Category Archives: Cheap

Nice cross cut build for circular saws

Posted on October 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice an fancy looking build for cross cuts with a circular saw. I have debated building one of these myself. Not so sure I would go this fancy for a build thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/super-simple-cheap-table-saw-alternative-%7C-free-plans-81040?homelistings#post164655

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Nice build to convert a soldering iron to a hot knife

Posted on September 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build (and cheap too) to add in a knife bit to a soldering iron. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-hot-knife-cutter-acrylic-plexiglass-plastic-pvc-foam-cutter-81410?homelistings#post166171

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Interesting coil winder

Posted on September 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I am not completely sure what the smaller coils are for, but I could see re purposing this build for coils for a generator. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/arduino-based-coil-winding-machine-video-81426?homelistings#post166223

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Clever Dowel rod jig

Posted on September 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Used to put pegs into a board for a 90 degree mount. Clever build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-doweling-jig-scrap-wood-78783?homelistings#post156051

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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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