Making a pinwheel from a soda can.

Posted on November 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, Only thing I would do a bit different is how the shaft/pinwheel is connected together.

https://www.instructables.com/Soda-Can-Pinwheel-1/

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Another nice CNC for hot-wire cutter

Posted on November 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty impressive in that its more 3D than other foam cutters I have seen that are 2D. It has the base build similar to a rep-rap.

Arduino CNC Foam Cutting Machine
CNC Hot-Wire Cutter Gives Form to Foam
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Interesting clamp

Posted on November 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author made some really long clamps. I like the wedge build to secure the end. My 2 cents, pipe clamp kits are under $5, and the pipe another $8….they don’t look as nice thought.

How To Make A Parallel Jaw Bar Clamp
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Converting a nail light to a UV light for resin prints

Posted on November 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

With a resin printer, you also will need a UV curing station to harden the final print. These can be a bit costly, but the author modified a home salon light to do this instead.

Repurposed UV Curer Makes Your Prints Hard as Nails
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Upgrading a cheap CNC

Posted on November 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author upgrades a 1610 (also can do 3018) to the size of a 5050, which is like 50 mm to 500mm. According to the author, it was cheaper than buying a 5050, and he did some other upgrades that are not on the standard 5050, so it seems like a good deal. Not sure on the cost difference thought. As far as I can tell, they all use the same spindle motor, so the swap should work out.

https://www.instructables.com/3018-CNC-Machine-Upgrade-to-5050-CNC-Machine/

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Neat pan/til camera build

Posted on November 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or you can use it for other items (like a laser pointer). The build it all from 3D printed parts, 2 stepper motors, and an arduino with CNC shield. The sample videos show its moves pretty quick and smooth.

https://www.instructables.com/Remotely-Operated-WEBCAM-Laser-Camera-flashlight/

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Making your own bench cookies and holder

Posted on November 5, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author made his own bench cookies (as rocker makes some, but they are not cheap). That work just as well. Also he makes a holder for the cookies as well. The cookies are 4 inches wide and fit inside the 4 inch PVC pipe.

https://www.instructables.com/Simple-DIY-Bench-Cookies-Biscuits/

https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Bench-Cookie-Storage/

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Making a pocket hole workstation

Posted on November 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have actually thought about this myself. I got the same Kreg Jig when they went on discount a bit back, and its nice, but it really needs wings on the sides for larger pieces. This table build is perfect for the Kreg Jig.

https://www.instructables.com/Pocket-Hole-Jig-Workstation/

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Nice Dado Jig for a Router

Posted on November 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

Been on a router jig kick. This is to make dados on wide boards. Only change I would make is the ability to mount a stop bit on the other end.

https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Stopped-Dado-Jig-for-Any-Router/

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Another simple router jig to make circles

Posted on November 2, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one I like a bit better than the screw arm one. This one is a piece of plexiglass to act as a circle jig. I like how he uses 1/8 drill bit for the “center mark” and can use dremel used up bits for the pin.

https://www.instructables.com/Circle-Jig-for-Router-5-Basic-and-Easy-Cutting-Jig/

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