Category Archives: Tools

Tool to use your Drillpress as a Tapping Fixture

Posted on July 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK I admit I have done this mostly by hand, but putting a handle on the chuck of the drillpress is a good idea to make a manual turner for tapping a hole. Just make sure you unplug the drillpress … Continue reading →

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Nice build for hold down clamps

Posted on July 10, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author built them by hand. Me…I could see converting this to a CNC. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/hold-down-clamp-wooden-clamps-making-73579?homelistings#post136240

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Make your own bandsaw

Posted on July 9, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice project but…I think I would buy one myself off craigslist. Seems like alot of work. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-bandsaw-portable-toptable-drill-powered-bandsaw-73532?homelistings#post135980

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Picture hanging tool

Posted on July 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Why didn’t I think of this, you have a threaded rod on a stick that you can use to make the mark on the wall where to put the hanger for the picture frame. https://rick.sparber.org/PictureHangingTool.pdf

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Interesting drum sander build

Posted on July 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is good for small pieces of wood. I would not try this with a long or large piece. Also pretty complicated build overall. Oh I like how the author built the roller with ends loose to put the sandpaper … Continue reading →

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Making your own metal lathe on the cheap

Posted on June 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Not so sure I would go this far for a lathe, and maybe just go someplace instead. https://hackaday.com/2019/06/09/assembling-a-lathe-from-not-a-lot/

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Make a scrap board hanger for your next deck project

Posted on June 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically make two c shapes that slide over a deck board so you can put in cross pieces. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/scrap-board-hanger-73155?homelistings#post134525

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Make your own miter gauge for a table saw

Posted on June 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have been toying with doing this myself. Mostly cause the cost of a good miter is crazy expensive. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-ultimate-precision-miter-gauge-73052?homelistings#post134165

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A radio controlled wheelbarrow

Posted on June 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author did it to “race” the wheelbarrow. Me…interesting build and would be nice for a more practical use, like as a wheelbarrow that is motorized.

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Making a homemade silent air compressor

Posted on June 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses a compressor from a frig. Pretty quiet too.

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