Monthly Archives: July 2017

Another switch with a clothspin

Posted on July 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Seen these before, but this one is a bit different as its used in a water alarm, where the asprin disolves it will close the circuit and trigger an alarm. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-High-Water-Alarm/

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Wait there is an online thrift store?

Posted on July 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

ThredUP, never heard of it till now.  Guess they are also now making a normal store too. Online thrift store ThredUP is opening physical retail locations

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Nice hook

Posted on July 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple hook, I would not use this for anything really heavy, but to tie off a kayak (as the author does), its perfect and looks nice.  Cheaper would be to go to the dollar store and get a clippy. … Continue reading →

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Another simple grow bucket

Posted on July 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like these buckets.  Its on my list of things to build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-Bucket-Laser-Cut-Acrylic-Heat-Shield/

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Cool looknig smart mirror

Posted on July 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the nicer builds I have seen.  Uses a large monitor and the frame is perfect at hiding it.  Oh and a RPi is controlling the whole thing. https://www.instructables.com/id/LuxOs-Open-Joinery-32-Smart-Mirror/

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