Category Archives: Tools

Another nice foam cutter setup

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Never thought about using a foam cutter for letters.  This maybe something I work on for Haloween prop’s.  Little leery of using a 12v 2.1A power supply for it thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Cutter-by-Brain-Washer/?ALLSTEPS

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A really small and simple Hydrogen Generator

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is pretty neat, the generator is small enough that the hydrogen it generates seems to be low that risk of danger isn’t as bad as bigger ones.  and it makes a nice mini torch http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mini-Hydrogen-Generator-TUTORIAL/?ALLSTEPS

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Low Cost Plastic Shredder

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I thought I had posted this before.  But I didn’t find it, so here I go again… The author build a simple and cheap shredder for plastic.  Why do this?  Well if you want to melt it into a mold, … Continue reading →

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Cheap and easy bench dogs

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Add a rubber hose over a 3/4 inch pipe and bam…bench dog. http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Cheap-and-Easy-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice idea, drill press sanding plate

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have been thinking of making some drums for sanding on my drillpress, but didn’t think about the “gap” that will be there between the drum and the base plate.  This is a simple plate that you can put on … Continue reading →

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Another look at the automated hacksaw

Posted on June 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like this is version 2.  Its on my list to build (bandsaws for metal are expensive).  He even has a BOM listing.  Looks like $80 in materials if you don’t have everything yourself. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160626-maker-builds-diy-3d-printed-automatic-hacksaw-that-can-cut-steel.html Original site http://engineerd3d.ddns.net/power-hacksaw-road-to-cnc/ 3D stuff … Continue reading →

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clever build for bench dogs

Posted on June 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Some dowel rod, and a strip of metal to act as a spring and some simple bench dogs are made.  This is cheaper than buying them ($2.50 each).  And you could customize them too. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bench-Dogs/?ALLSTEPS

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Converting a rolling toolbox to be a workbench too

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  I like the converting of the bench dogs to holdthe lights too.  I could see doing this to my rolling toolboxes as well but I would add some breaks to the wheels to lock it in place when … Continue reading →

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Use Bike quick release to clamp down vise on drill press

Posted on June 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this idea.  I go thru alot of pain taking my vise off and on, for a buck a release you can use it to clamp the vise down on the drill press and take it off. http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Quick-Release-Clamps/

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Build a cheap and quick lathe

Posted on June 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this was pretty odd hack.  But it seems to work.  Good way to make a cheap pen making lathe.  Note you need to watch the video to get a real idea how to build it. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Wood-Lathe-in-30-Minutes/?ALLSTEPS  

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