Today we will try to transform the loop into a multi-purpose scraper for removing hardened glue smudges, thick greasy formations, dried paint stains, etc.
To implement our idea, we do not need special qualifications, scarce materials or special tools.
Will need
In addition to the simplest steel universal loop, we must have the following materials:
- metal rod;
- plastic handle;
- a bolt and a wing nut (two pairs);
- replaceable blades for a construction knife.
We will make do with the simplest and most common tools:
- grinder with cutting disc;
- hammer;
- marker;
- bench vice.
The process of turning a loop into a scraper
In our case, we will use the property of the wings of a one-piece loop to fit tightly to each other when they are brought together. In this position, we draw lines with a marker to cut their corners.
We clamp the loop in a vice in the folded position and remove the corners of the wings according to the markings. This will protect us from injuries when working on a homemade product and will further ensure safe operation of the scraper.
We weld or solder a rod to the central hinge of the hinge frame wing, which will serve as the basis for the handle of our homemade product.
We attach a comfortable plastic handle to the rod with light blows of a hammer.
Insert one screw into the outer holes of the hinges folded together and, on the other hand, screw wing nuts onto them.
Slightly loosening the wing nuts, insert a replacement blade for a construction knife into the gap between the wings of the hinge, and tighten the threaded pairs again. Our homemade scraper is completely ready to work for its intended purpose.
Scraper practice
Using our scraper, you can quickly, effortlessly and effectively remove drops and smudges of dried paint, thick oil formations, spilled hardened glue, etc. from any surface (desktop, workbench, floor, finished product, etc.).
Over time, the replacement blade can lose its sharpness and slip over the surface of ingredients we would like to remove. In this case, it is enough to loosen the wing nuts and replace the dull insert with a new one.
