Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Make a Wuhan Hook

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, basically its a door opener (for doors with latch handles). Once you open the door, you hit the lighter to burn up an possible contaminates. The base is 3D printed. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wuhan-Hook-V2-Simple-Self-Disinfecting-Wand-to-Pre/

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3D printed Ventilator Valve

Posted on May 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I could see doing this for a custom water pump in the future. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Ventilator-Valves/

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Another improvement to 3D printing metal bending parts

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This time the author is using threaded rod thru the corners to re enforce them.

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Nice 3D printed build for a rope maker

Posted on April 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, I like how it is pretty straight forward to put together. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Rope-Maker/

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3D print you own Trebuchet

Posted on April 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build you can do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Miniature-Desktop-Trebuchet-3D-Printed/

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upgrades to Drill Press

Posted on April 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Will being stuck at home, I have been staring alot at my drillpress, and thinking of upgrades to do to it. This one write up is a nice one to do. The downside of the laser bit, is each time … Continue reading →

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Another nice patch build

Posted on April 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author makes patches that he puts on his hats out of leather. As he points out only use real leather in this build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Leather-Patch-for-a-Trucker-Hat/

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Cool Hot Wire CNC

Posted on April 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I already mentioned this build. But its a nice (and relatively cheap) build for a Hot Wire CNC. https://howtomechatronics.com/projects/arduino-cnc-foam-cutting-machine/

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Going thru one of my Wind/Water power kicks

Posted on April 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Happens every year, I start looking at ways to use wind or water to power stuff. This time around I have been thinking of making my own generators, and how to make the coils. Here are some nice starting points: … Continue reading →

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Cool delta plotter build

Posted on March 26, 2020 by robertwilkie

Not sure if I would make one myself, but its a pretty cool build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Delta-Plotter/

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