Author Archives: robertwilkie

Nice little organizers for your Ender 3D printer

Posted on February 24, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice add ons for your printer. Not so sure I would do this thought. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printer-Tools-Organizers/

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Nice portable jigsaw table

Posted on February 23, 2022 by robertwilkie

Basically turns the jigsaw into a scroll saw of sorts. Its a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/homemade-diy-portable-jigsaw-table-cordless-88233?homelistings#post192023

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Another nice CNC foam cutter

Posted on February 22, 2022 by robertwilkie

This one seems to let you “expand” the width of the table for the cutter. https://www.hackster.io/news/make-your-own-four-axis-cnc-foam-cutter-on-the-cheap-9b421e8269e5

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Using black pipe to make a bench

Posted on February 21, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses black pipe to make the frame for a bench for his laser printer. The shelf/top is from an old door, This is a nice way to make a heavy duty frame rather quickly. Not so … Continue reading →

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Make a simple bottle cap shooter

Posted on February 18, 2022 by robertwilkie

Basically its a kindof slingshot crossbow combo. Not alot of strength behind it (and you don’t want that much with the frame out of PVC), but still a nice build to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/Homemade-Bottle-Cap-Shooter/

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Automatic Vertical Edge Clamp

Posted on February 17, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a simple clamp to hold boards upright. Not sure if I would make these unless I had a project for them…actually maybe with sizing doors I could see this being handy…. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/automatic-vertical-edge-clamp-video-88193?homelistings#post191840

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