Category Archives: Tools

Using a grinder with a lathe

Posted on March 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK seems a bit crazy, but the author made a duplicator for his lathe with a grinder. Why? Well the grinder can take the wood off even faster, and the duplicator so you can make multiple table legs for example. … Continue reading →

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Portable water pump

Posted on March 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I like the use of pipe for the vanes of the pump. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Water-Pump/

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Interesting battery operated sander

Posted on March 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. Not so sure I would make it battery operated based. But hey, it works right. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Disc-Sander/

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Nice looking mini lathe build

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Rather sharp looking lathe build. Not so sure I would make one from plexi-glass, but it does look nice. The author even designed and make his own motor controller. More work than I would have done (just would have gotten … Continue reading →

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Bump stops for your CNC

Posted on February 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

The free plans are fore an X-Carve, but could be adapted to any CNC. My 2 cents, I was looking at this build and it would be pretty easy to build by hand as well with scrap wood.

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Nice write up on making knobs

Posted on February 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Only part that adds a bit complexity to this is cutting the t-nut to allow for screws to be placed in to hold them in. Me…I superglue them in. https://www.instructables.com/id/Stupid-Easy-Project-Knobs/

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Turn a drill bit into a Scribe

Posted on February 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Good idea for old drill bits that have outlived their use. However…you can pick one up pretty cheap at Harbor Freight, so this is more of a project of love than anything else http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fast-easy-build-scribing-tool-71376?homelistings#post127060

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Turn and old metal saw into a plastic cutter

Posted on February 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one. The one thing that worries me is the one end of the line for voltage is pretty much exposed and near the handle where your hand would go. And get zapped. Besides … Continue reading →

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Simple Cart Build

Posted on February 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice and simple cart built for about $40 a cart. Me…I use IKEA like furniture to build carts myself, or stuff off the side of the road. Oh you could go even cheaper with standard plywood. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mobile-Shop-Cart-Free-Plan/

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Scary homemade spot welder

Posted on February 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty scary looking build for a spot welder. But for made out of scraps, it does the job. My 2 cents…maybe a Harbor Freight solution would be better (and safer). https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-DIY-Spot-Welder/

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