Monthly Archives: May 2020

Nice multi purpose jig for the table saw

Posted on May 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. I would love to know where the author gets green HMR boards. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/multi-adjustable-jig-table-saw-78057?homelistings#post153386

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Making an exercise ball

Posted on May 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

Never heard of Monkii balls, the look neat thought. The author built his own which considering how much these balls ($200) cost. I can see why. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Monkii-360-Tabata-Trainer/

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Nice looking circle jig for a bandsaw

Posted on May 7, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Band-Saw-Circle-Cutting-Jig/

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Making your own cheap floodlights

Posted on May 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author basically takes a $5 A/C based LED light circuit, puts it on a heat sink and wires in a power cord. It does the job and cheaper than buying on (cheapest I have seen is $15). https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Floodlight-With-Dirt-cheap-AC-LEDs/

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Interesting router lift

Posted on May 5, 2020 by robertwilkie

This was not what I first expected it to be. The lift is actually done with 2 bike cables that are turned via a wheel and rod. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/router-table-lift-mechanism-system-78178?homelistings#post153785

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I know what my next Haloween costume is

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

Take a black hoodie and sweatpants, and stictch a bunch of LED’s on it for a stick figure. https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Glasses-and-Costume/

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Another improvement to 3D printing metal bending parts

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robertwilkie

This time the author is using threaded rod thru the corners to re enforce them.

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Interesting track saw

Posted on May 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

This build uses pipes for the sides to guide the circular saw. And to connect extensions. I like this build overall, the cost is under $50 and at the end the author puts in some more improvements. Oh he is … Continue reading →

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