Author Archives: robertwilkie

Another nice circular and jig saw guild

Posted on December 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one has a miter built into it. I have to tell you the author does alot of nice jigs and add on’s to tools. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/circular-saw-jigsaw-track-guide-miter-adjustable-87470?homelistings#post189294

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Saw jig to help you start long, thick, straight cuts

Posted on December 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

At first I wasn’t sure what this was for, til I saw the end of the video, basically you use this to go around the big block of wood you have to “mark” it to make a straight cut with … Continue reading →

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Opensource trolling motor controller

Posted on December 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build to basically add in GPS control to a cheap trolling motor for a boat.

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Another nice tray build for a drillpress

Posted on December 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author added in “flaps” on the sides to clamp everything together. Not a bad idea, I build one but I just put some scrap plywood together to make a “thick” board, and then put barrel nuts on one end, … Continue reading →

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Impressive LED display build

Posted on December 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

If you need to make something like a score board and a clock. I like the build but I started thinking, instead of 3D printing the frame, it maybe quicker to use simple boxes and cut out the display part … Continue reading →

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A cheaper eggbot build

Posted on December 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK this is one of the cheaper and not looking cheezy builds I have seen for an eggbot. The sides are cut from wood (pattern available). Base is maker bar. Overall a simple build. And…instead of an arduino, its using … Continue reading →

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Another PVC pipe CNC build

Posted on December 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a laswer one with a rotary table. Interesting build. https://www.instructables.com/Polar-CNC-Pen-Plotter-Laser-Engraver/

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Another nice Nanoleaf clone build

Posted on December 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not sure I would do this, but still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Print-Your-Own-Nanoleaf-Project-Alexa-Hue-and-A/

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Nice jig to make draw pulls

Posted on December 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice jig if you have alot of draw pulls to add in. I understand why the author did this (you can spend $5 or more a handle). But me…I am cheap, and take pulls off dressers and such that folks … Continue reading →

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Nice sanding block build

Posted on December 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one you use with “belts” for a belt sander. Nice idea overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sanding-block-video-87373?homelistings#post188895

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