Category Archives: Tools

Old piece of trim and a high powered LED to make a nice portable light

Posted on November 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author tool a PC heatsink, some trim (I have lots of small pieces of leftover trim), a laptop battery to make a portable large light.  Author uses it as a “light bomb”.  I look at it as … Continue reading →

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Cool brake to make to bend metal

Posted on November 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

I may actually stand a chance to make this one.  Thought I would use JDWeld instead of real welding. http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Vise-Brake-Press-Great-Angle-Any-Time-Choose-/

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Nice bike trailer build

Posted on November 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like the bit that it is collapsible for easy storage.  I wonder if this could be adapted to a full trailer (so you get support of the metal frame). Save Space with a Collapsible Bike Trailer

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Nice video on building magnetic tools for machining

Posted on November 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall.  Video is a bit long to watch thought.  Oh not to mention this is alot of work and if you don’t have a mill….welll… Magnets for a Machinist

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Use a jigsaw for sanding

Posted on November 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would spend the time to do this build over say some of the ones I have seen with a drill press.  Still a nice build to review. http://www.instructables.com/id/Jigsaw-Becomes-a-Power-Sander/

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Simple jig for right angle holes

Posted on November 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple and easy jig to make.  My 2 cents, a coat of paint and nicer handler would be a good selling point.  Oh and a hole on the handle to hang it up. http://www.instructables.com/id/Getting-the-Angle-Right-With-a-Power-Drill/

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Make your own pocket hole jig

Posted on November 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I actually like this build.  Basically the author took a block of wood, drilled holes down it, pushed pipe down the holes and cut the block at an angle, and put it back together again. http://www.instructables.com/id/Supereasy-Pockethole-Jig/

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An even cheaper air pump build

Posted on October 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Another simple air pump build.  I wonder what the tools are she uses. They are some brand I ahave not seen before. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Powerful-Air-Pump-at-Home/

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Have a CNC, make a nice looking Hot Foam Cutter

Posted on October 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, really professional looking too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/

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Simple air pump

Posted on October 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

I’ll have to remember this one when on vacation.  Basically you use a waterbottle, balloon, and duct tape.  One balloon you cut for a one way valve on the cap of the water bottle.  Neat hack overall. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Air-Pump-Bottle/

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