Category Archives: Misc-Life

Nice way to convert old clothes into bags

Posted on April 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Given the author is making small bags. Being in NY many stores are now charging for paper bags, and eliminating plastic. So re-purposing clothing into a bag could be helpful. https://www.instructables.com/id/TURN-USED-FABRICS-INTO-PRODUCE-BAGS/

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Nice DRO for a wood lathe

Posted on April 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure I would print out a case for it (seems like alot more work to design it). But looks really nice. One thing to change is the ring for the magnets, I think I would move … Continue reading →

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Nice 3 in 1 Marking gauge

Posted on April 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build. I have each of these as separate items. It would be nice to combine it all into 1, but…not so sure I would go so fancy on the build as the author. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3-1-marking-gauge-77824?homelistings#post152384

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Simple jointer/planer blade sharpener

Posted on April 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty straight forward build. Not so sure I would go this fancy thought. https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects/70562

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3D print you own Trebuchet

Posted on April 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build you can do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Miniature-Desktop-Trebuchet-3D-Printed/

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upgrades to Drill Press

Posted on April 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Will being stuck at home, I have been staring alot at my drillpress, and thinking of upgrades to do to it. This one write up is a nice one to do. The downside of the laser bit, is each time … Continue reading →

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Make a sterilizer box

Posted on April 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, only downside, getting UVC bulbs is pretty hard these days. Looks pretty professional too. https://www.instructables.com/id/UVC-Sterilizer-for-COVID-19-Emergency/

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Another nice tablesaw jig

Posted on April 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Not too fond the the authors use of a computer voice, and I haven’t the foggiest where he gets the green MFD like stuff. But nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multifunction-table-saw-adjustable-jig-77756?homelistings#post152152

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Homemade wood chipper

Posted on April 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for a homemade wood chipper https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-wood-chipper-angle-grinder-video-77773?homelistings#post152215

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Another nice google home mod

Posted on April 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

It is a bit annoying the Google Home doesn’t come with a stereo jack. Its a bit of work to make this, but looks like its worth it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Home-Mini-Speaker-Hack-Aux-Out-Mod/

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