Category Archives: woodworking

Portable table sander build

Posted on February 21, 2023 by robertwilkie

The author uses a DC motor and drill battery to make the sander portable. To the the torque behind this build the author uses a series of gear/pulley combinations. This build also works with a DC plug too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/disc-sander-video-91271#post204114

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Interesting panel saw build

Posted on February 15, 2023 by robertwilkie

I always like how easy its to cut plywood down at the lumberyards with the panel saw they have. The author builds one that is a bit interesting as the saw is on the inside of the track. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/panel-saw-video-94207#post214700

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Leaf blower dust collector

Posted on January 27, 2023 by robertwilkie

Ok this is a clever build, using many cheap and easy to get parts to make a dust collector and seems to work out. https://www.instructables.com/Dust-Collector-Made-From-a-Leaf-Vacuum/

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Another nice multi device track saw build

Posted on January 13, 2023 by robertwilkie

Its a fence that can be self clamped to the board you are cutting. This one allows for a circular saw, jig saw, and router to be used. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/innovative-multifunction-woodworking-track-guide-locking-system-perfect-wo-93206#post211231

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Multipurpose table saw sled

Posted on November 18, 2022 by robertwilkie

I like this build, but a few things I would add is a tape measure on the top of the backstop, a “stop” for repeat cuts, and a sliding bar on the backstop to add stuff to the sled. Of … Continue reading →

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Nice short write-up on using dowels for joints

Posted on April 1, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author does a nice job on how you can a tool called the dowelmax to use dowels as corner joints. But…I have seen several homemade tools that do the same job. Still nice article to read up on.

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Clever Wood Lathe Steady Rest

Posted on March 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK so I have looked at buying something like this (just not as fancy) and its expensive. This build seems pretty straight forward and doable. And cheap. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wood-lathe-steady-rest-video-88490?homelistings#post193018

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Making deck chairs from pallets

Posted on March 1, 2022 by robertwilkie

Actually leftovers of a pallet. Its a nice build, and if you are cheap, this could be a good way to make some simple outdoor chairs. https://www.instructables.com/A-Deck-Chair-Made-From-Pallet-Wood-Leftovers/

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Nice jig for router table for making circles or cuts within a circle

Posted on February 8, 2022 by robertwilkie

So you want to make a platter with a dip in it and its circle shaped. This jig can be used to do that. Pretty clever build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/circle-processing-jig-video-87931?homelistings#post191010

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Making a cheap fence for a bandsaw

Posted on January 31, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK I like this build, it is pretty simple and uses a cheap clamp from Harbor Freight. I am not so sure I would have gone as far as the author did planing the wood down thought. for a fit … Continue reading →

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