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Many car owners use their garage as a workshop, gradually filling it with practical devices that facilitate car repair and maintenance. Many of them can be made independently using the recommendations presented in this article.

Many garage workshop fixtures can be made on your own, the video below shows some of them.

Garage homemade products are devices that greatly facilitate garage life, in addition, they work no worse than factory machines. Having equipped your workshop with such devices, you can independently make the necessary parts for cars, as well as various crafts for home or summer cottages.

Video homemade garage tools and fixtures

It is difficult to predict in advance what devices may be needed when carrying out car repairs, however, there are some homemade products, some are used most often. Some of them can be seen in the video below.

Drawings of homemade devices

A pipe bender is a useful household appliance that allows you to bend a metal or polymer pipe at a certain degree. Bent pipes are often used in the construction of greenhouses and greenhouses, installation of heating and other needs. Using the presented drawing, a manual pipe bender can be made independently.

A vise is a practical device used when performing plumbing work. With its help, it is possible to securely fix the part requiring metalwork in a certain position.

This device consists of several parts:

base plate;
2nd lips - mobile and not mobile;
lever;
drive screw.

With the help of small-sized metalwork vise, the drawing of which is presented above, it is convenient to sharpen and other processing of small parts.

The presence of a CNC milling machine in the home workshop allows you to perform a number of woodworking tasks.

A homemade milling machine consists of several components and parts:

bed;
calipers designed to move cutters;
caliper guides;
spindle with installed cutter;
microcontroller or switching board with microcircuits that automate the operation of the machine;
electric motor with power supply;
drivers responsible for transmitting commands from the controller to the electric motor;
vacuum cleaner for collecting sawdust resulting from the operation of the machine.

A do-it-yourself CNC milling machine allows you to perform engraving and milling work.

Homemade car repair tools

The windshield wiper arm puller is a special tool that facilitates the process of removing the wiper arms. You can make it yourself from a piece of reinforcement, a six channel and a dozen bolt. To do this, using a drilling machine, make holes for 14 and weld 2 nuts on both sides of the hole and a handle from the reinforcement, screw the bolt into the workpiece and, putting on heat shrink, screw in the threaded rivet. The tool is ready.
Another version of the device for shooting wiper leashes is shown in the photo below.

Another useful home-made device with which you can manually re-roll the wheels yourself. Another version of this device can be seen in the photo below.

When carrying out serious car repairs, as a rule, you can not do without a lift. A factory-made device is not cheap, and is not needed very often, so it may well be replaced with a home-made device.

Homemade machines and accessories for the garage

Having made devices for tire fitting and balancing, you can independently perform these works, significantly saving money on car maintenance. In addition, such devices will come to the rescue if it is not possible to come to a specialized tire fitting.

In your garage workshop, you can equip a universal tire fitting machine using improvised materials - metal pipes and a hub.

When doing various crafts for the home, it often becomes necessary to drill an even hole. This is difficult to do with a conventional drill, but if you make a stand for a drill, such as the one shown in the photo, then drilling without distortions will be much easier. This design can be made from various materials. For example:

from metal;

from wood.

Using the diagram below, you can independently make a drilling machine from a drill.

The use of a home-made press will allow the garage workshop to manufacture products by pressing. It is possible to make such a device from a hydraulic jack, fixed at the top of the bed, which in turn is welded from improvised materials. The pressure in this case is directed downward.

Another version of a homemade press, the design of which involves mounting a jack at the base of the bed. In this case, the process of pressure is produced upwards.

With the help of a home-made press, you can straighten, bend sheets of metal, compress cardboard, fasten individual elements. The video below demonstrates how to make such a necessary device yourself.

Tool storage in the garage

The presence of order is the key to comfortable use of the workplace in the garage. Special organizers are designed to ensure this order in the workplace, allowing you to conveniently store and easily find the tools you need. You can make such devices yourself, using improvised means.

A simple and affordable way to store hand tools is a wall organizer made from tin cans attached to a plywood sheet. In addition, several hooks or nails can be nailed to it in order to conveniently hang measuring and electrical tools. In the absence of cans, PVC pipes of various diameters, cut into pieces and screwed to a sheet of plywood or chipboard, can be used as holders.

It is even easier to make a special tool for storing screwdrivers. To do this, you need to take a wooden block and drill holes in it of the right size. Fix the finished holder on the wall. On the same holder, you can organize a storage system for chisels and a chisel. It is enough to cut special holes in a wooden blank. In the same way, you can make a holder for power tools by sawing the appropriate holes in a wooden shelf.

An interesting way to store tools is suggested in the photo above. Its principle is based on the use of magnetic tapes attached to metal strips. With the help of such a system, it is convenient to store drills, keys and other metal tools.
Convenient and practical organizers for storing screws, bolts, nails and other small things can be made with your own hands from transparent plastic jars with lids. So that they do not take up space, you should attach them by the cover from below to the shelf. This and other ways to store tools allow you to efficiently use the space in the garage and everything you need at hand.

The video below shows how to set up a simple and convenient tool storage system in your workshop or garage.

Homemade woodworking tools for the home workshop

Homemade milling machines can perform one or more operations. Preference, of course, is given to multifunctional devices that save space in the garage workshop. With their help, you can:
make recesses of a certain shape;
drill holes
make grooves;
process workpieces.
The simplest milling machine can be made on the basis of a drill. To do this, it is fixed on a steel profile or in a plywood case, and a rotating clamp is placed opposite it. Processing of details is carried out with the help of special cutters held by hands.

Homemade lathe

Making a lathe with your own hands allows you to make dishes, interior decor and furniture from wooden blanks. Such a device will become an affordable alternative to industrial models, and will help to realize their creative potential. A homemade lathe can be made from individual components and parts:

an electric motor used as an electric drive of the machine;
the headstock, which can be an electric grinder;
tailstock made from a drill;
stop for incisors;
transverse guides;
frame made of metal profiles or beams.

The front and rear headstocks of the lathe are the main working elements, between which a wooden blank is placed. The rotating movement from the electric motor is transmitted to the workpiece through the headstock, while the tailstock remains static, responsible for holding the workpiece. If you equip a homemade lathe with additional devices - a baluster, a trident, a copier and others, then its functionality will increase significantly.

