Category Archives: Cheap

3D printed parts to make an expanded loom

Posted on March 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically you print out the end parts for the loom, and then use dowel rod to make it as big as you want.

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Interesting magnetic base drill press

Posted on March 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses the motor out of a hoverboard to drive the drillpress. Interesting build overall. me…Seems like alot of work to convert the motor over (maybe easier to get a motor off something else). Neat how he converts the … Continue reading →

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Nice build for a magnetic stirrer

Posted on February 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like the LED addition added to this build. The author has a simple motor controller attached to a PC fan with magnets stuck onto the top of it. All inside a plastic container. The LED’s add a nice effect … Continue reading →

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Some nice builds for table saw jigs

Posted on February 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

A whole bunch of jigs. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ultimate-homemade-table-saw-jigs-videos-76852?homelistings#post148494

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Nice turret gun build

Posted on February 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

Typically I see these with an existing gun, but this is one where the entire build is from scratch. https://www.instructables.com/id/Turret-Gun/

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Another nice etch a sketch CNC

Posted on February 26, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty professional grade build. https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Etch-a-Sketch-and-Video-Player/

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Cool and simple tape cutter

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

I actually am going to print this one out for my electric tape rolls. Its small and simple to use. https://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tape-Dispenser/

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A better cove jig for your tablesaw

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author from a week back(?) came up with a better version of his jig. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/better-simpler-updated-version-my-fence-cove-jig-77329?homelistings#post150491

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Nice miter sled for a table saw

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build to cut 45 degree angles on the table saw. Great to do if you are working with boards that are bigger than you compound miter can handle. https://www.instructables.com/id/MITER-SLED-FOR-SMALL-TABLE-SAW/

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Nice router sled to flatten boards

Posted on February 24, 2020 by robertwilkie

All from plywood. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-and-Using-Upgraded-Router-Sled-Rails/

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