Metal crafts. Page 6
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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 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 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
How to make a stand for ease of sawing logs with a chainsaw
The work of sawing logs into firewood for stove heating or construction work on traditional sawhorses is not easy, convenient or reliable. The log tends to turn when cutting, it must be constantly moved along the sawhorse as
How to make a durable and comfortable folding chair from simple materials with your own hands
At the dacha or in the house gazebo, folding chairs, which take up very little space when folded, will not be a problem. They can be made from the simplest and most inexpensive materials if you have basic carpentry and plumbing skills.
How to make a magnetic holder for welding at any angle that you can’t buy in a store
The quality of welding work strongly depends on the preparatory procedures, including the fixation of the workpieces being welded, which can be disrupted by touching the electrode. To eliminate this negative, there are magnetic holders, a set of which
Making knurls for a lathe from disposable lighters
Standard factory-made knurling rollers may be excessively large for processing small workpieces. For small parts, it is better to do the knurling yourself using wheels from lighters. Those are made of very hard material, so
2 options for automatic door latch
Instead of a regular lock, you can install an automatic latch on a gate, workshop door, garage or other room. It blocks the door when it is closed. This is a simple, fail-safe mechanism that cannot fail at all. Let's see how
How to make a winch for pulling concrete pillars or large stones out of the ground
Often in a farmstead or dacha it is necessary to remove concrete pillars, bushes or stumps from the ground. This kind of work is quite difficult and requires a lot of effort and time. But if you modernize the factory winch, then the uprooting work will be much easier and
Homemade Ultra-Fast Clamping Vise with Unique Sliding Mechanism
A screw clamp in a vice is considered a reliable way to fasten workpieces.The design flaw manifests itself in the multiple rotational movements of the clamping handle to change parts that vary greatly in size. The article describes
How to weld a large hole or make a wide seam - 1 trick of an experienced welder
If you don’t have large-diameter electrodes or filler wire on hand, and you need to weld a large hole, then you can get by with thin electrodes. To do this, it is enough to use two “secrets” that are practically
4 ideas for fastening steel cables
Sometimes you need to fasten steel cables to a wall or ceiling, but there are no special fasteners at hand. For a home craftsman, this is not a problem; using available materials and ingenuity, the cables are easily attached exactly where necessary.
How to make a clamp - a long length with a lifting chute for quick work
In a home workshop you have to process large ceramic tiles, long metal pieces, lumber, which without reliable fixation are not only difficult, but also dangerous to work with. You can make a universal clamp without a special
Homemade machine for bending metal strips of simple design
When carrying out various plumbing, repair and other work, it is often necessary to bend strips of metal into the shape of an arc or circle. This is quite difficult to do without the use of special machines. This article describes how to
How to make a device for chopping large quantities of cabbage
Shredding cabbage is not a difficult, but lengthy process. If you prepare winter preparations from it or ferment it in a barrel, then grinding may take a couple of hours. In this case, take an hour and make a mechanical shredder for
DIY workshop ladder chair
In a small workshop you have to sacrifice certain amenities in favor of more necessary things, since it is impossible to fit everything in a cramped space. Multifunctional tools and items help to significantly relieve space.
How to make a simple valve clamp
You can quickly, reliably and accurately tighten wire clamps using a special device - a clamp. It is very simple, so it can be made from scrap materials. Let's look at how to make it from an old valve and stud.
Drill-based push drilling machine for home workshop
Drilling involves precision work. The hole in the workpiece must be drilled evenly. Otherwise, the parts will not match correctly and you will have to redo everything all over again. In a home workshop, not everyone can afford to have a drill
Square holes in metal, made in the garage
Locksmiths, mechanics, car enthusiasts and ordinary people who know how to use tools, during their work often encounter situations when they may need one or another metal (steel) part or product to make
Reliable do-it-yourself bearing puller
The designs of some bearing pullers are very unreliable. When used, they often slip off, resulting in hand injuries. The proposed puller design completely eliminates this outcome. It has a very simple and yet reliable
A simple vice design that is easy to replicate with your own hands
A vice is an integral attribute of a workshop, be it a metalworking or carpentry shop. Unfortunately, this is not a cheap instrument that may not be practical for an amateur to purchase. In this case, it is better to make a vice yourself. There are many