Building a CNC Dustboot

  I did a bit of research before I sat down in front of AutoCad to draw my dust boot and I think it paid off for version 1 and version 2. I made them out of MDF since it…

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Planter Wheelbarrow

It was time to remake the old dilapidated wheelbarrow that has served it purpose for a number of years and is falling apart. The design worked so well and lasted longer than I thought so I just remade it but…

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How to build a CNC..

The build is going to be using 45×90 BOSCH Rexroth, the table size is 48 x 60 and will utilize rack and pinion movement. I plan on using a Hitachi MV2 router as the motor. I’m still a bit undecided…

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How to install OpenVPN on a QNAP

Install OpenVPN and install the application, selecting all options. Open an Administrator command prompt and go to the directory: “C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\easy-rsa” on a Windows 64 bit box Run batch file init-config.bat. This will copy a single file vars.bat Edit the…

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SSL/TLS Certificate using Start.com and QNAP – Updated

Since the last time I created an SSL key for my QNAP Start.com changed their website, its actually a little easier to navigate. Here is a quick tutorial… First you need to create a CSR (Certificate Signing Request). Start offers…

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Pinball Refurbish – Cleopatra part5

The decal paper showed up, Papillio clear and white “Bake on”. Maybe I’ll get to finishing this thing this weekend… probably not since I’ll still have to polish it and need to let the clear dry. I went ahead and…

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Pinball Refurbish – Cleopatra part4

I thought I would include what I’ve been using to do most of my work.. The headgear is a must. I bought a cheap Harbor Freight Airbrush for $20 and the thinner is from Testors.   I finally finished the…

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Pinball Refurbish – Cleopatra part3

The playfield is ready for some touch up work and I’ve applied some frisket film to the affected areas to be painted. After the frisket is applied, I’ve carefully trimmed the areas that needed to be removed, these pictures reflect…

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Pinball Refurbish – Cleopatra part2

The tear down… Well I got started removing parts from the playfield tonight just thought I would post a few before pictures… the wear really isn’t that bad, its dirty as all get out but the outholes have seen better…

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Pinball Refurbish – Cleopatra part1

I began my Cleopatra restoration a few years ago and logged the progress on the Vintage Arcade Preservations Society’s forum better known as KLOV. I wanted to bring it to my blog for posterity. Hopefully someone will get some use…

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