Category Archives: woodworking

Use a CNC to build a simple phone nightstand

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Could use some wood stain thought.  The author posted up the CAD design so you could cut it out yourself.  Its small enough to be done on a hobby CNC too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-IPhone-Stand-Dock/

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Turn a bed frame into a bench

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I could totally see myself doing this.  The write-up is pretty simple, the only part I didn’t get was where he got the rod off the frame for the side rails.  Ok I see it now, it was the rail … Continue reading →

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I need this lady to come over and setup my shop

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I actually been watching her blog for a year now, found this article online about her build for storing all her tools (power tools too) on the wall.  Pretty impressive stuff. http://makezine.com/2016/02/07/shop-organization-projects-with-april-wilkerson/

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Make a mini-pen lathe

Posted on January 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting lathe, pretty cheap build to (using existing drill, old bearing from rollerblades, etc).  Just a bit time consuming to make. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PenMini-Lathe/

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Build your own squatty potty

Posted on December 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have seen these things in Target for $30 in plastic.  This looks so much nicer.  Supposedly it helps with pooping. http://www.instructables.com/id/This-Footstool-Is-a-Better-Way-to-Use-the-Toilet/

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Building garage cabinets

Posted on December 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, its cheap, looks good, and looks simple. http://www.familyhandyman.com/garage/storage/installing-large-garage-cabinets/view-all

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Make a circle cutting jig for your router

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Only thing is I don’t have a plung router.  Which would make the build easier.  But…maybe a circular saw could do some of the same stuff.  The author is right, its worth making these yourself.  A small one … Continue reading →

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Interesting build for a woodworking chuck

Posted on November 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Heck alot cheaper than buying a similar one.  If you have access to a laser cutter that is.  This design might be adaptable to a CNC too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Longworth-Chuck/

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Poor Man’s hand router

Posted on September 28, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  The author makes a planer like thing with a chisel to make grooves in wood.  Clever Idea. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/use-a-chisel-to-make-a-handheld-woodworking-router-1732957767

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Cool looking folding shelf

Posted on September 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a neat shelf that you can customize the size, or turn bits into bookends.  Me…I don’t think I would make it unless I had lots of scrapes around and was bored.  But still cool looking build that you … Continue reading →

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