Category Archives: Tools

Make an air powered broom

Posted on November 12, 2015 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever hack where the author makes a T-shape broom with 1 inch PVC, puts holes in the bottom of it and uses it to sweep stuff around (oh its hitched up to his air compressor).  Figure about $15 in … Continue reading →

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Build a rock-tumbler to diffuse LEDs

Posted on November 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is too funny.  The author basically make a rock tumbler out of junk to frost some LEDs.  I can’t believe he used sand and water in his mixture (oh and 12 hours of tumbling).  Looks like without water worked … Continue reading →

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Making a Dowel Jig

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Clever build.  I like the hole on top to “sight” in the dowel holes. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-an-accurate-dowel-jig-from-scrap-wood-1740234672

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Pipe manual chainsaw

Posted on October 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is on the list to build.  Not so sure about using pipe thought, maybe something a bit easier like PVC to cut thru. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Handle-Manual-Chainsaw/?ALLSTEPS

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Cool soldering pot

Posted on October 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

Just watching the video and how fast it heats up is cool http://hackaday.com/2015/10/23/a-small-1000w-induction-heater/

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Use a Saw-Zaw to Prune Trees

Posted on October 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

You can get a 9-12 inch pruning blade for your reciprocating saw and use it to prune trees.  Beats my handsaw….and …maybe I could use this for a christmas tree. http://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/using-a-reciprocating-saw-to-prune-tree-branches/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+danny-lipford+%28Today%27s+Homeowner+with+Danny+Lipford%29

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Cheap wood clamps

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good idea for a simple wood clamp instead of buying a pipe clamp.  Just not as flexible as a pipe clamp. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-diy-wood-clamps-for-edge-banding-wide-countertops-1733316611

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Poor Man’s hand router

Posted on September 28, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  The author makes a planer like thing with a chisel to make grooves in wood.  Clever Idea. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/use-a-chisel-to-make-a-handheld-woodworking-router-1732957767

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Simple Dremel holder

Posted on September 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Not a whole lot of work into this one, basically a pipe clamp, rubber, and a right angle with a C clamp.  Looks like $10 in materials to make. http://www.instructables.com/id/sumtonian-universal-dremel-table-clamp/

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3D print some fake batteries to extend your project

Posted on September 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this beats my solution of soldering directly to the battery terminals.  The author here simply places his fake shell batteries into the battery compartment, and they has wire leads to the battery replacement.  Why would you do this?  Well … Continue reading →

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