Monthly Archives: October 2015

How to refill a barbecue lighter

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically the more expensive long stemed lighters are the same thing as the 99 cent lighters, so you can pull them both apart and swap tanks. http://lifehacker.com/learn-how-to-refill-a-disposable-extended-reach-lighter-1738793803

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Simple and cheap fishing line spooler

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple setup for a fishing line spooler.  One thing I might do differently is add in a clamp for the pole. http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishing-Line-Spooler/?ALLSTEPS

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Modify a fuse clip to hold a coin cell battery

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a clever hack.  And much cheaper than coin cell battery holders I have seen.  But I am not so sure I would spend the time it would take to make one. http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-mount-holder-for-coin-cell-batteries/?ALLSTEPS

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How to print out your own keys

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting, you first print out tool to measure the different key positions.  Then you go to this site to run the customizer for your key and print it out. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-House-keys/?ALLSTEPS

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Sounds like working for Xerox (or Kodak of B&L) in Rochester is a bad idea

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Article goes on how what used to be the big 3 employers in Rochester NY are all hurting these days.  Mostly due to poor management up top.  And how Rochester citizens are going to pay for it (with jobs and … Continue reading →

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Add a simple hook setup for a shelf

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this, basically the author took vinyl drywall corner bead, and screwed it into the bottom of a shelf.  The bead has holes in it that can be used to put s-hooks in to hang stuff.  The bead is … Continue reading →

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Build your own smartmirror

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build using an old android tablet.  Down side…well could be a bit hard to “update” the tablet.  And I haven’t a clue where to go to get 2-way mirror plastic locally in large sizes.  Also I can’t tell if … Continue reading →

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Got a 3D printer, print out your own violin

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

For about 3 KG of filament, you can print out your own violin.  Me…I think I will stick to buying one.  Still pretty cool if you want to make a custom one.  Sounds good (bit twangy that ones I am … Continue reading →

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Make simple (and cheap) silhouette monsters

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever, you can get the monster cutout from the dollar store.  Heck sometimes the lights too.  Use some cheap wood to hold it all up and bam… http://www.instructables.com/id/Silhouette-Monsters/?ALLSTEPS

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How does homemade armor hold out

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting video on using homemade body armer.  Note, not so well. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/how-does-homemade-body-armor-made-from-t-shirts-paper-1738887331

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