Monthly Archives: August 2021

Touchpad to gcode

Posted on August 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author uses a rather big, and clear, touchpad to draw something that the arduino will convert to gcode, which then can be sent to a CNC. This could be a good kid project (they draw something, then … Continue reading →

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Build your own toggle clamps

Posted on August 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

If you need some tall, or custom shape toggle clamps, this is the way to go. Me…too much work I will just go to Harbor Freight and buy them. However, the author does include templates, which could be converted to … Continue reading →

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OK not sure why I would do this, still neat

Posted on August 10, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author took a build for a sliding circular saw cut sled, and basically added in a threaded guide to it so a drill could move the saw along. I do like the standoffs the author makes in this. I … Continue reading →

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Another nice jigsaw rip guide

Posted on August 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

This author makes alot of different jigs. This one is a guide for a jigsaw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/easy-straight-repeat-cut-using-jigsaw-ripcut-guide-track-86235?homelistings#post184810

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Making a mask

Posted on August 8, 2021 by robertwilkie

Masks are making a comeback again. So I found this nice write-up on making a decent looking cloth mask. https://hackaday.io/project/176684/instructions

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Making your own water level detector

Posted on August 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for an arduino to detect the level of a given water supply. Not so sure I would make one of these as a 6 pack of commercial ones costs $11. Still an interesting build. https://www.instructables.com/Building-an-Arduino-Water-Level-Detection-Sensor/

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3 more woodworking jigs

Posted on August 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

Got a router extension, chisel sharpening jig, and a centering dowel jig.

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Interesting Jigsaw jig

Posted on August 7, 2021 by robertwilkie

Basically its a portable table for turning a jigsaw into a scrollsaw. Interesting build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multifunction-jigsaw-guide-cut-vertical-cut-bevel-cut-portable-jigsaw-table-86455?homelistings#post185537

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Cool cement candle holder

Posted on August 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

I like the build overall, a few things I may do differently. One is put an old tealight within the mold to have it have a “resting spot”. Second, is maybe to add a slot at top to mount a … Continue reading →

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Nice coil winder

Posted on August 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

Using an arduino and 2 stepper motors, the author build a coil winder. Not sure what the author is using it for, but I was thinking it could be adapted for making coils for wind power generators. https://www.instructables.com/GRBL-Based-Coil-Winder-From-Water-Pipe/

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