Category Archives: Tools

Crazy guy makes a gunpowdered nail gun

Posted on October 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK this was an interesting video to watch, they guy is a bit crazy on how he goes about it. But still interesting to watch.

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Making your own bar clamps

Posted on October 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would do this unless I had long scrape hardwood leftover. I would not do this out of pine that’s for sure. Overall the build is a nice one, just if I did it from buying materials … Continue reading →

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Interesting build to allow for 1 motor to control multiple “tools”

Posted on October 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author basically makes a mounting jig so that he can mount the motor to different tools to power them. I found it amusing he 3D printed the controller box for the motor, its a pretty standard size and you … Continue reading →

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PVC pipe cutter

Posted on October 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

Author kindof takes the approach of a copper pipe cutter here and makes a clamp like with a razor blade in it to “cut” around a PVC pipe. Me…this could come in handy cutting small pieces (using my miter the … Continue reading →

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Nice miter sled jig for table saw

Posted on October 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

Each time I see these jigs I think about making one and dumping my compound miter. Just need the time to build it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/2-side-table-saw-miter-sled-jig-86901?homelistings#post187010

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Making a handle for a hacksaw

Posted on October 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so the author had some hacksaws that apparently had some really cheap handles (plastic) that broke, so instead of buying another hacksaw, he made a new handle from a block of wood. Me…I have an old hacksaw with a … Continue reading →

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Making a parallel fence for a scroll saw

Posted on October 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like this build but…I think the author needs to extend it to the end of the bench so it can latch on at that end. With such a long fence I can see it start to “wiggle” at the … Continue reading →

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Nice jig to make large size bowls

Posted on October 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty neat build, the author made this jig so he could make “drums” and the jig goes on the inside and out to make the circle. https://www.instructables.com/Router-Drum-Mill/

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Adjustable push block for table saw

Posted on October 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, a bit more fancier than what I need. Still a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-push-block-table-saw-86871?homelistings#post186880

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Nice jig to remove/add a tire to your car

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its basically a “lever” for you to get the wheels on/off your car. I could see using something like this at home to get the snow tires on and off every year. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-tire-dolly-87426?homelistings#post189072

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