Monthly Archives: February 2020

Cool 3D printed page separator

Posted on February 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice separator for those with arthritis and like to read magazines and papers.

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Another nice wood lathe build

Posted on February 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Bit more work than I am willing to do, but nice build overall. I like the tailstock build and the bar used for the tool rest. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wooden-lathe-diy-strong-76763?homelistings#post148156

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Interesting fume extractor build

Posted on February 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty big fan (so you need a good sized 3D printer to print out the case). I do like the info on the USB boost module that takes 5 volts in and can be adjusted to 12 volts out. Heck … Continue reading →

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Simple metal bender

Posted on February 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically its a clamp with a long lever. You clamp the other end of the bar to bend into a vise, and pull hard. Simple, and effective. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-basic-metal-bender-video-77512?homelistings#post151282

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Buskill, deadman’s switch for your linux box

Posted on February 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting project where if you remove the USB cord, custom cord, the linux box will start self destruct. Not so sure I would want this setup…maybe on a stationary device, but not a laptop. https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-usb-cable-kills-your-linux-laptop-if-stolen-in-a-public-place/

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Cool stirling engine build for experimenting

Posted on February 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Its a pretty simple build that you can do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Stirling-Engine-Powered-Toy-Car/

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Nice pin jig for router table

Posted on February 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice jig to use to follow a template and make a cut on the undersize of a board. I like this a bit better than some of the other tracer builds I have seen (easier to store too). https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/pin-router-premium-homemade-router-table-77279?homelistings#post150253

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Cool CNC plotter robot arm build

Posted on February 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author laser cuts all the parts and uses 3 cheap servos to power it. Pretty nice looking build https://www.instructables.com/id/SCARA-Robot-Learning-About-Foward-and-Inverse-Kine/

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Interesting build for a foam cutter

Posted on February 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

I was a bit surpised at this build. Its pretty straight forward to make and cheap. But what was interesting is the use of a coping saw as the cutter holder and applying the power thru the saw. Me…I think … Continue reading →

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Using an old innertube to make rubber roses

Posted on February 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

Maybe a good (and cheap) build for V-day. https://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Innertube-Roses/

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