Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

CNC plywood based Halloween bags

Posted on October 11, 2023 by robertwilkie

Basically you CNC out the sides of the paper bag, glue it together, paint it and put a light inside. Clever build if you have a CNC you can use. https://www.instructables.com/Plywood-Jack-O-Lantern-Tea-Light-Bags-8-Faces-Incl/

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Some nice upgrades for the Prusa Mini

Posted on October 2, 2023 by robertwilkie

If you are looking for a decent hobby 3D printer that isn’t going to drive you nuts (think Ender3) the mini is a nice alternative. Still a bit pricy, but there are some nice upgrades you can do to it. … Continue reading →

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3D printed Hydroponic Garden

Posted on September 20, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build but…OMG this would take me forever to print everything out. Nice part is it is expandable, so I guess I could build one row first, and then add one new ones as I get them printed out. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Hydroponic-Aeroponic-Garden-Tower-for-U/

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Adding a 5th axis to a CNC

Posted on August 28, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build add on to the authors Homebuilt CNC. I like how he keeps improving it too https://www.instructables.com/Carve-Custom-Wooden-Game-Pieces-12-CNC-Upgrade/

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3D print your own cig roller

Posted on August 11, 2023 by robertwilkie

Or other things that you may smoke. Interesting build, the machine has alot of moving parts to it to roll a cig up. Unfortunately the author can’t post the build files due to laws in EU. https://hackaday.com/2022/11/20/see-the-forbidden-cigarette-machine-in-action/

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Nice battery operated solder fume fan

Posted on August 10, 2023 by robertwilkie

Involves alot of 3D printed parts, overall a nice build if you have that brand of power tools to use for a battery. My 2 cents, I would build it a bit simplier since it would be a 1 of … Continue reading →

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3D printed planetary gear boxes

Posted on August 8, 2023 by robertwilkie

Clever build as the author designed them to be stackable, so you can go to 1:4, to 1:16, to 1:64. The STL files are not hosted on a standard 3D site, which is a bit odd. https://www.hackster.io/news/3d-printable-stackable-planetary-gearbox-provides-unlimited-reduction-7d63d27b36ce

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Posted on August 7, 2023 by robertwilkie

Interesting wheel design to convert to something to use for climbing. https://hackaday.com/2022/12/14/omniwhegs-are-awesome-times-two/

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Cool storage system from old filament spools

Posted on June 12, 2023 by robertwilkie

Different from other ones that I see that are sideways. https://hackaday.com/2021/07/05/a-new-spin-on-empty-filament-spools-for-part-storage/

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Nice drag cutter for a CNC

Posted on June 8, 2023 by robertwilkie

And a pretty cheap build too. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Drag-Knife-Cutter/

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