3D print your own Cyclone Dust Collector

Posted on July 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

I can’t imagine how long it took to 3D print this out. But it is impressive.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclone-Dust-Collector-by-3D-Printer/

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One fancy tablesaw sled

Posted on July 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

The sled can be used to make miter cuts with a table saw. Me…well I have a compound miter to do that, but if I did not, or wanted to go down to one tool, this could be a good alternative.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-miter-sled-table-saw-free-plans-80109?homelistings#post160902

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Interesting food processor build

Posted on July 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author took a grinder, and 2 metal cans to make a food processor. Interesting build…not so sure why he didn’t use a food processor (I think you can get ones for $20 that are decent). Either way with the power of a tool grinder this thing will definitely do the job.

https://www.instructables.com/id/KP-Angle-Grinder/

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Interesting birdhouse build

Posted on July 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Could be a nice way to make one and eliminate some of the wood needed for the floor. Actually I think I would paint the can myself, and stain or paint the wood. But its a nice build overall.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Can-Birdhouse/

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Simple automatic soap dispenser

Posted on July 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using an arduino, IR sensor, and a servo, the author built a pretty simple conversion for a pump action soap dispenser. Could be a simple project to do with kids.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Soap-Dispenser-Using-Arduino/

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Nice home built dust collector system

Posted on July 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty amazing build. Most builds involve using a shop vac in it, this one, the author re-purposes a blower motor.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-dust-collector-system-small-shop-low-watt-but-powerfull-80128?homelistings#post160991


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Make your own rav Marshmellow head

Posted on June 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the bucket used is a good idea. LED’s are a bit pricy for the project (individual addressed LED’s are not cheap).

https://www.instructables.com/id/Marshmello-Ultimate-Head-With-Programmable-Bluetho/

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Nice 3D printed stand for an electronic mircoscope

Posted on June 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author made this build for a scope based webcam that he could hold a circuit board down on and solder components too. Me…yeah I don’t go that small in boards (and usually use thru hole). But I could see repurposing this for other builds.

https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-SMD-Soldering-Vice/

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nice multi angle table saw jig

Posted on June 26, 2020 by robertwilkie

This can be used not just for angled cuts, but to “straighten” out boards that have a curve to them. Relatively simple build too.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/4-1-multi-adjustable-table-saw-jig-78635?homelistings#post155545

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Nice portable water sprayer

Posted on June 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Good way to wash off dogs or yourself. It uses a weed sprayer bottle, and a shower head extension. The one bit I got that was interesting is the incoming tube in the sprayer may have restrictors in them that need to be removed (so you get a good flow of water). Oh and I get a kick out of the author trying to put the barbed end of the adapter onto the hose (I would have heated up the tube to get it over).

https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Camping-Shower-Rinser/

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