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A workbench without a vice is nothing more than just a table. A carpenter's vice is a necessary tool for every craftsman. They provide reliable fixation of wooden and metal parts during processing. The design is based on

This need quite often arises when you need to drill a hole in a place that is difficult or impossible to get to with a conventional drill. If you install a drill chuck on an angle grinder, then thanks to the angle gear, you can

A conventional turnkey jaw chuck on drills and screwdrivers often begins to jam after prolonged use. It becomes more difficult to tighten and release the drill bit, which is caused by corrosion of the internal clamping mechanism and its subsequent

Not every car owner or master has the opportunity to have a spacious garage or workshop and store all the tools and small spare parts in it, and this causes a lot of inconvenience. Sometimes the rooms are so small that it is impossible to place ordinary

Sometimes after washing you may notice that one sock, handkerchief or other small item is missing. This is usually attributed to one’s own absent-mindedness, but often small clothes and objects can simply fall behind the drum of the machine. This is fraught with subsequent

Experienced woodworkers know how important it is to watch the cutting edges of chisels and chisels. They get dull very quickly, and it takes a lot of time to sharpen correctly. In addition, the formation of dents or other large mechanical damage on the edges is much more

The construction of homemade machines based on engines from broken household appliances has already become a classic. Usually a motor from a washing machine is used for this, but a compressor from a refrigerator can also be used to good effect. Let's consider the option

How to use lubricant to push back the repair of a lawn mower gearbox? Whatever the brand of brush cutter, the second most important component after the engine is the gearbox, consisting of two helical gears, the smaller of which is the drive gear, the larger one is the driven gear.

Sometimes there is a need to urgently cut off a piece of metal, but you only have a piece of cloth at hand. It is very inconvenient to work without a machine; the blade not only cuts your hand, but will definitely break, unless, of course, it is a product of Chinese defectors. Their metal

When manufacturing various mechanisms, it may be necessary to drill a square hole. There is a Watts drill for this, but not everyone has it. If purchasing it is not practical, then using simple technology

This tool with a flexible shaft, also called a mini-drill, can perform various types of processing of wooden and metal parts and assemblies in hard-to-reach places. What to do if the electric motor or Dremel drive fails?

Sooner or later, a wooden ax handle has to be replaced, since the metal head of an ax is stronger than a wooden handle, both mechanically and in withstanding external adverse factors.

This type of connection has an inherent aesthetic appeal. Therefore, it is mainly used in designs in which stylistic sophistication is most important. To ensure strength, there are other connection methods, but, of course, they

Even a well-used lathe is unaffordable for most hobbyists who only need it for processing small workpieces. If you need to perform small amounts of work, you can make the machine yourself from

Anyone who regularly uses this chopping tool will notice over time that the fit of the head with the cutting edge (blade) begins to gradually weaken and dangle on the handle (axe handle). Working with an ax with such a defect becomes inconvenient and,

When doing blacksmithing, the big difficulty is the initial rough forging of the workpiece. This work can be greatly facilitated by a homemade mechanical drive by striking the anvil with a hammer. He hits with a heavy sledgehammer with high frequency and

If it is necessary to attach a grindstone, brush, pulley, blades or other equipment to the motor shaft, a flange is required, which can be difficult to select. If you have the desire and free time, such an adapter can be made

If the wooden handle of your hammer or ax is broken or you decide to simply update it, then this master class is for you. I found an old broken hammer and decided to restore it. It all came down to replacing his pen with a new one. The process is not complicated and

There is a situation when the necessary tool or consumables are missing. Broken, finished - it doesn’t matter.And it’s good if a store where you can find the necessary thing is nearby. In today's master class we will talk about

Almost every circular saw has an outlet for ejecting chips during operation. Typically, an intake from a specialized vacuum cleaner designed for collecting technical waste in large volumes is connected to it.

When processing various materials such as wood, plexiglass or plastic, the abrasive surface of the sandpaper quickly becomes clogged. Replacing it with a new one is very expensive. This trick, which we will talk about now, will help you save money.

Not everyone has the financial opportunity to purchase a factory-made sawmill for their household. But if you look around, you can find a lot of materials from which you can assemble a homemade sawmill. Perhaps there will be some

The 12 V motor shaft is very thin, so installing a grinder disc on it is problematic. To do this, you can buy a special adapter, which is very difficult to find on sale. It’s more practical to make it from readily available materials.

The clamping force, which is developed by a manual screw with a lever on a conventional bench vice, reaches values ​​from 1000 kg to 2000 kg. Taking into account the hardness of the jaws and the presence of notches, not only risks may remain on the workpiece, but also