Monthly Archives: June 2020

Make your own rav Marshmellow head

Posted on June 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the bucket used is a good idea. LED’s are a bit pricy for the project (individual addressed LED’s are not cheap). https://www.instructables.com/id/Marshmello-Ultimate-Head-With-Programmable-Bluetho/

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Water writing robot on bike

Posted on June 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

basically you made a plotter that uses water as the “dots” to print out as you ride along. Cool idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bikelangelo-the-Graffiti-Maker-Bike/

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Nice 3D printed stand for an electronic mircoscope

Posted on June 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author made this build for a scope based webcam that he could hold a circuit board down on and solder components too. Me…yeah I don’t go that small in boards (and usually use thru hole). But I could see … Continue reading →

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nice multi angle table saw jig

Posted on June 26, 2020 by robertwilkie

This can be used not just for angled cuts, but to “straighten” out boards that have a curve to them. Relatively simple build too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/4-1-multi-adjustable-table-saw-jig-78635?homelistings#post155545

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Nice portable water sprayer

Posted on June 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Good way to wash off dogs or yourself. It uses a weed sprayer bottle, and a shower head extension. The one bit I got that was interesting is the incoming tube in the sprayer may have restrictors in them that … Continue reading →

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Nice build for a roller stand

Posted on June 24, 2020 by robertwilkie

Very nice build. A bit more work than I would do thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/easy-diy-adjustable-3-rolls-outfeed-stand-%7C-free-plans-79885?homelistings#post160084

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Interesting router jig for a simple table

Posted on June 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, pretty simple build too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-router-base-table-modification-79867?homelistings#post160009

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Another nice build for a pocket hole jig

Posted on June 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build done with mostly hand tools and a table saw https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/pocket-hole-jigs-diy-pocket-hole-drill-bit-79869?homelistings#post160016

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Using a conrete paver and foam for a stand for your 3D printer

Posted on June 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the paver gives some stability, and the foam helps dampen the vibrations. https://blog.adafruit.com/2020/05/19/the-best-2-upgrade-for-your-3d-printer-3dprinting/

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Google’s Snapseed

Posted on June 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on Google’s snapseed app for editing photos on your phone (can be used on apple too). I have it on my list to try, mostly since I am slowly converting to putting stuff up for sale from the … Continue reading →

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