Monthly Archives: July 2017

Nice looking and simple shelf you can make with 2x4s and some 3D printed parts

Posted on July 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this shelf build.  One thing I would change is the right angle brackets you can buy cheaper (and made from metal).  The tops….not so much. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Printed-Book-Shelf/

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Nice write-up on how to convert your RPi to be a Google Assistant

Posted on July 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

So, want a google home but don’t want to shell out $100.  Have a spare RPi?  This looks like a good build to try out. http://www.instructables.com/id/Voice-Activated-Google-Assistant-for-Raspberry-Pi/

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2 wires and a 9volt battery keep the slugs away

Posted on July 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build.  Simple way to keep slugs out of the raised garden bed. An Electric Fence for Snails and Slugs  

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Another nice fire log build

Posted on July 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

I just tossed out some cardboard tubes too.  Only downside to this build …well 2, is cutting a pot up and the time it takes to do this.  I have made many smaller versions of this build.  But never something … Continue reading →

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Make your own chaser light show

Posted on July 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Its pretty clever.  Basically its a circus style light.  Would I make this?  No, way too much work.  But still looks pretty good. http://www.instructables.com/id/Chasing-Lights-Marquee-Sign/

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Make a fire bowl

Posted on July 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build.  I like how the author used some disposable bowls from a picnic.  I wonder if another mod could be to add a gas based (propane) line to this instead. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Fire-Bowl/

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3D print most of the stuff for a electric bike

Posted on July 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Not so sure I would do it since it could take some time to print out. Simple Electric Bike Conversion from 3D-Printed Parts

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Make wooden jaws for your vise

Posted on July 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Seen alot of 3D printed ones.  First time for a wooden set. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Jaws-for-a-Metal-Vice-or-Vise-Held-by-Magne/

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A simple cheap tape dispenser

Posted on July 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

The second video is nice since it doesn’t require a bunch of tape guns. http://makezine.com/2017/06/22/making-a-better-tape-dispenser-with-adam-savage-and-laura-kampf/

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Simple write up to cheapify the aTiny

Posted on July 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically how to make one from just the chip.  I think I would spend the $3 for one myself.  But if you need to have a bunch of them….maybe… https://www.instructables.com/id/1-Smallest-Arduino-DIY/

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