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Another nice build for a track guide

Posted on October 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one the author does have a bar you put on the saw to keep it straight. Overall a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/universal-track-guide-self-clamp-circular-saw-jigsaw-trimer-router-86776?homelistings#post186573

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Build an air hose reel

Posted on October 5, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have seen a few of these builds over the years, Nice thing about this one is the “in” line spins so you can connect it without having to unwind the entire hose. I am not so sure I would … Continue reading →

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Interesting Mortising Jig

Posted on October 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would build this one this fancy. It has alot of toggle clamps which are not cheap. https://www.instructables.com/The-Ultimate-Router-Mortising-Jig/

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Interesting multi-purpose table saw jig

Posted on September 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

I had to look this over a couple of times before I saw all the different functions it could do. I do like the overall build, seems a bit time consuming to make thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3-1-table-saw-multi-jig-86700?homelistings#post186322

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A simple router table build

Posted on September 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author make a simple router table build, with accessories. Pretty straight forward build too.

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Nice jig for a Kreg R3

Posted on September 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually I could see making something like this for the smaller single slot Kreg as well. Basically it turns the R3 into its a big brother pocket hole jig. https://www.instructables.com/Pimped-Kreg-R3-Jig/

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Interesting dust collector

Posted on September 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

Bit of a different design than what I have seen in the past. Not sure where the author got the metal buckets. Me….not so sure I would build this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-cyclone-dust-collector-video-86586?homelistings#post185900

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Interesting small cut jig for circular saw (or jig saw)

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig, I am a little leery of using the metal bars for a guide on each end, but it seems to work for the author. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-precision-guide-cut-jigsaw-circular-saw-86564?homelistings#post185834

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Nice chainsaw milling build

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually 2 different builds. First one is the jig for the chainsaw with a more portable mill, second one made out of metal based mill. Overall its a nice build. Just keep in mind you need a different chain for … Continue reading →

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drill sanding block build

Posted on September 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would make one this way, I do like how he makes the blocks themselves. It does look easier to hold than a straight rod that I would have done. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-sander-handle-video-86439?homelistings#post185497

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