Category Archives: Tools

Interesting cheap 8 in 1 mill

Posted on March 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this by accident.  The original one I found was by hobbyking that has the 8-in-1 machine tool that says it can do wood and metal for around 320 after tax/shipping.  A quick search on ebay turns out … Continue reading →

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Cool idea, hang buckets to use to hold trimmers

Posted on March 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Could be used for other power tools like leaf blower too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Weed-Trimmer-Storage-From-Three-Gallon-Buckets/?ALLSTEPS

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Cool Dado jig

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice simple Dado Jig.  Easy enough to build and use. http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Dado-Jig-From-Scrap-Wood/?ALLSTEPS

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A pretty simple fume extractor build

Posted on March 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty simple build that can be done with handtools.  I like the build overall.  Only difference is I might attach the carbon filter a bit differently. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fume-Exctractor-Soldering-Smoke-Absorber/

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Turn an old jig saw blade into a marking knife

Posted on March 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Not too terrible time consumer to make too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Marking-Knife-From-a-Dull-Jigsaw-Blade/?ALLSTEPS

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Turn an old RC car antenna to a wire wrap tool

Posted on February 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

This was too funny to pass up.  basically the author takes an old antenna, sticks a handle on it and bam…wire wrapper. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Wrapping-Tool-CHEAP-QUALITY-AND-EASY/?ALLSTEPS  

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Nice looking chisel shelf

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build.  I like the overall build..not su sure I would make it this fancy thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Chisel-Shelf/

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Mini Router table

Posted on February 23, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author took the side plate for a router and basically used it to mount to a table.  I was looking at this and thinking…gee I could do something like this but just use the rods to … Continue reading →

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Build a cheap workbench ($50)

Posted on February 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Using one sheet of plywood and a bunch of 2x4s, you to can build this simple workbench.  Its cheaper than ones from Harbor Freight (which you still have too put together). https://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/workbench/how-to-build-a-workbench-super-simple-50-bench/view-all

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Convert a hand grinder into a plunge saw

Posted on February 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

This isn’t half of a bad idea.  The author basically takes a grinder and puts it on a compound miter like setup.  This would be a simple way to cut off steel bar/pipe (currently I put the bar on a … Continue reading →

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