Category Archives: Tools

Doweling Jig

Posted on April 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice simple jig to make Doweling rod holes. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/how-to-make-a-doweling-jig-n29

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Using Steel fence posts to make a slip roller

Posted on April 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

First I had to find out what a slip roller was. Basically its a metal bender for rounding (make like loops and tubes). Interesting build overall.

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Convert an existing router edge guide

Posted on April 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice job converting an existing trim router guide, which was a cheap metal thing, into a much more useful build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/making-palm-router-trimmer-edge-guide-jig-71795?homelistings#post129106

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Making some custom handles for mult screwdrivers

Posted on April 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, you could do it with leftover scraps of wood too (assuming you have a lathe). And..if you go to Harbor Freight, they have these screwdrivers ever so often for free with coupon. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Handmade-Screwdriver/

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Make a coping saw

Posted on March 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK this is too funny, nice build but I think that I can get a coping saw at harbor freight for a dollar. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/the-coping-saw-n49

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Simple angle grinder holder

Posted on March 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build, pretty simple and uses the bolt hole for the handle to hold it in. Why would you do this? Well if you are using the grinder to sharpen a saw for example. Or maybe a shovel. … Continue reading →

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Now this is more my speed for a sanding table

Posted on March 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Author takes a simple belt sander and makes a table to hold it. Also makes a good thickness planer. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/belt-sander-table-n14

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Build a plunge router base

Posted on March 30, 2019 by robertwilkie

Been thinking about doing this myself. The author also make an adapter so he could put his dremel into the base. Why do it myself? plunge routers are expensive. https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/plunge-router-base-n46 adapter: https://www.paoson.com/en/blog/dremel-adapter-n57

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Nice router sled which allows reuse of the same mount for the router table

Posted on March 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. Thought the author uses much nicer wood than I would. https://www.instructables.com/id/Router-Rails/

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Converting the cheaper kreg jig to a pocket jig stand

Posted on March 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen folks make something like this with the expensive, full on jig ($100) from Kreg. But this one the author did it with the $20 jig. This is a great way to save on the expensive jig and … Continue reading →

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