Monthly Archives: November 2018

This must be what happens when the internet is down

Pretty funny build.  Me…I wonder if there is a way to build this so you don’t have to re-wind it. A Cow-Powered Human Centrifuge

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Another nice (and simple) router sled

Seems like a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Router-Flattening-Sled/

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Flattening a soda can

OK I can relate to this one.  I have used the metal from a can before to make projects, and I have put it under some heavy books for a bit to “flatten” them out.  This looks like a better … Continue reading

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3D printed pump for NEMA based motors

Interesting pump build to use with a NEMA motor (typically stepper motors).  If you need some sort of pump that does measured amounts this could be the way to go. The Bolt-On Peristaltic Pump  

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Cool climbing shoes

I got a kick out of this, simple shoe build to climb a tree (assuming no branches get in the way). http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/tree-climbing-machine-gif-69617?homelistings#post119036

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cool DIY crane

Nice build and the plans are free to make your own.  Not sure what I would do with this thing myself. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/free-plans-available-adjustable-height-mobile-gantry-crane-cranebow-69802?homelistings#post119049 plans here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7a4v45dksxxwqhr/Cranebow_Plans_Current.pdf?dl=0

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Simple idea to make your own carmats

Good idea if you want to make some custom mats for your car.  An alterative (if you don’t have the old mats) is to slowly shape out the cardboard templates first. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-DIY-Custom-Car-Floor-Mats-With-Goroo-Car-Ma/

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