Category Archives: Tools

Another Foam Cutter, but this one has to one of the easier builds

Posted on January 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

All out of PVC pipe.  Oh and cheap too.  Not so sure I would do a battery operated cutter though… http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter-Portable-Rechargable/

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Another nice looking portable foam cutter

Posted on December 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Foam cutters seem to be gaining in popularity lately.  Here is another nice build for a cutter.  Note: if you use one of these, make sure you are in a well ventilated area. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/

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Nice convert for a jig saw to a table scroll like saw

Posted on December 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have seen some of these builds before.  But…this one is nice since its a slip on and off type of build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Kind-of-Jigsaw-Table/

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Build a simple center finder tool

Posted on December 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty easy.  Could make it in an hour too. I like the plexi addition (see thru). http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Center-Finder-Tool/

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Nice Dust Collector

Posted on December 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

This would be great for small CNC’s with a small shopvac.  Downside…my god it would take forever to print out on a home printer…and god forbid it has a hiccup.  I think there maybe a way to make this with … Continue reading →

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Another bottle to string tool

Posted on November 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have seem a similar one of these builds in the past.  But still a nice refresher for me (as to things I want to build). http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycling-Your-Plastic-Bottles/

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A simple, portable, hot wire cutter

Posted on November 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice portable hot wire cutter build.  I was impressed how it was strong enough to cut thru plexiglass and PVC pipe. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hot-Wire-Cutter-Portable-Version/

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Build a pretty nice vaccum pen

Posted on November 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

pretty nice build.  I think I could get it cheaper with parts on hand/salvaged thought ($75 if you buy it outright in parts). A DIY Vacuum Pickup Tool for $75

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An even better (and cheap) sanding block

Posted on November 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

I build some other sanding blocks that are not as nice as this one.  4.5 inches wide and cork around it for cushioning.  Nice build overall.  Better than what I have too (could build to scale with that nice tablesaw … Continue reading →

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A simple and cheap roof rack for all cars

Posted on November 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Gotta love this one.  Its cheap, simple, and can work on any car, basically you get 4 of the suction cup holders to act as standoffs on your roof, and then tie down the load thru the doors with ratchet … Continue reading →

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