Monthly Archives: March 2018

Make a mini marshmallow shooter

Posted on March 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the templates the author provides to print out and make the shooter.  This is more of a sling shot that looks like a crossbow. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Marshmallow-Shooter/

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Simple helmet hack for LED lights

Posted on March 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author basically put LED strips on a kids bike helmet and wired in a battery to run them. Cheap and Easy Helmet Lights for the Kids

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Nothing like a full sized RC car

Posted on March 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author basically put a remote controller into a car and drove it around.  The car cost him $300 and total cost is around 2K for the build http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Size-RC-Car/

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A simple forge build

Posted on March 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the more simpler builds for a home forge.  I was surpised to see that fire bricks are easy to cut through.  The author build the forge to heat up knifes he was making. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Propane-Forge/

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USB based heaters

Posted on March 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK I haven’t seen these before, basically its an electric heater with a USB input.  The author extends the functionality by adding velcro.  Me, I am just impressed these exist and are cheap. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Heated-Shirt-Powered-by-USB-for-Less/

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Build a hidden drawer with a floating shelf

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit different from other builds where the “hidden part is like a drawer instead of the drop down I have seen in the past with builds like this. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/saturday-morning-workshop-floating-shelf-with-secret-drawer/view-all/

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The giant pepper shaker

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

This thing is huge.  Its fun to watch the build. https://makezine.com/2018/03/06/giant-pepper-grinder/

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Make an air sensor for your snorkel mask

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Guess its to keep you from passing out while swimming. http://www.instructables.com/id/Oxygen-Measurement-in-Snorkels/

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Bucket handle

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build from the author, basically he was looking for a better handle and used some black pipe for the purpose.  Not so sure I would have (cost would add up fast).  Maybe use some PVC instead? http://www.instructables.com/id/Bucket-and-Piping-Repurposed-Into-Bucket-With-Supp/

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Cool 3D chocolate printer

Posted on March 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

The authors figured out how to speed it up by cooling the chocolate off with water after each layer. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180305-students-develop-chocolate-3d-printer-that-prints-on-water.html

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