Monthly Archives: April 2020

Using a magnetic coupling for a pump

Posted on April 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The motor and the pump are not physically connected, but magnets on both parts are used to “turn” the pump with the motor. This is one way to eliminate the need to seal bearing or the motor when … Continue reading →

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Interesting build for a welding plastic sheets

Posted on April 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author did this for encasing small paper in plastic. Good idea and simple to do. Just one thing I would change, I would put something in to screw the rod to the iron. https://www.instructables.com/id/Roller-Welder-DIY-With-the-Use-of-a-Soldering-Iron/

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Another nice patch build

Posted on April 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author makes patches that he puts on his hats out of leather. As he points out only use real leather in this build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Leather-Patch-for-a-Trucker-Hat/

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Simple way to make thru slots

Posted on April 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

basically by not using thru slots, but 2 boards and end pieces all glued together.

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Simple, cheap, and easy circle jig for a router

Posted on April 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Well except the bit where he has to tap the bolt, but the rest of this is a pretty straight forward build that you can use on your standard Harbor Freight trim router.

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Nice jigsaw table build

Posted on April 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build the author does for a table for his jigsaw. Relatively simple to make. I like all the other “homemade” tools the author has as well. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-jigsaw-table-video-77726?homelistings#post152049

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Cool Hot Wire CNC

Posted on April 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I already mentioned this build. But its a nice (and relatively cheap) build for a Hot Wire CNC. https://howtomechatronics.com/projects/arduino-cnc-foam-cutting-machine/

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Going thru one of my Wind/Water power kicks

Posted on April 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Happens every year, I start looking at ways to use wind or water to power stuff. This time around I have been thinking of making my own generators, and how to make the coils. Here are some nice starting points: … Continue reading →

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