Author Archives: robertwilkie

Convert an busted grinder into a disc sander for your drill press

Posted on April 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, The author basically is using the shaft and right angle on the grinder to attach to the drill press and a sanding disk. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/angle-grinder-hack-make-disc-sander-diy-84199

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3D print some puck corner clamps

Posted on March 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Clever build for a corner clamp, as long as both boards are the same thickness. Only issue I see is that you would pretty much have to do a 80% or more fill on the puck to allow for decent … Continue reading →

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YAST Opensource security token

Posted on March 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting project based on OpenSK (https://github.com/google/OpenSK). Its an opensource security token, like the Google Titan or Yubikey. https://hackaday.io/project/177781-yast-security-token/details

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Another neat CDROM CNC build

Posted on March 26, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty simple, and the z axis is all 3D printed. It looks pretty sharp. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Mini-CNC-Machine/

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Spanish Windlass

Posted on March 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for basically a way to tighten up lines used to hold a tent down. Pretty simple build. https://www.instructables.com/Spanish-Windlass-Tightening-Tent-Ropes/

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One fancy dust collector build

Posted on March 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is one fancy build for a dust collector. I like how the cyclone bit is see thru. Me, way to much work for this. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/build-dust-separator-more-powerfull-useful-84221

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Interesting set of videos on how to turn milk jugs into pens

Posted on March 24, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically melting down HPDE into boards and then turning them for a pen blank. https://www.instructables.com/HDPE-Recycled-Pen-and-Pencil-Set/

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Nice tablesaw crosscut build

Posted on March 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

This build allows you to adjust for angles and other bits with the saw. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/Three-in-One-Table-Saw-Sled-Taper-Cuts-Jointer-Sle/

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Jig for making crosscut guides

Posted on March 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author melts down HPDE milk jugs to put into a jig that clamps down make the sliders for a table saw cross cut sled. Me…I have heard dollar store cutting boards work well here too. Also I … Continue reading →

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Interesting light bar build

Posted on March 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author built them by hand. Not so sure I would have done the same but still they look nice. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-RGB-LED-Bars/

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