Monthly Archives: May 2020

Nice homemade multi tape dispenser

Posted on May 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

I like this build, and the addition of a french cleat to hang it up on is nice too. Me…not so sure I would go thru all this effort, maybe something a bit more simpler for me. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-better-multi-tape-holder-dispenser-%7C-free-plans-79066?homelistings#post157256

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Another interesting circle maker

Posted on May 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit on the heavy duty side of things. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/extendable-circle-cutting-router-jig-video-79006?homelistings#post157033

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Jig for making box joints with a router.

Posted on May 25, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice jig to make the box joints with a router instead of a tablesaw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-box-finger-joint-jig-quick-easy-78495?homelistings#post154914

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Make your own door opener

Posted on May 23, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for opening doors with your feet. Me, you can get these pretty cheap so I would just buy it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/make-door-opener-open-almost-any-door-without-using-hands-78560?homelistings#post155201

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Simple drillpress tray

Posted on May 22, 2020 by robertwilkie

You know I should have thought of this one. Nice simple tray for your drillpress made out of what looks like a big piece of scrape. Now I am keeping an eye out for a thick board to use and … Continue reading →

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Ghetto automatic soap dispenser

Posted on May 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

I got a kick of this build. It does work thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Soap-Dispenser-Using-Arduino/

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Cool looking necklace build

Posted on May 21, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author posts the schematic so you could get your own board built… Or modify it yourself. https://www.instructables.com/id/NeckLight-a-PCB-Necklace-for-Humans-and-Dogs/

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Simple portable sawhorses

Posted on May 20, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build, but…I think I would just get the 2 for $10 at harbor freight. https://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Sawhorses-Done-in-14-Minutes/

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Cool looking wall art

Posted on May 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. One thing I might do differently is put an inner set of LED strips too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Neopixel-Hexagon/

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Improved Spline Jig

Posted on May 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

I think I showed the original one a few months back. Well the author went back on the build and made a better version of it. It looks nice. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/%93no-clamps%94-spline-jig-w-folding-knobs-78449?homelistings#post154771

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