The video below demonstrates how to make a lathe with your own hands.

If you need to drill precise holes in metal, plastic or wood parts, experienced craftsmen recommend using a drilling machine. Unlike a drill, which vibrates strongly during operation, such a device provides a high-quality result, regardless of the material and thickness of the workpiece. You can make a simple drilling machine yourself by using the same homemade drill, but installing it in a vertical position on a frame made of furniture board and attaching it to a metal rack. If necessary, such a machine can be equipped with an asynchronous motor.

As a rule, home craftsmen do not stop at the manufacture of the machines themselves. Very often they work on improving existing equipment.

The video below demonstrates useful accessories for a lathe that expand its functionality.

Homemade metal fixtures for the home workshop

These do-it-yourself fixtures for the home workshop are designed to facilitate the metalworking process. They are usually made from improvised materials and tools.

Among the most popular devices, it is worth highlighting:

pipe benders;
presses;
vise;
milling, locksmith, turning, drilling and thicknessing machines;
devices for sharpening drills, knives and other tools.

With their help, a home craftsman can make practical devices for a summer residence, a garage, and also equip a comfortable home. Examples of useful machines and devices in the household can be seen in the photo below.

Homemade cutting machine for metal

How to make some useful household appliances, the video demonstrates.

Having adopted the presented recommendations and drawings, any home craftsman will be able to make useful gadgets for the garage and machines for his workshop, arrange an ergonomic space in it, and realize his creative abilities.

Each master seeks to equip his sphere as much as possible, to saturate the working space with machine tools and fixtures. Home-made machines and fixtures for the home workshop are of great benefit to private farming.

Among the home-made household crafts and equipment are:

joinery;
Workbench;
stool;
shelves;
shelving.

Workbench

Workbench dimensions

The height of the worktop surface should be such that the worker can operate tools and equipment while standing. The owner of the workshop determines the height of the workbench himself - according to his height. The height of the desktop ranges from 75 cm to 80 cm.

The size of the countertop is determined by the area of the utility room. The table should not interfere with the free passage around it.

workbench material

Wood
Often a wooden table is used. The workbench is made of timber and boards. The legs of the table are fastened with diagonal crossbars for reliability.

The tabletop is made in the form of a shield from knocked down boards with pieces of timber. The shield is supported on the legs of the table and fastened with nails or screws. Connection details are made of steel corner.

The options for assembling a wooden workbench are different, but in one they are the same - the design of the table must be stable and withstand static and dynamic loads.

If the surface of the workbench is exposed to accidental exposure to cutting and sharp tools, then the countertop is upholstered with tin or a metal sheet is placed on top.

Metal
The most reliable desktop design is a workbench welded from a metal profile. The manufacture of a welded product implies the presence of a welding machine and experience with it.

The support frame and table legs are welded from a steel angle and strip. For auxiliary parts, pieces of reinforcement are used.

The tabletop is made of a metal sheet, 8 - 12 mm thick. A thick sheet will significantly increase the weight of the workbench, which makes it difficult to move it.

Stool

Making a stool with your own hands is quite simple:

From a bar 40 x 40 mm make 4 supports, 50 cm long.
The legs in the middle of the length are fastened with crossbars.
Grooves are made in the supports with a chisel.
At the ends of the transverse planks with a chisel, protrusions are cut to fit the grooves.
The protrusions are lubricated with carpentry glue and inserted into the grooves.
While the glue dries, the supports are pulled together with a belt.
The seat is cut with a circular saw from a wide board 30 mm thick.
A seat measuring 300 x 300 mm is nailed or screwed to the legs of the stool.

Shelves

Shelves are made of board, chipboard or MDF. They are open or with side walls. For fasteners, hinged furniture hinges are used.

Holes are drilled in the wall into which dowels are driven. The screws are not completely screwed into the dowels so that they can be put on the hinges of the shelf.

The hinges are screwed to the back of the shelf. The shelves are hung on the wall, putting the hinges on the heads of the screws.

Shelving

Racks are a whole complex of shelves of different sizes. They are good to make from chipboard. The lattice structure is supported on a pedestal or simply placed on the floor. For the stability of the rack, corners are screwed to the sides of the furniture. Free shelves of corners with holes are nailed to the wall with dowels.

Vertical tool holders

Each craftsman seeks to organize his workplace so that the tools are at arm's length. This is facilitated by vertical holders.

Wrench holder

A wooden plank is attached to the wall above the workbench. The rail is screwed with screws into the dowels installed in advance.
Small nails are driven into the bar at intervals equal to the width of the wrench handles.
The keys are hung on the rail.
Nail heads hold the keys in a horizontal and vertical plane.

Screwdriver holder

In a piece of timber 40 x 40 mm, holes are drilled corresponding to the diameters of the screwdrivers, at a distance of 30 - 40 mm from each other.
A piece of timber is nailed to the wall with dowels so that the holes are vertical.
Screwdrivers are inserted into the resulting sockets. Now you can quickly get the right tool without leaving the workplace.

Belt for chisels

The plank is fastened with dowels to the wall.
The belt or belt is nailed to the bar with studs so that peculiar through pockets are obtained.
Chisels are lowered into the pockets, through which only steel blades pass. The handles are held with a belt.

You can hold hammers, pliers, pliers and other tools in the fixture.

Homemade soldering iron stand

When working with a soldering iron, a situation arises when you need to put the tool down. Putting a soldering iron with a red-hot tip on a countertop or on any object is always risky. A homemade stand will solve this problem.

An example of making a stand for a soldering iron

The holder is made of wire in the form of a spiral. To do this, unbend a wire hanger for clothes.
The wire is wound on a cylindrical object with a diameter of 1.5 - 2 cm. The handle of a chisel or other tool is suitable.
On one side, the springs leave the free end of the wire.
The end is bent with round-nose pliers into a loop.
For the base of the stand, take a board 200 x 100 x 20 mm.
A through hole ø 4 mm is drilled in the base.
On the back side of the board, a hole is drilled with a large drill - under the screw head.
The screw is threaded from the bottom up.
A spring loop is put on the screw and the nut is tightened.
In the board, circles are cut out with a crown to fit the size of a cup for candles or similar products.
With a chisel, wood is sampled in 3 recesses.
Cups are inserted into the openings, which are filled with solder, tin and a napkin to clean the sting.
The soldering iron is inserted into the spring.
A small hole is made in the board for attaching a flexible steel cord from the lamp.
A clamp is fixed at the end of the cord, which fixes various parts for soldering.

