🛠 Build A Modular Articulated Tool Guide System

Get the plans for this project here: https://renewablesystemstechnology.com/modular-tool-guide-system.html

Check out the NEWER and BETTER version of this project: https://youtu.be/yXQnydST9fw

In this video I build a modular articulated tool guide for cutting and drilling magnet rotor plates and other steel components for micro wind turbines. Though my purpose is very specific, this guide system has a plethora of uses and would make the most out of any DIY'ers handheld power tool collection.

It consists of a simple table and a pair of articulated arms that can move a small power tool in a straight forward/reverse motion, and provide both vertical and lateral support while doing so. An adjustable strongback supports the arms at a desired height.

This guide system can be used with a variety of tools like an angle grinder, drill, small circular saw, or a trim router to create precision machines like a surface planer, chop/miter saw, drill press, drum sander, etc. The other great thing about this tool guide is the travel distance of the arm guides. For example, it has a cutting depth of up to 12” when used with an angle grinder. The arms can also extend a drill press beyond the table to allow drilling into long components such as table legs, spindles and posts, unlike conventional bench top drill presses where the fixed chuck is only a few inches from the support post and limits both the width and height of the material that can be drilled.

Download the plans:
https://renewablesystemstechnology.com/modular-tool-guide-system

Get Matthias Wandel's gear template generator:
http://woodgears.ca/gear

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