Category Archives: Misc-Life

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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A serious looking framing build

Posted on November 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author built one serious picture frame clamp design. Its a nice build (I sometimes struggle with the 4 blocks I put around a picture frame to hold everything together). And portable, but…seems overkill for me unless I start making … Continue reading →

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Interesting turnstyle for tools build

Posted on November 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author took a small bike wheel, and used it as the hub for a turnstyle for tools. Nice build. Me…I like the build but I think I would do it a bit differently. Maybe have pegboard inserts? Oh and … Continue reading →

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Make your own Router

Posted on November 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one. They author basically takes a motor, some PVC parts and plex board to make a router. Clever build. Me…you can get a trim router at Harbor Freight for $20. Heck alot easier. … Continue reading →

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Nice bender roller

Posted on November 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, Not so sure I would make it myself thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-portable-roller-bender-75390?homelistings#post142517

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Making Villain posters

Posted on November 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK the author just scanned in a coloring book and enlarged the printout to frame it. Not too special but does look good. https://www.instructables.com/id/Truly-Evil-Halloween-Decor/

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Nice build for making a marking ruler

Posted on November 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

basically you are making a slide for the ruler that you can secure. Nice build overall. I wonder if there is a quicker way to do it than put sandpaper to the ruler to make the slot thought… https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ruler-marking-gauge-75604?homelistings#post143301

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Simple re purposed lamp

Posted on October 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

I did something similar to this build. But I didn’t 3D print the parts out. Instead I used PVC pipe and a few other parts to make a shop light for my grinder stand. https://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Desk-Lamp/

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Making a Thermal Insert Press

Posted on October 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

All …OK well mostly with 3D printed parts. The press is used to heat up metal, such as nut inserts, to push/melt into a plastic fitting. Great for say a plastic box that needs it. Me…unless I am making a … Continue reading →

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Make a drill press depth stop

Posted on October 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is on my list of items to add to the drill press. I have an old, 1980’s standup one that doesn’t have a stop, and I do miss it. This build is pretty simple, just have to be careful … Continue reading →

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