Homemade tools: TOP 20 best tools for the workshop

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Crafting table

Dimensions of the workbench
The height of the surface of the tabletop should be such that a worker can operate tools and equipment while standing. The workshop owner determines the height of the workbench himself - according to his height. The height of the desktop ranges from 75 cm to 80 cm.

The size of the countertop is determined by the area of ​​the utility room. The table should not impede free passage around it.

Workbench material

• Tree. A wooden table is often used. The workbench is made of timber and boards. The legs of the table are secured with diagonal crossbars for reliability.
• Metal. The most reliable workbench design is a workbench welded from a metal profile. Manufacturing a welded product requires having a welding machine and experience working with it.

The table top is made in the form of a shield from knocked down boards using pieces of timber. The shield is rested on the legs of the table and fastened with nails or screws. The connection parts are made from angle steel.

The options for assembling a wooden workbench are different, but they have one thing in common - the table structure must be stable and withstand static and dynamic loads.

If the surface of the workbench will be subject to accidental impact from cutting and sharp tools, then the tabletop is covered with tin or a metal sheet is placed on top.

The supporting frame and table legs are welded from steel angle and strip. For auxiliary parts, pieces of reinforcement are used.

The table top is made of metal sheet, 8 - 12 mm thick. A thick sheet will significantly increase the weight of the workbench, which will make it difficult to move.

Lifehacks for the kitchen

The following interesting life hacks can make cooking and food preparation easier:

• Use meat tongs to squeeze out the juice from citrus fruits. To extract a few drops of juice without harming the lemon, pierce the fruit with a toothpick and squeeze out as much as needed.
• To enhance the aroma and flavor of spices and seasonings, place them in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes.
• Cut the greens, place them in molds and fill with water. Place in the freezer. Each cube is a full portion of greens for soup and hot dishes. You can do the same with leftover wine and add an ice cube with alcohol to sauces and desserts.
• Do not throw away any leftover mayonnaise or sour cream from the jar. Add vegetable oil, herbs, vinegar or other products to the container, close the lid and shake. The new gas station is ready.
• If the chips or crackers stop crisping, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds.
• To prevent the knife from sticking to the dessert, run it under hot water and wipe dry before slicing. This way you can carefully cut the cake or pie.

Simple and effective life hacks make life easier. They help in everyday life, during repairs and cooking. The coolest life hacks, tried by experienced housewives, will definitely come in handy for you too.

Original article: https://www.nur.kz/household/cleaning/1812073-lajfhaki-dla-doma-kotorye-izmenat-vasu-zizn/

Stool

Making a stool with your own hands is quite simple:

1. 4 supports, 50 cm long, are made from timber 40 x 40 mm.
2. The legs in the middle of the length are fastened with crossbars.
3. Grooves are made in the supports using a chisel.
4. At the ends of the transverse planks, protrusions are cut out using a chisel to fit the grooves.
5. The protrusions are lubricated with wood glue and inserted into the grooves.
6. While the glue dries, the supports are tightened with a belt.
7. The seat is cut out with a circular saw from a wide board 30 mm thick.
8. A seat measuring 300 x 300 mm is nailed or screwed to the legs of the stool.

Laser rangefinder

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If you are interested in a device that performs this kind of measurement, then this tool for all kinds of linear measurements, a laser rangefinder, will be just right for you.

The device is capable of not only determining the distance to an object of interest with a minimum error, but also accurately calculating the sum of lengths, area and other required parameters.

The tool will be especially useful when performing repair and construction work of varying degrees of complexity. The rangefinder has a convenient control system and a bright, contrasting display. You can even control the device with your voice. The device memory stores up to 20 measurement results. It is worth noting that it is not afraid of either moisture or dust.

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Mini vise made of metal loop

When performing small operations, small parts often need to be clamped. To do this, use a mini vice made from a one-piece door hinge.

Matching holes are drilled in both hinge flaps.

A bolt of suitable diameter is threaded through them. On the other side, a wing nut is screwed onto the bolt thread. The parts are inserted into the opening between the doors and clamped by tightening the nut. The device can be used as a clamp.

Rivet adapter for drill 2 in 1

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The attachment, which acts as an adapter, can easily turn your drill or screwdriver into an excellent rivet tool, quite effective, with high productivity of work performed. It's no secret that, unlike a manual riveter, using an adapter in conjunction with a drill significantly speeds up the work process, while reducing the required effort.

The main distinctive feature of the tool in question is the presence of two replaceable heads, which makes it possible to work effectively with both conventional and threaded rivets.

Hammer upgrade

A common occurrence is a wooden handle falling out of the hammer socket. One of the ways to create a reliable handle fastening is to make a cut in the upper end of the handle. The holder is inserted into the hammer socket. The cut is filled with Moment glue. A wooden wedge is driven into the groove.

In order not to look for nails while working, and especially not to hold them with your teeth, a round magnet is glued into the bottom of the hammer handle. Magnetic nails will always be at hand for the worker. It is dangerous for the hammer to accidentally fall out of your hand at height. To prevent this from happening, a hole is drilled in the handle through which the cord is threaded. The worker's belt is threaded through the loop.

Multitool level Haby

This multi-functional tool combines a bubble level, tape measure, ruler and laser spot light.

For rare jobs, the price is much more reasonable than for a full-fledged laser level.

Price: 862,586 rub.

