Monthly Archives: April 2015

Simple bike repair stand on wheels

Posted on April 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, uses black pipe and a pipe clamp.  So its pretty cheap to make.  Only think I haven’t a clue where the author found the round plywood at Home Depot (I have never seen it) and the … Continue reading →

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Make a Kayak on the cheap

Posted on April 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is really funny.  I wonder if it actually works.  Looks like $30 in PVC pipe, say $20 for the tarp (you want a good one).  Another $10 for tape and rope, etc…Author says he did it for under … Continue reading →

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Build your own hanging bike rack on the cheap

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, simple, cheap, and usable.  I had to watch it 3 times to get the parts list: Roughly its: 1 6 foot iron pipe  $10 3-5 husky hang all straps $20 bunch of zip ties $5 3-5 … Continue reading →

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The best cheap router is…

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

TP-Link TL-WDR3600 according to this article.  It looks like it supports DD-WRT, and has dual band support.  Runs around 55-60 bucks. http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/27/wirecutter-the-best-wifi-router-for-most-people/?ncid=rss_truncated

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Build a jig to hold cylinders to drill holes in them

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

On the tops of course.  I like this jig since it can hold the rod still while you drill the hole.  Typcially I just put it in a vise and line it up, but if you have a long pole…this … Continue reading →

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Cool RPi weather station

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like the RPi build for this weather station, only thing….I wonder if the solar cell in the project is enough to recharge the battery to keep the RPi running.  Guess time will tell. http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Solar-Weather-Station/

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Nice PVC build to hold batteries

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this design for PVC pipe to hold a bunch of batteries.  The author is a little light on sizes he ended up using.  Also I think I would use different bits for the ends. http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-tube-battery-AA-battery-holder/

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Need some programming classes, check out hackr.io

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this by accident.  Looks like its got allot of good freebie classes. http://hackr.io/

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Interesting build for bike power

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have to love this build.  The author basically takes a bike, puts it on a stand, takes the chain off and attaches another chain with a hub that has a flywheel on it to drive another mechanical system.  It … Continue reading →

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Build a shaking cleaner for bike chains

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author basically uses a motor to “shake” a container with a bike chain and cleaner to clean it up.  My 2 cents, you could use this for other things to shake as well. http://hackaday.com/2015/04/15/diy-automatic-chain-cleaning-machine/

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