This Nifty Handlebar-Mounted Gadget Lets You Pedal ‘n Pour
It started with a cold beer, a bike ride, and “Boy, it would be nice to have a bottle opener.”
Tools
5 Indispensable Shop Hacks
We’ve gotten such a great response to the two recent tips posts I did, “6 ‘Now, Why Didn’t I Think of That?’ Shop Tips” and “5 Clever Tool Hacks,” that I decided to share some shop hacks from another YouTuber doing DIY project videos, Izzy Swan. In the video below, Izzy shares eight useful shop […]
How to Use a Speed Square
In this tutorial, we run through the basics of the speed square, a specialty tool that has its everyday uses.
Mold Super-Quick Edge Guards for Sharp Tools
These moldable edge guards will keep your tools sharp and your fingers safe from harm. They’re quick to make and can be remolded to fit new tools.
DiResta: Draw Knife Restoration
In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy restores an old draw knife he found in a rusty pile of antiques at a flea market.
Bring the Work to You with a Bench Pin
A typical jeweler’s bench pin. Dave Hrynkiw of Solarbotics recently shared this tip with me and I thought it was enough of an “ah-ha” to share it with you. Dave retrofitted his workbench to add a pop in/out bench pin, a standard tool used by jewelry makers. A bench pin is basically a small work […]
Clever Homemade 3D Router Table
A wooden router table that allows for quick drilling, routing, and 2D and 3D milling jobs when a CNC machine is overkill.
