Monthly Archives: August 2015

A styling swamp cooler

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is nice looking.  The author build the standard swamp cooler with a 5 gallon bucket, but added alot of style to it with paint.  What I found interesting is Home Depo has a 5 gallon bucket insulator you … Continue reading →

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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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Good article about how to print from Android

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good article about how to setup a printer to use google to print from an android device.  Didn’t cover Mopria (http://www.mopria.org/) thought. http://www.ubergizmo.com/how-to/print-from-android/?utm_source=mainrss

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How poverty is increasing in America

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article.  I looked up Rochester and it looks like the poor are moving more into the South East end of Rochester (Gates).  I thought Greece would have gone up too. http://gizmodo.com/mapping-the-rising-poverty-of-the-u-s-1722424749 http://labratrevenge.com/nation-of-poverty/

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You have to pay to play DVD’s on Windows 10?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am amazed at this one, if you want to play DVDs with the native client, you have to pay $15.  Else…VLC is free. http://gizmodo.com/dont-buy-the-15-dvd-player-app-for-windows-10-1722388857

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Nice storage rack (upright) for Kayaks

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  It allows for you to store your kayak from its nose up on the cheap ($40-30 dollars in materials).  Wish I had kayaks to store. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/keep-your-kayak-or-surfboard-secure-with-this-diy-stand-1722411429

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Cool 3D printed Wind Storage design

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the vertical mill will slowly raise the bar for storing energy, then when you “release” it powers the fan on the right side.  This could be a cool toy to show kids about potential and kinetic energy. … Continue reading →

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Foldable Bike Trailer

Posted on August 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, a few things I would have done differently thought.  I would have raised the sides a bit so they fold over the front/back better.  And I would have used something a bit more cheaper than the … Continue reading →

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