Category Archives: Tools

Dust Collector (or tool) shelf for your shop vac

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I saw this and thought.  Gee why didn’t I do that.  Ist a simple build that you could adapt to more than just the dust collector for the shop vac, but to hold accessories and tools on the vaccum. … Continue reading →

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A simple cheap disk sander

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author took a cordless drill where the batteries where dead.  some scrape wood, and an old PC power supply to make a simple disk sander with the stick on disks.  My 2 cents, I would use an … Continue reading →

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Make a bandsaw table with your jig saw

Posted on May 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically the author took the top off an old PC case (metal) and poked a hole in it for a jigsaw to sit in upside down. http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-the-Flat-Pack-Bandsaw-AKA-the-Jigsaw-Tabl/?ALLSTEPS

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The poor persons Electrolysis

Posted on May 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Need to remove rust.  Are you cheap like me?  Well here is the rust remover for you.  All you need to buy is a battery charger.  I like the shield to keep the two ends from connecting. http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolysis-for-Rust-Removal-Coffee-Container/?ALLSTEPS

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Simple hacks with PVC

Posted on May 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

Lots of videos on simple hacks with PVC pipe.  I like the sign one. http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Life-Hacks-With-PVC-13/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice corner clamp jig…but…I think I can get it cheaper

Posted on May 20, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this jig, and its pretty flexible in use too.  But….I can get one at harbor frieght for $4, the clamps used for this one cost $3 each.  So…bit mixed on this one. http://www.instructables.com/id/Corner-Clamp-Jig/?ALLSTEPS

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Simple hack to use a drill for buffing small objects

Posted on May 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting hack of basically bolting a drill down to a workbench and putting a buffing pad on a bolt.  Cheap, and effective.  The author uses a zip tie to hold the trigger down.  I wonder if a strap would be … Continue reading →

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Cool trap for mice, and cheap but..

Posted on May 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

How the heck do you get the bugger out?  Its a clever trap, and cheap to make.  But … Oh I see, the clip on the side. http://makezine.com/2016/05/12/simple-humane-mousetrap-made-soda-bottle/

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Make a tin can forge

Posted on May 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

It actually doesn’t see too intense as I thought it would be.  Why do this?  Well to melt metal down into something you can use of course. http://makezine.com/2016/05/06/making-your-own-tin-can-forge/

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The best circular saw?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have been checking out circular saws lately.  My old craftsman has seen better days, and doesn’t have alot of extras I want in a saw.  This review is interesting that it recommends the Skillsaw SP67WM-22 ($100 saw, cheaper than … Continue reading →

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