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Turning a sewing machine into a scroll saw

Posted on December 21, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author calls it a jig saw, but its more like a scroll saw to me. Nice build if you don’t want to buy a scroll saw and have an old sewing machine around (seen enough of these at the … Continue reading →

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Multipurpose table saw sled

Posted on November 18, 2022 by robertwilkie

I like this build, but a few things I would add is a tape measure on the top of the backstop, a “stop” for repeat cuts, and a sliding bar on the backstop to add stuff to the sled. Of … Continue reading →

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Simple bow sander

Posted on November 10, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/LyaBgBfNOBI Author basically takes so strips of plastic and hours them together on a sanding belt. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/bow-sander-abs-plastic-video-93325#post211592

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Dowel making jig

Posted on October 19, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/kudYtytZrDY Simple jig to make dowel rods. Cost of wood has been going up alot lately, so this and some other builds could be worth it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/dowel-making-jig-video-92673#post209547

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7 interesting jigs for a tablesaw

Posted on October 17, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/gf4nICWAcjQ Well this this case a homebrew table saw. First two (fence and sled) are pretty common or come with saws. The others are some interesting variations. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/7-simple-table-saw-jigs-video-92146#post207661

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Convert an old Ryobi charger to inverter

Posted on October 14, 2022 by robertwilkie

Interesting way to convert a charger (that died) to be an inverter so you can take a ryobi battery and power an a/c device (thought won’t be powering your air compressor). https://hackaday.com/2022/08/23/ryobi-battery-hack-keeps-cpap-running-quietly/

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Nice adjustable marker gauge

Posted on October 13, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/ISaDdkenmN4 Nice build, bit fancier than I would have gone thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-ruler-marking-gauge-video-92655#post209506

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Nice electric vise for bandsaw

Posted on October 6, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build if you use the bandsaw and need to constantly move metal over to cut it. Maybe for light manufacturing. Me…I like the build just can’t see a need for it..yet. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/large-electric-vise-video-90980#post202853

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Another nice crosscut sled

Posted on September 13, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/-QtVccfEhJY Another nice crosscut sled for a table saw, I like the added in holddowns. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/two-ways-sled-jig-90873#post202494

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Nice jig for mutiple tools to cut straight

Posted on August 31, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/sEvev-cSV-8 Nice jig that can be used with a jigsaw, circular saw, router to make straight cuts. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multifunction-woodworking-tool-can-advance-perfect-cut-91883#post206734

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