Category Archives: Tools

Interesting build for bike power

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have to love this build.  The author basically takes a bike, puts it on a stand, takes the chain off and attaches another chain with a hub that has a flywheel on it to drive another mechanical system.  It … Continue reading →

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Build a shaking cleaner for bike chains

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author basically uses a motor to “shake” a container with a bike chain and cleaner to clean it up.  My 2 cents, you could use this for other things to shake as well. http://hackaday.com/2015/04/15/diy-automatic-chain-cleaning-machine/

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Convert a shaft from an old golf club to remove stripped screws

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

In wood only.  The video shows how to convert an old golf shaft into a small hole saw to remove the screw. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-a-tiny-hole-saw-to-remove-stripped-screws-1697658699

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Build your own mini wood lathe

Posted on April 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

All I can say is wow this would be alot of work.  But…since wood lathes are not cheap, it could be worth it.  Most of the wood I could find for scrap I have.  Motor…well old appliances would be a … Continue reading →

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Another Steel Etching build

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Another interesting build to make an etcher for metal with an old wallwart.  My 2 cents, I have a cheap gizmo from Harbor Frieght that does this without the hacking of the wall wart, but still an interesting build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Steel-Etching-and-Marking-from-a-DC-Adapter/

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Make your own cord reel

Posted on March 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, the author took a 100 foot extension cord and make a reel with it.  Not so sure I would do the electric box bit.  I think I would just have the other end sticking out here. http://www.instructables.com/id/Extension-Cord-Reel/

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Making a simple pipe clamp

Posted on March 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

At first I thought someone just hacked off a gooseneck on a bike.  But I read the write up and the author took a piece of a pipe and make this with a bolt and a washer.  I am not … Continue reading →

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Simple sandpaper sheet cutter

Posted on March 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I have to make one of these.  I always cut the sheet by hand for my sanders, this would be so much easier…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Sandpaper-Cutter/?ALLSTEPS

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Nicest looking PC fan based fume extractor yet

Posted on March 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

This has to be the nicest fume extractor I have seen yet with a PC fan and a yogurt container. http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-another-fume-extractor/

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Build your own floor sander

Posted on March 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

This was too much to pass off.  The author took 4 palm sanders, used 220 grit sandpaper, put them together on a stick to make a floor sander.  It “looks” like it works.  For under $150 its cheaper than renting … Continue reading →

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