Author Archives: robertwilkie

Cool clamp build

Posted on October 8, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/X70F6FYGvaA I like this build since unlike other builds, it gives more lawn moving of stuff abilities. Only down side is you need to weld a shaft to the clamp https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/offroad-wheel-clamp-video-93044#post210718

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Nice jig for tablesaw to make hex shaped objects

Posted on October 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build that allows you to make repeat cuts for hex shapes over and over again. Also adjust the size of the hex. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/i-think-really-cool-essential-woodworking-makes-your-work-more-easy-s-92619#post209383

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Nice electric vise for bandsaw

Posted on October 6, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build if you use the bandsaw and need to constantly move metal over to cut it. Maybe for light manufacturing. Me…I like the build just can’t see a need for it..yet. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/large-electric-vise-video-90980#post202853

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Nice jig to prep large reams of paper for a binder

Posted on October 5, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://www.instructables.com/Paper-Hole-Drill/ Nice jig to use to convert ALOT of paper to go into a 3 ring binder. Most 3 ring binders have the same spacing so this should work with all of them. 10 years ago I would have thought … Continue reading →

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This just shows why home loom robots don’t exist yet

Posted on October 4, 2022 by robertwilkie

This is an OMG this is a complicated build and very picky. Shows why folks don’t have CNC like looms for clothing yet (well on the cheap hobby scale). https://hackaday.com/2022/06/07/3d-printed-power-loom-shows-how-complex-weaving-really-is/

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Well this is one way to make money with a 3d printer

Posted on October 3, 2022 by robertwilkie

I first heard about someone in Texas doing this, but apparently someone in NY (Utica) did it too and walked away with 21K in giftcards (500 dollars per gun). Most of the prints where just receivers or parts, so surpised … Continue reading →

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Cheap drag knife for CNC

Posted on October 3, 2022 by robertwilkie

This is a simple cheap build for a drag knife for a CNC, seems to work well with simple CNC’s. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Drag-Knife-Cutter/ https://youtu.be/AISI2SZbrVo

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Nice Small (and cheap) LED Spotlights

Posted on September 30, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author used PVC pipe for the holders, the wire is speaker wire, the Eagle Eye LED’s you can get for a buck each in lots of 10. The power supply is a bit much, me…I think I … Continue reading →

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Build your own metal detector

Posted on September 14, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/metal-detector-main.png?w=800 Nice build. It seems to work pretty good to. My 2 cents…I think I would just buy a used one myself. https://hackaday.com/2022/05/02/diy-metal-detector-gives-you-the-mettle-to-find-some-medals/

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Another nice crosscut sled

Posted on September 13, 2022 by robertwilkie

https://youtu.be/-QtVccfEhJY Another nice crosscut sled for a table saw, I like the added in holddowns. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/two-ways-sled-jig-90873#post202494

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