Category Archives: Tools

Convert a belt sander to multiple sanding shapes

Posted on August 30, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build where you use the belt sander to drive a larger belt with a shape on it for contoured sanding. My 2 cents, the author built a longer belt for this project, but bigger belts (well if you go … Continue reading →

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Nice center punch build

Posted on April 13, 2022 by robertwilkie

But its alot of work, for something you can get pretty cheap at Harbor Freight. Me…I think I would buy it myself. Thought the homemade one does seem to work better. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/spring-center-punch-video-90441#post200601

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Making a custom Spindle Oscillating machine

Posted on March 28, 2022 by robertwilkie

Using a windshield washer motor, drawer slides, and a grinder, the author made one mean looking spindle oscillating sander. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-spindle-sander-oscillating-machine-76002#post144991

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Make your own magnetic drill press

Posted on March 25, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author took a cheap drillpress, a magnetic lock and make an magnetic drill press. Figure $40 for the drillpress, another $40 for the lock. And scrap for the rod and other parts. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/build-mag-base-drill-press-89288#post196194

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Making workshop tools with plywood

Posted on March 22, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author makes a bunch of different tools with plywood, and powered hand-tools. Me…I love the builds, they look nice and sharp, but…between used and Harbor Freight, I would rather save on the time than the build.

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Convert a blender to use a dremel attachment

Posted on March 18, 2022 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build. I guess if I didn’t have the dremel this would be an interesting build to do.

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Nice PVC Vertical Work Light build

Posted on March 15, 2022 by robertwilkie

I really like this build. And I would only use LED based shop lights for this. I figure it would run $15-20 to build the frame, and another $15-20 for the light. A few things I may do differently is … Continue reading →

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Another 3 in one saw guide build

Posted on March 14, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author keeps improving his build for these. This one, it can be used with the circular saw, trim router, and jig saw. Cuts down on the need for multiple tracks. Downside it is looks a bit heavy. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/track-saw-guide-circular-saw-jigsaw-router-88521?homelistings#post193111

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Nice builds but….

Posted on March 9, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author is pretty risky with the first one (2nd block fence for tablesaw) and how close the blade is to the fence, I would use a scrap board on the fence myself. The second build is a jigsaw template … Continue reading →

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Nice simple center finder for dowels

Posted on March 8, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build to find the center of dowels quickly. Me….I can buy for $10 not so nice, but usable setup. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wooden-center-finder-video-88487?homelistings#post193015

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