Category Archives: Cheap

Adding RGB LED’s to PC fans

Posted on March 29, 2022 by robertwilkie

At first I thought the author was taking the fan apart. No they add in a front layer (frame) that is 3D printed that houses the LEDs Nice build but the amount of LED’s used is crazy. Another nice addition … Continue reading →

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Making a custom Spindle Oscillating machine

Posted on March 28, 2022 by robertwilkie

Using a windshield washer motor, drawer slides, and a grinder, the author made one mean looking spindle oscillating sander. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-spindle-sander-oscillating-machine-76002#post144991

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Make your own magnetic drill press

Posted on March 25, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author took a cheap drillpress, a magnetic lock and make an magnetic drill press. Figure $40 for the drillpress, another $40 for the lock. And scrap for the rod and other parts. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/build-mag-base-drill-press-89288#post196194

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The Poor Persons Whirlpool Hot Tub

Posted on March 23, 2022 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one. I would be a little worried that the hot water (if too hot) could melt the pool. But hey whatever works right. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Whirlpool/

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Making workshop tools with plywood

Posted on March 22, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author makes a bunch of different tools with plywood, and powered hand-tools. Me…I love the builds, they look nice and sharp, but…between used and Harbor Freight, I would rather save on the time than the build.

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Jig for making custom springs

Posted on March 21, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author designed and 3D printed out the jig, pretty neat overall, me…I have a jar full of springs that I tap into as needed.

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Convert a blender to use a dremel attachment

Posted on March 18, 2022 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build. I guess if I didn’t have the dremel this would be an interesting build to do.

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Making a laser line for alignment

Posted on March 16, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author build this for his laser cutter, which would work the best as the distance from the cutter to the surface should be pretty consistant. Me…I am thinking that this could be adapted to a drill press. https://www.instructables.com/Laser-Line-Material-Aligner-for-Laser-Cutting-Mach/

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Nice PVC Vertical Work Light build

Posted on March 15, 2022 by robertwilkie

I really like this build. And I would only use LED based shop lights for this. I figure it would run $15-20 to build the frame, and another $15-20 for the light. A few things I may do differently is … Continue reading →

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Convert your credit card into an NFC payment ring

Posted on March 11, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK this assumes your card supports NFC, the author basically “melds” the chip in the card out, and puts a new antenna on it that goes around the 3D printed ring. Clever build. Not so sure I would do this … Continue reading →

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