Category Archives: Tools

Another nice build for wooden bar clamps

Posted on September 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build the author did for some simple long wooden based bar clamps. Me…I can get some cheap ones at harbor freight. I think I would do this if I needed a clamp that was well over 4 ft, where … Continue reading →

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Nice ideas for sanding blocks and tools

Posted on September 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

41 ideas to try. Some I have done myself, but a bunch are ones I plan to add to my own toolset. https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/41-genius-sanding-tips/

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Making an automated chop saw

Posted on September 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically build a system that would cut up bar stock into smaller pieces. Why? Not sure. But if you have to make a bunch of them, this would be worth it. Whole thing is controlled by an Arduino … Continue reading →

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Tool for a socket like extension

Posted on September 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. I like it as I have had to cut wrenches in the past to get them to fit in tight locations on a car. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/amazing-tool-homemade-extension-wrench-74711?homelistings#post139924

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Interesting Tumbler build

Posted on August 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Looks like an old motor, possibly a pool motor, and a 5 gallon bucket combined for this build. Its a bit noisy of a build too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-build-parts-tumbler-let-look-mine-74525?homelistings#post139366

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Nice clamp setup for drill press

Posted on August 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Alot more work than I would have done. The author build a clamp to clamp board vertically on the drillpress. https://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Drill-Press-Jig/

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Jig for making finger joints

Posted on August 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Simple one to make too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/super-easy-make-jig-we-all-can-use-our-projects-74683?homelistings#post139811

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Another nice sheet metal brake

Posted on August 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Without welding and only with standard tools. The author built it to be 42 inches wide (which it a big one). Small ones you can get at harbor freight for pretty cheap.

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Nice Dowel rod jig

Posted on August 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

To use to make seemless connections in wood. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-2-pairs-doweling-jig-high-precision-simple-dowel-jig-74246#post138543

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Interesting compound miter stand

Posted on August 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

Well if you have nice sawhorses, and an old ladder that you don’t need. I can see making this for your compound miter. Me…I just got one of those portable stands at Harbor Freight for cheap. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/portable-mitre-saw-table-cantilever-design-74496?homelistings#post139266

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