Category Archives: woodworking

Laser-Cut Book Covers

Posted on August 23, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this better than the other cover one I did a few days ago.  But…I do not have a CNC or a laser cutter that I could make this on.  If you do, give it a try. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:12707   … Continue reading →

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Clever way to turn a pallet into a wine rack

Posted on August 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Very clever idea, only downside is I think you are suppose to tip the bottles to keep the cork wet. http://lifehacker.com/show-off-your-wine-collection-with-a-pallet-677876588?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29

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Nice folding table

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is a nice folding table that would be a nice build for taking to a classroom.  Wish it had wheels thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Foldable-table-recycling-of-old-table/

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Make a Slingshot Nailgun

Posted on March 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build that makes a nail gun slingshot. http://gizmodo.com/5973548/build-this-slingshot-nailgun-before-you-build-your-next-birdhouse

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Woodworking for Geeks

Posted on February 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good notes on sites for info on woodworking oriented towards tinkers and “geeks”.  Great for folks that may have just retired from Xerox (hi guys). http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/learn-to-build-your-own-furniture-with-these-impressive-carpentry-and-woodworking-resources/ http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/ http://woodgears.ca/ http://www.woodworkingformeremortals.com/

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Build a Zoo

Posted on November 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

If you have kids, odds are you have alot of stuffed animals.  So build a Zoo to hold them all with some pvc pipe and cheap wood. http://www.veetje.be/the-zoo/

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Little tablesaw

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to convert a scanner to a mini tablesaw like device.  This would be good if you have multiple cuts to make and just want to put the piece down on the scanner. http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-purposing-an-old-Scanner-into-a-Tabletop-Saw

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CNC tablesaw Jig

Posted on July 3, 2012 by robertwilkie

OK I haven’t hit this point in my life where I do enough woodworking to warren tee building something like this, but it looks pretty straightforward to build. http://woodgears.ca/box_joint/computer_jig.html

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