Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make your own sawhorses from plywood

Posted on April 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, looks like the author used 3/4 plywood, and nice faced stuff (not cheap stuff). Me….I think you can get 2 of the plastic sawhorses at Harbor Frieght for $15, not as nice looking but cheaper and quicker. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-plywood-sawhorses-72205?homelistings#post130540

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Interesting CNC build

Posted on April 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

could be a bit more complicated of a CNC to control, as you need to handle the table spinning. But it does save on number of motors and other parts a standard CNC would use. The write up is not … Continue reading →

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Door holders

Posted on April 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build for door holders. Why would you need this? Well if you need to shave a door down to size to fit, these stands would be great to use. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/spring-loaded-door-buck-door-stand-72030?homelistings#post129846

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Make an oscillating sander with your drill press

Posted on April 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one. The author builds the standard drum sander like build for the drill press, but then attaches a motor to the crank for the shaft for the drill press to have it go … Continue reading →

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This is a death sentence from your spouse if you do it

Posted on April 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

Clever idea, using the kitchen aid attachment for a disk sander. But…if I did this, yeah I will have to find a new home. https://www.instructables.com/id/KitchenAid-Benchtop-Disc-Sander/

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Scary, but looks like it works wire stripper

Posted on April 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have toyed with wire stripping off and on for years. Once when copper went thru the roof I collected a bunch and made a pretty good penny off it. But stripping it was painful. This tool build looks like … Continue reading →

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Amazing lathe and drum sander build

Posted on April 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

This guy makes everything from wood…well most everything. The drum sander attaches to his homemade lathe. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/lathe-sanding-station-thickness-sander-n72

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Cool sharpening jig

Posted on April 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/sharpening-jig-n76

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Nice jig for making circles with a bandsaw

Posted on April 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build too. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-jig-cutting-circles-71928?homelistings#post129493

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Nice build for a simple drill motor speed control

Posted on April 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

I typically use zip ties or string. But thsi is a much nicer build. Only thing I might change is to put a backing on the bolt that tightens the trigger pull. https://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Drill-Speed-Controller/

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