Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make an outdoor bunching bag holder

Posted on August 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Ironically I was just looking at doing this. Not so much out of Scaffolding (since I don’t really have access to that sort of stuff). But still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Punch-Bag-Wall-Bracket-Using-Scaffol/

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Nice Dowel rod jig

Posted on August 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

To use to make seemless connections in wood. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-2-pairs-doweling-jig-high-precision-simple-dowel-jig-74246#post138543

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2 dollar jammer disables SimpliSafe Alarm System

Posted on August 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

I can’t believe a simple jammer disables this home security system. basically you jam the wireless sensors so the base station doesn’t hear the alarm going off. The jammer is a simple 433Mhz remote from ebay. The base station can … Continue reading →

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Interesting compound miter stand

Posted on August 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well if you have nice sawhorses, and an old ladder that you don’t need. I can see making this for your compound miter. Me…I just got one of those portable stands at Harbor Freight for cheap. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/portable-mitre-saw-table-cantilever-design-74496?homelistings#post139266

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Concrete wall art

Posted on August 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build to make a 3D like look to a concrete wall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cement-Wall-Art/

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Make your own Ninjago Weapons

Posted on August 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author carves out the entire thing. Pretty impressive build. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Safe-Locker-With-RFID-Lock/

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Nice jig to make dattos and pocket squares

Posted on August 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. Simple and easy to use. One thing I was thinking about for the square cut, maybe extending the arm so it can get support from both sides of the datto frame. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ultimate-router-dado-template-jig-%7C-amazing-2-1-router-jig-%7C-unique-idea-74286?homelistings#post138721

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Make a hot knife foam cutter

Posted on August 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically took a bolt, make a collet from it to hold an xacto knife blade, and put that into a soldering iron as a “tip”. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/making-knife-foam-cutter-electric-foam-cutter-74223?homelistings#post138471

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Interesting jig to add in dowl rod splines

Posted on August 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig. Its like the pocket hole jig but instead is used to make holes into your corner of your block to stick dowel rods in to secure the corner. https://www.instructables.com/id/Dowel-Rod-Spline-Jig/

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Another simple 3D printed plotter CNC

Posted on August 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is like the CDROM based CNC’s but…its all 3D printed and is using servos instead of steppers. Its using the ESP for a controller and seems to be doing a pretty good job of it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Tracey-Drawing-Machine/

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