Monthly Archives: December 2020

Nice little belt sander

Posted on December 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat build. Not so sure I would do it all from new parts like the author did (I think I would just buy one since it would be cheaper). But if you already have most of the material available….maybe … Continue reading →

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Interesting wire bender tool

Posted on December 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Another simple build for a wire bender https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-wire-bender-video-82814?homelistings#post171161

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Nice ornament build

Posted on December 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice world like globe build. https://www.instructables.com/Turbulent-Flow-Christmas-Ornaments/

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Nice brackets for making dog food bowl stand

Posted on December 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Only thing I might do different is add in some screw holes to the brackets. https://www.instructables.com/Dog-Food-Bowl-Stand-Plywood-and-3d-Printing/

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Clever jig to use with a speed square

Posted on December 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically the author adds on a thin strip of wood that is cut off roughly where the blade would start cutting on a circular saw, This way you can line it up and then run the saw along side the … Continue reading →

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Build a motorized can

Posted on December 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK its more of turning a soda can into a battery that drives the little car. The author is using carbon with saltwater inside the can to generate electricity. It seems to all be part of a science kit thought … Continue reading →

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Interesting build to convert a drillpress into an Oscillating sander

Posted on December 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have seen folks make sanding drums for drillpresses in the past, this is the first time I have seen a build where the author uses the motor to also drive the quill up and down. Pretty clever build overall. … Continue reading →

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