Author Archives: robertwilkie

The simplest pocket hole jig yet

Posted on November 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have a few additions to this build. First, maybe use the insides of an altiod tin would work better than to make one. It maybe too small so maybe some other tin. Second, instead of using glue sticks, what … Continue reading →

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Make a metal twister

Posted on November 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Another nice build, this one could involve a bit of welding, but I see ways around that. The build is used to make the twists in metal bars so you get that metal banister look. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-tool-twist-bar-metal-75631?homelistings#post143434

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Nice 3D print for a biscuit jointer

Posted on November 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build that you can print out yourself to make your trim router into a biscuit joiner. But….As the author pointed out, you can pick these up on craigslist for $30 (I found a craftsman one for $30 in my … Continue reading →

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Simple model airplane controller

Posted on November 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

with an ESP board. Pretty nice idea. He is using the wifi chip in the ESP to control the motors on the plane

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A nice build for a dremel router base

Posted on November 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, looks nice too. Of course you can buy a dremel base for $30. Won’t look as nice as this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-rotary-tool-plunge-base-video-75442?homelistings#post142710

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Crazy saw from an angle grinder

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

I am always amazed at what folks make from these cheap angle grinders. This one is a saw that if its mounted to a pole, could make a killer pole saw to cut down tree branches https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-chainsaw-using-handsaw-angle-grinder-75468?homelistings#post142825

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Cool Jig to make thin slices of wood on table saw

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. I like the “springs” added in. This would be something I would think of making myself. However I would have done the 2nd version as making the wooden joint seems like alot of work for it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-wood-slicing-jig-75482?homelistings#post142877

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Nice build for a bow sander

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. Not so sure I would make it thought, since it does seem like alot of work. Especially since Rockler has one for $15. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-homemade-bow-sander-sanding-bow-75990?homelistings#post144960

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A serious looking framing build

Posted on November 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author built one serious picture frame clamp design. Its a nice build (I sometimes struggle with the 4 blocks I put around a picture frame to hold everything together). And portable, but…seems overkill for me unless I start making … Continue reading →

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Interesting turnstyle for tools build

Posted on November 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author took a small bike wheel, and used it as the hub for a turnstyle for tools. Nice build. Me…I like the build but I think I would do it a bit differently. Maybe have pegboard inserts? Oh and … Continue reading →

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