Category Archives: Tinkering

Another nice shield build

Posted on June 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one I could do. I have to say I was impressed with the build (the author “bends” the plywood to a curve). One thing the author could have done a little differently is to put grooves into the back … Continue reading →

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3D print your own dust collector blast gates

Posted on June 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. If you have a printer that can handle the size. The “gate” thought is not printed but a piece of plexi glass. Not sure if I would build on of these myself. If my printer could handle it. … Continue reading →

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Awesome Shield build

Posted on June 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

But I don’t know if I would have the patience to make this. The author traces all the patterns on the shield first, then using a dremel in router mode, cuts out the outline, then chisels out chunks, then burns … Continue reading →

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Ghetto automatic soap dispenser

Posted on May 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

I got a kick of this build. It does work thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Soap-Dispenser-Using-Arduino/

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Cool looking necklace build

Posted on May 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author posts the schematic so you could get your own board built… Or modify it yourself. https://www.instructables.com/id/NeckLight-a-PCB-Necklace-for-Humans-and-Dogs/

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Cool looking wall art

Posted on May 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. One thing I might do differently is put an inner set of LED strips too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Neopixel-Hexagon/

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Improved Spline Jig

Posted on May 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

I think I showed the original one a few months back. Well the author went back on the build and made a better version of it. It looks nice. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/%93no-clamps%94-spline-jig-w-folding-knobs-78449?homelistings#post154771

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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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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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