Category Archives: Tools

Wooden drill press

Posted on August 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Me…I think I would just buy a used drill press or get one from Harbor Freight. Still if you wanted to make a custom one, this is an interesting build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/strong-wooden-drill-press-78748?homelistings#post155924

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Interesting build to use a grinder to make circles

Posted on July 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

Instead of a router, using a grinder to make a circle out of metal. https://www.instructables.com/id/Grinder-Circle-CompassJig/

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Nice build to pull concrete used for a fence post out

Posted on July 30, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, thought a bit more work than I would have done (and I don’t have a welder). I could also see this being used for a stump puller. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/concrete-fence-post-removal-tool-video-80666?homelistings#post163119

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Nice Drill Press accessories

Posted on July 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author build a dust collector and laser guide. Only thing with both of them is you have to constantly adjust them if the table moves. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Dust-Collector-Laser-Guide/

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One fancy tablesaw sled

Posted on July 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

The sled can be used to make miter cuts with a table saw. Me…well I have a compound miter to do that, but if I did not, or wanted to go down to one tool, this could be a good … Continue reading →

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Nice home built dust collector system

Posted on July 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty amazing build. Most builds involve using a shop vac in it, this one, the author re-purposes a blower motor. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-dust-collector-system-small-shop-low-watt-but-powerfull-80128?homelistings#post160991

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nice multi angle table saw jig

Posted on June 26, 2020 by robertwilkie

This can be used not just for angled cuts, but to “straighten” out boards that have a curve to them. Relatively simple build too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/4-1-multi-adjustable-table-saw-jig-78635?homelistings#post155545

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Nice build for a roller stand

Posted on June 24, 2020 by robertwilkie

Very nice build. A bit more work than I would do thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/easy-diy-adjustable-3-rolls-outfeed-stand-%7C-free-plans-79885?homelistings#post160084

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Another nice build for a pocket hole jig

Posted on June 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build done with mostly hand tools and a table saw https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/pocket-hole-jigs-diy-pocket-hole-drill-bit-79869?homelistings#post160016

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Nice completely home made pocket hole jig

Posted on June 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

It has alot of nice features you find on the over $100 jigs. But is completely homemade. Me, not so sure I would have the patience to make this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0UPTXwPyDk

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