Monthly Archives: March 2022

Nice simple center finder for dowels

Posted on March 8, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build to find the center of dowels quickly. Me….I can buy for $10 not so nice, but usable setup. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wooden-center-finder-video-88487?homelistings#post193015

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Clever Wood Lathe Steady Rest

Posted on March 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK so I have looked at buying something like this (just not as fancy) and its expensive. This build seems pretty straight forward and doable. And cheap. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wood-lathe-steady-rest-video-88490?homelistings#post193018

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Nice build for a sanding plane

Posted on March 4, 2022 by robertwilkie

I am not so sure I would go so fancy on the handles, or maybe just use some pre-made ones myself. But I like the build overall. A few things I would do different is to make the build a … Continue reading →

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Using beer cans for wires

Posted on March 3, 2022 by robertwilkie

For low voltage projects only. Basically in a pinch, you can use a beer or soda can for a wire. https://www.instructables.com/Repurposing-Beverage-Cans-for-Low-Voltage-Electric/

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Nice crosscut saw build

Posted on March 2, 2022 by robertwilkie

Looks professional too. The author uses it for doing siding. I like the lift up gate for it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/hinged-circular-saw-crosscut-jig-88428?homelistings#post192812

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Making deck chairs from pallets

Posted on March 1, 2022 by robertwilkie

Actually leftovers of a pallet. Its a nice build, and if you are cheap, this could be a good way to make some simple outdoor chairs. https://www.instructables.com/A-Deck-Chair-Made-From-Pallet-Wood-Leftovers/

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