Random Instructables 10/14/15

Instructables of the Day:

Today we have an epic project, I would love to see someone follow in his footsteps but it doesn't seem likely.

We Make because we must.

We share because it's the right thing to do.

Not because droves of followers will gather behind us.

Sexy 6 axis Robot Arm Build

Second we have an easier project that may help you build the larger..
$30 Precision PCB Drill

Drilling holes in PCBs is always a challenge, here's a drill press using a pneumatic die grinder to help. I would take the $30 part with a humongous grain of salt, starting from scratch it looks like at least $50 to me..

Random Instructables 10/9/15

Instructables of the Day:

So you want to Drill a Hole:

There's alot of good tips in this instructable. I highly recommend the tool on the right if you are going to drill into metal, absolutely essential.

3-d Printed Center Finder Gadget:

Before I had access to a 3D printer I had to actually go out and locate tools. I intend to make one of these for Mobile Makerspace.

Random Instructables 10/8/15

Instructables of the Day:

It is ever important to be able to see your work, that's what we're all about today.

Miter Saw Shadow Line:
This one involves only a small amount of hacking and expense to really improve the precision of your miter saw..

Drill/Mill Light ring:
Shed a little light on your cut, dont work in the dark..

Pretty Simple, working in the dark is miserable!

Random Instructables 10/2/15

Instructables of the Day:

Turn a Bandsaw into a cutoff saw

This instructable is unfortunately mostly a video. he builds an aluminum pivot to turn his bandsaw into a cut-off band saw. Its a nice project made out of Shiny Aluminum :)

Cross hole drilling in round stock:

I know what your thinking, this is dead simple. It's actually not at all. Many times something that seems simple becomes incredibly hard when you need it to be precise.

I once had a method for achieving this, my material had nice straight lines down the length.  after I drilled a dozen or so holes I realized. Those nice straight lines twisted about 20 degrees along the length, Oops!

Tuesday at Mobile Makerspace

We had a good night tonight at Mobile Makerspace.


David and I worked on the woodworking cart. We fixed the drill press power switch. I made a laser cut piece of acrylic to attach to a new metal box and mounted the old switch to the acrylic. Wanted quick and dirty but I got long and ugly. I mispaced one of the holes and it took a while to rectify this problem.































Later I mounted the drill press to the table. (at last)































We had a few people discussing and learning how to use the Shapeoko.


















David also broke his MAKE concrete cast to look at the results, we are deliberating how to remove the 3d printed letters. 

Neato Thingiverse Finds

Not sure why. but I've built up a small pile of neato projects from Thingiverse recently, thought I would show some of that to you guys..

Of course, its not much use without a 3d printer (but joining your local Makerspace can usually get you access to that)

Dremel Drill Bit Sharpener:

Board Feet:

Lathe Quick Change Toolpost Dial Fixture:

Quick Grip Clamp Feet

Honda B Series Electric Conversion Adapter plate:

3d Printed RC plane:

Random Instructables 9/18/15

Instructables of the Day:

Reanimate an Old Cordless Drill:
I've got about 4 drills I could revive with these instructions.

Build a Man Table:
This is a very handsome and sturdy build.