Monthly Archives: September 2015

A homemade drill press vice

Posted on September 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author made his own drill press vice (and fence/table too if you think about it).  I am looking at it and wondering how I can make my own adjustments to it. http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Vice/?ALLSTEPS

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Cool app, I can see this working with my kids

Posted on September 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

The app, companion, basically allows you to tell a bunch of your contacts you are walking to xyz, and let them keep tabs on your walk, so if something happens, or the app detects you are not going the direction … Continue reading →

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Make an arduino based laser rangfinder

Posted on September 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting project, not much hardware work involved.  Down side, the !@#$# laser module is $300 dollars.  Bit out of my price range. http://hackaday.com/2014/07/01/pew-pew-an-arduino-based-laser-rangefinder/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Making CNC based business cards

Posted on September 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

Clever build, the author makes a reference card on a copper board cut to the shape of a business card.  You could modify this to have more “business card” information on it and hand it out. http://hackaday.com/2015/09/10/cnced-business-card/ original: http://protological.com/reference-pcb-business-card-cnc/

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Make a circle cutting jig for a router in 20 minutes

Posted on September 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

A nice simple build for using a scrap piece of plywood for making circles with a router.  The only thing I noticed is there is no “center hole” to mount the jig with.  Note, you see it in the video… … Continue reading →

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Another idea for interior closet doors

Posted on September 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this one where the author also added in casters to the doors.  The author re-used the existing bi-fold doors and converted them into normal like doors. http://ana-white.com/2010/08/behind-closet-doors.html

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I like this door shelf system better

Posted on September 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

This one looks nicer since the “shelf” part can be seen on the outside.  This would be nice on a closet door.  I also like how the shelf system sticks out a little bit from the door with quarter round.  … Continue reading →

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Build an inside door Shelving Unit

Posted on September 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses plywood for the whole thing (I think I would just use boards since I don’t have quiet the workshop she has). http://wilkerdos.com/2015/04/diy-shelving-unit-for-inside-a-door/

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I knew it, someone would make an M&M sorter

Posted on September 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I was making jokes about an M&M sorter earlier this week from the skittles one.  Well someone did it. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1012209

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OK the gear bit is cool, but the rollers for sand castles are better

Posted on September 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

The geared pattern builder for making patterns in the sand is neat, but what I really like is the rollers the guy built for adding texture to the walls of a sandcastle. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150913-3d-printed-sand-castle-tools-made-with-math-to-play-with-math.html

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