Monthly Archives: October 2017

Interesting build of taking a sawzall blade and making a knife out of it.

Posted on October 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build overall, I like the paracord handle too.  Not so sure I would do this over just buying a knife. http://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-Out-of-a-Sawzall-Blade-no-HT/

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Laser cut your own featherboards

Posted on October 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the build,  I think I can adapt it for CNC with a router bit too.  Feather boards are a nice way to keep wood from slipping off the saw while cutting. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Featherboard-With-Laser-Cutter/

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Nice table saw sled

Posted on October 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this sled build project.  I just got down building my own, but out of scraps vs alot of folks that build it with new materials.  One addition I plan to do from this build is to add in … Continue reading →

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How to setup your Google account to delete or share on your death

Posted on October 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good article.  Something I need to do myself. https://www.howtogeek.com/273488/how-to-set-your-google-account-to-automatically-delete-or-share-upon-your-death/

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Nice write up on how to create a Minecraft server with RPi

Posted on October 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

I know I have posted a few of these before.  But this is a nice write up so I thought it worth posting up.  Note I think you can get away with an RPi original here too, not just an … Continue reading →

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A 3D printed lab Mixer

Posted on October 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting design.  Sounds like it works pretty well too. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170924-michigan-engineers-design-open-source-3d-printed-rotating-lab-mixer.html

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Add in LED eyes to a picture

Posted on October 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for Halloween.  LED seems a little too bright for my taste, but maybe its just the picture. http://www.instructables.com/id/Spooky-LED-Halloween-Sign/

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Document scanning apps for your phone

Posted on October 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Most of them I have heard of, but the first two, CamScanner, which sounds interesting.  But one from Microsoft, Office Lens, sounds very promising.  There is no “if you want this feature upgrade” option on the list. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mobile-document-scanner-apps/  

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Make a simple loud rip wire alarm

Posted on October 5, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically the string gets pulled and the motor spins like crazy whacking a nut on string against the pan.  Simple build to do. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Loud-Trip-Wire-Alarm-System/

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Barn door from scooter wheels and drawings in McMaster-Carr

Posted on October 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author made a barn door slider from some keep scooter wheels, and machines the brackets from drawings that McMaster-Carr provides for free. Scooter Wheels Keep DIY Barn Doors on Track

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