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Nice build to convert a soldering iron to a hot knife

Posted on September 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build (and cheap too) to add in a knife bit to a soldering iron. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-hot-knife-cutter-acrylic-plexiglass-plastic-pvc-foam-cutter-81410?homelistings#post166171

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Clever Dowel rod jig

Posted on September 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Used to put pegs into a board for a 90 degree mount. Clever build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-doweling-jig-scrap-wood-78783?homelistings#post156051

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Interesting 1/2 size table saw sled

Posted on September 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a half size table saw sled with the goal of being able to do 45 degree cuts. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/table-saw-45%B0-sled-81403?homelistings#post166143

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Nice corner clamp build

Posted on September 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build for picture frames or other items like it. Me, I bought some cheap clamps at Harbor Freight that do the job for me. But I would love to have a set as nice looking as these. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/quick-corner-clamp-video-80892?homelistings#post164063

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Nice stand for a bench grinder

Posted on September 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build that allows for different angles on the bench grinder. It beats the “cheap” table I have one mine that is constantly falling off. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/bench-grinder-tool-sharpening-jig-video-78743?homelistings#post155907

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Nice dado jig

Posted on September 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

I think I might have posted the video for this up before. But just in case I did not, here is the write up to make it as well. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-PERFECT-Dado-Jig/

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Interesting stand for an oscillating tool to cut glass bottles

Posted on September 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

If you wanted to make sideways cuts that is. https://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Oscillating-Saw-to-Cut-Glass-Bottle/

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Nice cross cut table for circular saws

Posted on August 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice built, I love out the author goes over his mistakes at the end. I also like his router circle jig. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/super-simple-cheap-table-saw-alternative-%7C-free-plans-81040?homelistings#post164655

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Nice build for wooden hing holddowns

Posted on August 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Me…I unless I needed some sort of custom sized one. I think I would just buy what I needed for 10-20 dollars. Thought these ones do look nice. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/clamp-old-wooden-hinges-video-80997?homelistings#post164503

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Another write up on converting old jig saw blades to sandpaper

Posted on August 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Using the spent blades, and scrapes of wood or PVC pipe. I like the pipe bit since it gives a rounded edge. https://www.instructables.com/id/DO-NOT-THROW-AWAY-OLD-SAWS-ON-WOOD-I-Have-a-Great-/

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