Category Archives: Misc-Life

Nice Free standing Lamp build

Posted on January 24, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build over all using metal conduit for the “frame”. I like the black paint finish too. Figure this build would run you under $10 each. https://www.instructables.com/A-Terrace-Wooden-base-Pole-mounted-Glass-Jar-Light/

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Make a portable propane camp fire

Posted on January 19, 2023 by robertwilkie

One of the mroe crazy builds I have seen, the author basically turns an ammo box into a grill like setup. Clever build overall https://www.instructables.com/Tactical-Ammo-Can-Portable-Propane-Fire-Pit/

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Automatic pill dispenser

Posted on January 18, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to dispense and tell you if you have taken your pills or not. https://www.instructables.com/Automatic-Pill-or-Medication-Dispenser/

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Turning a sewing machine into a scroll saw

Posted on December 21, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author calls it a jig saw, but its more like a scroll saw to me. Nice build if you don’t want to buy a scroll saw and have an old sewing machine around (seen enough of these at the … Continue reading →

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A clip for swiss army knifes

Posted on December 16, 2022 by robertwilkie

This is neat, its a clip you can attach to a standard size swiss army knife to attach to your belt or pocket. I would not mind on of these…just not at $20 (plus shipping). Have to keep an eye … Continue reading →

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How to use Google docs to create barcodes

Posted on December 9, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on how to do it. Barcodes can be useful to have information that can be transferred to computers easily. https://www.makeuseof.com/create-barcodes-google-sheets/

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Cool magnetic transmission build

Posted on December 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice but complicated build for a magnetic based transmission. https://hackaday.com/2022/09/02/magnetic-gearbox-can-go-fast-but-not-hard/

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Using hoverboard motor for wind power

Posted on November 30, 2022 by robertwilkie

I like this build, pretty simple (thought doesn’t have the vanes yet). And a slow spin already cranks out some impressive voltage https://www.pinterest.com/pin/714805772084375932/

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Cool robot for shutting/opening curtains

Posted on November 21, 2022 by robertwilkie

This is a need bot that can open and close the curtains for you. Of course you need a decent rod and the curtains need to be those in and over types. The downside is with the discount they are … Continue reading →

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Multipurpose table saw sled

Posted on November 18, 2022 by robertwilkie

I like this build, but a few things I would add is a tape measure on the top of the backstop, a “stop” for repeat cuts, and a sliding bar on the backstop to add stuff to the sled. Of … Continue reading →

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