Author Archives: robertwilkie

Nice drill press table build

Posted on November 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

Personally, I would buy one at Harbor Freight for $30, but if I had time on my hands, I would definitely build this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drill-press-table-fence-%5Bfree-plans%5D-82141?homelistings#post168793

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Making your own chain bucket

Posted on November 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, you can get really cheap (looking) ones on the net, but this looks a bit nicer. https://www.instructables.com/Mini-Bucket-Rain-Chain/

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Nice portable chair build

Posted on November 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Too bad the author did not have a printable template for this. At first look I thought he CNC’ed it out. Turns out it was all done by hand. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Secret-Foldable-Chair-at-Home/

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Interesting toilet roll build

Posted on November 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would do this since it may spin a little too well (thus dumping paper onto the floor). Still a clever build https://www.instructables.com/Toiletrollerbearing/

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Another nice circular saw track

Posted on November 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This author makes alot of nice jigs. This one is pretty clever, he has sandpaper on the bottom for grip, and I like the addition of a handle. Not so sure I would cut the metal strip with my saw … Continue reading →

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Cool looking shadow box

Posted on November 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author build this with multiple sheets of think plywood (laser cut) to separate out the different color planes. Neat build overall. Me…way too much work. https://www.instructables.com/Shadow-Box-Wall-Art/

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Scary build, grinder to chainsaw

Posted on October 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

Chainsaws make me nervous to begin with. This build…yeah I would never do this build.

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Make a graves stone

Posted on October 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Out of plywood. I like this build, simple, easy, and can be done with hand tools. https://www.instructables.com/Making-a-Plywood-Gravestone-for-Halloween/

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Nice CNC plotter build

Posted on October 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Its a nice build, I have seen things like this on bangood for about $120 but not as well made. So If you do not want to make it yourself, you could just order the kit and make improvements to … Continue reading →

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Interesting build for Christmas lights

Posted on October 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using Arduinos and addressable LED strips, the author make “poles” for LEDs that he could control wirelessly. https://www.instructables.com/Wi-Fi-Controlled-WS2812B-Individually-Addressable-/

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