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Author Archives: robertwilkie
Breaking a $120 lock
I got a kick out of this one. The lockbox has 2 screws in it that once off, you can pop it open.
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Nice knob jig
Nice build for a jig to make knobs. Me…I just hand cut them for now. This build is nice cause it can be used for different number of grab points on the knob.
Posted in Cheap, Misc-Life, Tools, woodworking
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Interesting wooden clamp build
Its a nice build, I like the cheap way he makes the coil for the spring on the handle. Me…well Harbor Freight sells these pretty cheap, and won’t take me 2 hours to make.
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Nice skittles sorter
The parts are 3D printed out. Its a pretty compact sorter and works well from the video. It uses an arduino for the controller.
Posted in Arduino, CNC/3D-printing, Misc-Life
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The other alternative, use a jig saw
For making the gear (same author as before) but this time uses a drill press and a jig saw.
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Making a wooden gear with a table saw
This is interesting project. The author first uses a jig to make a circle, then prints out the “gear” pattern to put on the circle, and then slowly cuts out each tooth on the tablesaw. I wonder if there is … Continue reading
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Laser Engraving Leather
OK this is something I haven’t thought of doing. I have one of those cheap little laser engravers…great for burning on wood under 3 inches in diameter. Never thought about trying leather…. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Engraving-Leather-Hat-Accessories/
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Making your own monitor stand
Nice build…me, you can get stands for $15 these days, so unless I had some sort of custom solution, I think I would just buy one. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Adjustable-Height-Monitor-Stand/
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Building a Gasifier
OK this is an insteresting build. And apparently old build. They author builds a gasifier that somehow converts dried biomass (like wood) into nitrogen, which he then uses for a flame, or to power a gas generator. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-a-Wood-Gasifier-Works-and-How-I-Built-Mine-Out/
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Making armor from plastic barrels
OK will the shoulder parts. The author does a pretty good job on this. Instead of using Foam this provides a much more ridged material. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-PAULDRONS-Out-of-a-Plastic-Drum/
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