Category Archives: Tools

Make a dremel based belt sander

Posted on January 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

I almost fell over on this one.  The build seems doable overall for someone with a metal chop saw and other tools. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/small-beltsander-lathe-attachment-rotary-tool-46381#post66331 Another nice build to add to this is the authors dremel lathe http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/dremelathe-diy-woodworking-station-51175#post73876  

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Make a metal brake for your compound miter stand

Posted on January 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall.  Of course you need a metal chop saw and a welder to complete it. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/sheet-metal-bending-brake-58065#post86747

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Clever metal bender

Posted on January 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build for bending metal. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-manual-bending-setup-64759#post102392

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Cool benchtop jointer build

Posted on January 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

Could be a nice build to take a cheap hand planer from Harbor Freight and convert it over. https://makezine.com/2017/12/11/making-a-benchtop-jointer-out-of-plywood/  

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Portable tool tote board

Posted on December 29, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, I would take it a step farther and make slides to put the tools away and back.  Anyways it you want the tools out and in a portable case, this looks like a good way to go about … Continue reading →

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Arduino controlled finget Jointer

Posted on December 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Now this is a build I was looking more for in a jointer for your table saw.  The arduino with a stepper is used to move the wood into each position to make the next joint.  I like the hold … Continue reading →

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Nice build for adding an LED light to a drill press

Posted on December 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an LED light.  I like how the author converted a wall wart to provide power from the drill box. https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lighting-Countertop-Drill/

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A trailer hitch drill press

Posted on December 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author takes a pipe clamp (actually 2 sets).  And old drill, and mounts it all together to make a portable drill press. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fabricators-portable-drill-press-30468?homelistings#post41928

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Cheap center finder

Posted on December 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically get a cheap harbor freight roofing square and put it on a homemade square for a center finder.  Pretty simple idea and cheap. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-circle-center-finder-65264?homelistings#post103788

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Make a cool enclosure with an Acrylic bender

Posted on December 21, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build to bend an acrylic sheet. simple-jig-gives-plastic-homes-to-orphaned-projects

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