Monthly Archives: November 2019

Interesting Oscillating sander build

Posted on November 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would go to the extent the author did to build this. But still a nice idea and build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-spindle-sander-oscillating-machine-76002?homelistings#post144991

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Cool grafitti robot

Posted on November 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK kindof a robot. The author still needs to move the skateboard. Anyways the bot writes out a message in chalk dust (from chalk spray) as you skate along. Me…Would be nice to automate that bit and I wish the … Continue reading →

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Nice clamp build

Posted on November 28, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author provides the plans to build it for free too. This looks like a good design to convert to a CNC as well. http://www.rcturka.com/quick-cam-clamps-pdf.html

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Nice drill press table build

Posted on November 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like how it has built in grooves to hold the clamps down. Me…I bought a cheap table at Harbor Freight for $30. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Drill-Press-Table-and-Fence/

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Nice build for a mini electric belt sander

Posted on November 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Its alot of work but you can build it with mostly basic tools. Not sure if the motor used will be enough to power it thought.

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Nice drill press conversion

Posted on November 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would do this, the authors swapped out the old drillpress motor for brushless motor that has a speed control on it. Instead of using pulleys to change out the speed. Nice build but alot of work. … Continue reading →

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Scrap parts CNC

Posted on November 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

HomoFaciens makes some clever CNC’s out of misc materials. Here is another nice build he did out of scraps.

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Free hacksaw blades

Posted on November 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author takes a broken bandsaw blade, puts 2 holes in it and you have a hacksaw blade. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/free-hacksaw-blades-how-make-them-75797?homelistings#post144054

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Build a lead hammer

Posted on November 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK since I can pick one up for $15, I think I would buy one. But still interesting video to watch. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/making-simple-lead-hammer-75852?homelistings#post144328

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Interesting sled for bandsaw

Posted on November 20, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build…me…no so sure I would go as fancy as the author did in this build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/bandsaw-sled-i-made-90-degree-cradle-makes-cutting-cylindrical-shapes-safe-75857?homelistings#post144356

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