Using a conrete paver and foam for a stand for your 3D printer

Posted on June 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the paver gives some stability, and the foam helps dampen the vibrations.

https://blog.adafruit.com/2020/05/19/the-best-2-upgrade-for-your-3d-printer-3dprinting/

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Google’s Snapseed

Posted on June 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on Google’s snapseed app for editing photos on your phone (can be used on apple too). I have it on my list to try, mostly since I am slowly converting to putting stuff up for sale from the camera/PC to using my phone.

https://lifehacker.com/fix-your-crappy-phone-photos-with-this-powerful-app-1842873039

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Your new robotic tire changer

Posted on June 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about a startup that has a robot that can rotate your tires for you. Makes sense with the costs of labor going up, but at a quarter of a mill for one robot….err…maybe costs have not gone up that much. 🙂

If it gets down to 100K, I could see alot of retail shops switching to this.

Your next tire change could be performed by a robot
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Making a book press

Posted on June 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build to repair or make a book. The old way. Basically the press pushes all the paper together so you can then stitch it up.

DIY Large Format Book Press Puts on the Pressure
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Nice completely home made pocket hole jig

Posted on June 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

It has alot of nice features you find on the over $100 jigs. But is completely homemade. Me, not so sure I would have the patience to make this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0UPTXwPyDk

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One really big Hot Wire CNC

Posted on June 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting custom built CNC for Hot Wire used to make wake board obstacles.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/cnc-hot-wire-cutting-machine-79674?homelistings#post159387

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Cool CNC scroll saw

Posted on June 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty complex build, the author 3D printed the bits he needed to make a CNC with a scroll saw. Me….not entirely sure the benefit of this over a regular CNC, but its a nice build.

https://hackaday.com/2020/06/04/cnc-scroll-saw-makes-promising-first-cuts/


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Another simple ventilator build

Posted on June 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Clever build. I don’t see these builds ever making it to US due to regulations, and fear of lawsuits. But maybe other countries can use these ideas.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-RespiArt-a-Simply-Ventilator/


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Another nice foot door opener

Posted on June 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

Another nice build for these foot based door openers…me…I would just buy one online for 10-20 dollars. But if you have time and materials….

https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Sanitary-Door-Handle-Using-Foot-to-Open-Simpl/

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Making your own barn door rollers

Posted on June 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Not so sure I would make one as you can pick up a roller for $10. But, if you have the materials and time, what the heck go for it. Also this one looks more robust than the bought ones.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-build-barn-door-hardware-easily-diy-78579?homelistings#post155289

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