Monthly Archives: April 2019

Convert an existing router edge guide

Posted on April 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice job converting an existing trim router guide, which was a cheap metal thing, into a much more useful build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/making-palm-router-trimmer-edge-guide-jig-71795?homelistings#post129106

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Interesting build for a voltage detector

Posted on April 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Using an inductor and a timer to filter signals. Interesting build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Contactless-Voltage-Detector/

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Making tape dispensers and a station

Posted on April 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build but I was thinking…maybe a french cleat would look nicer here. https://www.instructables.com/id/Tape-Dispenser-Station/

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Make your own rubix cube solver

Posted on April 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Basically its a CNC using an ardiuno for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Q-Bot-the-Open-Source-Rubiks-Cube-Solver/

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Shower curtain + pex pipe + LED strand and you have a light up moon

Posted on April 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

The shower curtain is of a moon. They other made a hula hoop with plex, stapled the LED strip and curtain to the pipe, and made a nice looking light up poster. I wonder if I can find an overwatch … Continue reading →

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Making some custom handles for mult screwdrivers

Posted on April 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, you could do it with leftover scraps of wood too (assuming you have a lathe). And..if you go to Harbor Freight, they have these screwdrivers ever so often for free with coupon. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Handmade-Screwdriver/

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CNC yourself a rocking stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have noticed more and more of these nice stool builds. Al l without the need for screws (you just need a big CNC). https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Rocking-Stool/

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No screw, CNC Stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice stool build. Simple to put together (if you can find a CNC to cut it out on). https://www.instructables.com/id/Twist-Stool/