Category Archives: Tools

A nice build for a vaccum hold down vise

Posted on January 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice video on a build for a vacuum hold down tool. I like how he did a second hole to hold the hold down if needed. It uses a compressor from a frig for a vacuum pump. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/vacuum-hold-down-unit-71137?homelistings#post126029 Making the … Continue reading →

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Another cheap tumbler build

Posted on January 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

Another nice build for a tumbler, similar to another one I wrote up about. But this one is much cheaper build.

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Nice portable light build

Posted on January 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice light build, me…I will just buy one, its about $25 in parts to build this, you can get a decent one for $20, may not be as bright thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Indoor-Light-With-100W-LED-Chip/

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Nice Kreg Jig Station

Posted on January 17, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. If you can afford the bigger Kreg Jig, this is a nice add on for it. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Kreg-Jig-Pocket-Hole-Station/

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Simple small cross cut sled

Posted on January 15, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. I have seen some where they are just an extension to the miter, which hasn’t worked out as well as I would like. And my “big” sled is hard to move around. So this could be … Continue reading →

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Nice air filter build

Posted on January 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Only thing is it uses an car air filter instead of a hepa based one. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/smoke-eater-air-cleaner-bench-67796?homelistings#post111641

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Make your own simple metal bender

Posted on January 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

Or pipe bender.  I like this build but I would make one change, maybe put multiple holes on the handle so you can adjust for different pipe/metal sizes.  If you have the material on hand, this would be worth building.  … Continue reading →

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Simple parts tumbler

Posted on December 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty easy to build.  But as the author points out, it can burn the fan up quickly. Fan-Based Parts Tumbler Is A Breeze To Build

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And a skateboard wheel to an old f-clamp

Posted on December 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to make something that you can use quickly to move long board with.  Only thing I can think of is most of the f-clamps I have don’t have enough on the end to tap to put a threaded … Continue reading →

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Cool dust collector build

Posted on December 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build, I like the see-thru tank part and that it can be added onto a standard garbage can.  Of course if I am making this much dust…well I must have a serious CNC involved. Build a … Continue reading →

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