Monthly Archives: November 2021

Making a Thermal Insert Press

Posted on November 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

So the author needed to put some fasteners in 3D printed parts, the base way is to melt them in. Problem is getting is straight for a bunch of them. So we made a thermal press with a soldering iron. … Continue reading →

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Making gates for a shop vac system

Posted on November 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty nice (and fancy looking) build for vaccum gates. Me…I would go a bit cheaper on the build. Actually I might just buy cheap ones from overseas. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/gates-suction-circuit-how-do-87181?homelistings#post188109

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Parallel and circle guide jig for a router

Posted on November 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

I actually like this build. The handle on the end is nice to do a two grip on it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/parallel-circle-guide-jig-87303?homelistings#post188601

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Interfacing RPi GPIO remotely

Posted on November 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author basically made a simple rest interface for the GPIO pins of an Raspberry Pi with an installer. This way you can interface it remotely.

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Nice CNC Etch-a-Sketch build

Posted on November 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

A bit older article, but its a nice build where the author can draw on an etch-a-sketch.

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Making your own Gambeson

Posted on November 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

Well not a “working” version (so don’t go invading any castles with it), but still a nice build for something that looks authentic. https://www.instructables.com/Making-Your-Own-Gambeson-Quilted-Cloth-Armor/

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Interesting motorized pressure regulator

Posted on November 26, 2021 by robertwilkie

Instead of using a $20 and up pressure regulator, the author used an analog gauge and wire contacts within it to determine when to shut the compressor on/off. There is a motor that turns the incoming supply on and off … Continue reading →

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Another mini boat build

Posted on November 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I mentioned this build before. They author sells it as a “kit” too. Its a nice looking build, still alot of work to make. https://www.instructables.com/Mini-Boat/

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Homemade silicone mold material

Posted on November 24, 2021 by robertwilkie

So I made my own mold a bit back, and…well it was a bit more than I wanted to spend for molding material. I stumbled on this writeup using 2 tubes of silicone I, and dish soap, to make molding … Continue reading →

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Nice tool for using belt sanding stripes

Posted on November 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like the build, but…I think I would use something else for the “bow” part of the sander, only cause I would be worried the thin wood strip would snap. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/arch-sanding-tool-video-87134?homelistings#post187946

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