Category Archives: woodworking

Simple miter box build

Posted on April 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

For your circular saw. Me, I use the compound miter for a lot of these types of cuts, but, if its for a flat board thats bigger than the miter can handle, this could come in handy. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-circular-saw-crosscut-circular-saw-miter-slide-cutting-station-72158?homelistings#post130367

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Nice portable chainsaw mill

Posted on April 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Been looking at these builds for some time. Me…I don’t think I could bring myself to get or build one, just the time to make my own boards vs buying them. Just not worth it. But it would be nice. … Continue reading →

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Kite String winder

Posted on April 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is for serious kites. Simple build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Kite-Sting-Winder-from-2×4-Scraps/

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More table saw jigs

Posted on April 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

Both to make slots in a board. I like the handles on the jigs. https://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-Jigs/

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Making a lathe chuck

Posted on April 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a lathe chuck. Not so sure I would put all this effort into one myself. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/lathe-longworth-faceplate–n65

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Make your own sawhorses from plywood

Posted on April 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, looks like the author used 3/4 plywood, and nice faced stuff (not cheap stuff). Me….I think you can get 2 of the plastic sawhorses at Harbor Frieght for $15, not as nice looking but cheaper and quicker. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-plywood-sawhorses-72205?homelistings#post130540

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Amazing lathe and drum sander build

Posted on April 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

This guy makes everything from wood…well most everything. The drum sander attaches to his homemade lathe. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/lathe-sanding-station-thickness-sander-n72

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Nice stool to stepstool build

Posted on April 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. And cheap too (under $20 if I understand it correctly). https://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/ridiculously-simple-shop-stool-plans/

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Several shop space savers

Posted on April 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author has several different builds to store tools and save space. My favorite is the portable table. Its simple and “cheap” to make.

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Another cool stool assembly

Posted on April 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Seeing more and more of these lately. This is another simple stool assembly made from plywood and does not need nails. I may have to upgrade my CNC so I can cut a few of these out myself. https://www.instructables.com/id/Moth-Stool/

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