The design may have a different look - it all depends on the imagination and ingenuity of the author.

The simplest mousetrap in the world

This name can be assigned to many homemade mousetraps invented by craftsmen. They are united by one thing - this is the humane treatment of animals that have fallen into a trap. The device does not kill the animal, but isolates it. A few examples of how to make a simple mousetrap:

plastic funnel

Cut a plastic 3 liter bottle in half. The cut off neck is turned over and inserted into the bottom of the bottle. Bait is poured at the bottom (seeds, grain, etc.).

The trap is placed close to an object on which the mouse could climb. The rodent, having fallen into the funnel, can no longer get out of the bottle.

Console

The design is a tilting platform. It is made from a piece of cardboard or plastic. The bar is placed on a plane so that its half hangs in the air.

The bait is placed on the edge of the console so that the bar is on the verge of balance. The animal, having reached the bait, overturns the bar and falls with it into the substituted bucket.

Suspension

An empty plastic bottle with bait at the bottom is placed on the edge of the table. A cord is attached to the neck by piercing the plastic with a crochet hook from a paper clip. The other end of the cord is tied to a support.

The mouse, attracted by the smell of food, enters the container. The bottle capsizes under the weight of the rodent and hangs on a cord.

Mini metal loop vise

When performing small operations, it is often necessary to clamp small parts. To do this, use a mini vise made from a one-piece door hinge.

In both wings, the hinges drill matching holes.

They are threaded with a bolt of suitable diameter. On the other hand, a wing nut is screwed onto the thread of the bolt. The parts are inserted into the opening between the wings and clamped by tightening the nut. The device can be used as a clamp.

Portable beer box

A box for drinks in a glass container is a convenient device for carrying several bottles at once in a country house or a picnic. To make such a box with your own hands, you will need the following tools and materials:

Instruments

jigsaw;
saw on wood;
grinder;
drill driver;
drill;
a hammer;
chisel;
pen drill.

materials

edged board - 1050 x 170 x 15 mm;
planks from the fruit box - 5 pcs.;
handle ø 36 mm and length 350 mm;
stain;
screws;
nails.

Drawer assembly step by step instructions

The edged board is sawn into three identical parts (bottom and two sidewalls), 350 mm long.
Two boards are cut with an electric jigsaw so that from their middle the sidewalls narrow and end with an oval top.
Holes ø 36 mm are drilled at the tops of the sidewalls with a pen drill.
All wooden parts are cleaned with a grinder with an emery wheel. The stalk is sanded by hand with sandpaper.
With a thin drill, 4 holes are drilled along the edges of the bottom. From below, the nests of the holes are countersinked.
Sidewalls are installed on the sides of the bottom. Screws are screwed in from below. The heads of the screws "hide" in the sockets of the holes.
Two planks are nailed to the sidewalls with carnations on each side of the box. They will become a vertical fence for bottles.
Cuts are made in three planks so that when they are folded, a crate with square openings for glass containers is obtained.
The crate is laid on the bottom between the sidewalls.
Carnations are nailed in those places where the ends of the crate abut against the sidewalls and enclosing strips.
A handle ø 36 mm is threaded into the holes of the tops of the sidewalls.
Driving nails at an angle, fasten the sidewalls with the handle.
The entire surface of the box is treated with stain.

The box is ready for use. The portable container freely fits 6 bottles of beer or other drink. The crate and railings of the box will not allow the bottles to break or fall out while being carried.

Hammer upgrade

A frequent occurrence is the loss of a wooden handle from the hammer socket. One of the ways to create a reliable fastening of the handle is to make a cut in the upper end of the handle. The holder is inserted into the hammer socket. The cut is filled with Moment glue. A wooden wedge is driven into the groove.

In order not to look for nails during work, and even more so not to hold them with your teeth, a round magnet is glued into the hammer handle from below. Nails on a magnet will always be at hand of the worker.
It is dangerous to accidentally drop a hammer from a hand at a height. To prevent this from happening, a hole is drilled in the handle through which the cord is threaded. The worker's belt is threaded into the loop.

Homemade tools and machines

pipe bender

A device for bending metal pipes is a metal rod welded to the frame. I make a rod from a piece of reinforcement. The pipe is put on a pin, and on the other hand, a long piece of reinforcement is inserted into the pipe. By pressing the lever, the pipe is bent at the desired angle. The device is suitable for small pieces of round pipes.

Device for bending profiled pipes

Greenhouse owners know how important it is to have a device for bending long lengths from a profile pipe. The curved profile is used as an arch structure for the formation of polyethylene coatings for greenhouses.

The pipe bender allows you to save a lot of money on the construction of a greenhouse. The design consists of 3 rollers - two are guides, and the third roller performs a leading function.

The profile pipe is inserted into the opening between the two wheels and the roller. The skating rink has an emphasis and a rotary device in the form of a lever or an electric motor drive.

Making a pipe bender with your own hands

Two axles are welded to the metal frame from segments of smooth reinforcement, on which old automobile hubs are put on.
Protruding chamfers are removed from the hubs so that the side surfaces of the rollers are smooth.
In the opening between the hubs, a channel is placed with the shelves up.
The same profile is inserted into the channel, of a smaller width with the shelves down.
An axle is welded to the inner profile from above, on which the third hub is put on.
A vertical shelf made of steel sheet is welded to the frame.
A hole is cut in the vertical bar and the bearing is pressed into it.
A nut is fixed on the middle channel by welding.
One end of the screw shaft is screwed into the nut.
The shank of the screw is threaded through the bearing in the vertical bar.
From the back side of the bar, a rotary handle is welded to the shank.
A swing arm is welded to the axis of the drive hub.

The machine is ready to work. A profile pipe is inserted between the rollers and clamped with a screw. The rotary lever sets in motion the rollers that pull the pipe, bending it. The bending radius is set with the rotary knob of the screw.

