Category Archives: Cheap

Nice track saw build with straight edge guide

Nice build with an addition added on to allow for perfect 90 degree cuts when needed, and setup quickly. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/perfect-straight-cut-using-circular-saw-track-parallel-guide-90118#post199379

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Build a minecraft torch

Looks pretty good too. And yes I am on a halloween theme this month. https://www.instructables.com/MINECRAFT-Inspired-Light-Up-LED-Torch/

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CNC plywood based Halloween bags

Basically you CNC out the sides of the paper bag, glue it together, paint it and put a light inside. Clever build if you have a CNC you can use. https://www.instructables.com/Plywood-Jack-O-Lantern-Tea-Light-Bags-8-Faces-Incl/

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Make a cheap Halloween light up jar

Have a mason jar, some sparkly paint and again a dollar store candle. And you too can make a simple light up jar for Halloween. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-BOO-Jars/

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Cheap milk jug ghosts

Have a milk jug? Sharpy? A dollar store solar light? You too can make a simple milk jug ghost that lights up. Could be a good project with kids. https://www.instructables.com/Milk-Jug-Solar-Ghosts/

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Use a RPi Pico to interface a JTAG connection

Well beats buying a custom cable for the job. This allows the RPi Pico to basically convert to/from JTAG to USB. Nice idea. https://www.adiuvoengineering.com/post/microzed-chronicles-jtag-using-a-raspberry-pi-pico

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Angle Grinder belt sander build

I have seen a bunch of these builds over time, but what I like about this one is it involves no welding. Still a bit complicated for a build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/angle-grinder-belt-sander-video-92986#post210556

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Adding a 5th axis to a CNC

Nice build add on to the authors Homebuilt CNC. I like how he keeps improving it too https://www.instructables.com/Carve-Custom-Wooden-Game-Pieces-12-CNC-Upgrade/

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Nice battery operated solder fume fan

Involves alot of 3D printed parts, overall a nice build if you have that brand of power tools to use for a battery. My 2 cents, I would build it a bit simplier since it would be a 1 of … Continue reading

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Interesting wheel design to convert to something to use for climbing. https://hackaday.com/2022/12/14/omniwhegs-are-awesome-times-two/

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