Monthly Archives: May 2018

Simple HEPA filter system for a 3D printer

Posted on May 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Simple HEPA filter build for a 3D printer case.  Since plastic can have bad stuff in them, its a good idea to try and filter some of that out. http://www.instructables.com/id/Active-Air-Filter-HEPA-13-Filter-and-Active-Carbon/

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Cool foldable workbench

Posted on May 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  And its portable too.  The author took plans from an older build and created a nice, simple workbench that can be collapsed and folded down. http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2018/03/folding-mobile-workbench-video-tutorial.html

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Another short write up on making knobs

Posted on May 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

Been seeing more write up’s lately on making custom wooden knobs.  I personally like the one done a while back that included a template to help crank them out. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/male-female-threaded-knobs-20271?homelistings#post29079

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Fume extractor on the cheap

Posted on May 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK I have seen alot of these typically involving a 3D printed part. but…this takes the cake, the author cut the legs from an old monitor cover, and the “case” is a tuperware container.  My 2 cents, give it a … Continue reading →

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Nice one sheet rocking chair build

Posted on May 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a rocking chair out of a sheet of plywood.  I wonder if one of the inner sections could be cut with slots to make the seat more firm http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Single-Sheet-of-Plywood-Rocking-Chair/  

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A wood stove fan with a self cooling bit to keep the cells from overheating

Posted on May 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

Clever idea, the author uses a thermostatic switch (found inside cars for cooling them) to lift up the TEG cells from getting too hot and breaking down. http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Stove-Top-Fan-from-Junk/

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Make some giant dice

Posted on May 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author made some 4×4 blocks from a 4×4, and put some plastic dots on them.  pretty simple build.  Me…maybe take a hole bit and make the dice holes instead. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Yard-Dice/

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