Monthly Archives: November 2016

Wow, so for $1 I could convert some old speakers to run off a USB power supply

Posted on November 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have a bunch of old 8ohm speakers that maybe seeing some new life soon. http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift-Card-Tin-USB-Speaker-3-Build/ here is another build using a 15w amplifier (so $3 instead of $1) http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Old-Speaker/

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Nice build for a battery backup

Posted on November 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author basically build a charging battery backup for about….$3.  Heck alot cheaper than the $10 and up and it charges 18650 based batteries. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-2-Battery-ChargerPower-Bank-for-18650-Battery/  

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Old piece of trim and a high powered LED to make a nice portable light

Posted on November 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author tool a PC heatsink, some trim (I have lots of small pieces of leftover trim), a laptop battery to make a portable large light.  Author uses it as a “light bomb”.  I look at it as … Continue reading →

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Interesting, did not know nail polish could clean the writting off cans so well

Posted on November 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Not so sure why the author pushes the bit about steralizing the cans, but the look nice once the writting is off.  Oh to take the tops off use the P38 can openers. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ink-Removal-From-Soda-Cans/

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So I like this Pumpkin build

Posted on November 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

I know its too late for haloween, but I like this build.  The author basically is hitching up a propane tank to a flame on the pumpkin.  Me…I wonder if I could do the same thing but with a grill … Continue reading →

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Cool brake to make to bend metal

Posted on November 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

I may actually stand a chance to make this one.  Thought I would use JDWeld instead of real welding. http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Vise-Brake-Press-Great-Angle-Any-Time-Choose-/

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A portable hottub

Posted on November 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice CNC based build.  The author at the end says you could get away with 5/8s, maybe 1/2 inch plywood instead.  I personally like the water heater he used that is propane based and only $100.  I … Continue reading →

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Nice bike trailer build

Posted on November 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like the bit that it is collapsible for easy storage.  I wonder if this could be adapted to a full trailer (so you get support of the metal frame). Save Space with a Collapsible Bike Trailer

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Now just convert this to tennis balls

Posted on November 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, but…not so sure I would have a 10 foot length version.  I wonder if it could be converted to be shorter and with tennis balls. http://makezine.com/projects/leaf-blower-wiffle-ball-launcher/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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Website to find “generic” stuff on the net

Posted on November 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting side called outsmart.  It basically takes what you are looking for and shows you a similar product for less.  Maybe worth trying this christmas http://twocents.lifehacker.com/outsmart-shows-you-cheaper-versions-of-all-the-expensiv-1788513820

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