Cool circle maker

Posted on August 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

This one has a ruler built in. The build is a bit intense, but its a nice tool build in the end.

http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/right-tool-73970?homelistings#post137618

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Nice copper flower build

Posted on August 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, Not so sure I would “rainbow” it like the author did thought.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Copper-Flower/

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Another LED Pendant

Posted on August 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

These builds seem to becoming more common. I haven’t really thought of using surface LED’s before since they are difficult to solder. But this does seem like a cool thing to make.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-LED-Pendant/

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Make a collet from a bolt

Posted on August 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The author basically makes a collet clamp (for like drill bits) from a bit bolt.

http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/collet-clamp-your-hands-73947?homelistings#post137564

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Another nice hold down build

Posted on August 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

I started looking at doing this myself. Its alot of work to make these custom hold downs so I I looked around and you can buy ones for $5…and they are metal…hum…

http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-hold-down-clamps-2different-models-74007?homelistings#post137768

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Nice CNC plotter

Posted on August 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a CNC plotter.

https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Actuator-Plotter/

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Cool build for a smart buoy

Posted on August 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

The build is to measure aspects of the ocean. Its a nice build but not so sure if the average person can make it (the 3D print is pretty big). I wonder if they could switch to using plumping supplies instead.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Buoy/

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A multi head garden watering tool

Posted on August 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK this was a bit of an interesting build. The author basically put 4 shower heads on some PVC to attach to a hose for watering plants quicker. Interesting build.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Hose-Nozzle-1/

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Nice sign build

Posted on August 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author uses LED rope wire. Me, this could be a good build for EL wire too.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Neon-Fallout-Sign/

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Make your own landscape stones

Posted on August 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have to agree with the author, those concrete stones you gate at the hardware store are expensive. The author shows how to make your own (including coloring for the cement). I agree with one of the commenters too that you should switch to silicon or rubber templates for this over the plastic.

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Concrete-Stacked-Stones/
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