Monthly Archives: February 2022

Automatic Vertical Edge Clamp

Nice build for a simple clamp to hold boards upright. Not sure if I would make these unless I had a project for them…actually maybe with sizing doors I could see this being handy…. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/automatic-vertical-edge-clamp-video-88193?homelistings#post191840

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Nice build for a tool belt holder

Using an old belt and a seat belt. Nice build. https://www.instructables.com/Any-Size-Multitool-Pouch-Using-Recycled-Seatbelt/

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Interesting jigs for trim routers

The author goes over several jigs for trim routers. Some interesting builds, I like the handles he puts on some of them.

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Infinite Y axis plotter

Always interesting how plotters are making a comeback as CNC projects.

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Make a sand art table

Another build that is pretty detailed.

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Jigsaw table with a hacksaw blade

OK so it took me a bit on figuring out how this works. Basically the one end of the blade is modified to fit on the jigsaw, and the other end a bolt is modified to hold it in. A … Continue reading

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Making your own cardboard containers

Interesting build, basically you 3D print out the molds. Then grind up old cardboard to put into the molds to dry out. https://www.instructables.com/Pulp-It/

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Nice jig for router table for making circles or cuts within a circle

So you want to make a platter with a dip in it and its circle shaped. This jig can be used to do that. Pretty clever build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/circle-processing-jig-video-87931?homelistings#post191010

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Create a rainbow vortex with 2 CD’s and a flashlight

Nice build to create some interesting images.

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Make your own Snap gun

Basically a lock picking gun, it picks locks by jaming around the pins on the lock til it gets the right pattern.

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