Monthly Archives: December 2016

Make a cheap smoke ring

Posted on December 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty cool, using a soda bottle and a balloon to make a container to push out smoke rings with. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-Smoke-Rings-Without-Vaping/

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Cup holder enlarger…humm

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Ok I saw this build and thought to myself.  Gee…I could make this better, but expanding storage in my cupholder.  And…maybe use PVC instead….hummm.. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cup-Holder-Enlarger/

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Make a giant foldable christmas tree

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

I am not so sure I would use “maker bar” for this, but still a nice build where you can take fold the thing away for the season.  Me….I think I would cheap out on some of the materials and … Continue reading →

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Trump will cause US Tech to suffer?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, but…I don’t believe it.  The author (young) makes some good points.  But, if you go back to the 1990s, or 1980s, we didn’t have H1B visas (and outsourcing wasn’t a word).  Companies didn’t send large chunks of jobs … Continue reading →

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Good write-up on how to convert a picture for laser engraving

Posted on December 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

The video in this is fun to watch.  Never worked with lasers myself (yet).  But the smoke coming from it is pretty intense.  I would be a bit worried about burning the place down. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Laser-Engraving-Photo/

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Make your own custom coasters

Posted on December 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, would make some nice christmas presents. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Personalized-Epoxy-Resin-Coaster/

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Nice notice board for a computer monitor

Posted on December 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like the idea of adding a board the the monitor for sticky notes but…not so sure how long “tape” will hold it on there.  A more permanent solution would be ideal. http://www.instructables.com/id/Transparent-Monitor-Noticeboard/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice draft blocker build

Posted on December 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is cheaper than the ones I see in the stores for $30 and up. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Draft-Blocker-for-Your-Door/

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Make a smoke bomb from ping pong balls

Posted on December 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well and some aluminum foil, soda bottle cap, and a fuse. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ping-Pong-Ball-Smoke-Bomb-2/

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Interesting CNC plotter

Posted on December 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  It is belt driven and is a basic plotter concept.  The steppers used are pretty cheap kind (which surpised me considering the work that went into this).  But whatever works right? http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-Plotter/

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