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12 ideas and life hacks for construction and workshop repairs
Those who like to do everything with their own hands will definitely appreciate the selection of cool ideas that will allow them to better organize the work process and solve various difficulties during construction repairs. It includes 12 proven tips. They are all very simple and
Useful, liquid fertilizer from nettles with your own hands
Any plant grower can prepare a liquid nettle fertilizer that is useful for seedlings and adult seedlings in all respects. Popularly, this composition is called “fermentation” or a fermented infusion of herbs.
5 useful workshop ideas
Often, there are not enough suitable tools or equipment to perform any work. After studying this collection of useful ideas, you will learn how to make adapters for drills and drills, connect worm-drive clamps, etc. Knowing these secrets, you can always
Homemade welding machine from microwave transformers with current control
Microwave ovens are equipped with powerful transformers, which, after simple modifications, can be used to make a welding machine. The device assembled from them is not inferior to a purchased one when welding with electrodes with a diameter of up to 3 mm. So
5 creative ideas for the DIYer
We present another selection of interesting ideas for the DIYer. It includes creative solutions for advanced craftsmen and those who like to occasionally fix something with their own hands. All the tips work great and deserve your attention.
How to make a heated desoldering pump for convenient desoldering of circuit boards into parts
To desolder SMD components from the board, you have to tinker, since it is difficult to simultaneously melt the solder on all legs and remove the desired part. For this purpose, a desoldering pump is used to remove the solder from the individual legs, releasing them. This
5 innovative tools from Ali Express for your workshop
Any task can be done much faster with the right tool. Therefore, manufacturers of special equipment do not stand still and are constantly improving their equipment. We offer a selection of 5 tools whose existence you know
Dry salting of red fish is much tastier than store-bought salting.
Nowadays you can easily buy salted red fish in the store. There is no shortage of salted trout or salmon. But still, fish salted yourself cannot be compared with purchased fish. And it will take a little time, and the process is not labor-intensive,
How to make a huge pool for next to nothing
You can plant your plot with trees and potatoes and then constantly spend energy caring for them, or you can use the territory in a more interesting way, for example, by digging a swimming pool. It's not as expensive as it seems. You can even spend it
4 effective ways to weld 1 mm thick metal from experienced welders
When welding thin metal, the techniques used when joining massive workpieces do not work. The energy of the electric arc simply burns through the thin metal and instead of a weld, holes are formed. But if you know the secrets of experienced welders, then even a beginner
How to make a device for turning cylindrical workpieces without a lathe
Round wood blanks are usually turned on lathes. Not every home workshop has such expensive equipment. But it can be replaced with a simple device made from accessible and inexpensive materials, which can be
The simplest converter of 4 parts from 1.5 to 220 V
By combining inexpensive, available electronic components, some of which can be removed from a fluorescent light bulb, you can obtain a device for turning on 220 V LED lamps from an 18650 battery. Using the device, it is possible to test
How to make a watch battery on water
Powering a digital watch requires very little energy. Thanks to this, instead of a AA battery, they can operate on a water battery for some time. Let's look at how this can be done.
How to prevent condensation on plastic windows in your home
We immediately exclude from consideration the situation with low-quality plastic windows. In this case, no matter what is done, they will still “cry” in winter. But sometimes condensation appears on windows of guaranteed quality. So it's a matter
Secrets and tricks of working with a jigsaw
A jigsaw is the most affordable tool for cutting wooden workpieces, and it is also the most compact and lightweight. In this regard, it is used even in cases where it is better to use a circular, tape or
How to make an adapter for refilling foam cleaner cylinders
To clean foam from the mounting gun, a special remover is required. This consumable, unfortunately, is not as cheap as we would like. To save money, you can make a device that allows you to refill empty cylinders an infinite number of times from
How to make a simple biogas plant to produce free gas from waste
Biogas can be used for heating or operating a gas stove. It is easy to obtain using a homemade installation by processing various organic waste. Let's look at how you can assemble a similar system at home and use it as a result
Door latch with rotary handle made from waste materials and motorcycle parts
To close the door from the inside, valves of various designs are used. Most of them are not original. If you have a little free time, you can make an unusual, but at the same time simple, trouble-free valve,
5 useful crafts for your workshop
It’s hard not to agree that some people are simply a treasure trove of brilliant solutions that not everyone can think of. We offer a selection of 5 ideas useful for working in the workshop. Most of them will definitely come in handy.
How to make a forge using a manual gas burner from a car fire extinguisher
For hardening and tempering small metal workpieces, you can use a mini gas forge made with a fire extinguisher. It is not at all difficult to assemble, and it takes up little useful space in the workshop. To assemble the forge you need a minimum of materials,
How to make a basic device for cutting logs into boards with a chainsaw
Cutting a log with a chainsaw and still getting quality lumber requires a lot of experience and a steady hand. But by equipping the chainsaw with a simple device, even a beginner in this matter can ensure a straight cut. Make it
How to plug a pipe and make a cone at the end without welding
It is impossible to machine a cone at the end of a hollow tube. But if the need arises, then usually a knob is made from a solid blank and then welded. However, there is another solution, and a very unusual one. On a lathe you can
How to make a simple and sensitive metal detector using 2 transistors with basic settings
The first advantage of this metal detector design is its simplicity and the minimum number of elements in the circuit. The second significant advantage is the sensitivity of the device.Well, the third plus is the elementary setup and high repeatability of the circuit.
How to make a highly efficient stove from a gas cylinder
A solid fuel stove with fast heating, high heat output and efficiency will not be out of place in a garage or other utility rooms during cold seasons. It can be done by any adult with basic metalworking skills.