Category Archives: woodworking

Nice chainsaw milling build

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually 2 different builds. First one is the jig for the chainsaw with a more portable mill, second one made out of metal based mill. Overall its a nice build. Just keep in mind you need a different chain for … Continue reading →

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A thin slice jig for thick boards

Posted on September 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically build if you want a really wide, thin strip of wood. Seems pretty robust.

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clever idea for a board planer

Posted on August 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically taking a standard hand planer, adding long guide bars to it, and then sliding it along some boards to flatten down a bigger board. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/board-planing-jig-video-86348?homelistings#post185195

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Nice arm for a camera mount

Posted on July 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like the build for the arm, but…its alot of work, my 2 cents, I would adapt a lamp arm to do the same thing. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/articulated-arm-camera-86047?homelistings#post184141

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Nice LED lamp build

Posted on July 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

My 2 cents, I would have done color LEDS myself. The build is pretty nice, Not so sure I would take it on myself thought. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-an-LED-Lamp/

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Nice box sled for tablesaw

Posted on July 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually I like the authors build, its an add on to a sled that is rather nice as well. https://www.instructables.com/Small-Box-Sled/

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Making a Miter Gauge

Posted on July 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

I might do this project. I have looked at getting a better gauge for my table saw, but they are expensive, so this is a nice looking, and somewhat simple, ok in an afternoon, build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/precision-cutting-miter-gauge-table-saw-85969?homelistings#post183943

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Interesting jig to make sanding drums (or wheels)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig, I can see making this one if I was going to make alot of sanding drums, or maybe wooden wheels. But for now I just make these by hand. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-making-jig-drum-sanders-video-85793?homelistings#post183185

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Another nice jig, for making octagonal bars

Posted on June 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple jig that you can use on your tablesaw, or bandsaw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/octagonal-bar-cut-jig-video-85697?homelistings#post182741

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Making wooden nuts

Posted on May 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author uses 3D printed out templates to draw out the outside of the nut, pretty neat build if you want to make really big nuts out of wood. The nuts would be insulated which could be nice in some … Continue reading →

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