Category Archives: Cheap

Interesting 1/2 size table saw sled

Posted on September 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a half size table saw sled with the goal of being able to do 45 degree cuts. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/table-saw-45%B0-sled-81403?homelistings#post166143

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Nice corner clamp build

Posted on September 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build for picture frames or other items like it. Me, I bought some cheap clamps at Harbor Freight that do the job for me. But I would love to have a set as nice looking as these. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/quick-corner-clamp-video-80892?homelistings#post164063

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Convert your 2.5D CNC to a 5 axis

Posted on September 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build, the author took one of those cheap small Chinese CNC’s and 3D printed the parts needed to make a 5 axis out of it. Me, I like this build, one thing I would do differently … Continue reading →

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Simple bike stand from scraps

Posted on September 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build the author did from scraps of wood. My 2 cents, I wonder if he could have left a gap at the bottom where the wheel goes to give it a bit more space to hold the wheel. https://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Wood-to-Bike-Stand/

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A cheap kayak

Posted on September 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

With a lot of work, the author built it with $10 in materials, using a lot of stuff you find in nature to make the frame and other aspects of the kayak. Nice build but not so sure I would … Continue reading →

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Nice stand for a bench grinder

Posted on September 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build that allows for different angles on the bench grinder. It beats the “cheap” table I have one mine that is constantly falling off. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/bench-grinder-tool-sharpening-jig-video-78743?homelistings#post155907

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Nice rug build, maybe good for cosplay armor

Posted on September 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build, now this would not work for real armor as you need some overlay on each piece, but it looks cool and could make a good costume based armor. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Bear-Skin-Rug-Moves-Like-Real-Cloth/

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Make LED buttons

Posted on September 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author basically takes an LED from a strip, puts it into a 3D printed button holder, and wires it in. Nice build and if you have leftovers from a strip of LEDs too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Fabric-LEDs/

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Cool 3D print cat (maybe dog) toy

Posted on September 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the parts you can 3D print out, and with 2 servos, a laser pointer, and an ESP, you can build one yourself. I could see expanding this build myself. https://www.instructables.com/id/LaserCat/

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Nice dado jig

Posted on September 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

I think I might have posted the video for this up before. But just in case I did not, here is the write up to make it as well. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-PERFECT-Dado-Jig/

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