Category Archives: Tools

Cool mobile planer

Posted on April 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty entertaining to watch.  The author build this planer where its on wheels (casters) instead of a slide and stationary device I have seen in the base for home built planers.  Clever build overall.  My 2 cents, if he wants … Continue reading →

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Make your own magnet pick up

Posted on April 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build if you drop alot of metal parts on the ground.  Or down trust the roofer to do so. http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnet-Sweeper/

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Neat ratchet bar clamp build

Posted on April 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build, that you can do with basic tools if needed.  Me…I think I will buy what I need for under $20.  Still a nice build http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ratchet-bar-clamp-66966?homelistings#post109126

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Another interesting belt sander build

Posted on April 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Folks put a lot of time building these things.  I wonder if just getting the $60 one at Harbor Freight is worth it over this build? http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/1-beltsander-grinder-67109#post109550

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Nice jig for making long angle cuts on a table saw

Posted on April 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

If you are making table legs and such this is a nice jig http://www.instructables.com/id/Tapering-Jig/

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Nice build for converting an Ryobi battery to an adjustable power supply

Posted on April 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, Pretty simple and cheap too for a portable power supply. http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Adjustable-Power-Supply-Ryobi-18V/

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Make a super small function generator

Posted on March 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one.  Could be useful for a small portable development unit. Tiny Function Generator on the ATtiny85, Complete with OLED

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Nice clamp build to hold a board upright

Posted on March 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build and pretty easy to make too.  Basically the wedge is used to tap in and hold the board, and then you can work on the board in an up-right manner. http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Wedge-Planing-Stop/

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Nice slide for a table saw to make dowel rods

Posted on March 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty nice build.  You can use a crappier blade to do this too.  My 2 cents, I think I would have built a handle of sorts for the drill just to keep risk of my hand, or drill from getting … Continue reading →

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Simple pegboard jig

Posted on March 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat idea, you can then make custom pegboards.  I like how the author uses nylon spacers as ways to line up the drill and its replaceable when needed. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Custom-Pegboard-3D-Jig-File-Included/

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