Category Archives: Misc-Life

Making a Miter Gauge

Posted on July 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

I might do this project. I have looked at getting a better gauge for my table saw, but they are expensive, so this is a nice looking, and somewhat simple, ok in an afternoon, build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/precision-cutting-miter-gauge-table-saw-85969?homelistings#post183943

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Interesting jig to make sanding drums (or wheels)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig, I can see making this one if I was going to make alot of sanding drums, or maybe wooden wheels. But for now I just make these by hand. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-making-jig-drum-sanders-video-85793?homelistings#post183185

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Another Kinetic Sand Art Table

Posted on June 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Another nice build. I like how the parts are all 3D printed so you do not need to make any custom stuff. I like how he uses fake leather as a buffer between the magnet and the steel ball to … Continue reading →

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Making a measuring wheel

Posted on June 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Neat build, basically you “roll” the wheel along a distance to get a measurement. Uses an ATiny for the controller. https://www.hackster.io/john-bradnam/measuring-wheel-cf26b6

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Interesting build for a USB microscope

Posted on June 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author takes a part a cheap USB webcam, the lenses from an LED laser pointer, and makes a microscope from it. I did not think the lenses on those laser pointers where that powerful. https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-Cheap-Microscope-With-Professional-Results/

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Nice vaccum table

Posted on June 24, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one is not as fancy build as some others I have mentioned, but still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/Super-Sucker-Downdraft-Table-Dust-Free-Sanding-and/

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Cool hat

Posted on June 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically its an LED scroll sign using bluetooth and an arduino to control it. I like the build, except the LED strip it $40 (before shipping). Seems like a bit much for me. I found smaller ones for $24. I … Continue reading →

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building a stand to turn your planer into a Jointer

Posted on June 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have see a few of these builds over time, This one is a bit nicer than some others I have seen. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-benchtop-jointer-electric-planer-%5Bfree-plans%5D-85746?homelistings#post183014

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DYI pinball machine

Posted on June 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically its a system with a bunch of solenoids and servos. Its nice to look at how they are going about building this. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Pinball-Machine-Instructable-Incomplete-Basic/

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Super fancy dust table

Posted on June 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author put alot of thought into support for the table, and angles inside to “roll” the dust towards the vaccum. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sanding-dust-table-video-85673?homelistings#post182638

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