Monthly Archives: August 2017

Nice cable holder build

Posted on August 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build, only issue is I do not fully understand how the author attached it to the table, since it looks like its in mid air. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Organizer-1/

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Convert a Fire Tablet to be more stock Android

Posted on August 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting set of tips on how to convert one to be more stock android without killing off athe Amazon extras. https://www.howtogeek.com/270382/how-to-make-the-amazon-fire-tablet-more-like-stock-android/

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Make a kid hovercraft

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Cute build.  Pretty straight forward as well, just a bit time consuming. https://www.instructables.com/id/Hoverboard-1/

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Nice build for a motorized lazy susan

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat hack to convert a Lazy susan to be motorized.  Cheap too…well except the motor… https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2466993

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Nice ideas to do with kids for solar power

Posted on August 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

The balloon one is nice one to try out. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/fun-diy-projects-to-teach-your-kids-about-solar-energy

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Convert a lawnmower to air

Posted on August 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

Compressed air that is.  Interesting build (pretty simple too since you don’t need a carb, mag, etc).  I like the tweak to move the air coming in/out tube. Converting a Lawnmower Engine To Run on Compressed Air

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Simple clothes bar for a car

Posted on August 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically one tube with a bent over end is inserted into a middle tube that holds the clothes.  Good idea and cheap too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Clothes-Bar-for-Vehicle/

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Another nice LED sign build

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the use of wood for the backdrop.  You could do other things in the background instead of wood too. https://www.wilkerdos.com/2016/05/diy-backlit-led-sign/

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Take part of a bike frame and use it for a key safe

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea…but what if someone just takes the pipe and cuts the keys loose for later use.  I could actually see making this but I don’t think I would weld the bottom.  Maybe just fold it over? https://www.instructables.com/id/Vehicle-Key-Safe/

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3D print your own bladeless fan

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Ironically its not really blade less (fan is actually located in the base of these things).  This one is pretty neat build, uses a computer fan to push the air. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Portable-Bladeless-Fan/

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