Monthly Archives: March 2017

Under cabinet storage

Posted on March 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I have been wanting to build one of these for a couple of years now.  Its a nice build overall. https://www.familyhandyman.com/kitchen/storage/organization-tips-for-your-kitchen#10

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A pretty simple fume extractor build

Posted on March 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty simple build that can be done with handtools.  I like the build overall.  Only difference is I might attach the carbon filter a bit differently. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fume-Exctractor-Soldering-Smoke-Absorber/

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Use Resin to waterproof projects

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author used a cheap jewelry kit to encase a solar light in resin to make it waterproof. Using a Jewelry Kit to Resin-Encase Electronics

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Cool storage for cabinets

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I posted these up before.  But I really like the build.  basically you add drawers to the kickboards of your cabinets. https://www.familyhandyman.com/kitchen/storage/how-to-build-under-cabinet-drawers-increase-kitchen-storage/view-all

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Make a wooden beer Koozie with built in bottle opener

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Very clever idea.  The only downside is its alot of work to convert a chunk of wood into a beer koozie like this.  I wonder if I could simplify it with a square block instead?  The “blanks” the author uses … Continue reading →

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Turn an old jig saw blade into a marking knife

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Not too terrible time consumer to make too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Marking-Knife-From-a-Dull-Jigsaw-Blade/?ALLSTEPS

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