Monthly Archives: May 2020

3D print a face mask

Posted on May 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have seen a couple of different versions of this one. Not so sure how comfortable this is, or how porious a 3D printed object could be…. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-COVID-19-Mask-With-Gasket/

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3D print your own frame for a face visor

Posted on May 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on how to setup the Prusa face visor (uses a transparency). Unfortunately the table on my printer is a touch too small for this one. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Rc2-Visor-and-Face-Shields/

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Interesting Miter station

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like some aspects of this, but why have a block to make angles when the miter can do that itself? Either way an interesting build.

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Make your own carbon filters

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have this on my list to make. I own a 3M Respirator and right now replacement filters are expensive. Of course same issue with other 3D printed items, particles could still get inside thru the print. But it could … Continue reading →

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Make a Wuhan Hook

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, basically its a door opener (for doors with latch handles). Once you open the door, you hit the lighter to burn up an possible contaminates. The base is 3D printed. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wuhan-Hook-V2-Simple-Self-Disinfecting-Wand-to-Pre/

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Another metal etcher build

Posted on May 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses the car charger like others, but one difference, he uses cotton balls instead of q-tips to get the job done faster. https://www.instructables.com/id/Salt-Water-Etching-Steel-Knives-Axes-Pacifiers-Etc/

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3D printed Ventilator Valve

Posted on May 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I could see doing this for a custom water pump in the future. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Ventilator-Valves/

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Nice drill press depth stop

Posted on May 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have the same problem as the author where my drill press does not have a normal depth stop. This is a nice build overall and I plan to make something like it for my drill press. https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/drill-press-depth-stop/

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Mini router sled

Posted on May 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses a trimmer router and a small sled to plane down small pieces of wood. Good idea overall. However the vaccum hold down he uses is pretty expensive for the build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Scalable-Router-Sled-and-Thicknessing-Jig/

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Another nice jig to make thin strips

Posted on May 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one is easier to use for multiple thin strips to be makde at once. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-strip-jig-table-saw-78041?homelistings#post153325

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