Pipe bender

A device for bending metal pipes is a metal rod welded to the frame. I make the rod from a piece of reinforcement. The pipe is placed on a pin, and on the other side a long piece of reinforcement is inserted into the pipe. By pressing the lever, the pipe is bent at the desired angle. The device is suitable for small sections of round pipes.

Making a pipe bender with your own hands

1. Two axles are welded to a metal frame from pieces of smooth reinforcement, onto which old car hubs are placed.
2. Protruding chamfers are removed from the hubs so that the side surfaces of the rollers are smooth.
3. The channel is placed in the opening between the hubs with the shelves facing up.
4. The same profile, smaller in width, with the flanges down, is placed into the channel.
5. An axle is welded to the top of the inner profile, onto which the third hub is placed.
6. A vertical shelf made of steel sheet is welded to the frame.
7. A hole is cut in the vertical bar and the bearing is pressed into it.
8. A nut is secured to the middle channel by welding.
9. One end of the screw rod is screwed into the nut.
10. The screw shank is threaded through a bearing in a vertical bar.
11. A rotary handle is welded to the shank on the back side of the bar.
12. A swing arm is welded to the axis of the drive hub.

The machine is ready for use. A profile pipe is inserted between the rollers and clamped with a screw. The rotary lever drives the rollers, which pull the pipe, bending it. The bending radius is set using the rotary handle of the screw.

A pipe bender made from car hubs is one of the device options. There are many designs of bending devices. In some models, the drive roller is coaxially connected to the motor shaft.

GSM signal booster for smartphone

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If in the area where you live or are temporarily located, there is unstable mobile communication due to poor coverage, no problem, it is possible to solve this problem by using the presented device, which will help you completely forget about the frequent interruptions of the signal, during a conversation or while using mobile internet.

This three-band mobile signal amplifier 2G, 3G, 4G LTE operates in frequency ranges from 832 MHz to 2170 MHz.

And it should be taken into account that this device is not omnipotent; the repeater is capable of receiving and amplifying an existing signal, and not creating it at all.

To work with the amplifier, you should install the LTE Discovery mobile application and configure a device that can solve your problems.

The kit includes: a repeater, a power supply, a receiving antenna, a 15-meter cable, in a word, everything you need.

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Impact screwdriver from starter

There are situations when it is impossible to unscrew a rusted bolt or screw with a conventional tool. An impact screwdriver does this job perfectly. The tool is made by hand from parts of a car starter:

1. The shaft and bushing are removed from the starter housing.
2. Part of the shaft is cut off, leaving a splined rod.
3. A piece of pipe of suitable size is placed on the sleeve.
4. A piece of bolt of equal diameter is welded to the end of the pipe.
5. The end of the shaft is ground into a tetrahedron shape, onto which heads of the required size are placed. For screws, a bit is inserted into the head.

When you hit the head of the bolt with a hammer, the shaft slides with beveled splines inside the sleeve, performing a rotational movement. The stronger the blow, the more force the shaft rotates.

Universal tester

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Universal battery tester in a portable plastic case. To make measurements, you need to place a battery or portable battery between the tester points and press the button. After a second, the result is displayed on a small LCD screen. The model is compatible with absolutely any batteries and accumulators. Timely use of the tester will allow you to extend the life of batteries and accumulators several times, avoiding complete loss of charge, which in the long term can lead to premature wear.

Homemade bow saw

A bow saw is a convenient tool for cutting tree trunks and lumber. The design of the saw is simple; making a hand tool with your own hands is not difficult. To do this you need to prepare tools and materials:

Tools

• drill;
• hacksaw;
• chisel;
• hammer;
• knife.

Materials

• cord;
• wooden slats 20 x 40 mm;
• cotter pins – 2 pcs.;
• stalk ø 10 mm;
• saw blade;
• stain;
• wood varnish.

Step-by-step instructions for making a bow saw

1. The lath is cut into three parts (two vertical side strips and a middle horizontal strip).
2. Grooves are made in the side handles using a chisel.
3. At the ends of the centerpiece, protrusions for grooves are cut out with a chisel.
4. The centerpiece is connected to the side handles.
5. Through holes are drilled at the joints. Wooden cotter pins are driven into them.
6. Cotter pins form hinge joints. This is necessary for the mobility of the lower ends of the side slats when the canvas is tensioned.
7. Cuts are made at the lower ends of the sidewalls - parallel to the middle.
8. Short bolts are inserted into the holes of the saw blade and tightened with nuts.
9. The blade is inserted into the cuts so that the bolts are on the outside of the structure.
10. Circular grooves are cut out at the upper ends of the handles.
11. Loops are made at the ends of the double cord, which are placed on the grooves.
12. A handle is inserted between the strings of the cord, the long end of which rests on the mullion.
13. The saw string is twisted using a handle, achieving the desired degree of tension on the saw blade.
14. The wood is covered with stain and two layers of varnish.
15. After the varnish has dried, the saw is ready for use.

Wire pliers

A very original professional instrument. Perfect for those who work with wires and cables. In addition to biting, pliers can carefully cut insulation and crimp terminals.

The handles have a plastic surface that fits comfortably in the hand. The main working part allows you to cut various types of wires. Just below you can see the protective work surface.

It is used to strip insulation from small wire diameters. There is also a crimp area for terminals at the bottom. I recommend it to all electricians, please rate this tool!