Category Archives: Misc-Life

Add accounts to android

Posted on March 16, 2023 by robertwilkie

This feature comes in handy with kids or folks that want to borrow your phone, you can switch it to another account so they don’t accidently use your work email to send out stuff. 🙂 https://support.google.com/android/answer/7664951?hl=en

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Making pry tools from silverware

Posted on March 15, 2023 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea to use old silverware that isn’t real silver. Mostly the prybars are used to pop open laptop cases that have those annoying plastic snap latches. Me, I bought a cheap plastic set from Harbor Freight, but … Continue reading →

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Make killing bugs a game

Posted on March 10, 2023 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit crazy, the author basically modified an electric bug swatter to keep things like a kill count. https://www.instructables.com/Ultimate-Mosquito-Swatter-Mod-for-Gamer-Add-Kill-C/

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Cool CNC engraver using Solar

Posted on March 1, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author has 2 issues, 1 it takes a long time to engrave, 2 once done you need to close off the lense so you don’t keep burning. Since lasers are some of the most expensive bit for … Continue reading →

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Making your own wax seal

Posted on February 21, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses a CNC to make the seal part to put on a wooden handle. https://www.instructables.com/Make-Your-Own-Seal-Stamp-and-Wax/

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Nice Wood Fired Water Heater

Posted on February 14, 2023 by robertwilkie

The author basically wrapped copper pipe around a barrel wood stove and that heats up water for “hot water”. Pretty simple idea. https://hackaday.com/2023/02/08/simple-wood-fired-water-heater-is-surprisingly-effective/

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Gutter vac for 2 story houses

Posted on January 30, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build for cleaning gutters without needing to get a ladder out. Most “commercial” ones I have seen do not go to 2 story houses well. This one does seem to do the job. Just wonder how much that thing … Continue reading →

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Leaf blower dust collector

Posted on January 27, 2023 by robertwilkie

Ok this is a clever build, using many cheap and easy to get parts to make a dust collector and seems to work out. https://www.instructables.com/Dust-Collector-Made-From-a-Leaf-Vacuum/

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Cool knitting machine

Posted on January 25, 2023 by robertwilkie

It only makes a french braid. But still pretty clever build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/french-knitting-machine-video-94850?homelistings#post217012

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Nice Free standing Lamp build

Posted on January 24, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build over all using metal conduit for the “frame”. I like the black paint finish too. Figure this build would run you under $10 each. https://www.instructables.com/A-Terrace-Wooden-base-Pole-mounted-Glass-Jar-Light/

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