Category Archives: Tools

The poor person Electrostytic Rust Remover

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Iron bar, bucket, and arm&hammer…oh and a car battery charger and you are good to go. http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

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Add a tripod mount to anything

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically take an existing mount and epoxy it to it.  I like using the 1/4 finger nuts and gluing them on. http://lifehacker.com/five-easy-ways-to-add-a-1-4-tripod-mount-to-anything-1771059085

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Make your own battery charger

Posted on April 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author build this to save on cash on buying a charger at $20 and up.  I see about $12 in material costs…so not so sure if its worth it.  Plus side is its a variable voltage charger. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-RC-Charger/

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Make a mallet out of…glue sticks?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, the author build a rubber mallet with glue sticks and a metal rod.  My 2 cents, I would use wood for the handle, and I think I could just melt plastic jugs down for the rubber bit.  Still … Continue reading →

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Make a long reach socket wrench

Posted on April 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty funny, take a PVC pipe and basically heat it up to size. http://lifehacker.com/loosen-nuts-on-really-long-bolts-with-a-diy-pvc-socket-1770154123

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Simple wire stripper for a $1

Posted on April 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well assuming you can get the pencil sharpener and cloths pin for a buck.  If you don’t mind buying in bulk, you can get alot more and a cheaper price. Anyways pretty simple build.  And would be more accurate at … Continue reading →

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Pallet + pegboard = nice organizer

Posted on April 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK the pallet is the “base” which leaves space for the pegboard on the wall.  And you can store rakes and stuff inside that.  Totally cool. http://lifehacker.com/make-a-tool-organizer-for-your-garage-with-a-pallet-and-1769915613

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I have to hand it to Ryobi for clever builds

Posted on April 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

I do own alot of Ryobi cordless tools, mostly cause of the battery works on all of them.  This garage door opener is pretty neat too.    Not so sure I will drop 250 for it thought… http://gizmodo.com/this-modular-garage-door-opener-has-more-features-than-1769116418

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Quick portable Styrofoam Cutter

Posted on April 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a simple portable foam cutter.  The author uses a 9 volt battery with .2mm nichrome resistor wire. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hot-Wire-Styro-Slicer-Foam-Cutter/

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Wrench won’t fit a small bolt, put some coin in it.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK you really want to use the correct size wrench.  But in a pinch, this is a good workaround. http://lifehacker.com/cram-coins-between-a-wrench-and-a-bolt-when-you-dont-ha-1768252961

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