Category Archives: Tools

Nice pegboard cart

Posted on March 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a pegboard cart.  I have a love/hate relationship with pegboard.  One one side its a great and easy way to hang things up.  On the other side, its doesn’t always look good.  And sometimes I need something … Continue reading →

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A simple forge build

Posted on March 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the more simpler builds for a home forge.  I was surpised to see that fire bricks are easy to cut through.  The author build the forge to heat up knifes he was making. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Propane-Forge/

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Bucket handle

Posted on March 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build from the author, basically he was looking for a better handle and used some black pipe for the purpose.  Not so sure I would have (cost would add up fast).  Maybe use some PVC instead? http://www.instructables.com/id/Bucket-and-Piping-Repurposed-Into-Bucket-With-Supp/

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Make a garden cart

Posted on March 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

I remember my grandfather having a cart like this.  It was a bit bigger and he bought it.  Looking at the materials its going to be $80 to built this cart.  The “bought” version can be found as low at … Continue reading →

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Cheap buffer for a Dremel

Posted on March 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea, the buffers can run a buck or so.  Reusing some rags for a buffing wheel is a good idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Buffing-Wheel/

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Make a spot welder

Posted on February 27, 2018 by robertwilkie

Ironically I have a bunch of these caps too.  Basically the author uses the caps to provide the “voltage”.  Little terrifying on the build since there is the possible to overcharge and blow the caps with this setup. http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Spot-Welding-Machine-DIY/

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Cool IC Tester build

Posted on February 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

Seems to have a pretty extensive test set too.  Good way to verify a chip is working, or that its what you think it is.  The board you can order (author opensourced it) and its nothing but solder points for … Continue reading →

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A really simple foam cutter build

Posted on February 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the more simpler builds I have seen.  Cheap too…well except the battery could be a bit in cost. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Electric-Foam-Cutter/  

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Interesting jig for Jigsaw

Posted on February 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

At first I thought, why would I make this if I have a compound miter saw?  Then…it dawned on me that jigsaws are cheap ($20), and you can use them to cut light metal, which I guess I could do … Continue reading →

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Now I only need a good sized laser cutter

Posted on February 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build, and the plans are free.  But…you need a laser cutter to cut all the parts out.  I wonder if the author will “kit” this project for those of us without laser cutters. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Machinist-Toolbox/

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