Category Archives: Cheap

Use Pipe and pipe clamps for a kitchen storage rack

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, The author got a hold of plumping metal pipe for the project, I think metal electric conduit should work here as well. I like this over my current setup where I put a bunch of hooks under the … Continue reading →

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Under $50 workbench

Posted on August 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author doesn’t say in the write-up, but it looks like 3-4 sheets of particle board are used. The sheets typically are $10. Its a nice build but like the author said, its not a long term bench as this … Continue reading →

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Interesting fan hack

Posted on August 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically took the fan and make jets for the outbound air with soda bottle tops. On the back he straps 2 waterbottles that he fills with ice. Interesting build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-air-cooler-74288?homelistings#post138728

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The poor mans paint shaker

Posted on July 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author did this a a bit of a joke, but ….I hate mixing paint by hand so anything that could speed it up would be great. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-paint-shaker-73795?homelistings#post136981

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Make your own dent puller

Posted on July 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. I have mixed results with cheap dent pullers. But this home make one sees to work pretty good. Not sure what the “glue” is that the author uses to hold the center on. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-car-dent-remover-diy-car-dent-repair-73681?homelistings#post136631

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Nice simple build for a wooden hammer

Posted on July 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. Simple and to the point. https://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-Woodworking-Mallet/

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Make custom jaws for your vise to bend metal

Posted on July 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. The author uses the custom jaws to make bends in metal. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Vise-Modifications-to-Bend-Metals/

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Nice pendant build

Posted on July 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, actually I could see adapting it for earrings too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-LED-Pendant/

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Make a vacuum gripper

Posted on July 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, these grippers use coffee grounds and a vaccum pump to “grab” objects. https://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-Jamming-Gripper/

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Cool privacy screen out of PVC pipe

Posted on July 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like the build, but….PVC and sun if I remember correctly don’t do so well together over a long period of time. So you may need to paint it, or use PVC that can be outdoors. Me…I was thinking this … Continue reading →

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