Monthly Archives: December 2017

Make a jig to make dowel rod

Posted on December 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Clever build, but….I think I would just get the stuff at home depot http://woodgears.ca/dowel/making.html#maker

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Apparently Amazon has tossed a ring in for FreeRTOS

Posted on December 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting that Amazon is backing FreeRTOS.  I haven’t used the OS myself but it seems pretty lightweight when compared to Linux.  Maybe worth a look if you are building a scaled down system and want AWS support. Amazon FreeRTOS is … Continue reading →

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Make a tablesaw milling jig

Posted on December 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

HAHAHAHA…OK this is pretty neat.  Only thing I think I would use a cheaper blade on the saw to make the boards. https://www.izzyswan.com/tablesaw-saw-mill-jig/  

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Flamethrower + drone = Power line cleaner

Posted on December 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one.  In china they are using drones with flame throwers to burn off stuff that gets caught on power lines.  How much fun does that job sound like. Flame Throwing Drone is Actually … Continue reading →

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Cool looking star build for Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its from over a year ago and is arduino based.  Neat build overall but a bit too fast on the “blinking” of the lights for me. http://wpqrek.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-star-ornament-made-using.html

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Thin strip ripping jig

Posted on December 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

Ever need to convert a board into thin strips…well I haven’t yet but I do like this build for one.  Pretty straight forward and the PDF gives details how to do it. http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/105/extras/thin-strip-ripping-jig/

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CryptoKitties, not what I was expecting from blockchain tech

Posted on December 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

I don’t even know where to start on this one. Basically its a blockchain based on trading cards for cat pictures.  I am amazed folks are paying for this.  But then again with Bitcoin at over 11G’s now… People have … Continue reading →

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One easy and cheap swamp like cooler

Posted on December 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this is a winner, the author basically zip ties bottles to a fan, then puts ice in the bottles with holes in the top of the bottle to get air to pass by and cool. Nice simple build.  Not … Continue reading →

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Nice taper Jig for tablesaw

Posted on December 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Been noticing a lot of nice jigs for tablesaws lately.  This on is for making taper cuts, like for table legs.  The author states its a cheap build (well not including the kreg hold downs).  But its a bit time … Continue reading →

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Make a non weld belt grinder

Posted on December 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Been going back and forth on belt sanders for years.  I would like to get one, but…they are not a cheap tool.  I have seen other home made builds but most of them are welded jobs.  This build is a … Continue reading →

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