Category Archives: Tools

Nice homemade disk sander

Posted on November 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Alot of work for the shield around the disk too. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/my-disk-sander-built-15224?homelistings#post19785 original site: http://www.labellenote.fr/articles.php?lng=en&pg=570&tconfig=0

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Nice workbench leg vise

Posted on November 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, thought I don’t know if I would use the parts they did (rather pricey). https://www.instructables.com/id/Workbench-Leg-Vise/

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A simple wedge holder to hold material

Posted on November 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-wedge-planing-stop-70114?homelistings#post120764

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3D printed doweling jig

Posted on November 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I like the use of bearings to control the drill (I just use a board with pre-drilled holes). https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Doweling-Jig-With-Attachments/

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Homemade vacuum clamp

Posted on November 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one, the author built it with toilet parts. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Vacuum-Clamp-With-Toilet-Parts-My-Best-Shop-Ji/

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Another nice (and simple) router sled

Posted on November 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Seems like a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Router-Flattening-Sled/

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cool DIY crane

Posted on November 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build and the plans are free to make your own.  Not sure what I would do with this thing myself. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/free-plans-available-adjustable-height-mobile-gantry-crane-cranebow-69802?homelistings#post119049 plans here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7a4v45dksxxwqhr/Cranebow_Plans_Current.pdf?dl=0

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Convert your portable bandsaw to a stationary one

Posted on October 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have a portable bandsaw and have been looking at converting it to a tabletop version (when needed).  This build gives me some good ideas but I would like to make it so I can convert back and forth quickly.  … Continue reading →

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Make a tuning CAP

Posted on October 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

pretty neat idea, the author takes some washers and makes a tuning capacitor from them (with some 3D printed parts).  Pretty clever build DIY Tuning Capacitors from Washers and 3D-Printed Parts

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Cheap way to make a long extender for your drill

Posted on October 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author uses a 5/16th threaded rod with a 5/16 coupling nut and mushes the nut into a hex dend of a bit driver.  Pretty cheap way to make an extension (and I have one of those hex to drill … Continue reading →

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