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Category Archives: Tools
Nice pegboard cart
Nice build for a pegboard cart. I have a love/hate relationship with pegboard. One one side its a great and easy way to hang things up. On the other side, its doesn’t always look good. And sometimes I need something … Continue reading
A simple forge build
This has to be one of the more simpler builds for a home forge. I was surpised to see that fire bricks are easy to cut through. The author build the forge to heat up knifes he was making. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Propane-Forge/
Bucket handle
Nice build from the author, basically he was looking for a better handle and used some black pipe for the purpose. Not so sure I would have (cost would add up fast). Maybe use some PVC instead? http://www.instructables.com/id/Bucket-and-Piping-Repurposed-Into-Bucket-With-Supp/
Make a garden cart
I remember my grandfather having a cart like this. It was a bit bigger and he bought it. Looking at the materials its going to be $80 to built this cart. The “bought” version can be found as low at … Continue reading
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Cheap buffer for a Dremel
Not a bad idea, the buffers can run a buck or so. Reusing some rags for a buffing wheel is a good idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Buffing-Wheel/
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Cool IC Tester build
Seems to have a pretty extensive test set too. Good way to verify a chip is working, or that its what you think it is. The board you can order (author opensourced it) and its nothing but solder points for … Continue reading
A really simple foam cutter build
This has to be one of the more simpler builds I have seen. Cheap too…well except the battery could be a bit in cost. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Electric-Foam-Cutter/
Interesting jig for Jigsaw
At first I thought, why would I make this if I have a compound miter saw? Then…it dawned on me that jigsaws are cheap ($20), and you can use them to cut light metal, which I guess I could do … Continue reading
Now I only need a good sized laser cutter
This is a nice build, and the plans are free. But…you need a laser cutter to cut all the parts out. I wonder if the author will “kit” this project for those of us without laser cutters. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Machinist-Toolbox/
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Simple brake (metal bender) convert using a vise
Nice build overall. I like out the author make this pretty simple and can be used with a standard vise. Only need a welder of course. https://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Make-and-Use-Vise-Mounted-Bending-Tool/