Category Archives: Cheap

Nice way to convert old clothes into bags

Posted on April 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Given the author is making small bags. Being in NY many stores are now charging for paper bags, and eliminating plastic. So re-purposing clothing into a bag could be helpful. https://www.instructables.com/id/TURN-USED-FABRICS-INTO-PRODUCE-BAGS/

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Nice 3 in 1 Marking gauge

Posted on April 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build. I have each of these as separate items. It would be nice to combine it all into 1, but…not so sure I would go so fancy on the build as the author. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3-1-marking-gauge-77824?homelistings#post152384

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upgrades to Drill Press

Posted on April 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Will being stuck at home, I have been staring alot at my drillpress, and thinking of upgrades to do to it. This one write up is a nice one to do. The downside of the laser bit, is each time … Continue reading →

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Another nice tablesaw jig

Posted on April 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Not too fond the the authors use of a computer voice, and I haven’t the foggiest where he gets the green MFD like stuff. But nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multifunction-table-saw-adjustable-jig-77756?homelistings#post152152

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Homemade wood chipper

Posted on April 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for a homemade wood chipper https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-wood-chipper-angle-grinder-video-77773?homelistings#post152215

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Another nice google home mod

Posted on April 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

It is a bit annoying the Google Home doesn’t come with a stereo jack. Its a bit of work to make this, but looks like its worth it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Home-Mini-Speaker-Hack-Aux-Out-Mod/

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Simple grinder build to knife sharpener

Posted on April 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

Seems like folks do alot of builds with parts from cheap grinders these days. This is not a pretty build, but it gets the job done. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-homemade-battery-machine-sharpening-knives-cordless-drill-77750?homelistings#post152141

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Interesting build for a welding plastic sheets

Posted on April 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author did this for encasing small paper in plastic. Good idea and simple to do. Just one thing I would change, I would put something in to screw the rod to the iron. https://www.instructables.com/id/Roller-Welder-DIY-With-the-Use-of-a-Soldering-Iron/

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Another nice patch build

Posted on April 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author makes patches that he puts on his hats out of leather. As he points out only use real leather in this build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Leather-Patch-for-a-Trucker-Hat/

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Simple way to make thru slots

Posted on April 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

basically by not using thru slots, but 2 boards and end pieces all glued together.

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