Category Archives: Cheap

Cool ghost build

Posted on October 31, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like how each ghost can bob on its own. https://www.instructables.com/Dancing-Ghosts/

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Interesting chainsaw jig for doing firewood

Posted on October 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically the author puts a bracket on the end of the electric chainsaw and uses that to angle it up and down to cut firewood. Nice idea but I would do a few things differently. First add in side panels … Continue reading →

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Simple bat wings from garbage bags

Posted on October 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build if you need a quick costume https://www.instructables.com/Bat-Wing-Cape-From-Trash-Bags-Last-Minute-Hallowee/

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Making your on T-Slot clamps

Posted on October 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its fun to watch these builds. Nice, but….alot of work for something I can buy for $10 for 2 on the net. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/plywood-t-slot-clamp-video-87029?homelistings#post187459

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A simple circle jig for a router

Posted on October 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. Personally I like the ones that use a faceplate mount to the router. thought this one is pretty adjustable. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-router-circle-jig-video-87028?homelistings#post187457

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Modify a Harbor Freight Digital Calipers for remote data feed

Posted on October 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

The project uses an ESP32 to get the data off the serial port of a cheap pair of digital calipers, and send them to whatever needs it. Interesting build. I wonder if the last pin on the caliper is power? … Continue reading →

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Simple, cheap, thin strip jig

Posted on October 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is more of my kind of build. Its simple, can be done in under 20 minutes, and can be made from scraps. I don’t think I would use a hardwood runner thought. Another couple of changes I would do … Continue reading →

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Making a bould out of corrugated plastic

Posted on October 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

This stuff is basically cardboard but made out of plastic. Well the author make a mini speed boat out of the stuff. Supposedly Home Depot carries this stuff at $25 a sheet. It is definitely easier to build a boat … Continue reading →

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Making a smokeless barrel

Posted on October 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically you are taking 2 barrels and on barrel is used to take the flumes in and “reburn” them. Its alot of work to build this thing, but cheaper than buying the $350 dollar version.

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Crazy guy makes a gunpowdered nail gun

Posted on October 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK this was an interesting video to watch, they guy is a bit crazy on how he goes about it. But still interesting to watch.

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