Category Archives: Tools

Cable Ties with Wine Corks

Posted on December 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

You know I am going to make one …or more of these.  A nice cheap solution (assuming you drink semi-cheap wine) where you can build a simple tie for cables, hoses, etc with a syn. cork and I guess a … Continue reading →

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Make your own track for a circular saw

Posted on November 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Been eyeing replacements for tablesaws.  Track saw would be idea, but very pricey.  SO this could be a nice cheap alternative to build. http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/4283497

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Make a cheap tumbler

Posted on November 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Originally I was thinking of making this tumbler.  But then I stumbled on this one and…heck this is much easier to build and store. http://hackaday.com/2014/09/01/a-peach-of-a-homemade-parts-tumbler/

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Ding Dong Tool

Posted on November 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

I was looking up a warrantee issue with a gerber tool, and saw this monster. Make a nice christmas present.  Thought no way I would pay $250 for it…. http://www.gerbergear.com/var/gerber/storage/images/frontpage/military/gear/ding-dong_30-000790/3911961-1-eng-US/Ding-Dong-Breaching-Tool_fulljpg.jpg  

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Build a cheap oscilloscope

Posted on November 4, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up I stumbled on about using the soundcard in your PC, and a simple circuit to make an oscilloscope. http://homediyelectronics.com/projects/howtomakeafreesoundcardpcoscilloscope/

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Turn your Jigsaw into a Scroll Saw

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build and combo of a handtool into a stable tool.  My 2 cents, I think I would add in a 3rd screw/bolt to the back to hold it up a bit better.  I have been eyeing some of these … Continue reading →

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Nice hack for Digital readout on a small lathe

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author took some of the $10 Digital Calipers from harbor freight and took the caliper part off so it would slide with the lathe’s z/y axis.  Giving the system a DRO for a way cheaper price that a professional … Continue reading →

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Make a cheap retractable engraver pen

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

I am on a tool kick today.  This is a nice build with a pen (you could used a spent one) some small copper pipe, and a T-Pin.  Looks like it works pretty good to.  I think I paid $5 … Continue reading →

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Build a Pipe and Plank Table

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, it would make a cool workbench style too, but…I would have a long pipe in the back to connect the two legs in back.  Also you could reduce the cost of this table with PVC pipe, … Continue reading →

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If I have to bring allot of stuff on my roof, I want one of these

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a simple pulley system to get stuff on the roof or other high spots via the ladder.  Me…If I ever need to bring allot of stuff up to the roof, I will be building one of these … Continue reading →

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