Monthly Archives: December 2018

And a skateboard wheel to an old f-clamp

Posted on December 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to make something that you can use quickly to move long board with.  Only thing I can think of is most of the f-clamps I have don’t have enough on the end to tap to put a threaded … Continue reading →

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Make a pinball machine with a penboard

Posted on December 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Cool idea, modular too. https://makershare.com/projects/mechanical-pinball

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3D print and build your own spider bot

Posted on December 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, involves ALOT of servo motors thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-WIFI-AP-Controlled-Quadruped-Robot/

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Simple plunger design for paste extruder for ceramic 3D printer

Posted on December 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple design, not so sure how much more a stepper with threaded rod going thru the shaft is thought.  Its definitely not a common stepper motor to come across. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20181121-how-to-build-a-plunger-style-paste-extruder-for-ceramic-3d-printer-step-by-step-diy-guide.html  

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Cool dust collector build

Posted on December 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build, I like the see-thru tank part and that it can be added onto a standard garbage can.  Of course if I am making this much dust…well I must have a serious CNC involved. Build a … Continue reading →

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Nice looking Electrolysis rust removal build

Posted on December 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

Have DC power supply, bucket, and iron rods and you two can build your own Electrolysis rust remover. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/electrolysis-rust-removal-67148?homelistings#post109683

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Simple clip reload build

Posted on December 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this, dump the bullets on one end, sort and line them up, then push them  in. Beats doing one at a time. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Magazine-Speed-Loader-Magpacker/

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Nice Outdoor tree decor

Posted on December 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the build, simple, and easy.  But…I think I would make some sort of spike I could drive into the ground for the pole instead of a plywood platform. https://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-String-Light-Mega-Tree/

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