Almost every man has a toolbox in his home or garage. Therefore, it is worth keeping them in perfect order. How best to do this, a new review will tell. Surely everyone will be able to find in it examples of the organization of storage that interested him.
1. Plastic canisters
Cut canisters are perfect for storing nails, screws, bolts and nuts. And in order not to dig for a long time in search of what is needed, it is better to mark the containers.
2. Wooden shelf
The narrow, perforated wood shelf is a great place to store your screwdrivers.
3. Stand
To prevent pliers from being scattered throughout the garage, make a special wooden stand for them.
4. Railing
A thin metal rod is perfect for hanging paint brushes.
5. Individual cells
From the remains of PVC pipes, you can make convenient cells for safe storage of a small power tool.
6. Wooden shelving
A homemade wooden rack for storing wrenches will allow you to forget about the clutter and tedious search for the right tool forever.
7. Open locker
An open wooden cabinet is perfect for storing spray paints, which are often scattered randomly in the garage.
8. Mobile stand
A small stand on wheels is perfect for storing hand tools. Such a rack is very compact and will allow you to always have the right tool at hand.
9. Wooden stand
Stylish wooden stand with shelf that is suitable for storing a variety of different tools. Such a product will not only help to streamline hand tools, but will also become a real decoration of the male monastery.
10. Homemade rack
An unnecessary pallet can be turned into a handy stand for storing garden tools, which often take up a lot of garage space.
11. Hanger
A simple wooden block with metal hooks will permanently solve the problem of storing a power tool.
12. Clothes hangers
Simple manipulations with an ordinary clothes hanger will turn it into a convenient organizer for storing electrical tape and tape.
13. Storage system
Forks, shovels, rakes and other garden tools are not very stable and also take up a lot of space in the garage. Sturdy wooden wall hooks will help you place your garden tools along the walls of your garage or shed.
14. Folding table
A homemade wood folding table and wall mounted hand tool storage rack is a terrific idea for small garage owners.
15. Glass jars
Ordinary glass jars with metal lids are perfect for storing various little things. For greater convenience and reliability, the lids of the cans should be screwed to the shelves.
16. Vertical storage
The average garage looks pretty cluttered. The competent organization of storage systems will help to solve this problem. Instead of another closet, equip the walls with various shelves and hooks, which will neatly accommodate a variety of things, from tools to huge boats and bicycles.
17. Magnets
Magnetic tape or individual small magnets are a great idea for storing bits for screwdrivers, drills, and other small metal parts.
Continuing the topic, we will tell you about anywhere.
Each master strives to equip his sphere as much as possible, saturate the working space with machine tools and fixtures. Home-made machines and accessories for a home workshop are of great benefit for running a private household.
Among the homemade household crafts and equipment are:
- joinery;
- Workbench;
- stool;
- shelves;
- racks.
Workbench
Workbench dimensions
The height of the countertop surface should be such that the worker can stand up to operate tools and equipment. The owner of the workshop determines the height of the workbench himself - according to his height. The height of the work table 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 obstruct free passage around it.
Workbench material
Tree
A wooden table is often used. The workbench is made of timber and boards. The legs of the table are fastened with diagonal crossbars for reliability.
The table top is made in the form of a shield from knocked down boards with pieces of timber. The shield is supported on the table legs and fastened with nails or screws. Connection details are made of steel angle.
The options for assembling a wooden workbench are different, but in one thing they are the same - the design of the table must be stable and withstand static and dynamic loads.
If the surface of the workbench will be exposed to accidental effects of cutting and sharp tools, then the tabletop is upholstered with tin or a metal sheet is placed on top.
Metal
The most reliable design of the working table is a workbench welded from a metal profile. Manufacturing a welded product requires a welding machine and experience with it.
The base frame and table legs are welded from a steel angle and strip. For auxiliary parts, reinforcement segments are used.
The table top is made of a metal sheet, 8 - 12 mm thick. The thick sheet will significantly increase the weight of the workbench, making it difficult to move.
Stool
It is quite simple to make a stool with your own hands:
- 4 supports are made of 40 x 40 mm timber, 50 cm long.
- Legs in the middle of the length are fastened with crossbars.
- In the supports, grooves are made with a chisel.
- At the ends of the transverse strips, projections are cut out with a chisel to fit the grooves.
- The protrusions are lubricated with wood glue and inserted into the grooves.
- While the glue dries, the supports are tightened with a belt.
- The seat is cut out with a circular saw from a wide board with a thickness of 30 mm.
- 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 the shelf hinges can be put on them.
