2017 was the first year I really made a lot of stuff, both with electronics and woodworking. I looked back and linked to every post throughout the year. There ended up being 63 posts, with 11 in December leading the way.
How did 2018 go?
January
- Unboxing HackerBox #0026: BioSense
- Magnets in the Workshop
- Plumb Bob Restoration
- Custom Workbench
- Why Are Thermostats Still on the Wall?
- Revisiting My Resistor Organization
- Catching up on Electronics Projects
- Craftsman Jointer Restoration
- Quarterly Maker Box #MKR08 by Adam Savage Part 3
- 4-1/2″ Square Restoration
- Quarterly Maker Box #MKR08 by Adam Savage Part 4
February
- Scraper Restoration
- Walnut Bandsaw Box
- Unboxing & Assembly of HackerBox #0027: Cypherpunk
- 3-way Switch Wiring
- Aluminum Branding Iron
- WordPress Date Change Redirects
- Home Network Updates
- Craftsman 113.232240 Jointer Dust/Chip Collection
- I Make Clock
- Pegboard Storage for Squares
- Delta TP305 Planer Dust/Chip Collection
March
- Pegboard Storage for Calipers
- HackerBox #0028: JamBox
- From Rest API to MQTT
- Home Automation Part 2: Software
- Upgrade Case From Cardboard to Plastic
- New Garage Window
- Unboxing: Quarterly Maker Box #MKR09 Curated by Adam Savage
- T-shirt Stool Cover
- Trimmed Out Garage Window
- AdaBox007: Spy
- Boldport Club #23: Pips
April
- Bring an Old Foot Switch Back to Life
- HackerBox #0029: Field Kit
- Air Tool Organization
- Beginner Lock Picking
- Replace Fluorescent Tubes in a Light with LED Bulbs
- April 14, 2018 Storm in Saginaw, Michigan
- HackerBox #0029 Field Kit Updates
- Stanley 743 Vise Restoration
- Boldport Club #24: The Conehead
- Lamp Repair: Replace Touch Control with a Switch
May
- Unboxing HackerBox #0030: Lightforms
- DIY Overhead Camera Rig v2
- DIY Dust Collector Chute for a Craftsman 351.233831 Planer
- 12 Volt Light Bulb Tester
June
- Tinkering with a Bathroom Fan and Heater
- Wiring Tools
- New Dimmer Switch
- Hello Fresh
- 1968 Chevrolet C10 Ignition Cylinder Replacement
- New Radio Antenna
- 1968-72 Chevrolet C10 Horn Button Assembly
- Pallet Buster
July
- Replacement Feed Rollers for a Craftsman 351.233831 Planer
- Scroll Sawing
- DIY Custom Michigan Rummy Board
- 1968 Chevrolet C10 Truck Interior
- Rewired MacBook Pro Charger
- PHP: Display Country Flag Emoji From ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Codes
- Circuit Breaker Install
August
September
- Organizing Nails and Staples
- Upgrade an Old Extension Cord
- Craftsman 12 Inch Wood Lathe
- NEMA 6-20
- Custom Dumbbell Storage
October
November
- Titan Fitness 21.5″ Fold Back Wall Mounted T-3 Power Rack
- Custom Belt Guards for a Craftsman 12 Inch Wood Lathe (113.23800)
- Upcycle: Sanding Station
- 4 Layer Leftover Lunch
- Sanding Station Drawers
- Doorbell Views
- If It Looks Straight It Is Straight
- Revive a Ryobi Battery
December
- Bathroom Wall Cabinets
- A New Table Saw Sled Fence
- Within Reach
- Improving a Delta Miter Saw: Part 1
- Improving a Delta Miter Saw: Part 2
- Improving a Delta Miter Saw: Part 3
- SparkFun Dumpster Dive
- Making a Better Jig for the General Tools Adjustable Pocket Hole Jig
- Boldport Club Projects #25-30
- Frames with a Friend
- AdaBoxes 8 & 10
- Nailed It
- Sugru Prism
- Whirlpool Dryer Belt Repair
- Boldport Club: Capaci-meter (#31)
- DIY Table Saw Cart
I figured the 2018 total would be lower, but it was significantly higher, with 96 posts. December 2017’s post count of 11 continued for each of the next three months. In May things started to fall off after I went to Spain and focused on some health stuff. Then in June I bought my truck and started working on that. Things slowed through the middle of the year, when I didn’t touch electronics for a while. December was another busy month with a new high of 16 posts.
As I scrolled back through posts to collect these links it was cool to reflect on how long ago some of my projects were and how much my skills (and comfort) have improved in just the last year. I did a lot of woodworking and filled out my workshop.
I made some dents in my project/idea list. Of course new things have been added, so expect a lot of posts this year as well. Maybe I can hit 100 posts.
What’s on your 2019 project list?
Nick Momrik 
[…] posted recaps of my making for 2017 and 2018. I thought I might be able to hit 100 making posts in 2019, but I fell well short of that. November […]
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