Monthly Archives: September 2019

Nice Caddy Tote Organizer

Posted on September 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

I haven’t found too many CNC based projects out there that are free. But this one seems like a nice build. Too bad its build for tools, I would like to see it adapted for soda/beer holder. https://cutrocket.com/p/5adf9542c9d81/

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Another nice build for wooden bar clamps

Posted on September 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build the author did for some simple long wooden based bar clamps. Me…I can get some cheap ones at harbor freight. I think I would do this if I needed a clamp that was well over 4 ft, where … Continue reading →

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Use an old tablet for a display on on RPi

Posted on September 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well I think I found a use for some old Amazon Tablets. The author uses VNC or RDP to access the RPi over the network. And act as its display. It sounds like RDP is a better way to go … Continue reading →

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Nice ideas for sanding blocks and tools

Posted on September 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

41 ideas to try. Some I have done myself, but a bunch are ones I plan to add to my own toolset. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/41-genius-sanding-tips/

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Tank tread bike

Posted on September 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I got a kick out of the author used an old tire for the tread. The original author has the plans for sale, me…there is a lot of work into thsi build (more than I would do).

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One Odd CNC

Posted on September 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author build a CNC to cut on large, long, pipes. Cool build, not so sure I would make one…well why I would…maybe for custom totem poles? The author does it for making some interesting seats.

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Convert a cheap $10 quad copter to a paper airplane

Posted on September 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically uses the copter parts to power the plane. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Controlled-Paper-Plane-Easy-and-Cheap/ A cheaper model can be found here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Powered-Paper-Plane/ But its direction cannot be controlled.

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Nice air hockey table build

Posted on September 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

More work than I would put into one. Looks pretty cool thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Low-Cost-Air-Hockey-Table/

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Cool spinner build

Posted on September 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

This spinner takes it to a whole new level. Its fun to watch the dad looking pretty far out for the spinner when it drops. https://www.instructables.com/id/High-Power-Propeller-Launcher/

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Make your own Embroidery Machine

Posted on September 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author has a set of 3D printed out parts that you can use to basically turn your sewing machine into a 2D CNC. Interesting build. https://openbuilds.com/builds/diy-embroidery-machine-v2.8630/

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