Category Archives: Tools

Simple brake (metal bender) convert using a vise

Posted on February 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall.  I like out the author make this pretty simple and can be used with a standard vise.  Only need a welder of course. https://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Make-and-Use-Vise-Mounted-Bending-Tool/

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Drill press to small lathe

Posted on January 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this one build is going on my to-do list.  Unlike other drill press builds, or some other lathe builds, this one is pretty straight forward and …easy.  And I can undo it.  However I may make a few improvements… … Continue reading →

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Make you own metal clamps

Posted on January 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, but….I think I would just buy one at harbor freight. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Your-Own-Clamp-Lost-Foam-Casting-Aluminum/

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OK I think I would have spent the 20 minutes cutting the wire

Posted on January 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author took a old manual cable cutter, sunk 4 days to build an automated cable cutter. Cable Cutting Machine Makes Fast Work of a Tedious Job

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Cool light

Posted on January 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a nice light build.  I like the jig the author made for carving out the center of a 4×4 post too. https://www.instructables.com/id/FADing-Fall-Asleep-Device/

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Make your own sanding barrels for a dremel

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Seems like a good idea if you want alot of different grits and use different sandpaper.  I like the jig the author makes to cut the rod to size. https://makezine.com/2018/01/18/make-dremel-tool-sanding-drums/

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Interesting build for a powder coating tool to paint with

Posted on January 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build to “paint” objects with powder paint.  Me…I think I will stick with spray paint for now. Powder Coating with a Fluidized Bed https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/potting-e1514067042398.png?w=800

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This is a pretty automated joint builder

Posted on January 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author has an app that programs the controller (TI based) to automatically cut the finger joints out.  Its fun to watch the video. Robotic Table Saw Automates Finger Joints

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Interesting Dust collector build

Posted on January 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author has 2 variations (and several builds), one that is with the shop vac separate, another with it built in.  Its a nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Cyclone-Separator-Shop-Vac-Dust-Collector-Fro/

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Crazy Jig Saw table

Posted on January 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the metal table build the author does in general with a workmate.  Then he makes another that uses a jigsaw to make a table jigsaw…but gets his hands closer than I would like to the table. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-jigsaw-table-47044#post67318

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