security | Comments Off on Adding smarts to your standard IP securing Camera

Another interesting belt sander build

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Folks put a lot of time building these things.  I wonder if just getting the $60 one at Harbor Freight is worth it over this build? http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/1-beltsander-grinder-67109#post109550

Posted in Cheap, Tools | Comments Off on Another interesting belt sander build