Category Archives: Tools

Converting a sewing machine into a jig saw

Posted on February 23, 2023 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, and I can see how this works but…my 2 cents, I would just buy a used scroll saw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/jigsaw-sewing-machine-video-91490#post205112

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Portable table sander build

Posted on February 21, 2023 by robertwilkie

The author uses a DC motor and drill battery to make the sander portable. To the the torque behind this build the author uses a series of gear/pulley combinations. This build also works with a DC plug too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/disc-sander-video-91271#post204114

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Nice quick release vise

Posted on February 20, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice wooden vise build with a quick release using a harbor freight clamp. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/woodworking-quick-vise-clamp-bar-made-scrap-wood-91360#post204505

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A corner clamp with quick release

Posted on February 20, 2023 by robertwilkie

Another take on using Harbor Freight cheap clamps to make a corner clamp that can quickly release and clamp. Cool build overall https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/quick-release-joint-guide-93927#post213673

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Interesting panel saw build

Posted on February 15, 2023 by robertwilkie

I always like how easy its to cut plywood down at the lumberyards with the panel saw they have. The author builds one that is a bit interesting as the saw is on the inside of the track. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/panel-saw-video-94207#post214700

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Simple straight edge for router/saw/etc

Posted on January 31, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, I like the addition of the metal ruler on it. And the author uses blanks to size out a fit for a saw etc… https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-but-genius-3-1-edge-guide-woodworking-circular-saw-router-jigsaw-92964#post210505

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Leaf blower dust collector

Posted on January 27, 2023 by robertwilkie

Ok this is a clever build, using many cheap and easy to get parts to make a dust collector and seems to work out. https://www.instructables.com/Dust-Collector-Made-From-a-Leaf-Vacuum/

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Simple Heat set press

Posted on January 20, 2023 by robertwilkie

This is used to press inserts (like nuts) into plastic. Interesting and cheap build overall. https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Build-Heat-Set-Insert-Press/

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Drill to powersaw

Posted on January 16, 2023 by robertwilkie

I thought this was a funny build, basically taking a hack saw, drill, and making a bandsaw like thing to cut stuff. Would I do this? No…too much work. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/power-hacksaw-cordless-drill-video-92941#post210434

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Another nice multi device track saw build

Posted on January 13, 2023 by robertwilkie

Its a fence that can be self clamped to the board you are cutting. This one allows for a circular saw, jig saw, and router to be used. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/innovative-multifunction-woodworking-track-guide-locking-system-perfect-wo-93206#post211231

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