Monthly Archives: January 2017

Convert those free bags into a target bag

Posted on January 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

Heck of alot cheaper than target “bags” i see at the store too.  Even with all the duct tape. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-ARCHERY-TARGET-BAG/?ALLSTEPS

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Another interesting remote garage door hack

Posted on January 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this one is same as a bunch of others I have seen, but it logs the data for opening the door to a google drive.  Also the author uses a MOSFET to trigger the relay instead of doing it … Continue reading →

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A super simple dremel holder

Posted on January 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

A bit nut, an l-bracket, and some surgu and bam, you have a holder for your dremel. Only think I can see being an issue is finding the nut to fit on the dremel. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-Cheap-Dremel-Holder/

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Print out a vac attachment for when you make holes in your walls.

Posted on January 23, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice simple attachment you can make for the next time you drill holes in your wall, you can use this to keep things clean. http://www.instructables.com/id/Suckit-Vacuumattachment-for-Drilling/?ALLSTEPS

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Show how fees eat up your investments

Posted on January 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Article provides a nice tool to show how over years the fees for a fund can eat up alot of cash.  I also have to look into the references to FeeX and Personal Capital to see what expense ratios are … Continue reading →

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Make a windmill from a soda can

Posted on January 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author provides a template you can put on the can so you cut the lines right.  Then you give the can a little squeeze, and add a bottom, and bag, wind power. Good project for kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Wind-Spinner/?ALLSTEPS

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Fix a squeaky shoe

Posted on January 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

I never thought about it, the squeak is from an air bladder in the shoe that has an air leak.  This fix basically has you put oil (lightweight or WD40) into the bladder to stop the squeak. http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-Squeaky-Sneaker-Air-Bladder/?ALLSTEPS

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Interesting Hydrogen Generator

Posted on January 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Took me a bit to figure out where the other end of the electricity was going in.  I like the use of the tube for insulator between the panels.   This one seems a little more intense than other builds.  I … Continue reading →

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Building another EMP from a bug zapper

Posted on January 19, 2017 by robertwilkie

Bug zappers seem to be popular for EMP based builds.  Here is another good writeup on one. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-EMP-Jammer/?ALLSTEPS

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Another nice planer jig for a router

Posted on January 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this one better than some, its more portable but…the downside its at one height for now (2×4 height) so its not really adjustable except via the router itself. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Router-Planer-Surfacing-Jig-to-Thickn/

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