Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make your own fogger

Posted on October 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. If you have the parts, could be worth doing. Myself, I think you can buy one of these for $10. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-MISTFOG-MAKER-USING-IC-555/

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Interesting Chisel Sharpening build

Posted on October 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using some bearings, nuts, and a really thick threaded rod. Pretty simple build, but it must have taken forever to cut the slot in the rod. I think I would have bought something instead of doing all that for the … Continue reading →

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Another simple respirator build

Posted on October 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

With the covid counts going up, this stuff has been crossing my mind a bit more. THis is a pretty simple build if you can get the airbag to use to inflate lungs. Its amazing how simple the technology overall … Continue reading →

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A gas powered blender

Posted on October 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

Why? Cause you can. This is one of those crazy builds you come across once in a while. They author used it to make some drink at one point, then apple sauce…. https://www.instructables.com/Gas-Powered-Blender-of-DOOM/

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Nice Fume Extractor build

Posted on October 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author basically mounts a PC fan to a car phone mount. Which it nice since it can be angled. I like the wood frame too with the LED on/off light. https://www.instructables.com/Powerful-Fume-Extractor-on-Articulating-Arm/

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This siphon looks easier to use than my store bought one

Posted on October 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

The one I have from the store you have to push up and down to get it started, this one is a nice simple squeeze build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-siphon-pump-your-home-81439?homelistings#post166250

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Wow this is one heck of a table saw sled

Posted on October 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

This sled has multiple options to it (the video only shows one new one). I like this guys build. Puts my homemade sled to shame. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/new-way-use-table-saw-sled-makes-mitered-boxes-inline-splines-snap-81379?homelistings#post166037

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Nice cross cut build for circular saws

Posted on October 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice an fancy looking build for cross cuts with a circular saw. I have debated building one of these myself. Not so sure I would go this fancy for a build thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/super-simple-cheap-table-saw-alternative-%7C-free-plans-81040?homelistings#post164655

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Nice build to convert a soldering iron to a hot knife

Posted on September 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build (and cheap too) to add in a knife bit to a soldering iron. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-hot-knife-cutter-acrylic-plexiglass-plastic-pvc-foam-cutter-81410?homelistings#post166171

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Interesting coil winder

Posted on September 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I am not completely sure what the smaller coils are for, but I could see re purposing this build for coils for a generator. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/arduino-based-coil-winding-machine-video-81426?homelistings#post166223

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