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How to make a wire reel out of wood with your own hands

If you're tired of constantly untangling your electrical extension cord, then it's time to think about a reel for winding it. It never gets tangled and is always kept in order. In addition, the cable on a reel lasts longer, it is assembled and

An interesting idea for making a clamp with your own hands

When working in a garage or workshop, a vice is often not enough. It is much more convenient to process many, especially long parts, pressing them against a workbench. You can make a simple page specifically for this.

How to make a screw auger with your own hands

When making a feed conveyor, the main part is a screw auger, which is not so easy to find in a suitable size, and is expensive to order from a turner. In addition, the machined auger is heavy, so in most cases it is better to weld it with your own

How to make a manual circular saw and a 2 in 1 cross-cutting machine from an angle grinder

Almost everyone has an angle grinder, but they may not have a hand-held circular saw or miter saw.If you still need them, then it’s enough to make a special attachment for the angle grinder and it’s a very good idea to replace them. It's simple and doesn't require lathe or anything else.

How to make an emery attachment for an angle grinder

You can make a special bed for the grinder and use it as an emery machine if necessary. Unlike a conventional sharpening machine, it has higher speeds, and therefore its productivity is higher. Making such a bed is elementary.

How to make simple metal gate latches from scrap materials

Metal gates in a fence or garage that are not securely locked in the closed position and cannot be opened by unauthorized persons will not fully perform their functions. Factory products are expensive and are not always able to withstand for a long time

How to make a body for a garden wheelbarrow from a single sheet

A garden wheelbarrow without a cargo capacity in a country house or farmstead is not suitable for anything. It cannot be purchased separately in the store. But it can be made from 1 square meter sheet metal. m, which can be purchased from a thrifty neighbor or at a recycled metal shop.

How to make a simple chicken feeder from a PET bottle

When feeding chickens, a lot of grain or feed is trampled into the ground, so to minimize feed loss, various feeders are used. There are many designs, from very simple to complex, expensive to manufacture. We offer a way

How to make powerful tabletop metal shears

Nothing cuts sheet metal as quietly and quickly as a good pair of shears. Neither a jigsaw nor a grinder can compare with them.High-quality table scissors are too expensive. Therefore, if they are not used for professional activities, then they are better

How to make a clamp for quick assembly of baguette frames driven by a screwdriver

To connect picture frames with staples, or to glue them together more conveniently, you can use a special clamp. It evenly crimps baguettes cut at an angle of 45 degrees. As a result, they fit together smoothly and without gaps in a couple of seconds. So if you

How to make a jig for cutting pipe saddles at any angle

If, when joining round pipes, the saddle is precisely cut, the welding seam will lie flat and the connection will be strong. Not everyone can make a cutout with a handy tool, and the factory model is expensive. But you can assemble such a cutter yourself.

Budget aerator for pond made of PVC pipes

In garden ponds with insufficient circulation, fish die due to a lack of oxygen dissolved in the water. This problem can be solved with an aerator, but, as a rule, such a device is excessively productive for small bodies of water, and besides,

How to carefully, firmly and quickly weld a corner at a right angle

To join two pieces of angle at right angles, almost all welders cut the workpieces at 45 degrees. The result is excellent, but only if the trimming is done with a miter saw. When you have to cut with a grinder, then

How to tie reinforcement into a knot without heating

In the manufacture of parapets, stair railings, fences and other metal structures, various decorative strength elements are used. The use of such artistic forging products is very expensive. However, you can do

How to make a bearing puller from ordinary bolts and studs

Often, when repairing a car in a garage or disassembling household appliances, it is necessary to remove the bearing from the shaft or remove it from the seat. This can be done with an expensive factory puller or using a homemade analogue assembled from hardware.

How to make a quick-release clamp with your own hands from scratch

When doing carpentry you need a lot of clamps, especially when gluing. A good tool is expensive, so you can’t buy it in the required quantity. However, you can make a high-quality clamp with your own hands, and for a symbolic price

How to make a drill stand from trash that can drill at any angle

There is always a job for a benchtop drill press in the home workshop. The problem is that the factory model costs from 15 thousand rubles. But you can get by at much lower costs and make your own version of the machine, which in its own way

How to make a folding chair from scraps of plywood

A folding beach chair is usually either bulky when folded or very flimsy and uncomfortable. If you want it not to take up much space during transportation and at the same time not to tend to break during use, it is better to make it your own

How to assemble a simple grinder from bicycle hubs

There is no more convenient machine for grinding and sharpening than a belt grinder. They can bring planes to perfection. Such machines are not the cheapest, so not everyone has them in their workshop. If you are not ready to buy a grinder, then make it your own

How to Make an Inexpensive, Very Simple Bench Bench Vise

Full-fledged good bench vices are expensive, and cheap ones are extremely unreliable. If your budget is limited and you don’t want to buy a useless vice, then you can weld them from scrap metal. This requires a minimum of materials and time.

How to make a quick-release nut. 2 different ways

Store-bought quick-release or wing nuts usually have only 2 hooking bits, but in many cases it is better if they are equipped with a round handle. In the latest version they are not found on sale so often. If you need exactly this

A simple mini grill made from a freon cylinder

Many people cannot imagine outdoor recreation without barbecue or barbecue. When preparing them, purchased compact barbecues are very helpful. Unfortunately, they are made of very thin sheet steel, so they burn out quickly, and in a couple of seasons they become worn out.

How to connect profile pipes in 3 angles at 90 degrees without welding

When assembling structures from profile pipes, it is most convenient to use welding, but not everyone has it. In its absence, you can use various techniques to bend pipes and twist them with self-tapping screws. Such methods provide no less accurate and

How to make a hex hole in thick steel in a garage

If you don't have a waterjet or erosion machine that can quickly cut any hole in thick steel workpieces, then don't worry. This master class will discuss how to make a hexagonal

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