Category Archives: Tools

Nice build for a different sized Hexagon cutting jig. I like how the author makes the backstop, its a bit more complicated than I thought it would be. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Cut-Hexagons-Any-Size/

If you need some tall, or custom shape toggle clamps, this is the way to go. Me…too much work I will just go to Harbor Freight and buy them. However, the author does include templates, which could be converted to … Continue reading →

The author took a build for a sliding circular saw cut sled, and basically added in a threaded guide to it so a drill could move the saw along. I do like the standoffs the author makes in this. I … Continue reading →

This author makes alot of different jigs. This one is a guide for a jigsaw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/easy-straight-repeat-cut-using-jigsaw-ripcut-guide-track-86235?homelistings#post184810

Got a router extension, chisel sharpening jig, and a centering dowel jig.

Basically its a portable table for turning a jigsaw into a scrollsaw. Interesting build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multifunction-jigsaw-guide-cut-vertical-cut-bevel-cut-portable-jigsaw-table-86455?homelistings#post185537

I almost fell over seeing this one. Well if it “works” why not. My 2 cents, I got one for $15 at Harbor Freight myself. But if you are in a jam…this will work. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Hand-Ground-Tamper/

I have been tempted to pickup some of the shopsmiths I have seen on craigslist. They are pretty robust machines, but…heavy. The author shows how to build a pully system to reduce the speed on the shopsmith even more. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/shopsmith-speed-reducer-video-86190?homelistings#post184661

Not as fancy as some of the other ones, but still a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/tablesaw-micro-crosscutsled-85826?homelistings#post183354

The author went all out on this build. Pretty fancy one too (even has drawings you can print out for templates). Which the first part only work for the Makita planer he has. So you would need to adapt to … Continue reading →