Tag Archives: Wood

How to Make a Wood Fleur-de-Lis (Anniversary Gift)

I made a wood fleur-de-lis for my wife for our 4th wedding anniversary.

Supplies & Tools

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

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

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2GUH7bJ

Bosch random orbit sander – http://amzn.to/2tfhikI

Sanding drums – https://amzn.to/2L9mPxu

Central Machinery drill press – http://amzn.to/2zhhLln

Roundover router bits – https://amzn.to/2L3dxX1

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

Dremel 3000 rotary tool – http://amzn.to/2FJdjzf

Dremel 655 keyhole bit –

Spray lacquer – https://amzn.to/2N9P8N9

Jute twine – http://www.michaels.com/ashland-jute-twine%2C-ivory/10362354.html#q=twine&start=6

Rit purple dye – https://amzn.to/2udf2Z3

Rit aquamarine dye – https://amzn.to/2Jfl6oK

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How to Make a Wine Cork Snowman Ornament

For the past several years, I have made a Christmas ornament for our tree and this year, I made a snowman from some wine corks.

Supplies & Tools:

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

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

Dremel 3000 rotary tool – http://amzn.to/2FJdjzf

Dremel Sanding Disks – https://amzn.to/2InGhVI

Dremel EX Lock Mandrel – https://amzn.to/2GNFzUp

Bamboo Skewers – https://amzn.to/2EenJ7G 17/32″

Screw Eyes – https://amzn.to/2uGnHpx Acrylic

Craft Paint – https://amzn.to/2GQGrHV

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How to Make a Sled for a Band Saw

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 Make a Heart-shaped Puzzle

This is how I made a heart-shaped wood puzzle for a friend’s wedding.

Supplies & Tools:

Table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Drill press – http://amzn.to/2zhhLln

Scroll saw – https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-1-6-Amp-Variable-Speed-Scroll-Saw/50107044

Scroll saw blades – http://amzn.to/2CUm8De

Bandsaw – http://amzn.to/2vHJNa0

Random orbit sander – http://amzn.to/2tfhikI

Dremel rotary tool – http://amzn.to/2FJdjzf

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2GUH7bJ

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How to Attach a Dust Deputy Cyclone to a Bucket

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 a Fitness Tracker Tricker

This is how I made a machine to trick a fitness tracker (pedometer) into thinking you are walking without having to actually walk. It’s completely ridiculous but makes me smile.

Free planshttp://Makify.com/plans/Fitness_Tracker_Tricker_Plans.pdf

4-bar Linkage Simulatorhttp://dynref.engr.illinois.edu/aml.html

Supplies & Tools:
Table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT
Drill press – http://amzn.to/2zhhLln
Drill/driver – http://amzn.to/2x8C5Ub
Rockwell circular saw – http://amzn.to/2vHfvUs
Band saw – http://amzn.to/2vHJNa0
Miter Box – http://amzn.to/2ibUqdE
1 1/2″ forstner bit – http://amzn.to/2iV2Y8i
6-32 tap and bit – http://amzn.to/2zD8KWd
12v 60rpm motor – http://amzn.to/2ibP5mR
12v 2A power supply – http://amzn.to/2yyXxCY
Switch(es) – http://amzn.to/2AHNNHN
Mounting tape – http://amzn.to/2yAF8Fx
Epoxy – http://amzn.to/2oQs2yy
Rubber feet – http://amzn.to/2ziiYc7

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