Category Archives: woodworking

Simple small cross cut sled

Posted on January 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. I have seen some where they are just an extension to the miter, which hasn’t worked out as well as I would like. And my “big” sled is hard to move around. So this could be … Continue reading →

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Last cut mini trees to make a big one

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author came up with a pattern that you can cut out to make mini trees that you can put together to make a big tree.  My 2 cents, I would make some holes in the boards too … Continue reading →

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Make a pinball machine with a penboard

Posted on December 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Cool idea, modular too. https://makershare.com/projects/mechanical-pinball

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Simple clip reload build

Posted on December 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this, dump the bullets on one end, sort and line them up, then push them  in. Beats doing one at a time. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Magazine-Speed-Loader-Magpacker/

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Nice workbench leg vise

Posted on November 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, thought I don’t know if I would use the parts they did (rather pricey). https://www.instructables.com/id/Workbench-Leg-Vise/

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A simple wedge holder to hold material

Posted on November 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-wedge-planing-stop-70114?homelistings#post120764

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Make a folding crossbow

Posted on November 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure I would do it myself since there is a lot of work involved. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Folding-Crossbow/

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One fancy slingshot build

Posted on November 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty impressive one.  The author provides templates so you can cut one out yourself.  Or….maybe convert to cut on a CNC? https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-SlingBow-From-Plywood/

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cool DIY crane

Posted on November 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build and the plans are free to make your own.  Not sure what I would do with this thing myself. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/free-plans-available-adjustable-height-mobile-gantry-crane-cranebow-69802?homelistings#post119049 plans here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7a4v45dksxxwqhr/Cranebow_Plans_Current.pdf?dl=0

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Simple step stool out of plywood

Posted on October 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, if I figure it out right, you need a 1/4 sheet to make it. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/how-to-build-a-small-bench/view-all/

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