Monthly Archives: February 2019

Nice PC fan build

I like this fan build. Only interesting bit was the author build his own PWM controller. Which I think you can pick up pre-made for a few dollars more than the parts. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Table-Fan-From-Scrap/

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Nice looking mini lathe build

Rather sharp looking lathe build. Not so sure I would make one from plexi-glass, but it does look nice. The author even designed and make his own motor controller. More work than I would have done (just would have gotten … Continue reading

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Building a scout birdhouse

Pretty simple design and build. Me…most birdhouse builds are from scraps so are limited to shape based on those scraps. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cub-Scout-Birdhouse/

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Interesting wire/tube splicer

Will have to add this one to the things to build. With a few adjustments. I do strip wire and split tubes and usually use a utility knife to do so, this makes it much easier to do. https://cdn.instructables.com/FJ4/8KVN/JS0OSYMV/FJ48KVNJS0OSYMV.LARGE.jpg?auto=webp&width=800

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Nice clock build

I like the clock build, plus you can customize it. Only thing is the LED strip used is a bit pricey. https://www.instructables.com/id/MirrorClock/

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Bump stops for your CNC

The free plans are fore an X-Carve, but could be adapted to any CNC. My 2 cents, I was looking at this build and it would be pretty easy to build by hand as well with scrap wood.

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Making a Lemon Battery

This would be a fun project with kids. Teach how to pile batteries together to get a higher voltage for example.

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Nice write up on making knobs

Only part that adds a bit complexity to this is cutting the t-nut to allow for screws to be placed in to hold them in. Me…I superglue them in. https://www.instructables.com/id/Stupid-Easy-Project-Knobs/

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Homemade apple cider press and grinder

Nice build, bit more work than I would take on (unless I had apple trees). https://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Press-and-Apple-Grinder-on-the-Cheap/#discuss

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Turn a drill bit into a Scribe

Good idea for old drill bits that have outlived their use. However…you can pick one up pretty cheap at Harbor Freight, so this is more of a project of love than anything else http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fast-easy-build-scribing-tool-71376?homelistings#post127060

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