Category Archives: Tools

Cool spraybooth for painting

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple spray booth that is a simple build.  One thing I would do different is add in a fan to the system. http://makezine.com/2015/08/08/build-an-easy-and-cheap-tabletop-spray-booth/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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The Multi-Tool Hammer

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

I had to laugh at this one.  Its a good bunch of ideas to add to your hammer, but…If you are like me, you swapped out your old wooden handled hammer years ago for a nicer one with an non … Continue reading →

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Simple wire dispenser with mechanical pencil

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

And some 3D printed parts.  This is nice tool to build for solder.  Not so sure about using it with wire thought… http://hackaday.com/2015/08/10/mechanical-pencil-hack-dispenses-wire/ original http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Prototyping-Pencil/

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Convert an old PSU to be a soldering fume ventilator

Posted on August 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one.  If you have a toasted, or even an outdated power supply, this is a nice build that you can use to convert it to a fume extractor for soldering.  Heck most power … Continue reading →

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Make a Fold Down, portable(ish) workbench

Posted on August 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a simple fold down workbench.  The author attaches it to a wall for more stability, but you don’t have to.  Me…I think I will just buy used Black and Decker Workmates myself.  But if you already have … Continue reading →

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Homemade quick clamps for workbench

Posted on August 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, but…I am not so sure I would be willing to hack apart some Irwin clamps (they are expensive).  Maybe harbor frieght ones?  Also I was trying to think of a better, less permanent way to do … Continue reading →

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Turn an old harddrive into a grinder

Posted on July 31, 2015 by robertwilkie

Or sander.  Nice and simple build if you need a grinder.  Me…I think I will just go to harbor frieght ($19). http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Junk-Hard-Disk-into-a-tool-grinder/

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PVC wall organizer

Posted on July 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

I really like this wall organizer out of PVC.  And I have some leftover that would be perfect for this project.  But…I like how he glues the pipes together, but putting them on the board…I would rather see a bolt … Continue reading →

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Convert an inkjet printer for conductive ink

Posted on July 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have thought about these builds alot lately.  Wish I had time to do them myself.  Could be a good way to prototype single sides circuits before sending them to a fab. http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-Conductive-Circuits-With-An-Inkjet-Printer/

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DIY Blacksmithing on the Cheap

Posted on July 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am always making tools with tools.  I have not taken on blacksmithing yet thought.  This looks pretty neat setup with mostly household common items.  Maybe someday I will try this out myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-blacksmithing-Converting-your-barbecue-into-a-/

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