Author Archives: robertwilkie

Simple jig to sharpen chisels

Posted on July 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

This beats the way I do it by hand. Jig is made out of scraps too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sharpening-jig-chisels-plane-blades-80088?homelistings#post160813

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A basic ventilator

Posted on July 20, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like this build, it shows the basic concepts of a ventilator. Now given in the USA this would never be allowed. But in other countries that don’t have access to 20K and up ventilators, this simple build could be … Continue reading →

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On the trend of 3D printed masks

Posted on July 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK found another one. This one looks a bit easier to print out. https://www.instructables.com/id/N95-Sealed-Face-Mask-3D-Printed-BaileyMask/

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Another 3D printed respirator

Posted on July 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Haven’t shown another one of these in a bit. This is another nice build which you can use parts of a N95 mask to be the filter in this one. Me…masks seem to be easier to come by these days … Continue reading →

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Using an old touchpad to control a stepper motor

Posted on July 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an arduino for the controller. You use the touchpad to move one way or the other, and tap to continue moving. https://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Old-Laptops-Touchpad-to-Control-a-Stepper-Mo/

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Nice Drill Press accessories

Posted on July 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author build a dust collector and laser guide. Only thing with both of them is you have to constantly adjust them if the table moves. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Dust-Collector-Laser-Guide/

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3D print your own Cyclone Dust Collector

Posted on July 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

I can’t imagine how long it took to 3D print this out. But it is impressive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclone-Dust-Collector-by-3D-Printer/

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One fancy tablesaw sled

Posted on July 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

The sled can be used to make miter cuts with a table saw. Me…well I have a compound miter to do that, but if I did not, or wanted to go down to one tool, this could be a good … Continue reading →

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Interesting food processor build

Posted on July 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author took a grinder, and 2 metal cans to make a food processor. Interesting build…not so sure why he didn’t use a food processor (I think you can get ones for $20 that are decent). Either way with the … Continue reading →

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Interesting birdhouse build

Posted on July 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Could be a nice way to make one and eliminate some of the wood needed for the floor. Actually I think I would paint the can myself, and stain or paint the wood. But its a nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Can-Birdhouse/

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