Category Archives: Tools

Another nice sanding block build

Posted on March 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would go this fancy, but its a nice build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sanding-block-%7C-change-sandpaper-really-fast-77447?homelistings#post151009

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A much simpler bar clamp build

Posted on March 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Alot of the clamp builds I have seen are ones that are way more fancy that I would ever use. This one is pretty straight forward build to make 2 of them. And its pretty easy to make too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/bar-clamps-78198?homelistings#post153866

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Nice mod to a jigsaw fence to use it to make circles

Posted on March 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice simple mod so when you flip the fence over, you can use it for circle making.

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Build for a dust collector

Posted on March 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for a fan out of plywood for a blower for a dust collector. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/impeller-homemade-high-power-dust-collector-impeller-77427?homelistings#post150949

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Interesting magnetic base drill press

Posted on March 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses the motor out of a hoverboard to drive the drillpress. Interesting build overall. me…Seems like alot of work to convert the motor over (maybe easier to get a motor off something else). Neat how he converts the … Continue reading →

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Nice build for a magnetic stirrer

Posted on February 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like the LED addition added to this build. The author has a simple motor controller attached to a PC fan with magnets stuck onto the top of it. All inside a plastic container. The LED’s add a nice effect … Continue reading →

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Some nice builds for table saw jigs

Posted on February 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

A whole bunch of jigs. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ultimate-homemade-table-saw-jigs-videos-76852?homelistings#post148494

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Cool and simple tape cutter

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

I actually am going to print this one out for my electric tape rolls. Its small and simple to use. https://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tape-Dispenser/

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A better cove jig for your tablesaw

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author from a week back(?) came up with a better version of his jig. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/better-simpler-updated-version-my-fence-cove-jig-77329?homelistings#post150491

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Nice miter sled for a table saw

Posted on February 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build to cut 45 degree angles on the table saw. Great to do if you are working with boards that are bigger than you compound miter can handle. https://www.instructables.com/id/MITER-SLED-FOR-SMALL-TABLE-SAW/

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