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5 important rules for a welder that will preserve health, property and improve the quality of work

When performing his professional duties, a welder, due to the specific features of this type of activity, is exposed to several hazardous factors. Among them: electric shock, burn from molten metal, injury

Do-it-yourself portable drilling machine with an electromagnetic sole from a hand drill

When working with large metal structures, difficulties arise with drilling them at right angles. It is absolutely impossible to do this with a hand drill. In this case, a portable drilling machine will help. It is equipped with an electromagnetic soleplate, so

5 useful homemade tools and gadgets

You can not only buy a good tool or device, but also make it yourself. We offer a selection of methods for manufacturing such devices. It only includes workable ideas that are easy to repeat.

How to make a convenient jig for sharpening chisels

In order for the chisel to cut into the material, it must be sharpened very well, almost to a razor sharpness. This can only be achieved manually without changing the angle when the cutting edge moves on the sharpening stone. A homemade conductor will help with this.

How to make a sandblaster from a small gas cylinder

There is no more effective and versatile abrasive device than sandblasting. They can remove rust from surfaces with complex terrain, remove old paint, etc. If you have a compressor, you simply must make it, because it

9 amazing ideas and tricks for every day

Even if you don’t have the tool or device you need for some task, you can often get by without it with an alternative homemade device. This collection contains ideas for making such devices, as well as various tips and

High-speed sharpening of a chainsaw chain using a drill

The following factors indicate that the saw chain teeth of a chainsaw have become dull: the feed force increases, very small chips are produced, the chain heats up quickly, the smell of burning oil for lubricating the guide bar is felt, etc. For

12 quick tools and life hacks for any repair in the workshop

Every day we have to come up with clever ways to solve various problems, from fixing something broken to organizing a workplace. This collection includes worthwhile ideas that will help with this. Each life hack is very simple and

We weld the ends of profile pipes of different sizes

Profile pipes of different sections can be welded beautifully and neatly if you slightly trim the corners of the larger one. It's not difficult at all, you just need to make the right markings. Let's look at how to do this.

8 useful ideas and life hacks for different occasions

This collection includes 8 useful ideas that will help in everyday life. It includes tips and tricks for both working in the workshop and solving everyday problems. Surely at least a couple of them will definitely come in handy in the near future.

The most compact sealant gun without a rod - an amazing Chinese novelty

A standard caulk gun works by moving a rod, at the end of which there is a pusher disc. Such an instrument is quite massive, especially if a new tube is installed in it. It is difficult and sometimes impossible for them to work

How to make a jigsaw from a manual jigsaw

The capabilities of a manual mechanical jigsaw are limited. They are slightly larger on a jigsaw. By making simple equipment from wood and plywood, you can expand the capabilities of the jigsaw and make working with it easier.

2 typical mistakes that result in burn-through and poor-quality seams when welding a thin-walled pipe

Sometimes in the home or at work there is a need to weld a thin-walled profile pipe to a thick sheet of metal, for example, to a mortgage when erecting a fence, fencing a front garden and for other purposes. In this case not

An elementary method for soldering aluminum with a gas torch

Regular solder does not stick to aluminum at all, making it extremely difficult to solder.However, there is a way that allows you to do this in literally half a minute. Moreover, this does not require soldering skills at all; absolutely anyone can do everything.

5 useful ideas for the workshop and tricks for life

When working in a workshop or around the house, you constantly have to deal with various small problems, to solve which you need to go to the store and buy various little things. To save our time, we come up with ways to do without

How to make a device for properly sharpening drills for metal from PET bottle caps

To sharpen metal drills correctly and quickly, you need a lot of experience and a steady hand. But by making a very simple conductor from two pieces of wood and caps from plastic bottles, you can simplify this difficult and responsible operation to this

How to weld two metal pipes of different diameters

Sometimes in the household or at work there is a need to urgently connect two metal pipes of different diameters when a suitable coupling, adapter or flange is not at hand. In such a situation, you can use

The simplest way to weld thin steel without burning through

Even experienced welders consider welding thin sheet metal to be a difficult task. There are completely different approaches here than in the process of welding massive workpieces. Thin metal should not be overheated, otherwise there is a risk of burning. It is caused by destruction

Renovating from an old hair clipper

Many people have an old hair clipper with damaged knives lying around. Her engine is still running, but she can no longer cut hair.In this case, the tool can be given a second life by converting it into a renovator with a nail file.

5 simple but very useful ideas for the home handyman

Often we have to contrive to solve a technical problem without resorting to an expensive or one-time purchased tool. We offer a selection of 5 simple ideas. It contains useful solutions that will allow you to

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

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

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

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 increase the power supply voltage from 5 to 12 Volts

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Salted lard “Belarusian style”

Free energy from the stream. Do-it-yourself mini hydroelectric power station

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