Category Archives: woodworking

Interesting birdhouse build

Posted on July 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Could be a nice way to make one and eliminate some of the wood needed for the floor. Actually I think I would paint the can myself, and stain or paint the wood. But its a nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Can-Birdhouse/

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nice multi angle table saw jig

Posted on June 26, 2020 by robertwilkie

This can be used not just for angled cuts, but to “straighten” out boards that have a curve to them. Relatively simple build too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/4-1-multi-adjustable-table-saw-jig-78635?homelistings#post155545

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Another nice shield build

Posted on June 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one I could do. I have to say I was impressed with the build (the author “bends” the plywood to a curve). One thing the author could have done a little differently is to put grooves into the back … Continue reading →

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Awesome Shield build

Posted on June 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

But I don’t know if I would have the patience to make this. The author traces all the patterns on the shield first, then using a dremel in router mode, cuts out the outline, then chisels out chunks, then burns … Continue reading →

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Improved Spline Jig

Posted on May 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

I think I showed the original one a few months back. Well the author went back on the build and made a better version of it. It looks nice. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/%93no-clamps%94-spline-jig-w-folding-knobs-78449?homelistings#post154771

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Mini router sled

Posted on May 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses a trimmer router and a small sled to plane down small pieces of wood. Good idea overall. However the vaccum hold down he uses is pretty expensive for the build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Scalable-Router-Sled-and-Thicknessing-Jig/

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Nice multi purpose jig for the table saw

Posted on May 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. I would love to know where the author gets green HMR boards. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multi-adjustable-jig-table-saw-78057?homelistings#post153386

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Interesting track saw

Posted on May 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

This build uses pipes for the sides to guide the circular saw. And to connect extensions. I like this build overall, the cost is under $50 and at the end the author puts in some more improvements. Oh he is … Continue reading →

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If I had the time, I would make this

Posted on April 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

A folding workbench with a stool, this is a nice looking build, but would take me way to long to build. Maybe they will sell it as a kit?

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Nice DRO for a wood lathe

Posted on April 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure I would print out a case for it (seems like alot more work to design it). But looks really nice. One thing to change is the ring for the magnets, I think I would move … Continue reading →

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