Monthly Archives: January 2021

Another simple face plate build

Posted on January 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Bit nicer than some other ones as the author adds in padding. https://www.instructables.com/Face-Shield-Visor-for-COVID-19-Frontline-Workers/

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Fancy tablesaw cross cut with dust collection

Posted on January 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty fancy cross cut sled. I like to look at it, but I don’t think I will ever get around to making something this fancy. https://www.instructables.com/TABLE-SAW-CROSS-CUT-SLED-W-STOP-BLOCK-DUST-COLLECT/

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Simple kit to make your own magnetic stirrer

Posted on January 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the case is 3D printed, and the electronics are all sourced parts. Figure this would cost about $10-15 dollars each. That said I got curious and looked to see if I could get one already made for less. … Continue reading →

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Sharp looking CDROM to CNC build

Posted on January 26, 2021 by robertwilkie

Most of these builds are, well pretty ugly, this one is pretty clean and seems to be more accurate than most other CDROM to CNC builds. I did learn how you can now get an arduino nano with CNC shield … Continue reading →

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Nice mods to fix up a cheap trim router

Posted on January 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice job with the shim and new base for a trim router. However the trim router itself doesn’t look too bad. I have a Harbor Freight special that is a lot worse shape. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-turn-crappy-router-into-good-one-coke-83402?homelistings#post173450

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Beautiful miter saw stand

Posted on January 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/miter-saw-stand-video-83377?homelistings#post173344 Its a nice piece of work the author did to have a hand made miter saw (portable) stand. Me…way too much work, I have a cheap ryobi one I bought and have modified to my needs.

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Nice video write-up on a belt sander

Posted on January 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

No welding involved. The author also have videos on how to convert the washing machine motor over for use. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/make-belt-sander-%40washing-machine-motor-82874?homelistings#post171395

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Another 3D printed mask

Posted on January 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

Only issue with 3D printed masks is you can have an N95 filter in them, but they could be “leaking” thru the print itself. But still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/Crowd-Mask-10/

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Make your own Giant Hands

Posted on January 18, 2021 by robertwilkie

I am impressed with this build. Not only do the hands look good, but the work. Could be a good add for a costume for Sweet Home. https://www.instructables.com/Building-Giant-Articulated-Hands-carved-From-Wood-/

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Neat 3D printed eye

Posted on January 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

I know what I will be looking at making next halo ween…well when I get my 3D printer back on line. Nice build to “automate” a moving eye. https://www.instructables.com/A-Halloween-Pumpkin-With-a-Moving-Animatronic-Eye-/

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