Category Archives: Tools

Simple fix for slipping F-Clamps

Posted on September 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically you are cutting the grooves on the bar deeper.  I wonder if you could speed this up with a dremel? https://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-Slipping-F-clamp/

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Use a cutting board for holding a router on a table

Posted on August 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea, you can get them rather cheap and they come with a handle to lift out of the table.  In the past I used plexi glass to do this, but that was at $6 dollars and up … Continue reading →

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Nice hold down for compound miter

Posted on August 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the hold down the author made for his compound miter.  The one that came with my saw is horrible (and I never use it).  This is a nice alternative. http://www.floweringelbow.org/2018/invent/making-quick-clamp-hold-downs-from-scrap/#more-5956

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A simple and cheap way to make a drafting compass

Posted on August 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

Take a pencil, ruler, some tape, push pin and binder clips and you can make a pretty simple compass (circle drawer). https://www.instructables.com/id/An-Accurate-Drafting-Compass-From-Office-Supplies/  

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Another nice adjustment to existing angle grinder to belt sander

Posted on August 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Another nice build where the author took his existing design and added to it to allow for the belt/grinder to be mounted to a bench. https://www.instructables.com/id/Greatest-Angle-Grinder-Power-File-Hack-Ever-Told/

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Interesting Lathe build

Posted on August 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Its a nice looking build, just not so sure I would have used 3D printed parts with it.  I like the car belt being used too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Wood-Lathe/

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Make a belt sander for a dremel

Posted on August 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  One difference I was thinking for this was using other motors instead of a dremel.  I do like how the author uses skateboard wheels here. https://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Simple-Dremel-Belt-Sander/

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Nice write up on making a wooden mallet

Posted on August 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Could be a good build with scrape hardwoods. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Mallet-3/

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Make a simple battery welder

Posted on August 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build.  If you have the parts, worth making.  If not…you can get one from China for $50. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Battery-Spot-Welder/

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Cool circular saw track

Posted on August 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

A bit different than other builds, more for making miter cuts on larger pieces of wood. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Circular-Saw-Crosscut-Jig-and-Router/

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