Category Archives: Tools

Build your own High Voltage Generator

Posted on October 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, the author needed something that could do high (100V) voltage but with a low current.  I am pretty impressed he did this with a battery no less. https://blog.theledart.com/blog/archives/2148

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Make some soft vise clamp pads

Posted on October 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Use one of those giant rubber erasers from the dollar store.  Good idea but I would like to see a better way to get it to hold into the vise. https://www.instructables.com/id/Vice-Soft-Jaws-Cheap-and-Easy/

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Nice Jig to sharpen planer blades

Posted on October 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK if you can sharpen something on a grinder it is way more faster than by hand.  But…you can screw things up faster too.  The author made a nice and simple jig to use with a tabletop grinder to do … Continue reading →

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Nice tool to make joints

Posted on October 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically its a router attached to a handle that you use to trace a pattern out. Cool Tools: The Pantorouter Turns Tracing on its Side OK

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Interesting multitool, but a bit pricey

Posted on October 1, 2018 by robertwilkie

This looks liek a pretty cool multi-tool  but I think its bigger than it looks in the pictures, so it won’t be a simple “pocket” tool.  And…its $100.  I can get alot of tools for $100. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/kickstarter-toler-union-pocket-multi-tool-gif-videos-photos-69610?homelistings#post117980

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Homemade compressor

Posted on September 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have seen a few of these builds before.  This one makes me a little nervous as its using soda bottles for the tanks.  It seems expensive to build too for a “cheap” build since the author is using alot … Continue reading →

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Turn your tablesaw into a disk sander

Posted on September 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this idea but….not so sure I want fine dust in the tablesaw.  I know it makes savings anyways, but I see a few issues, one getting the “sand blade” to fit.  And two, the micro dust factor… Either … Continue reading →

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Nice workbench add ons

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a series of add ones for his workbench that are pretty nice.  Of course you need a workbench that is cleared off it do this. http://bellevuewoodshop.com/assembly-table-accessories/

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Simple template for skims

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea the author made for using a bandsaw to make shims as needed.  I could see this be adapted for a tablesaw as well.  Normally I would just buy shims, but in a pinch, this is a good way … Continue reading →

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Convert a broken compressor into an air tank

Posted on September 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

Good idea for some of those cheap compressors that the motor dies off on you.  Author says its around $10 in parts to do, I am thinking closer to $20 if you are unable to re-use parts already on the … Continue reading →

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