Category Archives: Cheap

Build a motorized can

Posted on December 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK its more of turning a soda can into a battery that drives the little car. The author is using carbon with saltwater inside the can to generate electricity. It seems to all be part of a science kit thought … Continue reading →

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Simple build for a box joint jig

Posted on November 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build to make for a box joint jig. These jigs (metal ones) run $100, thought I have seem some plastic jobs a bit cheaper. But this you could do with a scrap piece of plywood, and some time. … Continue reading →

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Magnetic guide for saw cuts

Posted on November 20, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author puts a magnet inside a 4×4, and that is used as the straight edge to guide the saw for a straight cut. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Magnetic-3-in-1-Hand-Saw-Guide-Cut-Straight-Sq/

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A simpler build to the bottle plotter

Posted on November 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

From yesterday. This build is a bit simpler build but its more of a printer since you put paper on the roller. Not exactly sure what the author was going for here except reducing the size of a CNC. https://www.instructables.com/CNC-Drum-Plotter/

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Building a bottle plotter

Posted on November 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Or maybe an etcher too? Anyways the author makes a simple CNC to drawn on bottles with. https://www.instructables.com/ROTARY-CNC-BOTTLE-PLOTTER/

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Nice featherboard build from cutting board

Posted on November 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like the jig he made to make the featherboards. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/featherboard-cutting-board-video-81009?homelistings#post164541

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friend lights

Posted on November 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically a set of lights that are connected to the net, and can sync colors with eachother. Interesting build, could be nice with kids these days. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Long-Distance-Best-Friend-Lights/

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Simple holder for small cuts on a miter saw.

Posted on November 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically its a paint stick with a nail on one end. Actually I think I will make this with a paint stick. And use a nut/bolt on the other end (sharpen the end of the bolt). https://www.popularwoodworking.com/tricks/add-a-pinch-of-safety/

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Nice drill press table build

Posted on November 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

Personally, I would buy one at Harbor Freight for $30, but if I had time on my hands, I would definitely build this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drill-press-table-fence-%5Bfree-plans%5D-82141?homelistings#post168793

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Making your own chain bucket

Posted on November 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, you can get really cheap (looking) ones on the net, but this looks a bit nicer. https://www.instructables.com/Mini-Bucket-Rain-Chain/

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