Category Archives: Tools

Knob making jig

Posted on February 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I put this up before, but I really like this jig for making knobs. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/make-your-own-knobs-fast-easy-free-plans-81368?homelistings#post165992

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Fancy tablesaw cross cut with dust collection

Posted on January 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty fancy cross cut sled. I like to look at it, but I don’t think I will ever get around to making something this fancy. https://www.instructables.com/TABLE-SAW-CROSS-CUT-SLED-W-STOP-BLOCK-DUST-COLLECT/

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Beautiful miter saw stand

Posted on January 21, 2021 by robertwilkie

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/miter-saw-stand-video-83377?homelistings#post173344 Its a nice piece of work the author did to have a hand made miter saw (portable) stand. Me…way too much work, I have a cheap ryobi one I bought and have modified to my needs.

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Nice video write-up on a belt sander

Posted on January 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

No welding involved. The author also have videos on how to convert the washing machine motor over for use. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/make-belt-sander-%40washing-machine-motor-82874?homelistings#post171395

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Pop-up bench dogs

Posted on January 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Clever build where you can just push down on the dogs to get them to pop up for use. Me…I am cheap, and I would just have holes that I push them in and out of. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Pop-Up-Bench-Dogs/

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Nice little belt sander

Posted on December 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat build. Not so sure I would do it all from new parts like the author did (I think I would just buy one since it would be cheaper). But if you already have most of the material available….maybe … Continue reading →

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Interesting wire bender tool

Posted on December 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Another simple build for a wire bender https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-wire-bender-video-82814?homelistings#post171161

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Clever jig to use with a speed square

Posted on December 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically the author adds on a thin strip of wood that is cut off roughly where the blade would start cutting on a circular saw, This way you can line it up and then run the saw along side the … Continue reading →

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Interesting build to convert a drillpress into an Oscillating sander

Posted on December 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have seen folks make sanding drums for drillpresses in the past, this is the first time I have seen a build where the author uses the motor to also drive the quill up and down. Pretty clever build overall. … Continue reading →

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Simple build for a box joint jig

Posted on November 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build to make for a box joint jig. These jigs (metal ones) run $100, thought I have seem some plastic jobs a bit cheaper. But this you could do with a scrap piece of plywood, and some time. … Continue reading →

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