A pipe bender from automobile hubs is one of the device options. There are many designs of bending devices. In some models, the drive roller is coaxially connected to the motor shaft.

Starter impact screwdriver

There are situations when it is impossible to unscrew a rusted bolt or screw with a conventional tool. An impact wrench works great for this. The tool is made by hand from the parts of a car starter:

Remove the shaft and bushing from the starter housing.
Part of the shaft is cut off, leaving the splined rod.
A piece of pipe of a suitable size is put on the sleeve.
A bolt of equal diameter is welded to the end of the pipe.
The end of the shaft is turned in the shape of a tetrahedron, on which heads of the desired size are put on. For screws, a bit is inserted into the head.

When hit with a hammer on the head of the bolt, the shaft slides with beveled splines inside the sleeve, making a rotational movement. The stronger the blow, the more force the shaft turns.

Homemade circular saw machine

A do-it-yourself cutting machine made from a grinder is not inferior to some factory-made samples. The grinder is a fairly powerful hand-held circular saw.

The grinder-based machine performs precise cuts of lumber and metal profiles. For its manufacture, you will need the power tool itself, a welding machine and a metal profile.

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the machine

Two metal strips are welded to the pipe section, in which mounting holes are drilled.
Accordingly, two holes are also made in the casing of the grinder.
The slats are bolted to the casing.
The machine frame is made of a metal sheet with support corners welded on the bottom.
By welding, a vertical segment of the corner is attached to the frame, in which a hole is drilled.
A piece of a corner is welded to the lower end of the lever and drilled through with the pipe.
The bolt is threaded through the holes and the swivel of the vertical rack with the lever is tightened with a nut. Additionally, install a locknut.
In the vertical position, the angle grinder takes a stable position.
At the point of contact of the saw blade with the frame, a cut is made so that the disc can completely cut the workpiece.
The handle of the power tool is moved to the end of the lever.
As additional devices, a transverse and angular stop is installed on the bed.

If necessary, the power tool is removed from the machine and a circular saw is used in manual mode.

Homemade bow saw

A bow saw is a handy tool for sawing tree trunks and lumber. The design of the saw is simple, making a hand tool with your own hands is easy. To do this, prepare tools and materials:

Instruments

drill;
hacksaw;
chisel;
a hammer;

materials

cord;
wooden lath 20 x 40 mm;
cotter pins - 2 pcs.;
handle ø 10 mm;
saw blade;
stain;
wood varnish.

Step-by-step instructions for making a bow saw

The rail is sawn into three parts (two vertical side strips and a middle horizontal strip).
Grooves are made in the side handles with a chisel.
At the ends of the mullion with a chisel, protrusions are cut out under the grooves.
The centerpiece is connected to the side handles.
Through holes are drilled at the joints. Wooden cotter pins are hammered into them.
Cotter pins form swivel joints. This is necessary for the mobility of the lower ends of the side rails when the web is tensioned.
Cuts are made at the lower ends of the sidewalls - parallel to the middle.
Short bolts are inserted into the holes of the saw blade and tightened with nuts.
The canvas is inserted into the cuts so that the bolts are outside the structure.
Circular grooves are cut at the upper ends of the handles.
Loops are made at the ends of the double cord, which are put on the grooves.
Between the bowstrings of the cord, a handle is inserted, the long end of which rests on the mullion.
The bowstring of the saw is twisted with the help of a handle, achieving the desired degree of tension of the saw blade.
The wood is covered with stain and two layers of varnish.
After the varnish has dried, the saw is ready to work.

Conclusion

Homemade fixtures, tools and machines not only bring significant benefits to the backyard, garage and household, but also significantly save the family budget. In the manufacture and use of homemade products, one must not forget about safety rules.

The order in the house depends not only on whether each thing is in its place. Every home needs periodic maintenance. If every mechanism in the house works like a clock, then we can say that the owner is fully fulfilling his duties. To maintain order, you can not do without a workshop and tools. Some of them can be made independently. The article will talk about the process of assembling tools that will equip the workshop.

What can you collect with your own hands

With proper skill, you can assemble almost any machine that you need for processing wood or metal. They will differ from the factory assembly method, as well as dimensions. Most often, for home use, large units are not required. There is no problem in building a milling machine yourself, with which you can beautifully design various slats. Another necessary machine that can be assembled at home is a drilling machine. It is indispensable if it becomes necessary to drill precise holes in small workpieces. In some cases, the assembly of the machine involves the manufacture of a holder for a hand tool, in others it can be assembled from scratch using motors from other devices.

Before assembling any products for the home workshop, it is necessary to clearly define what tasks are set for the workshop and what scope of work will be performed. On the one hand, this will allow you to decide which machines will be required, and on the other hand, it will give you the opportunity to find out whether the available space is enough or whether the workshop needs to be located in another room. It is good if it is a separate room, because the noise from working machines can annoy residents. The easiest way to build a workshop in a private house, where you can use the basement or garage. A good master has everything organized and in its place, so it is important to take care of practical shelving.

Storage elements

Almost any surface in your home workshop can be used to store tools. According to the location of the organizers, the following types can be distinguished:

wall shelves;
racks;
shields;
floor organizers;
ceiling shelves.

All of them can be located in one workshop, which will make it possible to significantly expand the total area of \u200b\u200bthe room.

Wall shelves

This design for the home workshop is the most common and commonly used. It is not difficult to build wall shelves. The first step is to determine the wall where their placement will be the most practical. For example, it may be a wall near which it will be impossible to place a rack. You should not place wall shelves in the workshop where you plan to build a shield for hanging hand tools. In some cases, a wall shelf can be placed just under the ceiling. Since the shelves in the home workshop are designed to store heavy objects, and not soft toys, the structural strength must be higher than those used at home. For assembly you will need:

corner 40 × 20 mm;
board or chipboard;
Bulgarian;
welding machine;
roulette;
marking tool.

First of all, a sketch drawing is drawn up indicating the exact dimensions of the structure for the workshop, which are determined based on the free space on the wall. The sketch also indicates the number of tiers that one shelf will have. The next step is to prepare the segments of the corner for assembling the frame. A shelf for a home workshop will look neater, in which the ends of the racks will be cut at 45 degrees. This can be achieved using a square or a special holder for a grinder. The first step is to assemble the side edges of the workshop shelf, which can be represented by rectangles or squares. It all depends on the chosen form of the shelf.

