Monthly Archives: July 2016

Make a simple and cheap faucet wrench

Posted on July 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author basically has slots cut into a long PVC pipe to help twist the faucet nuts.  I think I would cut a sleeve in it too in case there is a ridged water pipe that you need to work … Continue reading →

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Make a simple slingshot with a balloon and a plastic bottle

Posted on July 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

Neat idea, take the top of a bottle for the holder, and a balloon over the twist bit to use as a the sling. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Strong-Slingshot-Hacks-for-Re/

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3D print and make your own automated pool skimmer

Posted on July 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well not fully automated (remote controlled).  but I see the potential here.  The build is pretty simple and I could see turning this into a bot that is more automated.  Maybe has some solar cells to help keep it charged … Continue reading →

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Making tea lanterns from Arizona Tea cans

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK so you get those cans of tea that don’t have 5 cent deposits, here is a solution to repurpose the can.  Use a old can of spray paint.  Then cut the sides and bend down.  Bam…tea light.  Not so … Continue reading →

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The redneck fence post puller

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I could have used this about 10 years ago.  They author uses a big bench vise to clamp onto the post.  Then a car jack under the vise to pull the post out of the ground.  Sure beats digging the … Continue reading →

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Make a pole mounted mason jar light

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple and cheap idea.  Makes for some nice outdoor lights. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pole-Mounted-Mason-Jar-Garden-Lights/

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Nice simple bottle cutter

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Seems to be a pretty stable bottle cutter you can make on the cheap. http://www.instructables.com/id/Precise-Glass-Bottle-Cutting-Jig/?ALLSTEPS

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Another nice foam cutter setup

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Never thought about using a foam cutter for letters.  This maybe something I work on for Haloween prop’s.  Little leery of using a 12v 2.1A power supply for it thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Cutter-by-Brain-Washer/?ALLSTEPS

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Make a Paracord Pouch

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author build it to hold ammo.  I could see other uses for this pouch.  I like the use of the soda can to get the shape for the cord.  I could see using other size containers too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Ammo-Pouch/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice homemade wind turbine

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

This could be a nice build to do with kids.  I was surpised how “easy” the author build the vanes.  Me, I would have to print out a template to do it. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Small-Wind-Turbine-Homemade/?ALLSTEPS

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