Author Archives: robertwilkie

Clever strap harness for walking multiple dogs

Posted on September 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

I only have 2, and I know that can be a challenge, so I like this strap build. My 2 cents, not sure if I would put the clips lower incase the dogs all see something to play with and … Continue reading →

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Nice jig for a Kreg R3

Posted on September 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually I could see making something like this for the smaller single slot Kreg as well. Basically it turns the R3 into its a big brother pocket hole jig. https://www.instructables.com/Pimped-Kreg-R3-Jig/

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Well thats one way to pull out a stump

Posted on September 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author uses a metal bar, a jack, and a fulcrum to pull stumps out. Good example of using a lever to do work! https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/car-jack-stump-puller-video-86540?homelistings#post185753

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Nice build for a fancy air blower

Posted on September 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author went thru alot of personal study to get a decent blower to start up a grill. This was the authors second version FYI. Me, I can see making version 1, no so sure v2. https://www.instructables.com/The-Engineering-Complexity-of-a-Simple-3D-Printed-/

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Interesting dust collector

Posted on September 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

Bit of a different design than what I have seen in the past. Not sure where the author got the metal buckets. Me….not so sure I would build this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-cyclone-dust-collector-video-86586?homelistings#post185900

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Interesting small cut jig for circular saw (or jig saw)

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig, I am a little leery of using the metal bars for a guide on each end, but it seems to work for the author. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-precision-guide-cut-jigsaw-circular-saw-86564?homelistings#post185834

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Nice chainsaw milling build

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually 2 different builds. First one is the jig for the chainsaw with a more portable mill, second one made out of metal based mill. Overall its a nice build. Just keep in mind you need a different chain for … Continue reading →

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Make your own Grabber

Posted on September 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or claw extension. The author posed up the CNC/plans for this, so in theory you could take the design and make a custom length grabber. https://www.instructables.com/Laser-cut-Extension-Claw-Recreating-My-Favorite-To/

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Another cool sand plotter

Posted on September 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I mentioned this one before. But still a cool build. He used the remains of a 3D printer he had to build it.

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drill sanding block build

Posted on September 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would make one this way, I do like how he makes the blocks themselves. It does look easier to hold than a straight rod that I would have done. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-sander-handle-video-86439?homelistings#post185497

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