Interesting drill press drum sander build

Posted on March 5, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like this build since it allows for planing of a board. Only thing is the back board for the “planer” looks like it could be a bit loose.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-spinning-drum-sander-drill-press-83967

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Nice circular saw guide

Posted on March 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have used some guides in the base. Made my own “track” guide. But this build is pretty impressive one. I like the handle on it.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/easy-precision-repeated-cut-using-circular-saw-rip-cut-jig-83940

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Interesting 3D printed Biology projects

Posted on March 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

The project, Poseidon project by California Institute of Technology, has som

e pretty cool builds. It includes a 3D printed digital microscope, and a 3D printed syringe pump. They use arduino’s for controllers.

Open Source Biological Gear For the Masses
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Make your own punching bag

Posted on March 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author uses 2 round ends, a PVC pipe to connect them, and puts carpet pad around it (and duct tape to hold it) for making a punching bag. Me….you can get cheap bags on sale for

$25, and then stuff those full of rags. I think doing it this way is cooler, but will cost more.

How to Make a Kids Punching Bag from Recycled Materials
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3D printed face mask that looks like a cyclone

Posted on February 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

I saw this one and all I could thing of is battlestar galactica.

https://www.instructables.com/100-3D-Printed-Covid-Mask/

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Nice write up on a CNC buil

Posted on February 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author used a kit called the ARCO Openbuilds CNC, which seems to be a pre prepped kit for the hardware part of the CNC, but you have to put it together, and add in the drill/laser/etc etc. Interesting build overall.

https://www.instructables.com/ACRO-Openbuilds-Pen-Plotter-Arduino-With-GRBL-and-/

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Nice cord wind up build

Posted on February 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nicer than the one I made anyways. I like how the author built in a stop on it too keep it from unwinding.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/extension-cable-reel-making-diy-video-83756?homelistings#post174931

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Nice base station for a pocket hole jig

Posted on February 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author is using the XK-2, a knockoff from Kreg jigs that looks more impressive, and cheaper. Its a nice setup.

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/pocket-hole-workstation-cabinet-base-83751?homelistings#post174901

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Electric planer jig

Posted on February 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this jig, basically its taking your hand held electric planer and making it into a shaper of sorts, so you can plain straight, flat edges. Rather clever build.

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Building a ghetto HEPA Filter

Posted on February 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Tape some furnace filters into a box shape and put a box fan on top, bang, you have a HEPA filter. I just got a kick out of this build so posted it up.

https://www.instructables.com/House-Air-Purifier-COVID-Virus-Under-100/

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