Category Archives: Tools

Magnetic guide for saw cuts

Posted on November 20, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author puts a magnet inside a 4×4, and that is used as the straight edge to guide the saw for a straight cut. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Magnetic-3-in-1-Hand-Saw-Guide-Cut-Straight-Sq/

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Nice featherboard build from cutting board

Posted on November 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like the jig he made to make the featherboards. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/featherboard-cutting-board-video-81009?homelistings#post164541

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Interesting add on for casters on a workbench

Posted on November 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author put angle iron on the ends to re-enforce the legs, and used bolts into the metal instead. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/heavy-duty-caster-wheel-heavy-wooden-workbench-82395?homelistings#post169671

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Simple holder for small cuts on a miter saw.

Posted on November 10, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically its a paint stick with a nail on one end. Actually I think I will make this with a paint stick. And use a nut/bolt on the other end (sharpen the end of the bolt). https://www.popularwoodworking.com/tricks/add-a-pinch-of-safety/

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Nice drill press table build

Posted on November 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

Personally, I would buy one at Harbor Freight for $30, but if I had time on my hands, I would definitely build this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drill-press-table-fence-%5Bfree-plans%5D-82141?homelistings#post168793

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Another nice circular saw track

Posted on November 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This author makes alot of nice jigs. This one is pretty clever, he has sandpaper on the bottom for grip, and I like the addition of a handle. Not so sure I would cut the metal strip with my saw … Continue reading →

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Scary build, grinder to chainsaw

Posted on October 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

Chainsaws make me nervous to begin with. This build…yeah I would never do this build.

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Interesting Chisel Sharpening build

Posted on October 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using some bearings, nuts, and a really thick threaded rod. Pretty simple build, but it must have taken forever to cut the slot in the rod. I think I would have bought something instead of doing all that for the … Continue reading →

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Wow this is one heck of a table saw sled

Posted on October 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

This sled has multiple options to it (the video only shows one new one). I like this guys build. Puts my homemade sled to shame. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/new-way-use-table-saw-sled-makes-mitered-boxes-inline-splines-snap-81379?homelistings#post166037

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Nice cross cut build for circular saws

Posted on October 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice an fancy looking build for cross cuts with a circular saw. I have debated building one of these myself. Not so sure I would go this fancy for a build thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/super-simple-cheap-table-saw-alternative-%7C-free-plans-81040?homelistings#post164655

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