Category Archives: Tools

Things to make from syringes

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like option 2, a dart gun. http://lifehacker.com/craft-a-diy-food-slicer-out-of-a-plastic-syringe-1768066411

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Turn pallets into toolboxes

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is the first time I have seen a more practical use for pallet wood.  I know alot of folks take pallets and use them to build all sorts of stuff.  But Most of the time..I would rather buy decent … Continue reading →

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Build a simple varable power supply

Posted on March 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Looks to run aroudn $50 in parts and a 3D printed out front panel. http://www.instructables.com/id/Handy-Power-Supply/

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A cheap(ish) weather station

Posted on March 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Maybe $50 total in parts.  Heck alot cheaper than commercial builds out there. http://www.instructables.com/id/Weather-Station-5/

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Simple sand blocks

Posted on March 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Yes this is on my build list.  I have been “stapling” sandpaper to blocks of wood.  This is soooo much nicer.  And the use of packaging pad to pad the bottom is a good idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Sanding-Block/

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Make a homemade glue gun

Posted on March 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK if I am desparate, this is a quick build for a glue gun.

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A self propelled track saw

Posted on March 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Oh I so want one of these.  I have a feeling it will be way out of my range…maybe I can build one. http://gizmodo.com/this-self-propelled-circular-saw-keeps-your-fingers-com-1766858201

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Another simple cheap tool, Painters Pyramids

Posted on March 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Bottle caps, old screws, and some glue and bang, you have simple small painter pyramids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Painters-Pyramidsdrying-Stands/

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Build a center hole maker on the cheap

Posted on March 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  The author uses the bearing from a old harddrive for the bit to go into, and attaches the bit to the tool with a magnet on the side.  What would have been really cool is if … Continue reading →

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Build a pen blank jig

Posted on March 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice jig so you can make that center hole for the pen. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pen-Blank-Drilling-Jig/

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