Monthly Archives: October 2021

Another interesting CNC from PVC pipe

The author builds some interesting CNC’s from PVC pipe, This one the table “spins” for the X why the Y and Z are normal back and forth. You would think the build would be cheap, but he is using decent … Continue reading

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Making a bould out of corrugated plastic

This stuff is basically cardboard but made out of plastic. Well the author make a mini speed boat out of the stuff. Supposedly Home Depot carries this stuff at $25 a sheet. It is definitely easier to build a boat … Continue reading

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Making a smokeless barrel

Basically you are taking 2 barrels and on barrel is used to take the flumes in and “reburn” them. Its alot of work to build this thing, but cheaper than buying the $350 dollar version.

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Crazy guy makes a gunpowdered nail gun

OK this was an interesting video to watch, they guy is a bit crazy on how he goes about it. But still interesting to watch.

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Making your own bar clamps

Not so sure I would do this unless I had long scrape hardwood leftover. I would not do this out of pine that’s for sure. Overall the build is a nice one, just if I did it from buying materials … Continue reading

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Interesting build to allow for 1 motor to control multiple “tools”

The author basically makes a mounting jig so that he can mount the motor to different tools to power them. I found it amusing he 3D printed the controller box for the motor, its a pretty standard size and you … Continue reading

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PVC pipe cutter

Author kindof takes the approach of a copper pipe cutter here and makes a clamp like with a razor blade in it to “cut” around a PVC pipe. Me…this could come in handy cutting small pieces (using my miter the … Continue reading

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Nice miter sled jig for table saw

Each time I see these jigs I think about making one and dumping my compound miter. Just need the time to build it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/2-side-table-saw-miter-sled-jig-86901?homelistings#post187010

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Using broken drones to make a RC boat

The author took parts from broken drones and used them to make air boats. Good use of old parts. I like how he documented his progression in the design of this. https://www.instructables.com/Micro-FPV-Boat-From-Drone-Parts/

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CNC a nice looking Captain America Shield

The author first glued up the boards, and then used a CNC to shape the shield. https://www.instructables.com/Captain-America-Shield-From-Wood-With-a-CNC-Machin/

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