Category Archives: Cheap

Turning a C Clamp into an Arbor Press

Posted on February 2, 2022 by robertwilkie

Clever build, basically the author has a set of 3D prints you can make to convert the 4 inch C-Clamp into a light dutye arbor press. Pretty clever build. Me…I like the build but I am not so sure I … Continue reading →

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Nice 3D printed and wood cut glue gun station build

Posted on February 1, 2022 by robertwilkie

This could come in handy for a makerspace, or kids projects. Basically its a laser cut and 3D printed set where you cut the trays, and print out the holders and ends. Me…not so sure I would go this far … Continue reading →

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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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A jig to make chain link fence

Posted on January 31, 2022 by robertwilkie

Interesting build…not so sure I would do it as its alot of work, and I can buy the result pretty cheaply. I guess if I had need for a custom size this would work well. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/genius-idea-your-home-business-perfect-manual-homemade-chain-link-fencing-mac-87897?homelistings#post190887

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Making an hand router plane

Posted on January 27, 2022 by robertwilkie

So for me, I use an electric router, but if you are into doing everything with handtools, this could be a good build for you on how to make a hand router plane to cut grooves in wood. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/router-plane-video-87828?homelistings#post190677

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Converting halogen to LED

Posted on January 25, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build, but…I went a step past this and replaced the actual halogen bulb with an LED one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/convert-halogen-work-lights-led-inexpensively-87769?homelistings#post190452

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Use old irons for PVC pipe welding

Posted on January 24, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author took an old iron apart, put some holes into it to “mount” metal circles on it to put PVC pipe in/out to “melt” them so you can fuse those parts together. Interesting build, but make sure you do … Continue reading →

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Multiple vise ideas with pipe clamps

Posted on January 21, 2022 by robertwilkie

I like the saddle vise he build with a pipe clamp. This can be a cheaper way to make woodworking vises than buy.

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Arduino controlled Foam Cutter

Posted on January 20, 2022 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I did this once before, but I was looking at building one of these again. And stumbled on this build. Mostly has 3D printed parts and uses an arduino for the controller.

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The ultimate door room shelf

Posted on January 19, 2022 by robertwilkie

I got a small version of this for a relative, but this build is much nicer. It is a set that has one next to the bed, then some that hang off the sides. https://www.instructables.com/Clamping-Dorm-Room-Shelves-With-School-Spirit/

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