Using refurbished small form factor PCs as home network appliances: Whole-network ad blocking and DNS filtering

Note that Raspberry Pi’s can do the same tasks using less energy, but they cost considerably more: https://www.howtogeek.com/turned-cheap-e-waste-pc-into-lightning-fast-local-dns-server/

6.5 Grendel Rifle Build

https://www.brownells.com/the-trigger-times/how-to/rifle-builds--installs/6.5-grendel-rifle-build/

"The 6.5 Grendel remains one of the most capable long-range AR-15 cartridges available ..."

"This build uses a standard AR-15 lower receiver paired with a custom upper featuring a Ballistic Advantage 16-inch 6.5 Grendel barrel, Samson SXT handguard, SureFire muzzle device, and Nightforce NX8 optic."

"The primary differences between a standard 5.56 AR-15 and a 6.5 Grendel build are:

• Barrel
• Bolt
• Magazine
• Optional dedicated firing pin

Caleb explains the importance of using a Type 2 6.5 Grendel bolt, which has become the industry standard. Older Type 1 components can create compatibility issues if mixed improperly.

The build also uses DuraMag 6.5 Grendel magazines, which are known for reliable feeding and compatibility with both 6.5 Grendel and 6mm ARC cartridges."

6.5 Grendel Range Report

https://www.brownells.com/the-trigger-times/how-to/rifle-builds--installs/6.5-grendel-range-report/

"By the end of the session, the rifle had no trouble producing repeated impacts from 100 to 500 yards. The build proved reliable, accurate, and fun to shoot.

...

If you are considering a long range AR-15 build and want more energy on target than standard 5.56, the 6.5 Grendel continues to be a cartridge worth considering."

308 Caliber Sabot | Accelerator Type Precision Reloading

Fire .223/4 bullets at high speed from a .308 rifle: https://eabco.com/accelerator-type-sabots-for-30-caliber-cartridges-100/

Used Cars That Cost Far Less Today Than Three Years Ago

Most of these are still over $30k, but that’s a big drop for most of them. https://vehq.com/budget-friendly-used-cars-expensive-three-years-ago/

DIY Sawhorse Plans for woodworking

How to Build Stackable Sawhorses:
    https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-build-stackable-sawhorses/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901ec2f5bf1
"Build reusable and stackable sawhorses with five 2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. boards and a pound of screws."

3 Budget-Friendly, DIY Sawhorse Builds:

    https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/sawhorse-plans/

Some good looking designs ...

30 DIY Sawhorse Plans:  https://theselfsufficientliving.com/diy-sawhorse-plans/
The descriptions for these plans open links to other sites - lots of variety including multiple stackable designs.

9 Sawhorse Plans You Can Build This Weekend:

    https://www.bobvila.com/articles/sawhorse-plans/

NOTE: The actual plans are on Etsy for a fee ...

DIY table saw in-feed support arms

Infeed Support Arms:  https://jayscustomcreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/infeed-support-arms.pdf

Table Saw Infeed Support Arms: 

https://jayscustomcreations.com/2014/06/table-saw-infeed-support-arms/

Table Saw Infeed Support Arms (Video #1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha92hVk_qNw

Table Saw Infeed Support Arms (Video #2):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyNgZ72VwtA

Table Saw Infeed Support – Your Blueprint For Precision & Safety:
https://thejimbosliceworkshop.com/table-saw-infeed-support/

Home & Community Mesh Networks

https://livingmethod.com/community-mesh-networks-your-guide-to-a-local-comms-grid-when-the-internet-goes-down/

Community Mesh Networks:

"... what if your neighborhood could create its own independent, resilient communication grid? A simple, low-cost, and powerful network that you and your neighbors own and control, one that stays up even when everything else is down. This is the promise of a community mesh network."

"Building a mesh network sounds expensive and complicated, but new technology has made it incredibly accessible. We’re going to focus on a specific, beginner-friendly platform called Meshtastic. This open-source project is designed specifically for creating the kind of off-grid, long-range networks we need for emergency communications."

"To build your first node, you only need two things:

1. A LoRa Device: These are small, all-in-one circuit boards that cost between $30-$50. They come with a LoRa chip, a small screen, an antenna, and often a GPS. Excellent, affordable options for beginners include the LILYGO T-Echo or the HELTEC LoRa 32 V3. You can find them on Amazon or from online electronics retailers.
2. A Smartphone: The free Meshtastic app (available for Android and iOS) uses your phone’s Bluetooth to connect to your LoRa device. You use the app to type and read messages, just like any other texting app."

Beginners Guide to Home Wi-Fi Mesh Network Systems:

https://stevessmarthomeguide.com/wi-fi-mesh-networks/

"Wi-Fi mesh kits from Google, BT, Amazon etc make creating a large extended network very simple and usually don’t involve using cables.
They aren’t really designed to extend an existing Wi-Fi network, but to replace it.

They comprise 2 or more Wi-Fi nodes that work together to offer a single Wi-Fi network (one SSID), and devices can hop seamlessly across the nodes as they move within the network."

How to Set Up Mesh WiFi 2026: Complete Setup Guide:

https://www.guidespot.com/how-to-set-up-mesh-wifi/

How to Add Mesh Wifi to Your Existing Router:

https://blog.eero.com/add-mesh-wifi-to-existing-router/