Category Archives: Cheap

Nice build for custom covers for key fob

Posted on September 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author CNC’ed out a custom key fob. It looks really nice.

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Interesting robotic boat

Posted on September 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically made this to try out some some automated rover software.

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How to make a neon like sign with EL Wire

Posted on September 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like how the author took a existing image and converted it to lines and then mark up where the EL Wire needs to go.

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Interesting Tumbler build

Posted on August 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Looks like an old motor, possibly a pool motor, and a 5 gallon bucket combined for this build. Its a bit noisy of a build too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-build-parts-tumbler-let-look-mine-74525?homelistings#post139366

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Jig for making finger joints

Posted on August 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Simple one to make too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/super-easy-make-jig-we-all-can-use-our-projects-74683?homelistings#post139811

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Another nice sheet metal brake

Posted on August 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Without welding and only with standard tools. The author built it to be 42 inches wide (which it a big one). Small ones you can get at harbor freight for pretty cheap.

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Make your own sit/stand desk

Posted on August 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Impressive build with cheap materials…but…OMG this would be a very time consuming build. Me…I’ll just buy one. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Standing-Desk/

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Interesting compound miter stand

Posted on August 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well if you have nice sawhorses, and an old ladder that you don’t need. I can see making this for your compound miter. Me…I just got one of those portable stands at Harbor Freight for cheap. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/portable-mitre-saw-table-cantilever-design-74496?homelistings#post139266

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Nice jig to make dattos and pocket squares

Posted on August 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. Simple and easy to use. One thing I was thinking about for the square cut, maybe extending the arm so it can get support from both sides of the datto frame. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ultimate-router-dado-template-jig-%7C-amazing-2-1-router-jig-%7C-unique-idea-74286?homelistings#post138721

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Make a hot knife foam cutter

Posted on August 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically took a bolt, make a collet from it to hold an xacto knife blade, and put that into a soldering iron as a “tip”. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/making-knife-foam-cutter-electric-foam-cutter-74223?homelistings#post138471

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