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Clever Wood Lathe Steady Rest

Posted on March 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK so I have looked at buying something like this (just not as fancy) and its expensive. This build seems pretty straight forward and doable. And cheap. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wood-lathe-steady-rest-video-88490?homelistings#post193018

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Nice build for a sanding plane

Posted on March 4, 2022 by robertwilkie

I am not so sure I would go so fancy on the handles, or maybe just use some pre-made ones myself. But I like the build overall. A few things I would do different is to make the build a … Continue reading →

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Nice crosscut saw build

Posted on March 2, 2022 by robertwilkie

Looks professional too. The author uses it for doing siding. I like the lift up gate for it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/hinged-circular-saw-crosscut-jig-88428?homelistings#post192812

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A simple chainsaw mill

Posted on February 28, 2022 by robertwilkie

This one is much simplier build than others I have seen over the years. I think it may wear out a bit faster, but since its easy to build…should not be much of an issue to replace. I also like … Continue reading →

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Interesting metal bender build

Posted on February 28, 2022 by robertwilkie

Basically takes advantage of your vise to do the bending bit. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-metal-roller-bender-video-88398?homelistings#post192706

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3D print out your own cyclone vac

Posted on February 25, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK not so sure I would go this far, they author basically makes a shop vac with a dust collection built in with 3D printed parts, and has accessories for it too. https://www.instructables.com/Cyclone-Motor-Upgrade/ accessories : https://www.instructables.com/Cyclone-Upgrade-for-Hose-Bosch/

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Nice portable jigsaw table

Posted on February 23, 2022 by robertwilkie

Basically turns the jigsaw into a scroll saw of sorts. Its a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-diy-portable-jigsaw-table-cordless-88233?homelistings#post192023

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Interesting jigs for trim routers

Posted on February 15, 2022 by robertwilkie

The author goes over several jigs for trim routers. Some interesting builds, I like the handles he puts on some of them.

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Jigsaw table with a hacksaw blade

Posted on February 10, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK so it took me a bit on figuring out how this works. Basically the one end of the blade is modified to fit on the jigsaw, and the other end a bolt is modified to hold it in. A … Continue reading →

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Nice jig for router table for making circles or cuts within a circle

Posted on February 8, 2022 by robertwilkie

So you want to make a platter with a dip in it and its circle shaped. This jig can be used to do that. Pretty clever build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/circle-processing-jig-video-87931?homelistings#post191010

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