Author Archives: robertwilkie

Nice build for hold down clamps

Posted on July 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author built them by hand. Me…I could see converting this to a CNC. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/hold-down-clamp-wooden-clamps-making-73579?homelistings#post136240

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Make your own bandsaw

Posted on July 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice project but…I think I would buy one myself off craigslist. Seems like alot of work. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-bandsaw-portable-toptable-drill-powered-bandsaw-73532?homelistings#post135980

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Picture hanging tool

Posted on July 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Why didn’t I think of this, you have a threaded rod on a stick that you can use to make the mark on the wall where to put the hanger for the picture frame. https://rick.sparber.org/PictureHangingTool.pdf

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DIY cement weights

Posted on July 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Since most cheap weights are cement with a plastic cover, this makes sense to make your own for some of the heavier sizes. Interesting build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cement-Weights/

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Make a pinwheel from a soda can

Posted on July 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author has a template that you can print out and put on a taken part soda can. https://www.instructables.com/id/Pinwheel-From-Soda-Cans/

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Convert old file cabinets into roll a way tool boxes

Posted on July 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have done this with old kitchen cabinets myself. Note the first half of the video is the author just going on and on…so skip to the half way poin http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-free-almost-roll-away-tool-cabinet-73612?homelistings#post136346

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Interesting Hydroponics build

Posted on July 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well the air gizmo isn’t cheap, but the rest of the materials are normal stuff. https://www.instructables.com/id/DWC-Hydroponics-Growing-System/

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Making a PVC chain

Posted on July 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The author 3D printed a template for cutting the rings from a pvc pipe. Each link does have a cut in them to attach them together, and then melts them back together. Me…this is cheap way to do … Continue reading →

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Interesting drum sander build

Posted on July 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is good for small pieces of wood. I would not try this with a long or large piece. Also pretty complicated build overall. Oh I like how the author built the roller with ends loose to put the sandpaper … Continue reading →

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Cool pastry flattener

Posted on July 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Its interesting to watch this guy on youtube. He is a chef but builds of rather interesting gizmos.

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