Monthly Archives: January 2018

Nice looking concrete lamp

Posted on January 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have been wanting to do something like this with concrete for some time.  Just haven’t gotten this far yet. https://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Lamp-4/

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Angry IP Scanner, looks like Fing for desktops

Posted on January 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Haven’t tried it myself, but it looks like its worth checking out. Angry IP Scanner Download – Fast Network IP Scanner

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Cool and simple beach shovel

Posted on January 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

I used to bring the folding military shovels with me to the beach to make castles with the kids.  This could be a nice alternative that allows things to be packed inside it. https://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Beach-Sand-Shovel/

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How to resurface concrete

Posted on January 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have been thinking about doing this in my garage for a few years now…I have a feeling it will still be a few years off. https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-resurface-old-concrete

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Clean looking CNC from CDROM parts

Posted on January 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

And some 3D prints too.  Pretty nice looking CNC.  Only wish they added in a Z axis too. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mini-CNC-Plotter-Machine/

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Cool benchtop jointer build

Posted on January 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Could be a nice build to take a cheap hand planer from Harbor Freight and convert it over. https://makezine.com/2017/12/11/making-a-benchtop-jointer-out-of-plywood/  

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