Category Archives: Cheap

Interesting build to allow for 1 motor to control multiple “tools”

Posted on October 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author basically makes a mounting jig so that he can mount the motor to different tools to power them. I found it amusing he 3D printed the controller box for the motor, its a pretty standard size and you … Continue reading →

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PVC pipe cutter

Posted on October 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

Author kindof takes the approach of a copper pipe cutter here and makes a clamp like with a razor blade in it to “cut” around a PVC pipe. Me…this could come in handy cutting small pieces (using my miter the … Continue reading →

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Nice miter sled jig for table saw

Posted on October 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

Each time I see these jigs I think about making one and dumping my compound miter. Just need the time to build it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/2-side-table-saw-miter-sled-jig-86901?homelistings#post187010

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Using broken drones to make a RC boat

Posted on October 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author took parts from broken drones and used them to make air boats. Good use of old parts. I like how he documented his progression in the design of this. https://www.instructables.com/Micro-FPV-Boat-From-Drone-Parts/

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Making pumpkin boxes

Posted on October 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

The “face” is CNC’ed out and uses standard templates you can find on the web. The sides are just all the sides of a box cut up (so you make a square box). Pretty simple build. https://www.instructables.com/Box-Jack-O-Lanterns/

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Make concrete pumpkins on the cheap

Posted on October 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build. The author uses a stocking and a string. As the author points out, you can by one, at $30 and up. The stockings are from the dollar store from the sounds of … Continue reading →

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Making your own glow in the dark anime glasses

Posted on October 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

Only downside to this build, is you can’t “see” out of the glasses. Still an interesting build overall. https://www.instructables.com/Glowing-ComicAnime-Character-Glasses/

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Making a handle for a hacksaw

Posted on October 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so the author had some hacksaws that apparently had some really cheap handles (plastic) that broke, so instead of buying another hacksaw, he made a new handle from a block of wood. Me…I have an old hacksaw with a … Continue reading →

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Making a parallel fence for a scroll saw

Posted on October 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like this build but…I think the author needs to extend it to the end of the bench so it can latch on at that end. With such a long fence I can see it start to “wiggle” at the … Continue reading →

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Adjustable push block for table saw

Posted on October 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, a bit more fancier than what I need. Still a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-push-block-table-saw-86871?homelistings#post186880

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