Category Archives: Tools

How to loosen/tighen bolts with wrong size tools

Posted on June 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Good post (video) on different ways to hack things on hand to get a bolt off.  I have seen the penny trick before, but the using a bolt as a wrench is a new one. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Loosen-or-Tighten-Nuts-and-Bolts-With-the-W/

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Nice video on making a cutting tool from old harden steel

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Only down side is its alot of work.  Looks really nice thought. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/watch-a-circular-saw-blade-get-transformed-into-a-two-h-1780922138

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flattening wood with a router

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically the author makes a jig to flatten out a big log http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Flatten-Wood-With-a-Router/?ALLSTEPS

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Build your own pool pressure test stick

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I am adding this to the list of things to build.  I have a pool, and sometimes wonder if my lines leak.  This is a nice simple (and cheap) way to test them.  Figure under $20 in parts. http://blog.poolcenter.com/article.aspx?articleid=6293

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Crazy homemade grass trimmer

Posted on June 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

PVC pipe, motor, sissors, and a battery (oh and a switch too) and the author built a simple weedwacker.  I think I will buy mine for now.

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Car charger + 9volt battery + paperclip = charger

Posted on June 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

Too funny, the author basically is taking advantage of the voltage regulator in the charger to step down the 9 volts to 5 to charge devices. http://www.instructables.com/id/9V-Battery-USB-Charger/

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Interesting Rock Tumbler

Posted on June 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author calls this a ball mill.  Others know this as a rock tumbler.  Its a pretty straight forward build, Take an old cordless drill and attach it to some bars with rollers, put a can on the rollers, and … Continue reading →

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Adding this to the list of tools to make

Posted on June 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have bought the dremel sanding bits in the past and they are not cheap…well for good ones.  This is a much cheaper solution. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Any-Size-Cork-Dremel-Sanding-Bandsdrums/?ALLSTEPS

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Make a heavy duty push stick

Posted on June 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

OMG this thing is huge.  Plus side its heavy and your hands are definately far away from the blade.  Its also a simple build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Really-Good-Pusher-Stick/

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Make an elastic string holder for your tools

Posted on May 31, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever hack for hanging tools on a pegboard.  Easy to build too http://www.diynetwork.com/made-and-remade/make-it/easy-elastic-hand-tool-storage

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