Category Archives: Cheap

Improved Spline Jig

Posted on May 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

I think I showed the original one a few months back. Well the author went back on the build and made a better version of it. It looks nice. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/%93no-clamps%94-spline-jig-w-folding-knobs-78449?homelistings#post154771

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Make your own carbon filters

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have this on my list to make. I own a 3M Respirator and right now replacement filters are expensive. Of course same issue with other 3D printed items, particles could still get inside thru the print. But it could … Continue reading →

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Make a Wuhan Hook

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, basically its a door opener (for doors with latch handles). Once you open the door, you hit the lighter to burn up an possible contaminates. The base is 3D printed. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wuhan-Hook-V2-Simple-Self-Disinfecting-Wand-to-Pre/

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3D printed Ventilator Valve

Posted on May 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I could see doing this for a custom water pump in the future. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Ventilator-Valves/

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Nice drill press depth stop

Posted on May 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have the same problem as the author where my drill press does not have a normal depth stop. This is a nice build overall and I plan to make something like it for my drill press. https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/drill-press-depth-stop/

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Mini router sled

Posted on May 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses a trimmer router and a small sled to plane down small pieces of wood. Good idea overall. However the vaccum hold down he uses is pretty expensive for the build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Scalable-Router-Sled-and-Thicknessing-Jig/

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Another nice jig to make thin strips

Posted on May 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one is easier to use for multiple thin strips to be makde at once. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-strip-jig-table-saw-78041?homelistings#post153325

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Nice multi purpose jig for the table saw

Posted on May 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. I would love to know where the author gets green HMR boards. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multi-adjustable-jig-table-saw-78057?homelistings#post153386

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Making an exercise ball

Posted on May 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

Never heard of Monkii balls, the look neat thought. The author built his own which considering how much these balls ($200) cost. I can see why. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Monkii-360-Tabata-Trainer/

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Nice looking circle jig for a bandsaw

Posted on May 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Band-Saw-Circle-Cutting-Jig/

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