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How to Make a Simple Third Hand Tool

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his is how I made a very quick and dirty third hand (helping hand) for soldering or other work that involves holding small parts together.

Supplies & Tools:

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

12 AWG solid core wire – https://amzn.to/3284pXa

DeWALT 20V Max XR Drill + Driver – http://amzn.to/1TkuNoq

Aligator clips, large – https://amzn.to/32dtBMg

Aligator clips, small – https://amzn.to/2vGn5l0

Soldering iron – Aoyue 936 (no longer made?)

Heat shrink tubing – https://amzn.to/2u9EbHn

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How to Make an Edge Jointing Sled for the Table Saw

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This is how I made an edge jointing sled/jig for my table saw. This method is easy to do and is very versatile.

Supplies & Tools

T-slot router bit – https://amzn.to/30K9rZp

Hold down clamps – https://amzn.to/30ByHRF

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

DeWALT 20V Max XR Drill + Driver – http://amzn.to/1TkuNoq

Ridgid trim router – http://amzn.to/2HDLDLY

Paste Wax – https://amzn.to/2xabw3e

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Belt/Disc Sander Restoration

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I recently bought a Delta Belt/Disc Sander for $20 at a garage sale but it needed a little work. This video shows how I cleaned it up, replaced the sandpaper, and fixed a broken piece on the table.

Supplies & Tools

Sanding Belt 4″x36″ – https://amzn.to/2Opml8j

Paste Wax – https://amzn.to/2xabw3e

MP Select Mini 3D printer – https://amzn.to/2qGldTT

3D Model on Thingiverse – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3101893

Fusion 360 Mini Tutorial – https://youtu.be/DVzUl_VHB8I?t=2m21s

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How to Make a Sled for a Band Saw

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This is how I made a sled so I could cut small things at perfect 90-degree angles on my band saw.

Supplies & Tools

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Craftsman 10″ Band Saw – http://amzn.to/2vHJNa0

DeWALT 20V Max XR Drill + Driver – http://amzn.to/1TkuNoq

IRWIN countersink bits – http://amzn.to/2DxWK6O

Titebond II wood glue – http://amzn.to/2FMQlqc

2″ machinist square – http://amzn.to/2HHie3z

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How to Attach a Dust Deputy Cyclone to a Bucket

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This is how I attached a Dust Deputy cyclone dust separator to a 5-gallon plastic bucket to improve my dust collection.

Template – https://www.oneida-air.com/pdf/standard-dust-deputy-lid-hole-template.pdf

Supplies & Tools

Dust Deputy – http://amzn.to/2C2RVl8

5-gallon bucket & lid – cheapest at home improvement stores

Rubber gasket – http://amzn.to/2FUa3Qt

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2FS2Bp9

Drill/driver – http://amzn.to/2x8C5Ub

Coping saw – http://amzn.to/2Bg5YHk

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How to Make Table Saw and Work Carts

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This is how I made two wheeled carts, one for my new table saw and one to act as an outfeed table or workbench. They were cheap and easy to build.

Free Plans:
http://www.Makify.com/stuff/Saw_and_Work_Carts_Plans.pdf

Supplies & Tools:
Six 2x4s
One quarter sheet 3/4″ plywood
One quarter sheet 1/2″ plywood
2 1/2″ screws – http://amzn.to/2k0O84h
Locking casters 2″ – http://amzn.to/2xCQevO
Rockwell circular saw – http://amzn.to/2vHfvUs
Speed square – http://amzn.to/2xDplaW
Table Saw – http://amzn.to/2xI7sbC
Drill/driver – http://amzn.to/2x8C5Ub
Countersink set – http://amzn.to/2xDbmlr

Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

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Etsy Shop – http://Makify.etsy.com
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