Monthly Archives: March 2017

A pretty simple and portable Tesla Coil

Posted on March 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this is a much easier build to do with kids.  I like how he uses nail polish to hold the wire in place. http://www.instructables.com/id/Slayer-Exciter-Circuit-Poor-Mans-Tesla-Coil/?ALLSTEPS

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Pop up dog benches

Posted on March 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically cut some grooves into a dowel rod and use a rubber band to hold it down and pop it up when needed. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubber-Band-Powered-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Making your own dremel sanders

Posted on March 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, the “cork” is used to hold the sanding disk.  The disk is a cheap pvc pipe with sandpaper glued on (author used wood glue).  Pretty good idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Dremel-Cork-Sanding-Bandsdrums/?ALLSTEPS

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Take a frig compressor to make a vacuum chamber

Posted on March 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this is on the list.  I wish I kept my old frig now.  Of course remember to use safety glasses.  Oh and the use of a de-humidifier works as well too. http://hackedgadgets.com/2017/03/19/diy-vacuum-chamber/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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Router and table saw angle jig

Posted on March 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple idea for a jig to make angle cuts or routed paths.  Easy to build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Router-Table-Angle-Cutting-Jig/?ALLSTEPS http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Table-Saw-Tapering-Iig/?ALLSTEPS  

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Build a lightwieght brake tool

Posted on March 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK I have seen alot of angle metal based brakes, but this is the first wooden one.  I am pretty impressed with it to bend lightwieght metal.  And its size is perfect for large window trim. http://www.instructables.com/id/Window-Trim-Brake-Bending-Tool/?ALLSTEPS

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Another Hydrogen Generator build

Posted on March 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is out of PVC pipe and looks like a rocket.  The plates build the author does is interesting.. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Ship-Hydrogen-Generator/?ALLSTEPS

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Build a water pump that uses cordless drill batteries

Posted on March 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  At first I assumed this was built with 3D printed parts.  Nope, PVC pipe instead.  Looks really nice. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Water-Pump/?ALLSTEPS

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Build a simple Laser trip alarm

Posted on March 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple trip alarm.  Could be extended out to cover more than the “doll” size. http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Security-System-3/?ALLSTEPS

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Simplest build for a blacksmith furnace yet

Posted on March 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the simplest ones yet.  Definately easier to make than some of the other builds I have seen over time. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Metal-Melting-Furnace/?ALLSTEPS

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