Monthly Archives: June 2018

Use a Laser cutter to make custom shipping boxes

Posted on June 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is funny, the author uses a laser cutter to cut cardboard (from other boxes) to make custom boxes.  Good idea to “recycle”. Laser Cutter Turns Scrapped To Shipped

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Cool wine stand build

Posted on June 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I could see migrating this build to a CNC.  The author has templates and directions for the build are pretty good.   I like how it folds down and is portable. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Wine-Stand/

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Simple hack to clean out the oil valve on a chainsaw

Posted on June 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea.  basically you add a hole to the cap that you use when needed to blow the system out. http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-Chainsaw-Bar-Oil-Problem-With-Air-Compresso/

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Cool seesaw build

Posted on June 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

Add one tire, plank, and some other bits and you have a nice looking see saw. http://www.instructables.com/id/Seesaw-From-an-Old-Tire/

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A faster way to knit a scarf

Posted on June 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one.  The author took a stationary bike, and Addi Epxress Knitting machine, and used it to make scarfs at a train station. Bike-Driven Scarf Knitter is an Accessory to Warmth project here: Cyclo … Continue reading →

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Nice knife making jig

Posted on June 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty nice build.  Me…Not so sure I would put all that effort into this. https://makezine.com/2018/06/12/graz-makes-knife-bevel-grinding-jig/ https://nofile.io/f/PKE61CG48UY/graz+grinder+blueprints%21.pdf

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Walnut collector

Posted on June 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

If you have a walnut tree, this is a worthwhile build.  The author basically build a simple tube to stick over a walnut and capture it.  So he didn’t need to bend over constantly. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/backbone-saver-walnut-collecting-tool-65610?homelistings#post104760

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Convert a cheap drillpress into a lathe

Posted on June 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

This seems like alot of work for something you can get for $100 at HF.  Nice build thought, if you have time and the materials…oh and a welder, it could be worth making. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-woodworking-lathe-column-drill-65747?homelistings#post105238

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One fancy smoke remover

Posted on June 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

It looks like they are using a car filter with this one.  Its a nice looking build (overkill for a solder setup, but if you are doing metalworking…). http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/smoke-eater-air-cleaner-bench-67796?homelistings#post111641

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Turn your clock into an infinity mirror clock

Posted on June 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  The author took a cheap clock, took out the display, added the one way mirror and LEDs to make an infinity light clock. http://www.instructables.com/id/Infinity-Illusion-Mirror-Clock/

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