Monthly Archives: November 2019

Cool Jig to make thin slices of wood on table saw

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. I like the “springs” added in. This would be something I would think of making myself. However I would have done the 2nd version as making the wooden joint seems like alot of work for it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/thin-wood-slicing-jig-75482?homelistings#post142877

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Nice build for a bow sander

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. Not so sure I would make it thought, since it does seem like alot of work. Especially since Rockler has one for $15. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/diy-homemade-bow-sander-sanding-bow-75990?homelistings#post144960

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A serious looking framing build

Posted on November 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author built one serious picture frame clamp design. Its a nice build (I sometimes struggle with the 4 blocks I put around a picture frame to hold everything together). And portable, but…seems overkill for me unless I start making … Continue reading →

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Interesting turnstyle for tools build

Posted on November 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author took a small bike wheel, and used it as the hub for a turnstyle for tools. Nice build. Me…I like the build but I think I would do it a bit differently. Maybe have pegboard inserts? Oh and … Continue reading →

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Make your own Router

Posted on November 5, 2019 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one. They author basically takes a motor, some PVC parts and plex board to make a router. Clever build. Me…you can get a trim router at Harbor Freight for $20. Heck alot easier. … Continue reading →

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Nice bender roller

Posted on November 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, Not so sure I would make it myself thought. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/how-make-portable-roller-bender-75390?homelistings#post142517

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Making Villain posters

Posted on November 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

OK the author just scanned in a coloring book and enlarged the printout to frame it. Not too special but does look good. https://www.instructables.com/id/Truly-Evil-Halloween-Decor/

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Nice build for making a marking ruler

Posted on November 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

basically you are making a slide for the ruler that you can secure. Nice build overall. I wonder if there is a quicker way to do it than put sandpaper to the ruler to make the slot thought… https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ruler-marking-gauge-75604?homelistings#post143301

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