Master classes:
How to make a portable battery-powered compressor
In this master class, we will consider the creation of an electric pump for pumping the wheels of motorcycles and bicycles. The main advantage is that the pump is powered by a built-in battery and is small in size. Its construction is such that
Dust canister
Almost every circular saw has an outlet for ejecting chips during operation. Usually a fence is connected to it from a specialized vacuum cleaner designed for collecting large amounts of technical waste.
How to make an eternal log and how much firewood can be saved with it
The controlled supply of water vapor to the furnace prolongs the burning of firewood and increases the heat transfer from the flame to the brickwork or metal parts of the boiler. To achieve this effect, the “eternal log” device is used. In the presence of
How to grease a lock with a simple pencil
Graphite is a universal substance; its fields of application are unusually wide. It is used almost everywhere: starting from a simple pencil and brushes for an electric motor, ending with atomic energy. In home life, graphite can also be very
How to clean sandpaper
When processing various materials such as wood, plexiglass or plastic, the abrasive surface of sandpaper quickly clogs. Replacing it with a new one is very expensive. This trick, which will be discussed now, will help you save
Manual mini washing for any task
To quickly wash a car, a window at home, to clean the grill with a jet under pressure - there is nothing easier when using this home-made mini-sink. It runs on a built-in battery and can be used anywhere. Just pour powerful
Replacing fishing line in trimmer
Soon, the time will come to mow the grass on your site or near the house. Mostly, for this, gas trimmers (scythes) are used. In the role of the cutting unit, they use nylon line. It spins at high speeds and is excellent
How to extend the life of a petal grinding wheel
Compared to a hard mopping disc, the flap grinding wheel produces virtually no noise and does not cause vibrations. At the same time, it provides a high level of metal removal, smooth running, efficient cooling of the grinding zone and good quality
Cable reel made of plastic canister
I came up with a completely unusual and useful application of a standard plastic canister with a capacity of 5 liters. Below I will tell you in detail how to make a convenient electric extension cord out of it.
How to make a reusable aerosol from the usual
We are used to throwing out empty aerosol cans without bothering to reuse them. However, today's homemade product refutes these stereotypes, and shows how you can give a second life to the most ordinary empty paint can. So,
How to connect PVC pipes without a connector
Sometimes it’s not possible to have special factory-made couplings at hand, with the help of which plastic pipes, including PVC, of the same or different diameter, can be quickly, reliably and hermetically connected. Moreover, it does not matter for which
How to repair a broken plastic part
A broken part of a tool, especially during work, can spoil not only the process of work, but also the mood for further work. Well, if with a breakdown of an insignificant detail, the tool has not failed, and they still
How to make a solar lamp from a bottle
In the old garage, workshop, utility shed or utility room there is always a nook in which there is no light even on the brightest sunny day. Pulling there the wiring for connecting the light bulb is impractical, as with
How to make a hex hole in metal
It is possible that the need for hexagonal holes may appear in the manufacture of improvised devices or repair of faulty equipment. For this purpose, there is, for example, a series of expensive tools. In order not to spend money, you yourself can
Thermoplastics - self-hardening material for repair and creativity
This is just a real find for repair masters and lovers of DIY craftsmanship. If you have not heard about thermoplastics or what it is more precisely called polymorph, then you will be definitely surprised at all the possibilities that you will have
Useful ideas of a home master
Sometimes in everyday life, with a home master, there is a temporary or even a one-time need for a particular tool. In this case, buying them is not economically feasible. And after use, they can wallow here and there, causing irritation
Soldering of twists from aluminum and copper wire
So, let's talk about how to solder aluminum. Those who are faced with this problem know that aluminum does not solder well. The reason is a thin oxide film that quickly forms on the surface of this metal in the open air. Therefore for soldering
How to remove a key chip from the lock
A broken key in the core of the lock is extremely unpleasant, especially if you want to keep the lock, and there are also spare keys. A stuck fragment of a key not only prevents the lock from being opened, but can also make it completely unusable. Luckily,
Board for quick folding clothes
For those who, like myself, would like to spend less time folding clothes, I offer a simple solution. In clothing stores, sellers use special folding boards to help them quickly, neatly and beautifully fold their shirts. To embody
How to replace handles on a plastic window mosquito net
Handles on a mosquito net are one of the weakest points near a plastic window. They break very quickly. This happens due to the drying of the plastic. From high or low temperatures, it crumbles, and the holders break off to the ground.
The plastic latch broke off - how to seal it?
By accident, he broke off the plastic latch on the lid of the washing machine. In appearance, it looks like a hook that fixed the lid and did not allow it to open. If any of you have encountered such a repair before, it’s wonderful that
How to bend a plastic pipe
For turning or bending the axis of the pipeline, a certain type of fittings is usually used - angles with a standard angle of rotation of 30, 45 and 90 degrees. But they can not always be at hand, and they are expensive. Sometimes to provide
Cable Lock Casting
If the latch on the carburetor throttle control cable is torn off, it can be quickly restored on its own, and you won’t need to buy a new cable.To do this, it is enough to cast a new boss from tin.
The simplest GSM alarm system from an old phone
Hello, friends! I want to tell you how you can create something useful using your old mobile phone. Namely, it will be the simplest GSM alarm system, with which you can remotely control various objects, such as