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Drill based drum sander

Posted on July 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

At first I thought this was some odd drum sander for a drill press. No its for a drill itself. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-drum-sander-dowel-video-85965?homelistings#post183931

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Cool USB tester

Posted on July 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically it tests USB cables using an arduino (mega) as the controller. It reminded me of the old network cable testers I used to have. Actually I googled to see if there was something like this for USB, only found … Continue reading →

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Interesting duel purpose track guide

Posted on July 26, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author basically make one side to slide a circular saw down, and the other side for a trim router. nice build overall. I like the homemade clamps that are under it to hold it down. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multifuction-track-guide-circular-saw-trim-router-self-clamp-85876?homelistings#post183571

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Multi purpose tablesaw sled

Posted on July 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

Well its a sled/jig build. Nice build overall https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/new-4-1-table-saw-multifuction-jig-86112?homelistings#post184352

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Nice arm for a camera mount

Posted on July 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like the build for the arm, but…its alot of work, my 2 cents, I would adapt a lamp arm to do the same thing. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/articulated-arm-camera-86047?homelistings#post184141

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Interesting jig to make thin strips on a tablesaw

Posted on July 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have seen other jigs like this before, this is the first on thought with using bearings only to “roll” the board along for the thin strips. Me…I like some of the other builds as its a bit simplier, thought … Continue reading →

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Make a Moxon Vise

Posted on July 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple and easy build, but…where the heck do you get 2 3/4s thick threaded rod and your “local hardware store”. I have looked for stuff like this at Home Depot and Lowes with no luck in the past. Usually … Continue reading →

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Simple sleeves for your vise

Posted on July 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically the author used some aluminum angle iron, felt on one side, and harddrive magnets on the other and done. https://www.instructables.com/Protetor-Para-Objetos-Delicados-Em-Mor%C3%A7as/

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Nice box sled for tablesaw

Posted on July 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually I like the authors build, its an add on to a sled that is rather nice as well. https://www.instructables.com/Small-Box-Sled/

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Interesting set of jigs

Posted on July 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

First one is for making thin cuts on a tablesaw. Its a bit different take from other builds I have seen for this. Second on is for a rather fancy paint spray can shaker. Third one is for moving sheets … Continue reading →

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