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How to make a simple door stop from leftover metal

In construction stores, folding stops of the “goat’s leg” type are sold, the main disadvantage of which is hard contact with the floor. As a result, the door leaf, when fixed, seems to bump into a leg and “rears up.” Due to additional load

3 ways to make a square one from a round PVC pipe

You don’t have to go to the store to buy profiled square PVC pipes. They can be easily made from round PVC pipes, especially since they are cheaper than profile ones of comparable size. Let's consider three simple ways of such transformation to implement

How to make a jig for a router for a dovetail box joint

The tongue-and-groove box corner joint is neat and reliable. But it can also be made more powerful if you prepare the grooves with a dovetail router. To do this, you will need to assemble a special conductor.

How to make a large clamp from a profile

When gluing wide wooden pieces, you cannot do without a long clamp.Although this is a simple tool, it is not cheap at all in the store. So it’s more profitable to do it yourself. When you need several such clamps, then

A simple manual machine for bending rod rings

Connecting steel rings usually cost much more than the rod from which they are made. In this regard, in order to save money, it is better to make such products with your own hands. To do this you will need a simple ring bending machine.

How to braid a pigtail without unnecessary cuts and make a simple bracelet from a strip of leather

Making leather crafts is a noble hobby, which also allows you to make money from it. Such products are always highly valued. You can start mastering the basics of leatherworking by making a simple bracelet. It's really possible to do it without

How to make a pulley for a grinder without a lathe from a piece of pipe

Not everyone can afford to have a metal lathe in their home workshop. But if there is a need for a pulley on an electric motor shaft or for other purposes, it can be made without a lathe, using only universal

5 Useful Carpentry Tricks

In carpentry, even having a large arsenal of power tools and machines does not allow you to do everything perfectly. In addition to equipment, various tricks are required. Let's look at 5 of them.

How and from what to inexpensively make a 100-inch projector screen

Even a very good projector will not be able to project a perfectly high-quality image simply onto a wall if it is only painted or covered with light-colored wallpaper.It definitely needs a screen. Buying it ready-made is a significant cost item, so

How to make a heavy-duty arched box from angle steel

A vaulted door frame made from a steel corner, in addition to its original appearance, is durable, which is not superfluous today. It will not cost much, since the costs will mainly be related to the cost of the corner and not necessarily a new one. With work

Inserting a pipe into a pipe: how to correctly mark and cut the joining area without special equipment. tool

It is often necessary to connect two round pipes of the same diameter at 90 degrees. Making such a connection “by eye” does not guarantee the quality and strength of the connection. But when using fairly simple markup with this case

How to bend a steel angle without a machine using a simple device

Bent steel and especially hot-rolled angles have great rigidity and mechanical strength when exposed to bending forces. Therefore, it is quite difficult to bend it manually along a circular arc. But by doing something extremely simple, you can

How to make spectacular wall lamps from PVC pipe. Beautiful spots for pennies

Hi all! Today I will show you how to make wall lights (spots) from PVC pipe. These are very stylish and simple lamps and anyone can make them. I made these lamps for my work area.

How to make a lattice from a single piece of furniture board

Well-made woodwork is always mesmerizing, especially if it shows the craftsmanship of the carpenter. With a modern tool, a lot is given even to beginners, but there are things the secret of making which, at first glance, is not so simple

How to make a device for making gratings from a rod

The price of steel gratings is much higher than the cost of the metal spent on their production. Therefore, if you need several of them, then you should make them yourself. To do this, you will need to weld a simple device - a bending jig.

How to make a core drill stop for straight drilling of holes in glass or ceramics

Sometimes when drilling, the core drill is difficult to fix in the right place. By making a simple but reliable stop from available materials, you can forget about this problem. Any adult who has the skills can handle the work of making it.

How to join wooden pieces without glue using a tenon and spacer wedges

There are many ways to join wooden pieces at right angles. Some of them are simple but unreliable, others are difficult to manufacture, and others require additional fasteners. Our connection is different relative

How to make a simple vice from scrap metal

A vice in a home workshop will never be superfluous. They can be used to process both metal and wooden workpieces. Since buying a vice in a store is associated with significant costs, it is better to make them yourself from junk

How to make a sheet from PVC pipe and use it for your DIY projects

If you don’t have sheet PVC plastic on hand, you can make it from a piece of PVC pipe. This does not require special tools and devices, as well as special knowledge and skills. Any adult who can do this can handle this type of work.

How to make a hanging TV stand with hidden mount

The interior of a room with a TV will become more harmonious with a hanging cabinet, giving the space airiness and visually expanding it. The cabinet is attached directly to the wall, so it does not need support legs. It will not only decorate the space, but also increase

How to easily make round furniture handles without a lathe

The lack of a woodworking lathe is not a fatal obstacle to the manufacture of round conical handles for furniture. Its functionality can be successfully and completely replaced by a band saw paired with a grinder. Moreover, for this

How to Make a Self-Locking Door Latch from Leftover Sheet Metal

Instead of purchased latches for the doors of auxiliary rooms, which cost a lot of money, you can get by with a homemade one, made from leftover sheet metal that is no longer good for anything. It can be done by any adult who knows how

How to make a connection of profile pipes without welding at right angles with a jib

If you don't have a welding inverter, you can still work with profile pipes and join them in an alternative way.For this purpose, various fastening methods have long been invented, which are no less reliable than welding. Let's consider one of them.

A simple stand for a drill driven by a chain and timing sprocket

It is almost impossible to drill with a drill at a strictly right angle simply by holding it in your hands. If you need to make precise holes, then you should install it on a stand. Many brands offer similar devices, but even the most

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