Category Archives: Cheap

Nice chainsaw milling build

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually 2 different builds. First one is the jig for the chainsaw with a more portable mill, second one made out of metal based mill. Overall its a nice build. Just keep in mind you need a different chain for … Continue reading →

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Make your own Grabber

Posted on September 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or claw extension. The author posed up the CNC/plans for this, so in theory you could take the design and make a custom length grabber. https://www.instructables.com/Laser-cut-Extension-Claw-Recreating-My-Favorite-To/

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drill sanding block build

Posted on September 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would make one this way, I do like how he makes the blocks themselves. It does look easier to hold than a straight rod that I would have done. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-sander-handle-video-86439?homelistings#post185497

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A thin slice jig for thick boards

Posted on September 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically build if you want a really wide, thin strip of wood. Seems pretty robust.

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Project OWL

Posted on September 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its an opensource project to help link folks over a network that can be quickly (and cheaply) made. Basically you are making a giant mesh network. https://www.project-owl.com/ https://github.com/Project-Owl

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OK I really like this track guide

Posted on September 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

Most good track guides I have seen require a mod to the circular saw that is not easy to undo to make sure the saw doesn’t go off track. This one is nice since the guide is removable from the … Continue reading →

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A simple saw guide

Posted on September 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

This guide is pretty straight forward and works with different powered hand saws. Its great to do a general “guide” the saw. But a full track would work better. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fast-cuting-guide-circular-saw-jigsaw-86376?homelistings#post185300

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Clever mold for cable strain relief

Posted on September 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints the molds to put the cable on, and they squirts in hot glue to fill the mold in. Clever.

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Making your own portable bike workstand

Posted on September 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

This write-up is a bit hard to read since the author used alot of CAD like drawings to show how everything goes together (instead of the construction of it). But Its all wood and folds up nice. https://www.instructables.com/Folding-Bicycle-Workstand/

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Interesting build for long thin planters

Posted on September 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would do this, but still a nice build https://www.instructables.com/Hose-Guide-Planters/

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