Category Archives: woodworking

Make a pumpkin pallet display

Posted on October 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Cool build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Pumpkin/

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Nice tool to make joints

Posted on October 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically its a router attached to a handle that you use to trace a pattern out. Cool Tools: The Pantorouter Turns Tracing on its Side OK

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Nice Trebuchet build

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

This build seems to wrap the weight end in a separate arm from the part that slings out the payload.  And seems to do a really good job of it.  I like the stats the author has on how far … Continue reading →

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Cool step stool

Posted on September 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author made it so legs come out of the bottom to heighten it as needed. https://makezine.com/2018/08/27/building-a-step-stool-with-deployable-legs/

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Nice workbench add ons

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a series of add ones for his workbench that are pretty nice.  Of course you need a workbench that is cleared off it do this. http://bellevuewoodshop.com/assembly-table-accessories/

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Make PUBG triggers for your phone

Posted on September 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

On the cheap with some small screws, popicle sticks, and springs. I got a kick out of this one.  Only issue is it could be a bit time consuming to make. https://www.instructables.com/id/PUBG-TRIGGER/

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Nice chalk board build

Posted on August 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

My 2 cents, this is worth doing if you are building a custom size board.  But standard size…gotta be cheaper to buy. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Framed-Chalkboard-1/

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CNC your own french cleat based shelves

Posted on August 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  pretty simple build and good use of a CNC https://www.instructables.com/id/Renovating-a-Pantry-With-French-Cleat-Shelving/

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Nice write-up on a simple Arcade build

Posted on August 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, author is pretty straight and to the point, kept everything simple to build too.  Oh and cheap ($200 in parts). https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Arcade-Machine-for-Cheap/  

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Nice hold down for compound miter

Posted on August 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the hold down the author made for his compound miter.  The one that came with my saw is horrible (and I never use it).  This is a nice alternative. http://www.floweringelbow.org/2018/invent/making-quick-clamp-hold-downs-from-scrap/#more-5956

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