Monthly Archives: July 2021

Neat jumping dress

Posted on July 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author uses a motion sensor to show movement with the dress. Also has a nice “meteor” option too (like a screen saver one). Most of the materials the author uses are from adafruit, which provides nice “kit” like materials … Continue reading →

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Making a Miter Gauge

Posted on July 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

I might do this project. I have looked at getting a better gauge for my table saw, but they are expensive, so this is a nice looking, and somewhat simple, ok in an afternoon, build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/precision-cutting-miter-gauge-table-saw-85969?homelistings#post183943

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Interesting cheap multi switch automation setup

Posted on July 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK I definately will not make this build. Neat looking where the author uses a stepper to “move” a servo across a row of light switches to turn them on and off. https://www.instructables.com/Cheapest-Plug-Play-Room-Automation-Setup/

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Interesting jig to make sanding drums (or wheels)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig, I can see making this one if I was going to make alot of sanding drums, or maybe wooden wheels. But for now I just make these by hand. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-making-jig-drum-sanders-video-85793?homelistings#post183185

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