Category Archives: Tools

5 tool storage ideas

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like the slide out peg board for tools under the workbench.  On and using PVC for caulk tubes too. http://makezine.com/2016/08/21/5-clever-tool-storage-solutions/

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Interesting, never thought of heated wire stripers

Posted on August 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Since they are a bit pricy, and I am not a pro wirer, I have never heard of these before. I like the authors recommended on of Teledyne Stripall TW-1, which goes for $60 used on ebay. Hot Wire Strippers are … Continue reading →

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An even better build for a foam cutter

Posted on July 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like the spring tension on this one better than last weeks.  And the reference (below) on how to determine the type of wire to use with given voltage for cutting. http://www.instructables.com/id/Precision-Hot-Wire-Station/ http://www.jacobs-online.biz/nichrome/NichromeCalc.html

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Another good hack for a Digital Read Out

Posted on July 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Seen this with digital calipers in the past,  but this time with a digital tread depth caliper.  I like the use of magnets to hold it onto the equipment, and one to help push/pull the measurement rod.  I looked on … Continue reading →

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Another nice track for a Circular Saw

Posted on July 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Down side, is you now have a dedicated saw to the track.  Why? Cause it now has slides on the side that need a track.  Plus side, this one is pretty accurate to some of the simple ones I have … Continue reading →

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I like this foam cutter

Posted on July 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

Actually I like the use of the spring on it to tension the line.    Guy went a bit nuts with sanding with a dremel.  I like how he uses a glue gun to “spot hold” the wood til it gets … Continue reading →

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Make your own oversized calipers

Posted on July 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

HAHAHA…OK the author make some wooden oversized calipers and uses a ruler for the measurement bit.  Too Funny. http://makezine.com/2016/07/13/make-your-own-calipers/

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Make a simple and cheap faucet wrench

Posted on July 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author basically has slots cut into a long PVC pipe to help twist the faucet nuts.  I think I would cut a sleeve in it too in case there is a ridged water pipe that you need to work … Continue reading →

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The redneck fence post puller

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I could have used this about 10 years ago.  They author uses a big bench vise to clamp onto the post.  Then a car jack under the vise to pull the post out of the ground.  Sure beats digging the … Continue reading →

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Nice simple bottle cutter

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Seems to be a pretty stable bottle cutter you can make on the cheap. http://www.instructables.com/id/Precise-Glass-Bottle-Cutting-Jig/?ALLSTEPS

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