Monthly Archives: January 2021

Clever idea for way to help load kayak ontop of car

Posted on January 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple idea, the author took a suction cup handle holddown, added in A PVC pipe bend, and uses it to mount to the car to help load/unload the kayak on top so you can do it by yourself. https://www.instructables.com/Kayak-Roofrack-Loading-Assistor/

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Interesting Lawn Trimmer accessory

Posted on January 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints an attachment that turns the trimmer into an interesting lawn thatcher. The author uses it for removing moss. https://www.instructables.com/3d-Printed-Lawn-Scarifier-Attachment-for-Strimmer/

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Simple bug trap

Posted on January 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like this trap, pretty easy to build and basically mimic’s the ones you buy for $10. But a lot cheaper. https://www.instructables.com/Fly-Trap-DIY-for-Free/

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Pop-up bench dogs

Posted on January 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Clever build where you can just push down on the dogs to get them to pop up for use. Me…I am cheap, and I would just have holes that I push them in and out of. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Pop-Up-Bench-Dogs/

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