The hinges are screwed to the back of the shelf. The shelves are hung on the wall by putting hinges on the screw heads.
Racks
Racks are a whole range of shelves of different sizes. It is good to make them from chipboard. The lattice structure is supported on a pedestal or simply placed on the floor. For the stability of the rack, the corners are screwed to the sides of the furniture. The free shelves of the corners with holes are nailed to the wall with dowels.
Vertical tool holders
Every craftsman strives to organize his workplace so that the tools are at arm's length. This is facilitated by the vertical holders.
Wrench holder
- A wooden plank is attached to the wall above the workbench. The rail is screwed 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 a rail.
- The nail heads hold the keys horizontally and vertically.
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 reach the right tool without leaving your workplace.
Chisel belt
- The plank is attached to the wall with dowels.
- The belt or belt is nailed to the bar with nails so that a kind of through pockets are obtained.
- Chisels are lowered into the pockets, through which only steel blades pass. The handles are held in place by a strap.
The device can hold hammers, pliers, pliers and other tools.
Homemade soldering iron stand
Working with a soldering iron, a situation arises when you need to put the tool aside. Putting a soldering iron with a hot tip on a tabletop 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.
- The wire is wound on a cylindrical object with a diameter of 1.5 - 2 cm. The handle of a chisel or other tool will do.
- On one side, the springs leave a 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 of the board, the hole is drilled with a large drill - under the screw head.
- The screw is threaded from bottom to top.
- A spring loop is put on the screw and the nut is tightened.
- Circles are cut into the board with a crown to match the size of a cup for candles or similar products.
- A chisel is used to sample wood in 3 grooves.
- Cups are inserted into the openings, which are filled with solder, tin and a napkin for cleaning the tip.
- 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.
- At the end of the cord, a clamp is fixed, with which various parts for soldering are fixed.
The design may have a different look - it all depends on the imagination and ingenuity of the author.
The easiest mousetrap in the world
This name can be attributed to many homemade mousetraps invented by artisans. They are united by one thing - it is the humane treatment of the animals that have fallen into the trap. The device does not kill the animal, but isolates it. Here are some examples of how to make a simple mousetrap:
Plastic funnel
Cut a plastic 3 liter can in half. The cut neck is turned over and inserted into the bottom of the bottle. Bait is poured onto 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 structure is a tipping platform. It is made from a piece of cardboard or plastic. The bar is placed on a plane so that half of it 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, knocks over the bar and falls with it into the bucket that has been substituted.
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 from a paper clip. The other end of the cord is tied to some kind of support.
The mouse, attracted by the smell of food, enters the container. The bottle overturns under the weight of the rodent and hangs on the cord.
Metal loop mini vise
When performing small operations, it is often necessary to clamp small parts. To do this, use a mini vise made of a one-piece door hinge.
In both flaps, the hinges are drilled matching holes.
A bolt of a suitable diameter is threaded through them. On the other hand, a wing nut is screwed onto the bolt thread. Parts are inserted into the opening between the flaps and clamped by tightening the nut. The device can be used as a clamp.
Portable beer crate
A box for drinks in a glass container is a convenient device for carrying several bottles at once in the country or at a picnic. To make such a box with your own hands, you will need the following tools and materials:
Tools
- jigsaw;
- saw on wood;
- grinder;
- drill screwdriver;
- drill;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- feather drill.
Materials (edit)
- edged board - 1050 x 170 x 15 mm;
- strips from the fruit box - 5 pcs.;
- handle ø 36 mm and length 350 mm;
- stain;
- screws;
- nails.
Step-by-step instructions for assembling the box
- The edged board is sawn into three identical parts (bottom and two sidewalls), each 350 mm long.
- Two boards are cut with a jigsaw so that from their middle the sidewalls taper and end with an oval top.
- In the tops of the sidewalls, holes are drilled with a feather drill ø 36 mm.
- All wooden parts are cleaned with a sander with an emery wheel. The handle is sanded by hand with emery.
- 4 holes are drilled with a thin drill along the edges of the bottom. From the bottom, the holes are countersunk.
- The sides are installed on the sides of the bottom. Screws are screwed in from the bottom of the bottom. The screw heads "hide" in the hole slots.
- Two strips are nailed to the sides with studs on each side of the box. They will become a vertical bottle guard.
- In three slats, cuts are made so that by folding them, you get a crate with square openings for glass containers.
- The lathing is laid on the bottom between the sidewalls.
- The carnations are nailed in those places where the ends of the crate rest against the sidewalls and the enclosing strips.
- A handle of ø 36 mm is threaded into the holes of the tops of the sidewalls.