The elements must be absolutely identical so that the design of the shelf for the home workshop is obtained without distortion. After that, the sidewalls are interconnected by four horizontal crossbars. In this case, it is necessary to place the corner in such a way that the part with a length of 20 mm is at the bottom. It will serve as a support for the board. There is no need to rush when welding the frame for the shelf to the workshop. It’s worth starting with tacks so that the structure does not lead, and then boil with a solid seam. Corner clamps will serve as an excellent assistant in assembling the frame, which will allow you to keep the angle straight.

When the frame is ready, it is necessary to determine how it will be attached to the wall in the home workshop. This can be done by drilling holes in the corner or by welding special ears. The first option is more reliable. Next, the seams of the structure are cleaned to the workshop and the metal base is painted to prevent corrosion damage. The last step is to cut out wooden coasters that fit inside. The shelf locks into place in the workshop and is ready to use.

Shelving

Workshop shelving can be assembled in several ways. It all depends on the material used, and this can be:

metal;
wood.

Each of these materials is practical in its own way. With the right approach, wood is able to withstand significant pressure and weight, but the dimensions of such a shelving in the workshop will be larger than that of a similar one made of metal. The assembly of the entire structure into a home workshop begins with a drawing. In this case, it is necessary to correctly determine the depth of the rack. It is considered convenient to have such a depth at which it is possible to reach the edge of the shelf in the workshop, simply by stretching out your hand. Usually this size does not exceed 50 cm. If the rack in the workshop will be up to the ceiling, then it would be appropriate to have a small stepladder that will allow you to safely get the necessary tools from the upper shelves.

Note! On sale you can find ready-made shelving for the workshop, which have a modular design.

This means that the number of shelves can be varied depending on the needs. Often their purchase is cheaper, considering not only the cost of materials for self-assembly, but also the time that will be spent for this.

The number and height of the shelves of the shelving in the home workshop is determined by what will be stored on them. Each shelf can have its own purpose. For example, on the lower ones you can place devices or workpieces with a lot of weight. If it will be a power tool, then it makes sense to make the height higher than the highest item that will be stored on the shelf. The assembly principle is similar to that used for wall shelves in the workshop. In this case, it is better to use a large corner for racks so that the strength is greater. At the same time, it is important to correctly calculate the width of the rack for the home workshop, so that when using a corner with smaller dimensions for the shelves, they do not bend.

Shields

Shields are one of the most handy items you can use in your home workshop. The advantage over other storage methods is that each element has its own place and is in plain sight. The disadvantage of such a system is only inefficient use of space. Compared to shelves, it requires more, and the tool fits less. That is why shields are best suited for storing the tool that is used most often. The advantage of shields for the workshop can be considered their certain versatility. On the shield, you can place not only hooks for hanging, but also various small storage boxes.

There are ready-made shields for the workshop on sale, according to the model of which you can assemble your own version. For this you can use:

sheet metal;
plywood.

The assembly principle in each of these cases is similar, only the way of working with the material differs. If plywood was chosen as the basis, then there are several ways to do it. The first step is to mark the sheets that will be used in the home workshop. After that, they are laid out on the surface and a tool is laid out that will hang on the shield. A mount in the form of a self-tapping screw is screwed under each tool or it is circled along the contour, so that later it will be easier to navigate. Next, the sheet is fixed to the wall with self-tapping screws. For fastening, it is better to use hex bolts and clamp the sheets through washers.

There is another version of the shield for the home workshop, which uses hooks instead of self-tapping screws. Such a design can be considered more universal, since its configuration can be changed depending on the needs. The best solution is to pre-purchase metal hooks that are used for shields in workshops. Depending on how far the fixing antennae are at the hooks, the sheet is marked. Holes are drilled at the marked points. The shield is fixed on the wall in the home workshop at a small distance from the wall so that you can freely remove and put the hooks in their place.

The metal shield is assembled according to the model of the second version of the wooden one. In this case, the work also comes down to drilling holes at the indicated points. In this case, it is better to use metal with a wall thickness of 0.8 mm. Under the weight of the tool, the metal can bend. There are several ways to solve the problem. One of them is the installation of additional spacers in the form of corners on the back of the rack. You can also assemble several smaller individual shields and install them side by side.

Ceiling shelves

Certain areas in home workshops are hardly used, or the ceiling height exceeds 2.5 meters, which will allow you to freely place storage items on the ceiling. The easiest and most convenient way to secure containers in which small things can be folded. To do this is quite simple. To implement the entire project in the workshop, you will need to make wooden boxes of any size. It will be easiest to purchase plastic containers that are perfect for these purposes. In addition to plastic containers, you will need metal I-beams. If these are not available, then a U-shaped profile can be used for the workshop. In extreme cases, you can remove one wall from the square pipe to achieve the desired result.

Plastic containers for the home workshop have special sides at the edges, for which fixation can be carried out. Therefore, it is sufficient to simply attach the prepared profile to the ceiling in the workshop at such a distance that the containers fit between them. This design is not suitable for storing heavy items, but a lot of material or tools that are rarely used can be placed there, freeing up space on shelves and racks.

Note! Floor organizers for the workshop can be represented by ordinary boxes, in which there will be inserts divided into a certain number of cells. It is convenient to store fasteners in such inserts. But with a sufficient number of shelves and racks in the workshop, floor organizers will not be needed.

Workbench

This design is essential for any home workshop. It is on the workbench that all the magic for the repair and construction of any products takes place. It is better to make a workbench for a workshop universal, since it will require processing not only wood, but also metal, but if the area of \u200b\u200bthe workshop allows, then you can make two separate workbenches, which will be more convenient, because wood requires the most careful handling, and metal is often required to apply force. The process of making a wooden workbench for a home workshop will be described in detail in several videos, which are given below. It should be noted right away that to assemble such a design for a home workshop, you will need a certain skill in working with power tools. The finished workbench for the workshop will support the work with various mounting systems.

