Category Archives: Cheap

Interesting adds for a workshop

Posted on January 3, 2022 by robertwilkie

First jig is to hold material down on a drillpress. Not so sure I would do this one. Second jig is an interesting feather board build with PVC pipe for the “feather”. I do like this build, but I think … Continue reading →

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Making a Dowel Making Jig

Posted on December 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Me…I’ll just buy the dowel. But still if I needed to make a custom size, this could be a handy build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/dowel-making-jig-video-87521?homelistings#post189434

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Nice build for a kids noise maker

Posted on December 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Of course I would only make on of these to give to grandkids or nieces/nephews. (Evil grin). https://www.instructables.com/Cranky-Noisemaker-Toy/

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A robot shovel

Posted on December 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK everything in this is in german, but the pictures and video give you the basic jist, its a CNC’ed out parts to make basically a giant scooper for a hand for a robot arm. https://www.instructables.com/GripGrab/

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Converting old hoverboards

Posted on December 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

So I came across some old hoverboards that where tossed out, most likely to the batteries not holding charge anymore. I got to thinking of projects for these and found out that one, there is opensource firmware for some of … Continue reading →

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Another nice CDROM to CNC build

Posted on December 24, 2021 by robertwilkie

What I like about this build is the only bits you use from the CDROM is the rails and motors, the rest is 3D printed parts. My 2 cents, I would use the motor and slide 3D printed parts, but … Continue reading →

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Another nice circular and jig saw guild

Posted on December 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one has a miter built into it. I have to tell you the author does alot of nice jigs and add on’s to tools. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/circular-saw-jigsaw-track-guide-miter-adjustable-87470?homelistings#post189294

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Saw jig to help you start long, thick, straight cuts

Posted on December 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

At first I wasn’t sure what this was for, til I saw the end of the video, basically you use this to go around the big block of wood you have to “mark” it to make a straight cut with … Continue reading →

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Opensource trolling motor controller

Posted on December 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build to basically add in GPS control to a cheap trolling motor for a boat.

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Another nice tray build for a drillpress

Posted on December 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author added in “flaps” on the sides to clamp everything together. Not a bad idea, I build one but I just put some scrap plywood together to make a “thick” board, and then put barrel nuts on one end, … Continue reading →

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