Monthly Archives: July 2018

Make you own barrel boat

Posted on July 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

I don’t know if I should be concerned or not that this would sink with a normal person in it.  Still a nice build. Building A Motorized Barrel Boat

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Make your own custom 2 color LED ring

Posted on July 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author shows how to wrap a small LED with a bigger one under it to make a 2 color LED/ring combo. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bi-color-5mm-Led-Ring-DIY/

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HP has a bug bounty for its printers

Posted on July 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Unfortunately its thru private invite only with bugcrowd.com.  I remember looking at HP systems a few years back and, well this might be a good way to bring in some extra cash. https://www.zdnet.com/article/hp-will-give-you-10000-to-hack-your-printer/

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Replacement for MP-CNC

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this new CNC build looks interesting.  Called the “lowrider” CNC, its a take off of MPCNC project, but made much smaller. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3026040 more here https://www.v1engineering.com/lowrider-cnc/

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Drill powered Centrifuge

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

If I ever get into bio-hacking, this looks like something to build first.  Basically its a 3D print for a bit for a drill to spin test tubes. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-powered-Centrifuge/

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Duct Tape Dispenser

Posted on July 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints out the spinner for the duct tape.  The rest is an old razor and wood cuts.  I like the overall build of this. https://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dispenser/

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Portable spray wash

Posted on July 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author takes a simple battery operated pump, battery, and a jerry can to make a portable sprayer.  This would work for a shower, and other water purposes as well https://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Car-Washer/

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Making a simple Spline Jig

Posted on July 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty straight forward jig to make to have splines for boxes.  I am tempted to build one myself, but I haven’t gotten to this point in woodworking yet.  Most of everything I make is more for practical … Continue reading →

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Build your own mini tank

Posted on July 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Out of a wheelchair initially.  Nice build and was alot of work from the looks of it. On The Right Tracks: Electric Wheelchair Guts Find New Life As Tank

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A simple Dado Jig

Posted on July 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple jig, nice looking too. http://www.instructables.com/id/I-MADE-a-DADO-JIG/

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