Category Archives: Tools

Make a vise for you workmate bench

Posted on February 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Yes I know you can use a workmate as a vise already.  But this extends the sides up nicely and only uses the workmate bit as a table to mount it.  My 2 cents, I would go a step farther … Continue reading →

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A DIY tube bender

Posted on February 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well this looks cooler than the pipe bender you can get at home depot for $35 dollars.  As long as you have a welder to put the handle on you should be good to go…oh and the loop to bend … Continue reading →

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Cool build for old pipe clamps (to a table clamp

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Simple too (use some floor flanges to hold it down). http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-Hold-Down-Clamps/

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Make (print) you own tape measure marker

Posted on January 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, I’ll have to see about printing this out myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Marking-Tape-Measure/

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A nicer bottle to string build

Posted on January 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have seen this before, but not a nice write up on how to make one. http://makezine.com/2016/01/14/how-to-make-string-from-plastic-bottles/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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Build a Kayak Car Top Helper

Posted on January 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Or canoe, or anything else you are trying to get to the top of your car for transport.  This is something I am marking to build.  I have just about everything but the double suction cup.  Which…are expensive ($17 each).  … Continue reading →

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Why didn’t I think of that

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I know, folks have been making holes in bottles for some time.  But what sets this write up apart is the author put the bottle in a bowl of water to keep the bit cool and drill the hole.  This … Continue reading →

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Make castings with PLA

Posted on January 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  basically its a one time shot where you make the cast on your 3D printer, then poor heated pewter into it. http://hackaday.com/2015/12/27/pewter-casting-with-pla/

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I like this 3D printed out bit holder

Posted on January 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice one to print out.  I just need a magnet to go with it.  You can get 100 of them for $5 (and wait a few weeks).  I might mix the design a bit to beable to add a few … Continue reading →

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Use bottle caps for a simple rotary cutter

Posted on January 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I think you can get something nicer at Harbor Freight.  But if you are desperate, this would be a good solution for a simple cutter for your dremel. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Rotary-Cutter-From-Old-Metal-Bottle-Caps/

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