A simpler, but no less functional design for a home workshop can be assembled from metal. At the same time, it is easier to build additional holders for shelves and drawers on it. Above is a drawing that can be taken as a basis. Dimensions are adjusted depending on how much space is available in the workshop. The height of the workbench for the home workshop is selected individually, but most often 80 cm is enough, which allows you to work with objects at waist level. It is better if the workbench is securely fixed to the floor. It is also worth setting it by level. If it is planned to process wood on a metal workbench in the workshop, then special carpentry vise is additionally mounted where it will be convenient. You can use a portable version of the vice, which is fixed with clamping clamps.

Advice! A great option would be to make a wooden countertop for a home workshop, but it can be damaged by metal.

To protect the wooden surface of the workbench, a metal sheet can be laid on top through a gasket of OSB boards. The thickness of the metal to be used as an overlay should not be less than 1 mm.

Workshop machines

The general principle of assembling machines for a workshop will be described below, which can be taken as a basis, and the assembly can be made from available materials.

Turning for wood and metal

It should be said right away that only small metal blanks can be processed on such a lathe in a home workshop. An important part of the machine for the workshop, which will ensure the stability of processing, is the bed. You can make it yourself or use the factory. For self-production, you can use a profiled pipe or a durable corner. Two elements are placed at a suitable distance and securely fixed between them by the transverse elements. Examples of machine designs for the home workshop are visible in the photos above and below.

As an engine that will rotate the part, you can use the unit from an old washing machine, pump or some kind of machine. A powerful drill chuck can be used as a tailstock. In this case, it will be possible to insert a cone or drill into it, if necessary during processing. The headstock can be purchased from the factory or made according to the model in the photo.

In this case, a metal axle is required, it is better if it is made of hardened steel. You need two holders with bearings under the axle. On one side, a pulley is fixed, and on the other, a cartridge into which the workpiece will be clamped. The engine on such a machine for the workshop is installed next to the headstock, and the force is transmitted through a belt. The speed can be varied by the frequency module or by throwing the belt over the pulley. You will also need a support element, which is made according to the schematic drawing below.

A video on self-assembly of a wood lathe is below.

Milling machine

The milling machine for the home workshop is also quite simple to assemble. One option is to use a ready-made hand router, which is indispensable for the owner who loves to make something from wood in his workshop.

For a manual machine, you can make a special workbench in your home workshop. The photo shows an example of such a table. At its core, this is a small table in which there is a hole for the cutter and a mount for the router itself. If you wish, you can do this in the workshop on a finished workbench. It is important to choose the most convenient place for fixing the router. During fastening, it is necessary to correctly calculate the maximum overhang of the cutter. When working in this way, you will need to fully raise the factory support on the hand router. Switching on and off can be realized via an extension cord with a switch. The disadvantage of this method is the need to manually adjust the speed directly on the router itself. A video about a homemade milling machine is below.

Advice! If you have an engine of the required power and a frequency converter, you can build a stationary milling machine in the workshop.

To do this, the engine is fixed to the bottom of the table. A cutter chuck is mounted on the motor shaft. The connection is made through a chastotnik, which will vary the speed.

Drilling machine

A drill can be used as a drilling machine in the workshop. But for this it must be properly fixed. This can be done by means of a holder, which can be stationary for the workshop or portable. There are many different options for assembling such a workshop drill holder. One of them is shown in the video below. For assembly, you will need materials that are within walking distance in every hardware store.

A circular saw

A stationary circular saw for a workshop can be made in a similar way as a holder for a hand router. It is enough to make a slot in the countertop for the plate web and mount it when necessary. The only drawback of this solution is the reduction in the depth of cut. You can fix this by installing on a metal countertop, which is smaller in thickness. A video of the assembly of such a design is below.

Summary

The master is not distinguished by the greed that some masters suffer from, who do not want to share their findings with others and, like a dog in the manger, neither to themselves nor to people. And this self-taught inventor came up with a great gadget with which you will always be on top and can even improve your standard of living. Why, you can put on stream the production of such an instrument and sell it to everyone. Maybe this is too loud, but you should think about automating and mechanizing all the routine work at home.

8 accessories for craftsmen.

You probably haven't seen many of them. Cool tools create DIYs. These devices will help you work more comfortably in the workshop. The video was filmed on the channel “Hands from Shoulders”.

Folding table for the master

1. Let's start with a folding table, which will be a great helper in a small workshop. It will help to save even a small area. The table has a compartment for small things. A shelf on which you can lay out the necessary tools. Due to the large number of holes, the workpieces can be clamped comfortably and quickly with the help of a clamp. Stops are inserted into them. It is convenient to fix the parts in a vertical position. If inserted into the guide bolts, we get additional emphasis. Having a set of clamps and such a table, you can comfortably perform a variety of jobs.

Folding stand homemade

2. A very original idea for a folding stand for hand tools. Everyone is in their place. It doesn't take up much space. The design is based on furniture guides. the stand is held in the upper position. Neodymium magnets prevent instruments from falling out of their stocks. A great idea for the Samodelkins, who love to do everything with their own hands.

Apple puller

3.Gardeners will be interested in the fruit puller. Its advantage over analogues is the absolute free of charge and ease of manufacture. It is not at all difficult to find a plastic bottle, a rope and cut a stick. 5 minutes and you can go for apples.

Handicraft apple press

4. If the harvest is large, then the question arises, where to put it? A great option is apple juice. For purchased juicers, apples need to be cut and peeled, which is inconvenient. The grater below will handle whole apples. Dali only remains to squeeze the resulting mass under pressure. As a result, we get natural tasty juice and almost dry cake.

Tool trolley

5. The mobile tool cart is very convenient for the workshop. When, for example, the workbench is littered with parts. Or it doesn't exist at all. Having loaded into it everything you need at the moment, we get the entire tool in one place at your fingertips.

What can be done from an electric planer with your own hands

6. Another interesting thickness gauge design is based on an electric planer. With the help of guides, it moves in 2 planes. The movement takes place with the help of an elevator. There are rulers on each side of the fixture for fine adjustment.

Grinding tool

7. Having a jigsaw, you can get a cool grinder. Interestingly, it is not the abrasive that moves, but the workpiece itself.

