Author Archives: robertwilkie

Jigsaw table with a hacksaw blade

Posted on February 10, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK so it took me a bit on figuring out how this works. Basically the one end of the blade is modified to fit on the jigsaw, and the other end a bolt is modified to hold it in. A … Continue reading →

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Making your own cardboard containers

Posted on February 9, 2022 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, basically you 3D print out the molds. Then grind up old cardboard to put into the molds to dry out. https://www.instructables.com/Pulp-It/

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Nice jig for router table for making circles or cuts within a circle

Posted on February 8, 2022 by robertwilkie

So you want to make a platter with a dip in it and its circle shaped. This jig can be used to do that. Pretty clever build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/circle-processing-jig-video-87931?homelistings#post191010

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Create a rainbow vortex with 2 CD’s and a flashlight

Posted on February 7, 2022 by robertwilkie

Nice build to create some interesting images.

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Make your own Snap gun

Posted on February 4, 2022 by robertwilkie

Basically a lock picking gun, it picks locks by jaming around the pins on the lock til it gets the right pattern.

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Nice build for a simple tool to level your 3D printer

Posted on February 3, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK one of the biggest issues I have had with 3D printing has been leveling it. This seems like a nice simple tool to do this.

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Turning a C Clamp into an Arbor Press

Posted on February 2, 2022 by robertwilkie

Clever build, basically the author has a set of 3D prints you can make to convert the 4 inch C-Clamp into a light dutye arbor press. Pretty clever build. Me…I like the build but I am not so sure I … Continue reading →

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Nice 3D printed and wood cut glue gun station build

Posted on February 1, 2022 by robertwilkie

This could come in handy for a makerspace, or kids projects. Basically its a laser cut and 3D printed set where you cut the trays, and print out the holders and ends. Me…not so sure I would go this far … Continue reading →

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Making a cheap fence for a bandsaw

Posted on January 31, 2022 by robertwilkie

OK I like this build, it is pretty simple and uses a cheap clamp from Harbor Freight. I am not so sure I would have gone as far as the author did planing the wood down thought. for a fit … Continue reading →

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A jig to make chain link fence

Posted on January 31, 2022 by robertwilkie

Interesting build…not so sure I would do it as its alot of work, and I can buy the result pretty cheaply. I guess if I had need for a custom size this would work well. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/genius-idea-your-home-business-perfect-manual-homemade-chain-link-fencing-mac-87897?homelistings#post190887

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