Monthly Archives: June 2016

clever build for bench dogs

Posted on June 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Some dowel rod, and a strip of metal to act as a spring and some simple bench dogs are made.  This is cheaper than buying them ($2.50 each).  And you could customize them too. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice hack for kitchen tool organiser

Posted on June 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author took a wire trivet and put it upside down to hand hooks from it for utensils.  Good idea.  Down side is the Trivet is like $20.  You could use wire shelving instead that is cheaper. http://www.ikeahackers.net/2016/06/kitchen-tool-organiser.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ikeahacker+%28ikeahacker%29

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Honey, interesting chrome plugin for coupons

Posted on June 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this is better than where I just search all the time for coupon codes.  This plugin for chrome does it for you. http://twocents.lifehacker.com/honey-releases-amazon-price-protection-to-find-you-a-be-1782310522

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Free audio books

Posted on June 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you spend alot of time on your commute, you listen to podcasts but would like to listen to books without paying a fortune.  Try LibriVox.  They are books read by volenteers (ones that are becoming voice over actors).  Oh … Continue reading →

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Interesting review of an Intel Genuino

Posted on June 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting review to read.  Really wish they did it all one one page.  But…If you need an arduino with a low end Raspberry Pi, this would be a good solution (35-40 dollars after shipping).  But if you just need a … Continue reading →

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Interesting hack for M3D printer

Posted on June 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author was having issues with the motor on the M3D printer, so he modified it to use an external Wade Extruder setup for the motor to “push” the material thru.  Interesting tweak.  Knock on wood I have not had … Continue reading →

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An even cheaper bottle mouse trap

Posted on June 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

This one is cheaper and easier to make than the last one I posted up.  Mice everywhere beware…you maybe getting relocated soon. http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Simple-Soda-Bottle-Mousetrap/

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How to make your own anti backlash nuts

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well this is cheaper than buying them by a long shot.  Backlash nuts are important in CNC and robotics to as its the movement a nut may have on a threaded rod.  Think of slippage or unwanted movement.  Seems like … Continue reading →

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Building a mouse trap gun

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is why I wonder what all the freakout is with 3D printed guns which could take a week or more to make.  Here…a trip to Home Depot and an hour you are good to go.  Oh keep in mind … Continue reading →

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Another beer caddy. But easier to make with handtools

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice simple build for a beer caddy, only thing I would add to it is to make circles in the bottle plate to hold the beer in better, or maybe put something on it so they don’t … Continue reading →

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