Cheap homemade grinder

8. The most budget version of the grinder, created by the Samodelkins. Plastic bottles are used as rollers. They are seated on bearings. Adjustment of the tape on the rollers occurs with the help of lambs. The tension is adjustable with a bolt. The structure is set in motion with a drill. You can slightly improve the design by Samodelkin by replacing plastic bottles with polypropylene tubes.

Homemade self-taught shook the network with his video

The self-taught inventor conquered the online community of craftsmen with his video, in which he presented a fundamentally new utility model to improve the efficiency of the work of craftsmen and those who like to work in the garage. The best part is that it doesn't require buying an idea. And moreover, all this can be done by yourself and even a novice master can handle it. All this is for the benefit of every resident of the cities where the craftsmen settled, because with such a high level of skill, now you don’t want to hammer walls at home on weekends or rattle with some kind of ultra-decibel grinder for an incomprehensible purpose. With such a device, you can safely make your own separate workshop and live the rich life of a Russian artisan.

DIY tool stirs up the web

This video stirred up the community of lovers of inventions in the global network. The master thought about this idea for years and finally brought to the public discussion a brilliant idea in terms of simplicity and a radically beneficial idea for those who used to hammer walls with a perforator, realize their inclinations as a woodpecker and a brilliant builder-grinder, and now they can make themselves rich for free, working in silence workshop in the garage or even in a detached building.

And at the same time, you don’t have to spend money and take out the money saved for beer from the stash. All this is free - the master loves to show the whole world the useful things that he comes up with.

Uprooter of seedlings and weeds from a square for do-it-yourselfers

Good afternoon! My long absence from the channel was not in vain, during this time I managed to do a lot of household chores. And of course, stock up on a bunch of homemade products that I will show you, my dear subscribers and guests! It makes no sense to post everything at once, because it also takes a lot of time, but if possible I will try to post at least one a day. Not only am I sitting at the computer, I can’t leave my workshop. Fussing in the garden is another hobby of mine, I spent a lot of time there in the summer. Caring for plants, weeding, although a pleasant experience, however, also requires a lot of strength. And how I would like to make things easier. Wanting alone is not enough, so you have to make yourself useful, which will facilitate the work and make it a pleasure, and not hard labor with a farm laborer.

Today I will show you a device that I have successfully used for almost the entire spring and summer and will last, God forbid, more than one season. Do-it-yourself rooter For manufacturing, I took a square with walls 40 by 40 mm, 220 mm long. I didn’t cut off such a length on purpose, I had a lot of such trimmings from other construction work.
I drew two oblique lines along the walls to the corner of the square. Cutting out, it turned out such a horn. I welded a pipe with a diameter of 25 mm into the inner part of the square. From the outside, I welded a square right in the middle of the square. Instead of a square, you can weld a square, but it seemed to me that it would be more convenient.
I installed a metal handle in the pipe so that it would not break under load, because the force falls mainly on the handle. Working with a flat cutter, some types of weeds still germinate after a certain time, especially after rains. And tearing it out with roots, I ruled out such a possibility and my garden became well-groomed and beautiful. Without damaging the root system, they can still take out seedlings for transplanting, which I did at the beginning of the season with strawberries and other plants.

A simple penny homemade device for picking berries

Gooseberries are a tasty and healthy berry. The plant itself is quite unpretentious, it does not require any special care. Berries grow large, it is quite convenient to collect them. And everything would be fine if it were not for the thorny gooseberry branches. Because of these garden "cacti" before, the hands were constantly in small scratches. And several times you will think “do you need it - so many berries” before you climb deep into the bush for the harvest. But a few years ago, my husband made my life easier. He spied on the Internet one very simple but useful device for picking berries. What is it for and how is it useful?

In fact, such a picker can be used not only for collecting gooseberries. I also use it to pick any other berries / fruits in hard-to-reach places where it’s so easy to reach with your hand. For example, to remove plums, cherries or apples from high branches. How to make a device for collecting gooseberries? Everything ingenious is simple! We take a plastic bottle and cut a hole in the side in the form of a droplet. Depending on what kind of berries / fruits you have a picker, we make this drop diameter. For gooseberries, 5-7 cm is enough, for apples and plums more, so that you do not have to aim for a long time and try to hit the fruit. The volume of the bottle will also depend on what you will be collecting. For berries, a 0.5 liter bottle is better.

The spout of the droplet should point towards the bottom of the bottle. You can also make an incision a couple of centimeters in the continuation of the nose, so that the twig is better captured. Everything, our device is ready! We will collect berries by holding it by the neck.

It's actually much easier to do it with him. Not only do the hands remain scratch-free, but also the work goes faster. After all, the harvested crop will be poured into the top of the bottle. Accordingly, it is not necessary to “get out” of the bush after each berry, put the crop in a can or jar and climb again. Plus, we can get berries even from the most inaccessible places. And most importantly - that such a device is made in 3 minutes, does not cost a penny, and life simplifies at times. If it gets lost, gets dirty, it doesn't matter - we'll do another one without any problems! So, gardeners, take advantage! If the article was useful to you, put a "thumbs up" and subscribe to the channel for summer residents and gardeners "SADOEZH".

A garage or workshop in a private house is a room in which men spend a significant part of their time. The owners try to do most of the work on their own, but this is not always possible without additional equipment. Buying factory tools is expensive, so homemade machines are a great alternative.

Making homemade machines with your own hands is a completely feasible task. They are indispensable in the home workshop and help to solve many problems, such as:

processing of metal blanks, since in everyday life you often have to sharpen or drill something;
work with wood.

The price of professional tools is high, so home-made machines and other devices made by yourself are in great demand.

Standard set in the workshop includes:

carpentry workbench;
device for sharpening cutting objects;
tool for sharpening drills;
drilling machines;
pressing mechanism;
cutting machine using discs.

joiner's machine

Making homemade machines with your own hands begins with an outline drawing. The main details of a homemade carpentry machine are:

Working surface. It is necessary to stock up on wood, the thickness of which is at least 6 cm. It is better to choose narrow boards, made of oak, hornbeam or beech. To extend the service life, they are pre-treated with drying oil.
Homemade vise. Product sizes may vary. Optionally, several types of clamps are installed. To create a massive vice, wood is chosen. For small bench vices, steel blanks are used.
The base of the carpenter's workbench. Linden or pine is suitable for her. The structure is strengthened by means of longitudinal strips, which significantly increases the stability of the machine.

