Category Archives: woodworking

Make your own bench boards

Posted on May 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

So you got ones of those vice benches, and the boards on it are all worn out.  Then you can use this write-up to build spares. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Spare-Diy-Bench-Boards-and-Save-Mone/

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Nice phone stand

Posted on May 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Phone, watch, and keys stand.  Author includes a measurements on how to build your own. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Phone-Dock-1/

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Cool foldable workbench

Posted on May 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  And its portable too.  The author took plans from an older build and created a nice, simple workbench that can be collapsed and folded down. http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2018/03/folding-mobile-workbench-video-tutorial.html

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Another short write up on making knobs

Posted on May 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

Been seeing more write up’s lately on making custom wooden knobs.  I personally like the one done a while back that included a template to help crank them out. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/male-female-threaded-knobs-20271?homelistings#post29079

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Nice one sheet rocking chair build

Posted on May 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a rocking chair out of a sheet of plywood.  I wonder if one of the inner sections could be cut with slots to make the seat more firm http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Single-Sheet-of-Plywood-Rocking-Chair/  

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Make some giant dice

Posted on May 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author made some 4×4 blocks from a 4×4, and put some plastic dots on them.  pretty simple build.  Me…maybe take a hole bit and make the dice holes instead. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Yard-Dice/

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Another nice Viking Shield build

Posted on April 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not sure what I would do with this if I had one, guess hang it up?  Anyways nice build for a rather heavy shield. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Wood-Viking-Shield-Make-It-Medieval-Ish/

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Finally a use for all those disk platters

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice sign build, and I like the use of hard drive platter for a reflective surface. http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-LED-Sign-for-My-Daughter-Ella/  

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Cool mobile planer

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty entertaining to watch.  The author build this planer where its on wheels (casters) instead of a slide and stationary device I have seen in the base for home built planers.  Clever build overall.  My 2 cents, if he wants … Continue reading →

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Neat ratchet bar clamp build

Posted on April 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build, that you can do with basic tools if needed.  Me…I think I will buy what I need for under $20.  Still a nice build http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ratchet-bar-clamp-66966?homelistings#post109126

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