Monthly Archives: August 2020

Nice build for wooden hing holddowns

Posted on August 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Me…I unless I needed some sort of custom sized one. I think I would just buy what I needed for 10-20 dollars. Thought these ones do look nice. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/clamp-old-wooden-hinges-video-80997?homelistings#post164503

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Another write up on converting old jig saw blades to sandpaper

Posted on August 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using the spent blades, and scrapes of wood or PVC pipe. I like the pipe bit since it gives a rounded edge. https://www.instructables.com/id/DO-NOT-THROW-AWAY-OLD-SAWS-ON-WOOD-I-Have-a-Great-/

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Cool CNC build from CD ROM drives

Posted on August 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Most builds I see are stationary, this is nice since you can move it to draw on different mediums. I have seem another build like this before. Just not with a nice write up and video https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Based-Mini-CNC-Machine-New-Design/

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Sunflower seed peeler

Posted on August 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

I never understood folks desire to eat sunflower seeds. But this may change my mind. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sunflower-seed-peeling-machine-78756?homelistings#post155947

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Wooden drill press

Posted on August 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Me…I think I would just buy a used drill press or get one from Harbor Freight. Still if you wanted to make a custom one, this is an interesting build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/strong-wooden-drill-press-78748?homelistings#post155924

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Another interesting face mask build

Posted on August 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

Since the masks seem to be more for protecting everyone else from you. This is an interesting build where it “cleans” the air you breath in from the mask with a UVC LED. Only issue is I know UVC can … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding an air gun

Posted on August 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice write up. I have 2 old airguns that need to be rebuilt. This write up will help. https://www.instructables.com/id/Airgun-Restoration/

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Make a Water Bottle be a door opener

Posted on August 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, Basically you use it like a glove. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/corona-virus-door-opening-tool-78741?homelistings#post155901

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Nice LED Panel

Posted on August 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like how the author combined 2 different LED lights to make this (natural and white LED strips). Me…I made something like this but only all white. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Variable-LED-Panel/

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Using a stepper motor as a rotary encoder

Posted on August 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Involves alot of components to convert a stepper to be used this way. If you have everything, I can see doing this. Else I would just buy a nicer encoder ($10). https://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Stepper-Motor-As-a-Rotary-Encoder/

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