Category Archives: woodworking

CNC yourself a rocking stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have noticed more and more of these nice stool builds. Al l without the need for screws (you just need a big CNC). https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Rocking-Stool/

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No screw, CNC Stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice stool build. Simple to put together (if you can find a CNC to cut it out on). https://www.instructables.com/id/Twist-Stool/

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Cheap workbench build

Posted on March 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Not so sure about the $20 cost. The author is using either 3/4 or 1 inch plywood for the build. And not the cheap stuff. In NY this can run you around $30 and up easy. But still a nice … Continue reading →

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Nice router sled which allows reuse of the same mount for the router table

Posted on March 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. Thought the author uses much nicer wood than I would. https://www.instructables.com/id/Router-Rails/

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Circle making jig for a bandsaw

Posted on March 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I have seem similar builds for table saws, but those are more for large circles. This is a way to make smaller ones. https://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bandsaw-Circle-Cutting-Jig/

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Building a scout birdhouse

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple design and build. Me…most birdhouse builds are from scraps so are limited to shape based on those scraps. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cub-Scout-Birdhouse/

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Nice write up on making knobs

Posted on February 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Only part that adds a bit complexity to this is cutting the t-nut to allow for screws to be placed in to hold them in. Me…I superglue them in. https://www.instructables.com/id/Stupid-Easy-Project-Knobs/

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Homemade apple cider press and grinder

Posted on February 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, bit more work than I would take on (unless I had apple trees). https://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Press-and-Apple-Grinder-on-the-Cheap/#discuss

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Nice cover build for notebooks

Posted on January 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a cover for a notebook. Only downside is you need a laser cutter to do this with. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Notebook-With-Engraved-Cover/

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Nice build for a Trebuchet

Posted on January 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a small Trebuchet you can make with kids. The author includes the SVG file you can use for laser cutting out the parts, or convert to a standard CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Trebuchet/

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