Monthly Archives: February 2019

Nice PC fan build

Posted on February 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this fan build. Only interesting bit was the author build his own PWM controller. Which I think you can pick up pre-made for a few dollars more than the parts. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Table-Fan-From-Scrap/

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Nice looking mini lathe build

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Rather sharp looking lathe build. Not so sure I would make one from plexi-glass, but it does look nice. The author even designed and make his own motor controller. More work than I would have done (just would have gotten … Continue reading →

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Building a scout birdhouse

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple design and build. Me…most birdhouse builds are from scraps so are limited to shape based on those scraps. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cub-Scout-Birdhouse/

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Interesting wire/tube splicer

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Will have to add this one to the things to build. With a few adjustments. I do strip wire and split tubes and usually use a utility knife to do so, this makes it much easier to do. https://cdn.instructables.com/FJ4/8KVN/JS0OSYMV/FJ48KVNJS0OSYMV.LARGE.jpg?auto=webp&width=800

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Nice clock build

Posted on February 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the clock build, plus you can customize it. Only thing is the LED strip used is a bit pricey. https://www.instructables.com/id/MirrorClock/

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Bump stops for your CNC

Posted on February 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

The free plans are fore an X-Carve, but could be adapted to any CNC. My 2 cents, I was looking at this build and it would be pretty easy to build by hand as well with scrap wood.

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Making a Lemon Battery

Posted on February 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

This would be a fun project with kids. Teach how to pile batteries together to get a higher voltage for example.

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Nice write up on making knobs

Posted on February 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Only part that adds a bit complexity to this is cutting the t-nut to allow for screws to be placed in to hold them in. Me…I superglue them in. https://www.instructables.com/id/Stupid-Easy-Project-Knobs/

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Homemade apple cider press and grinder

Posted on February 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, bit more work than I would take on (unless I had apple trees). https://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Press-and-Apple-Grinder-on-the-Cheap/#discuss

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Turn a drill bit into a Scribe

Posted on February 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Good idea for old drill bits that have outlived their use. However…you can pick one up pretty cheap at Harbor Freight, so this is more of a project of love than anything else http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fast-easy-build-scribing-tool-71376?homelistings#post127060

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