Category Archives: Cheap

Nice giant compass for whiteboards

Posted on September 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or chalkboards too. I like the build but not too sure why the author uses a clear plastic cap for the center point. I would think a suction cup or something might work better. Oh wait I get it, the … Continue reading →

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Making HarleyQuinn’s Hammer

Posted on September 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, pretty ligthweight too. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Harley-Quinn-Hammer/

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Nice CNC robot arm

Posted on September 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build since it uses a laser (no need to worry about drag of the bit), and it takes up alot smaller space than the area it can cover. Tool me a bit to understand how the … Continue reading →

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Crosscut jig

Posted on September 2, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have to say I like the builds the author PLYwood does. This one is a crosscut jig that can be adjusted for all sorts of saws (circular, jig, etc). Clever build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/universal-crosscut-jig-circular-saw-jigsaw-trimer-router-palm-router-86361?homelistings#post185231

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Another build for a simple clamp

Posted on September 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

What is up with folks making there own clamps lately? It looks nice, and you can make it with scrap wood and a bit of PVC pipe. But…why not just get cheap ones at harbor freight? Or online at amazon? … Continue reading →

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Make your own Bike Front Rack

Posted on September 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Clever build. Not so sure I would do it myself unless I had the pipe available for free. Reason being is I can get a simple front rack for around $20, pipe could run me $15. https://www.instructables.com/Bike-Front-Rack-Under-3/

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clever idea for a board planer

Posted on August 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically taking a standard hand planer, adding long guide bars to it, and then sliding it along some boards to flatten down a bigger board. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/board-planing-jig-video-86348?homelistings#post185195

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A robot with pool noodle wheels

Posted on August 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author is using a lego robot set and a star shaped pool noodle for the wheels, which gives it some good traction, and allows it to float. https://www.instructables.com/Amphibious-Robots-Using-Pool-Noodle-Wheels/

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Pool beverage delivery system

Posted on August 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Bit of an old article, but still can be made today, basically its a boat that you can RC control to deliver food and drinks to swimmers. For some reason I was looking into this stuff this weekend.

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Neat hot wire CNC

Posted on August 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its a neat build that looks like an Ender3 base. I like how the author has “clamps” built into the base to hold the foam board in. https://www.instructables.com/Spatial-Hot-Wire-Cutting-for-Complex-Surfaces/

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