Category Archives: Tools

Cool mini hand drill

Posted on November 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure how useful it would be but could be an excellent teaching tool. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/string-driven-manual-drill-gif-74497?homelistings#post143964

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Nice pushblock build

Posted on November 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Much fancier than anything I would make, but I like how adjustable it is. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-table-saw-push-block-video-75723?homelistings#post143744

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Another interesting grinder mod

Posted on November 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

Always amazes me what folks do with grinders. This one the author makes a giant sanding wheel to make grooves with. Me…not so sure I would build this, unless I have a project for it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/angle-grinder-sander-slots-grooves-75776?homelistings#post143967

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The simplest pocket hole jig yet

Posted on November 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have a few additions to this build. First, maybe use the insides of an altiod tin would work better than to make one. It maybe too small so maybe some other tin. Second, instead of using glue sticks, what … Continue reading →

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Make a metal twister

Posted on November 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

Another nice build, this one could involve a bit of welding, but I see ways around that. The build is used to make the twists in metal bars so you get that metal banister look. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-tool-twist-bar-metal-75631?homelistings#post143434

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Nice 3D print for a biscuit jointer

Posted on November 11, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build that you can print out yourself to make your trim router into a biscuit joiner. But….As the author pointed out, you can pick these up on craigslist for $30 (I found a craftsman one for $30 in my … Continue reading →

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A nice build for a dremel router base

Posted on November 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, looks nice too. Of course you can buy a dremel base for $30. Won’t look as nice as this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-rotary-tool-plunge-base-video-75442?homelistings#post142710

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Crazy saw from an angle grinder

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

I am always amazed at what folks make from these cheap angle grinders. This one is a saw that if its mounted to a pole, could make a killer pole saw to cut down tree branches https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-chainsaw-using-handsaw-angle-grinder-75468?homelistings#post142825

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Cool Jig to make thin slices of wood on table saw

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. I like the “springs” added in. This would be something I would think of making myself. However I would have done the 2nd version as making the wooden joint seems like alot of work for it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-wood-slicing-jig-75482?homelistings#post142877

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Nice build for a bow sander

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. Not so sure I would make it thought, since it does seem like alot of work. Especially since Rockler has one for $15. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-homemade-bow-sander-sanding-bow-75990?homelistings#post144960

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