It is more convenient to work if shelves are placed nearby. The most successful option for their location is directly above the work surface. Shelves are either fixed or sliding.

The optimal linear parameter of the carpentry machine is a length not exceeding 1 m. When installing a pair of vices, the length is slightly increased.

By modification, they distinguish:

mobile;
stationary;
folding universal machines.

Simple design

A woodworking machine with a simple design is made as follows:

A shield is made from thick boards (0.7 × 2 m). Nails are used to connect them - they are hammered and bent from the back.
In order to prevent the tools from rolling off during operation, a small border is mounted around the perimeter of the working surface. To do this, bars with a cross section of 50 x50 mm are nailed from the end side.
For the installation of supports, bars with dimensions of 12x12x130 cm are selected. The height of the supports must be adjusted taking into account the requests of the master who will work on the machine. The main condition for this is comfort. It should be noted that after installing the cover, the height of the machine will increase by 8-10 cm. Next, you need to make markings on the ground and deepen the bars by 20-35 cm.
Crossbars are attached to the supports, which are wide planks 20–40 cm from ground level. Connections are made with wood screws. A wooden shield prepared in advance is installed on top.

It is not necessary to fasten the cover with nails, it is better to use self-tapping screws, since during the clogging of fasteners, the lower frame of the structure can be damaged.

The manufacturing technology of a universal machine differs little from the previous one.

Connections are best made with mounting bolts. In addition, a folding universal workbench involves the installation of drawers in which tools will be stored.

Step by step assembly instructions:

They start by installing the supports and connecting them with horizontal jumpers. Before installation, grooves are made on the jumpers with a hammer and chisel for bolts, nuts and washers.
After installing the jumpers, through holes are drilled in the required places. Bolts are inserted into them and tightened with nuts.
Jumpers are installed at the rate of: 2 pieces on each side. Additionally, the crossbars are made directly under the tabletop, in the center. They will be used for drawers. Install the crossbars in increments equal to the width of the box.
The work surface is also attached with bolts. At the ends of the supports, recesses are preliminarily prepared, and through holes are made on the countertop. When fixing the bolts, the heads are recessed by approximately 1-2 mm.

How to make a vise

The main element of a homemade machine is a vice. For them, you need to purchase special fasteners - studs, which are easy to find in hardware stores.

The next detail, which is fundamental in the design, is the screw pin. It is with its help that objects in a vice will be clamped or loosened. The minimum diametrical section of the screw is 20 mm, and the length is 15 cm. With these parameters, the slot of the machine will be 8 cm. The larger the screw, the larger the vise slot.

The clamp is carried out by sponges. One of them is fixed and is attached directly to the tabletop, the second is movable. Sponges are made from pine boards. Parameters: 20x18x500 mm. They make a hole with a diameter corresponding to the size of the screw rod. Then, with a No. 10 drill, holes are made for the mounting studs. For the convenience of performing work, it is recommended to connect the sponges together with nails, and remove them at the end of the installation.

The main element in the turning workbench is the bed. The convenience of working on the machine, as well as its stability, depends on it. The item can be made from both wood and metal.

When drawing up a workbench, you need to think about the engine option. Most often, its speed is 1500 rpm, and the power is 200-250 watts. If you plan to process large items, then the power should be more.

Another element of the do-it-yourself lathe is a manual milling cutter. It is attached to a plywood platform. The thickness of the plywood is 12 mm with dimensions of 20x50 cm. Holes are made in the base for mounting the cutter and for fasteners. Supports made of bars will also be attached to the milling cutter - they will provide greater structural stability.

For a do-it-yourself wood lathe, it is better to choose a steel profile with thick walls. To increase the strength, two supports are required. A bed is installed on them. The connection is carried out by a groove type. Support platforms are pre-prepared.

Here are a few nuances of a homemade machine:

For actuation, an electric motor is used, which can be removed from old appliances - a pumping station or a washing machine.
The tailstock needs a drill head with high power ratings.
For the headstock, a purchased production spindle with 3-4 pins is suitable. With their help, the movement of the workpiece along the rotational axis is ensured.
The working surface can be a table of any design. The main thing is its stability and comfort of the master during the execution of work.
A pulley connects the headstock to the electric motor.
To ensure the operation of the workbench, a set of cutters is also needed. They are purchased in a store or made by hand from tool steel.

Cutter blanks must be of adequate strength and have a hard cutting edge and be securely inserted into the retainer.

For the manufacture of incisors suitable:

Small pieces of steel rods, corresponding to the dimensions of the parts and having a square section.
Broken files and rasps that do not have severe cuts or cracks.
Car springs. The workpiece is preliminarily shaped into a square - by welding or autogenous.

To install the cutters on the machine, you need a specially modified housing with parts for mounting. All elements must be made of high-strength material that can withstand severe loads.

After the cutter is made, it is sharpened. To increase the strength, the cutting part is hardened by heating to the desired temperature and lowering it into engine oil. By repeating this process several times, a durable tool is obtained.

Mini-machines in everyday life

In addition to massive workbenches, home-made mini-machines for the home workshop are also popular. One of them is a knife sharpener.

The sharpener is made from a motor taken from an old washing machine with a power of 220 watts. If necessary, it is increased to 400 W by selecting an alternative engine option.

Details of the knife sharpening machine:

flange tube;
nut for fixing the stone on the pulley;
metal blank for a protective casing 2–2.5 mm thick;
grindstone;
electric cord with a plug;
a bar of metal or wood for installing the bed.

The flange is made in full accordance with the dimensions of the bushing built into the motor. A grindstone will also be put on it, so carving is made on one of the sides.

The part is pressed from the reverse side by means of heating. You can fix it with a bolt or welding.

Important! The thread is cut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the shaft. Otherwise, the fixing nut will fly off.

A cable cord with a plug is attached to the winding. The frame is installed, and the device is attached to it.

Do-it-yourself home-made machines will become excellent helpers in everyday life and will help you save a lot on the purchase of equipment. In addition, such a machine is the pride of the master, so working with it is much more pleasant and comfortable.

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