Monthly Archives: February 2018

Make a propane cannon

Too funny.  Its like 2 engineers building it and then surpised that it works. 4 Lessons We Learned Making a Propane Cannon

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A really simple foam cutter build

This has to be one of the more simpler builds I have seen.  Cheap too…well except the battery could be a bit in cost. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Electric-Foam-Cutter/  

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Nice looking CROM CNC machine build

I like this build since it allows for you to move the CNC to different surfaces.  It looks really professional and the frame is really well done (hand cut from acrylic sheet).  Unfortunately no plans or dimensions for the sheet … Continue reading

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Cool web based debugger for python

I have to say this is pretty neat project.  It looks like its cross compiler based too so should run on ARM or intel systems (its called birdseye). Stepping up your Python Printf Debugging Game

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Neat CNC foam cutter

I can’t tell if they are going to have an offering to buy this, but everything seems to be opensource.   CUTTING PLOTTER FOR POLYSTYRENE

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How to print on fabric

Actually on a nylon net.  Pretty cool idea, you start the print, pause it, put the net down, then print some more. How to 3D Print on Fabric

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Neat necklace build

I like this build, its a bit larger than I would have done, but its neat build overall.  Not sure what the stone is he uses. Beating Life-Force Amulet

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Make your own flame thrower

OMG this is a project to take on.  Basically parts from Harbor Frieght and an air pellet gun, I think you can build this for under $100 if you wanted…oh and a water bottle holder for the gas canister. https://techcrunch.com/2018/02/13/heres-how-to-make-the-boring-companys-flamethrower/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29 … Continue reading

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Neat remote LED sign build

The author is using a variant of an ESP board to send text wirelessly to the sign.  Nice build overall.  I remember when signs like this where pretty common in the 90s.  Its also a really cheap build to do … Continue reading

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Interesting jig for Jigsaw

At first I thought, why would I make this if I have a compound miter saw?  Then…it dawned on me that jigsaws are cheap ($20), and you can use them to cut light metal, which I guess I could do … Continue reading

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