Category Archives: Misc-Life

Cool and simple tape cutter

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

I actually am going to print this one out for my electric tape rolls. Its small and simple to use. https://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tape-Dispenser/

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A better cove jig for your tablesaw

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author from a week back(?) came up with a better version of his jig. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/better-simpler-updated-version-my-fence-cove-jig-77329?homelistings#post150491

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Nice miter sled for a table saw

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build to cut 45 degree angles on the table saw. Great to do if you are working with boards that are bigger than you compound miter can handle. https://www.instructables.com/id/MITER-SLED-FOR-SMALL-TABLE-SAW/

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Nice router sled to flatten boards

Posted on February 24, 2020 by robertwilkie

All from plywood. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-and-Using-Upgraded-Router-Sled-Rails/

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Nice spindle drum sander build

Posted on February 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

For using with a drill instead of a drillpress. Author did a bit more work than I would have in making it, but the do look nice. And they still can be put onto the drillpress. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/spindle-drum-sander-drill-making-77307?homelistings#post150364

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Nice 3D printed z axis

Posted on February 13, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is a nice and simple 3D printed frame for a z axis on a robot or CNC. It goes with a full CNC the author is building. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4098508

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Cool 3D printed page separator

Posted on February 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice separator for those with arthritis and like to read magazines and papers.

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Interesting fume extractor build

Posted on February 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty big fan (so you need a good sized 3D printer to print out the case). I do like the info on the USB boost module that takes 5 volts in and can be adjusted to 12 volts out. Heck … Continue reading →

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Simple metal bender

Posted on February 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically its a clamp with a long lever. You clamp the other end of the bar to bend into a vise, and pull hard. Simple, and effective. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-basic-metal-bender-video-77512?homelistings#post151282

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Cool stirling engine build for experimenting

Posted on February 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Its a pretty simple build that you can do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Stirling-Engine-Powered-Toy-Car/

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