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Even the best blade will not become a good knife without a comfortable handle. To make it fit perfectly in your hand, it is better to make it yourself using your own hands. If you are tired of classic wooden handles and want something unusual, then this idea is for you.

To reliably protect a steel product from corrosion, it can be coated with zinc. Its layer is much more durable than paint, and it is also abrasion resistant. Zinc coating can be applied at home using a very simple technology.

If it is necessary to weld pipes at an angle, the end of one of them must be rounded inward, which is not at all easy. There are many templates that allow you to make markings and then cut using them. The proposed device makes it possible

When working with metal, you need to carefully remove rust, which will facilitate welding, engraving, painting, etc. On flat surfaces this is usually done with a grinder with a flap disc, a grinder, or a belt grinder. But if the part is embossed,

Very old spatulas are made of thicker sheet metal than modern ones. If you have such a tool lying around, then it can be converted into a Japanese craft knife - “kiridashi”. This is a traditional Japanese craft knife with a small

To quickly and reliably solder pipes and radiators, you need a high-power soldering iron. It can be made from a microwave transformer. Such a device is capable of almost instantly heating the metal red-hot.

The remains of the profile after working with drywall are simply thrown away, since it is difficult to find practical use for them. If you haven’t gotten rid of your scraps yet, then make a hardware case out of them. They really make

Those who tried to place a magnetic contact on the welding ground could appreciate its convenience, but also encountered the disadvantages of such a device. It constantly collects metal shavings, and it is also difficult to tear it off if the magnet

If you need to weld a neat Y-shaped branch of pipes, trimming their ends causes many problems. When there is no special template available, it is almost impossible to prepare the parts correctly so that everything fits together without gaps. In fact

The broken grinder has a gearbox that can be used to assemble various crafts. Due to the gear ratio, it makes simple mechanisms more productive. One of the successful ways to use it is to make it manually.

Buy a new one or restore the old one? - This is usually the question asked by craftsmen whose rechargeable battery (battery) of a screwdriver has failed or has significantly lost capacity. If they say that it is better to restore it and use it

The functionality of the angle grinder can be expanded by connecting various attachments to it. As a result, it will be possible to obtain full-fledged metalworking machines at a low cost. Let's look at 2 designs of attachments for grinders that you can make with your own hands without welding.

If the bearing falls apart, it is almost impossible to remove the stuck race with pullers. This happens rarely, but it does happen. The extraction task in this case becomes more complicated, but remains feasible.

In order to weld pipes evenly at different angles, it is necessary to make precise trimming, which is impossible without a prepared template. Usually it is adjusted strictly to one docking parameter. The proposed template allows you to mark the end of the pipe for welding

For fine work, as well as trimming in hard-to-reach places, it is convenient to use a pocket file. It can cut wood, plastic and metal, so it will help out in any situation. Making such a tool with a lathe will not be difficult.

When assembling various crafts, it is often necessary to make various small parts from wood on a lathe. Turning to a turner every time is not an option, so for small things you can make your own simple machine. He'll be a godsend

The brush cutter is equipped with a small, economical gasoline engine, which is perfect for household DIY projects. The trimmer motor is completely autonomous: it has a forced cooling system, ignition, power supply, and most importantly, automatic

Hot-melt adhesive has been widely used for quite some time and has become almost indispensable both among DIYers and needlewomen, and in everyday life in general. It is easy to apply to surfaces, has good adhesion, comes in different colors, creates enough

Welding work has to be carried out not only in the workshop, but also far beyond the reach of the extension cord from the outlet. In order not to depend on the electrical network, it is worth making a welding generator. You can cook with it either in the field or in the forest.

To remove pressed-in bearings with a loose inner race, you can use a puller with a reverse hammer. It is many times easier to manufacture than any other designs. Its assembly will take no more than 20 minutes, of course if they are in stock

Mark the pipes according to length for cutting long enough. If you have to do this often, preparing parts of the same type, then it is better to use a template. It is very easy to manufacture and is made from available materials.

The dark oxide layer in many cases protects the steel from rust better than paint. Firstly, it wears less, and secondly, it is not afraid of heating. Burnishing or oxidation is an affordable technology that can be repeated at home.

If the motor of a power tool burns out, then to repair it it is necessary to determine what is shorted - the rotor or the stator. This can be done with a multimeter. Checking with it is the most accessible method, since the private has no other equipment.

For those who often repair burnt-out engines of angle grinders, drills, screwdrivers, planes, jigsaws and other tools, an anchor tester will be very useful. This is a simple device to manufacture, which is made from a transformer. With him