The Tools to Get Started Sewing
Alan Kaufman wrote a nice introduction-to-the-tools-of-sewing piece on ThreadBanger.
Category : Tools
13 Dec
Tool Review: ReadyWrench by Black&Decker
A few weeks ago, the good folks over at Black and Decker sent me a ReadyWrench to review. I wanted to use the tool a few times before writing about it. This week I saw that they started promoting it as a christmas gift idea so I decided that it was time to write the [...]
18 Nov
DIYLILCNC, a open hardware CNC mill
“Artists Chris Reilly and Taylor Hokanson appear to be getting some impressive results from their DIYLILCNC. They certainly aren’t the first to develop an open source CNC mill, however their build looks particularly nice. They claim that the whole thing can be assembled for around $700, including the stepper motors and drive electronics. Want to [...]
12 Mar
Leatherman Punch Down Tool
I’ve never been a sys admin or a network technician, but I bet that when you need your punch down tool (a.k.a. Krone tool) the most is when it’s most likely gone missing. This clever hack is a useful one for anybody that does a lot of wire patching. Don’t let the title fool you, [...]
13 Feb
Extra Fine Dual Point Tria Art Marker
«So I’ve been doing a lot of story boarding recently and in an effort to sharpen up my drawing skills I’ve switched from using a pencil to a pen. The only problem has been it’s much harder to do even fills with a pen than a pencil, so I needed a fat marker, too. [...]
05 Feb
World’s simplest bottle opener
Thanks to Bold Lentil for this submission: « You’ll never look at a screw the same way again. Starting with an anecdote from a bar in Brazil, this post has a simple DIY to make your own bottle opener. From there it’s simple to consider how to fill your world with built in bottle openers [...]
03 Feb
How to Sharpen a Chisel
A well done, straightforward Instructable that shows you how to sharpen your chisels. After all, well cared-for tools will perform better and last you a lifetime. How to Sharpen a Chisel [link]
01 Feb
Modular Storage Bins made from Water Jugs
This is a great find. I love to drink water and hate having piles of crap everywhere (I really need to clean my office). This upcycling project reuses 2 gallon water jugs and turns them into a brilliant (and modular) storage system. Modular Storage Bins made from Water Jugs [link]
13 Jan
Survival Kit and Field Soldering Kit in Altoids tins
Although I never really needed a kit like this, I still find it’s a good idea to tag one along in your car. It contains everything you need for basic survival: water, food, warmth, basic tools, etc. Even if you’re not in a survival situation, it still might come in handy, considering it packs a [...]
12 Jan
Knife Making Without Tools
A nice piece on how to make a sharp knife out of a plain strip of metal (or a butter knife) without any tools. Interesting because it’s so simple, yet still useful. Knife Making Without Tools [link]
15 Dec