Category Archives: Tools

Nice homemade disc sander

Posted on November 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the build, but…I would put a drill chuck on the end instead.  And I think I would use a wall wart to power it. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cordless-Disc-Sander/

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Build a furnace with a weed burner

Posted on November 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea, Propane weed burners are like $20 at Harbor Freight (before coupons).  I am not so sure I would go to the extent the author did for building the housing,  But I do like using this for … Continue reading →

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Another nice metal brake build

Posted on November 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Its doable with hand tools.  Simple overall build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sheet-Metal-Brake-No-Welding/  

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Interesting take on building a drill holder from PVC pipe

Posted on November 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

I did something like this, but I cut out the slot, the author cuts a “T” into the pipe, then heats it up to bend out the ends.  Looks nicer too. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Cordless-Driver-Holder-From-PVC-Pipe/

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Turn your old filament spools into storage containers

Posted on November 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

I think I saw this a few months ago.  Its a good idea if you have spare filament and a 3D printer big enough to do this. Creating Modular Storage out of Used Filament Spools

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Nice build for a spline jig with a table saw

Posted on November 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Not sure if I would need to build one of these yet. https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Simple-Spline-Jig/

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How to bend PVC in some odd shapes

Posted on November 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK this takes it alot more farther than I have gone.  Never thought to heat the sand up too. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Bend-PVC-Make-Incredible-Shapes/

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Interesting build for a CNC

Posted on November 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically adding in a oil or air cooler.  When you start dealing with metal you will need to cool the bit down or go really really slow.  This build seems to be a relatively cheap method to do so ($100 … Continue reading →

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Check out this miter sled for a tablesaw

Posted on October 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Wow, smaller than the one I build (takes the whole table) and has a built in angle for the bit to cut.  If I only had a proper plung router now…. This may go on the list for round 2 … Continue reading →

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Interesting Mod to a square for making center holes

Posted on October 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Could be used for large circle cuts too.  Interesting hack overall (you can get these squares at the dollar store these days). http://www.instructables.com/id/The-1-Marking-Center-and-Shelf-Pin-Layout-Tool/

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