Category Archives: Cheap

Interesting jig to add in dowl rod splines

Posted on August 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig. Its like the pocket hole jig but instead is used to make holes into your corner of your block to stick dowel rods in to secure the corner. https://www.instructables.com/id/Dowel-Rod-Spline-Jig/

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Another LED pendant

Posted on August 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

These builds seem to be taking off lately. This is another interesting LED build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Advanced-LED-Pendant/

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Cool circle maker

Posted on August 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

This one has a ruler built in. The build is a bit intense, but its a nice tool build in the end. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/right-tool-73970?homelistings#post137618

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Nice copper flower build

Posted on August 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, Not so sure I would “rainbow” it like the author did thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Copper-Flower/

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Another LED Pendant

Posted on August 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

These builds seem to becoming more common. I haven’t really thought of using surface LED’s before since they are difficult to solder. But this does seem like a cool thing to make. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-LED-Pendant/

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Make a collet from a bolt

Posted on August 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The author basically makes a collet clamp (for like drill bits) from a bit bolt. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/collet-clamp-your-hands-73947?homelistings#post137564

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A multi head garden watering tool

Posted on August 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK this was a bit of an interesting build. The author basically put 4 shower heads on some PVC to attach to a hose for watering plants quicker. Interesting build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Hose-Nozzle-1/

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Make your own landscape stones

Posted on August 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have to agree with the author, those concrete stones you gate at the hardware store are expensive. The author shows how to make your own (including coloring for the cement). I agree with one of the commenters too that … Continue reading →

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A chainsaw winch

Posted on August 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the build, the gas engine can provide more power than the electric you find on some of these winches. But…I didn’t see anywhere the rear could be attached to something. I could see that trying to hold this … Continue reading →

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Wine bottle wall holder

Posted on August 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. Pretty too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Wine-Holder/

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