Category Archives: Tools

Electric chainsaw mill

Posted on July 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have seen the gas version of this made by Izzy Swan. This one is nice since it removes the issues of running with a 2 cycle gas engine, and being electric, you can have an easy “kill” switch. Downside, … Continue reading →

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Nice folding workbench

Posted on July 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like the authors solution to engage/dis-engage the casters on the bench. this way you can use cheaper casters for wheels on the bench vs the expensive ones that “lift” on their own. I also like the fact he build … Continue reading →

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Nice jigsaw track guide

Posted on July 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a jigsaw. Not so sure I would make this over one for my circular saw. But I guess if you only have a jig saw, this would come in handy. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-jigsaw-track-saw-guide-86014?homelistings#post184026

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Nice build for an outfeed table for portable dewalt tablesaw

Posted on July 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have an older version of this saw and did build a outfeed for it, but not happy with it. I like this build, the author does have to put some holes into the frame to mount it. And I … Continue reading →

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Making a Miter Gauge

Posted on July 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

I might do this project. I have looked at getting a better gauge for my table saw, but they are expensive, so this is a nice looking, and somewhat simple, ok in an afternoon, build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/precision-cutting-miter-gauge-table-saw-85969?homelistings#post183943

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Interesting jig to make sanding drums (or wheels)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig, I can see making this one if I was going to make alot of sanding drums, or maybe wooden wheels. But for now I just make these by hand. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-making-jig-drum-sanders-video-85793?homelistings#post183185

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Nice vaccum table

Posted on June 24, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one is not as fancy build as some others I have mentioned, but still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/Super-Sucker-Downdraft-Table-Dust-Free-Sanding-and/

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building a stand to turn your planer into a Jointer

Posted on June 23, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have see a few of these builds over time, This one is a bit nicer than some others I have seen. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-benchtop-jointer-electric-planer-%5Bfree-plans%5D-85746?homelistings#post183014

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Super fancy dust table

Posted on June 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author put alot of thought into support for the table, and angles inside to “roll” the dust towards the vaccum. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sanding-dust-table-video-85673?homelistings#post182638

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Another nice jig, for making octagonal bars

Posted on June 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple jig that you can use on your tablesaw, or bandsaw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/octagonal-bar-cut-jig-video-85697?homelistings#post182741

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