Monthly Archives: July 2016

A simple way to raise up a dog bowl

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, but…my dogs I could totally see destroying this. http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-Dog-Food-Bowls/?ALLSTEPS

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A really small and simple Hydrogen Generator

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is pretty neat, the generator is small enough that the hydrogen it generates seems to be low that risk of danger isn’t as bad as bigger ones.  and it makes a nice mini torch http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mini-Hydrogen-Generator-TUTORIAL/?ALLSTEPS

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Low Cost Plastic Shredder

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I thought I had posted this before.  But I didn’t find it, so here I go again… The author build a simple and cheap shredder for plastic.  Why do this?  Well if you want to melt it into a mold, … Continue reading →

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Simple Rola Bola

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Take a 6 inch pipe, a board and put some ends on it and you know have a new game to play. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rola-Bola-DIY/

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Making your own Harry Potter wand

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  The “branch” looks like a fresh cut tree instead of seasoned piece.  But either way works.  Only issue I see is getting ahold of a drill bit long enough to go thru the wand. http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-Wood-Light-Up-Wand-Made-From-Upcycled-Materia/?ALLSTEPS

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Hacking the door buzzer to let you in via your phone

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I should have seen this one coming. Just modify the buzzer so you can control it remotely via the internet. http://hackaday.com/2016/05/26/keyless-apartment-entry-with-relatively-little-effort/

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Simple list holder

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I may have to make one of these.  I drive my spouse nuts with “lists” all over the place on postit notes.  This could be a better alternative.  Also a cheap build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Shopping-List-Holder/

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Cheap and easy bench dogs

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Add a rubber hose over a 3/4 inch pipe and bam…bench dog. http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Cheap-and-Easy-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice idea, drill press sanding plate

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have been thinking of making some drums for sanding on my drillpress, but didn’t think about the “gap” that will be there between the drum and the base plate.  This is a simple plate that you can put on … Continue reading →

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A $50 CNC

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK only down side is I don’t see how he kept the costs under $50 with the threaded rod he used and some other parts.  But most likely had stuff “around” already.  Oh and the couplers for the steppers…I could … Continue reading →

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