Monthly Archives: November 2017

Nice looking light build

Posted on November 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build, and doesn’t look too terrible to make either. Could make nice night lights for kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Acrylic-Wood-Cube-Lights/

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Make a portable cemetery

Posted on November 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author created this for a Halloween decoration set that all could be stored together.  I am looking at it as using a storage container in general that could double as a Halloween (or other holiday) prop. https://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Cemetery/

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Interesting Relay Circuit build

Posted on November 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  My 2 cents, you can get these pretty cheap on Ebay pre-made, I think I would go that route for now.  But if you are even cheaper than that, this maybe the way to go, or if you … Continue reading →

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Nice homemade disc sander

Posted on November 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the build, but…I would put a drill chuck on the end instead.  And I think I would use a wall wart to power it. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Disc-Sander/

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Build a furnace with a weed burner

Posted on November 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea, Propane weed burners are like $20 at Harbor Freight (before coupons).  I am not so sure I would go to the extent the author did for building the housing,  But I do like using this for … Continue reading →

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Good reason to not smoke

Posted on November 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice video and how to make your own build on the problems with smoking.  Pretty nasty overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/This-Is-Why-You-Should-Never-Smoke/

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A DIY Laser CNC

Posted on November 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build but…little leery of the arylic glass for “safety”.  I an not sure how the author determined that particular glass would work. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Metal-Engraving-6watts-Laser-CNC/

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Convert a propane tank to a Foundry

Posted on November 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Foundry-1/

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If you have alot of time on your hands, build some butterfly wings

Posted on November 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Could adapt to dragon and other stuff.  Overall impressive build.  But…yeah I think I will skip this one. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Butterfly-Wings/

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Interesting knife build

Posted on November 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

Could be a nice one for a necklace defensive weapon. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-key-to-survive/

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