Monthly Archives: August 2021

Interesting automated wire cutter

Posted on August 5, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK unless I was doing some sort of mass project, I don’t think I would build this. But its a neat build overall if you have a bunch of wire you needed cut into certain lengths and colors. One addition … Continue reading →

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DYI ground tapper

Posted on August 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

I almost fell over seeing this one. Well if it “works” why not. My 2 cents, I got one for $15 at Harbor Freight myself. But if you are in a jam…this will work. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Hand-Ground-Tamper/

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Nice simple bicycle spoke to keyring build

Posted on August 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author just uses a block of wood for the jig for this. Its a neat build (could be a good craft project for kids to make). https://www.instructables.com/Bicycle-Spoke-Keyring/

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Shopsmith speed reducer

Posted on August 2, 2021 by robertwilkie

I have been tempted to pickup some of the shopsmiths I have seen on craigslist. They are pretty robust machines, but…heavy. The author shows how to build a pully system to reduce the speed on the shopsmith even more. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/shopsmith-speed-reducer-video-86190?homelistings#post184661

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