Category Archives: Tools

Converting a breadmaker to be used as a sharpener for tools

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

This was amusing, the author tool an old breadmaker, which has a good gearing and motor, and basically made a disk sander (table) out of it for sharpening tools. I like the magnet that is used to get the metal … Continue reading →

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Cool rod roller with an old vise

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Cool build where the author converted an old vise to bend rods into shapes.  Worth bookmarking this one. http://hackaday.com/2015/03/13/vise-reborn-as-a-roll-bender/

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How to bend a PVC pipe

Posted on March 11, 2015 by robertwilkie

Cool hack, basically add sand to the pipe, heat it up and bend. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/bend-pvc-pipe-45-degrees-without-busting-or-kinking-it-1690245573

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Make a handle to turn your drillpress…well by hand

Posted on March 11, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author added a hand crank to the top of his drillpress to turn it by hand.  Why?  Well to thread taps into objects (hard to do with the press on).  Why not just do it with … Continue reading →

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Simple DIY tool to convert a rotozip to a router

Posted on March 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would make the “circle” for the bottom bit, but still a nice build where the author builds a handle to convert an old rotozip into a router since you can’t get the attachments for it anymore.   … Continue reading →

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Make a template to DIY cupboard doors

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to make a template for routers to make your own cabinet doors with patterns. http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorative-cabinet-or-cupboard-doors/

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Make your own scrub stick from PVC pipe

Posted on February 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Instead of scrubbing your shower down just by a pad, the author makes a holder for the pad out of PVC so you can get more leverage out of it. http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Tiles-Clean-Pad/

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OK I like this way to make transfers for copper clad boards

Posted on February 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

From the King of Random.  He basically uses packing tape on paper to get the toner to tranfer over and then irons that onto the board.  This looks like a good way to do this.  And much easier than some … Continue reading →

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A simpler build for a circle jig for a router

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author says for european routers, but this should work for any router that has a guide slot.  I like this build better than some other ones that require the router to be screwed down or bolted into the jig.  … Continue reading →

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If I ever build a router table, I am doing this

Posted on February 12, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author build a motorized router table so he doesn’t have to manually adjust it up and down.  He is using an arduino for the controller with a displace and a DC motor to do the up/down.  I have watched … Continue reading →

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