Category Archives: Tools

Posted on March 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a better spout control on a gas can. http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Spill-Fuel-Pourer/

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Turn an old paintcan into a tool carousel

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, paint the can, find an old motor or something that spins to mount it to, and screw/bolt in the holders, then mount the whole thing under a cub bard.  My 2 cents, I would like to see having … Continue reading →

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Water filter for ash vaccuming

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, similar to what I did for a dust collector for a shop vac.  The difference is the intake line seems to go into the water so the ash gets sucked into the water on its way thru.  Good … Continue reading →

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Convert a grinder into a biscuit jointer

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I almost fell over on this one.  The author took a grinder, and basically added a joiner blade to it and a jig to make it into a biscuit jointer.  And it seems to work pretty good.  grinders at Harbor … Continue reading →

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Build a portable, adjustable Power Supply

Posted on March 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

I wasn’t even thinking about the portable bit of this build.  This is a nice simple adjustable power supply build with a readout for about …say $25 in parts on the high end. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Adjustable-Mini-Powersupply/

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Another nice hack for Ryobi Cordless Tools

Posted on February 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

Overall Ryobi makes some nice cheap cordless power tools.  Yes I would love dewalt or other stuff.  But, Ryobi batteries have been backwards compatible, and that makes a world of a difference for a cheap person like me.  Downside…sometimes the … Continue reading →

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A better PVC clamp

Posted on February 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author made some nicer PVC clamps, his first attempt I could see issues with the handles breaking off.  The the second one (pictured) is nice and simple.  Only hard part I see is making the holes. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PVC-Clamp/    

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The poor mans electrolysis setup

Posted on February 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one.  Only issue I saw was drilling holes thru rebar isn’t exactly easy.  Maybe a clamp would have been a better approach (hose clamp). http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolysis-Bucket/

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Make some simple grip blocks

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build (cheaper than buying from rockler) .  Basically the author buit simple blocks to hold cabinet mat material for “sticky” blocks. http://www.instructables.com/id/Grippy-Work-Holders-/

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King of Random makes a cool portable styrofoam cutter

Posted on February 16, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Simple too. http://lifehacker.com/cut-and-shape-styrofoam-efficiently-with-this-diy-styr-1754128419

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