Monthly Archives: October 2019

Another nice Router Dado Jig

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is another nice build for a dado or square cutout jig for a router. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ultimate-router-dado-template-jig-%7C-amazing-2-1-router-jig-%7C-unique-idea-74286#post138721

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AC speed control box

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a home brewed speed control box. Downsides I see, if you had to buy the materials first, you could be looking at $15-20 in parts, but if you only need the speed control bit, its about $6 … Continue reading →

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Making concrete pumpkins with nylons

Posted on October 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

Clever idea, it seems to be a pretty simple build too. Oh author recommends using thicker nylons. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Concrete-Pumpkins-for-Only-1/

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Nice tumbler build

Posted on October 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like how the author uses his belt sander to power the tumbler. This is an interesting build, the author did it to stonewash knife blades he was making. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-rock-tumbler-i-use-stonewashing-knives-75217?homelistings#post141776

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Another nice drum/thickness sander

Posted on October 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Another nice build for a thickness sander. I like how it works with the authors home built lathe too (which I showed in another post a few weeks back). https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3-1-disk-drum-thickness-sander-75195?homelistings#post141701

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Another nice Tapering Jig

Posted on October 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have been getting into building jigs for my own table saw. I saw this one and added it to my list of jigs to make. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-T-Track-Tapering-Jig/

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Make a Halloween sign on Plexiglass without a laser cutter

Posted on October 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice write up, basically the author talks you thru putting a template on the plexiglass and us a dremel to carve out the design. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Halloween-Sign-Using-Perspex-LEDs/

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Use the recoil wire from a vaccum

Posted on October 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

For an extension cord that can auto-wind back up. Why didn’t I think of this before? https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/vacum-cleaner-cable-roller-connector-awesome-idea-75282?homelistings#post142085

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Cool Trebuchet build

Posted on October 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

I haven’t see this one before. But apparently folks have been building them. Its a cool build to do with kids since it should be a simple build, and very interactive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-Simplest-and-Newest-Trebuchet-Walking-Arm-T/

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Nice dust collector system

Posted on October 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

What really caught my eye was the “Duststopper” that went on the Home Depot bucket. I build my own dust collector, but this one seems like a nice add…til I saw the price. This one bit of plastic is $40, … Continue reading →

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