Author Archives: robertwilkie

A simple drill press vise

Posted on October 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit easier of a build compared to many others I have seen over the years. Me…I would just get one from Harbor Frieght ($20-30). Unless I saw the need for something customized. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drill-press-vise-75425?homelistings#post142651

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Simple table saw cross cut sled

Posted on October 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

I am a little mixed on these half sized cross cut sleds, they take up alot less space and easier to cart around, but you loose the contact point on the bit you are cutting off. https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/table-saw-crosscut-sled/

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Bending Acrylic

Posted on October 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on bending acrylic sheets. Author should mention that you want to do this outside.

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I like this crowne build

Posted on October 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

Only downside is the LED ring used is only 6 inches wide. Oh and the Acrylic was cut with a laser cutter (so if you don’t have one…). I think the design could be adapted for a …well larger head. … Continue reading →

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Another nice Router Dado Jig

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is another nice build for a dado or square cutout jig for a router. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ultimate-router-dado-template-jig-%7C-amazing-2-1-router-jig-%7C-unique-idea-74286#post138721

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AC speed control box

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a home brewed speed control box. Downsides I see, if you had to buy the materials first, you could be looking at $15-20 in parts, but if you only need the speed control bit, its about $6 … Continue reading →

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Making concrete pumpkins with nylons

Posted on October 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

Clever idea, it seems to be a pretty simple build too. Oh author recommends using thicker nylons. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Concrete-Pumpkins-for-Only-1/

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Nice tumbler build

Posted on October 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like how the author uses his belt sander to power the tumbler. This is an interesting build, the author did it to stonewash knife blades he was making. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-rock-tumbler-i-use-stonewashing-knives-75217?homelistings#post141776

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Another nice drum/thickness sander

Posted on October 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Another nice build for a thickness sander. I like how it works with the authors home built lathe too (which I showed in another post a few weeks back). https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3-1-disk-drum-thickness-sander-75195?homelistings#post141701

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Another nice Tapering Jig

Posted on October 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have been getting into building jigs for my own table saw. I saw this one and added it to my list of jigs to make. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-T-Track-Tapering-Jig/

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