- Driving in 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 is free for 6 bottles of beer or other drink. The crate and railings of the box will prevent bottles from breaking or falling out during transport.
Hammer modernization
A common occurrence is a wooden handle falling out of the hammer socket. One of the ways to create a secure attachment of the handle is to make a cut in the upper end of the handle. The holder is inserted into the socket of the hammer. The kerf 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. Magnetic nails will always be at hand for the worker.
It is dangerous to accidentally fall out of the hand at a height. To prevent this from happening, a hole is drilled in the handle through which the cord is threaded. The employee's belt is threaded into the loop.
Homemade tools and machines
Pipe bender
The metal pipe bending device is a metal rod welded to the bed. The rod is made from a piece of reinforcement. The pipe is put on the pin, and on the other side, 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 sections of round pipes.
Bending device for profiled pipes
Greenhouse owners know how important it is to have a device for bending lengths from a profile pipe. The curved profile is used as an arched structure for the formation of polyethylene coverings for greenhouses.
The pipe bender allows you to save a lot of money on the construction of a greenhouse. The structure consists of 3 rollers - two are guides, and the third roller performs the leading function.
The profile tube is inserted into the opening between the two wheels and the roller. The roller has a stop and a swivel 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 a metal frame from pieces of smooth reinforcement, onto which old automobile hubs are put on.
- The protruding chamfers are removed from the hubs so that the side surfaces of the rollers are smooth.
- A channel is placed in the opening between the hubs 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 sheet steel shelf is welded to the bed.
- A hole is cut in the vertical bar and the bearing is pressed into it.
- On the middle channel, the nut is fixed by welding.
- At one end, the screw shaft is screwed into the nut.
- The screw shank is threaded through the bearing in the vertical bar.
- On the back of the strap, a rotary handle is welded to the shank.
- A pivot arm is welded to the axis of the drive hub.
The machine is now ready for use. A profile pipe is inserted between the rollers and clamped with a screw. The pivoting lever sets the rollers in motion, which pull the pipe, bending it. The bending radius is set with the rotary screw handle.
A pipe bender from car 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.
Impact screwdriver from starter
There are situations when it is impossible to unscrew a rusted bolt or screw with a regular tool. An impact screwdriver does an excellent job with this. The tool is made by hand from parts of a car starter:
- The shaft and bushing are removed from the starter housing.
- Part of the shaft is cut off, leaving the spline 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 form of a tetrahedron, on which heads of the required size are put on. For screws, a bit is inserted into the head.
When hitting the bolt head with a hammer, the shaft slides with beveled splines inside the bushing, making a rotational movement. The stronger the blow, the more effort the shaft turns.
Homemade circular saw
A do-it-yourself cut-off machine from a grinder is not inferior to some factory-made samples. The grinder is a fairly powerful circular saw.
The machine on the basis of the grinder 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 the mounting holes are drilled.
- Accordingly, two holes are also made in the grinder's casing.
- The strips are bolted to the casing.
- The machine bed is made of a metal sheet with support corners welded from below.
- By welding, a vertical segment of the corner is attached to the bed, in which a hole is drilled.
- A piece of angle is welded to the lower end of the lever and drilled through with the pipe.
- The bolt is threaded through the holes and the hinge joint of the vertical rack with the lever is tightened with a nut. Additionally, a locknut is installed.
- In the upright position, the grinder lever takes a stable position.
- At the point of contact of the saw blade with the bed, a cut is made so that the blade can completely cut the workpiece.
- The handle of the power tool is moved to the end of the lever.
- As additional devices, a cross and corner stop are installed on the bed.
If necessary, remove the power tool from the machine and use the circular saw in manual mode.
Homemade bow saw
The 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 not difficult. To do this, you need to prepare tools and materials:
Tools
- drill;
- saw-hacksaw;
- chisel;
- hammer;
Materials (edit)
- cord;
- wooden lath 20 x 40 mm;
- cotter pins - 2 pcs.;
- handle ø 10 mm;
- saw blade;
- stain;
- varnish on wood.
Step-by-step instructions for making a bow saw
- The strip is sawn into three parts (two vertical side strips and a middle horizontal strip).
- In the side handles, grooves are made with a chisel.
- At the ends of the centerpiece, projections are cut out with a chisel for the grooves.
- The mullion is connected to the side handles.
- Through holes are drilled at the joints. Wooden cotter pins are driven into them.
- The cotter pins form articulated joints. This is necessary for the mobility of the lower ends of the side rails when tensioning the web.
- At the lower ends of the sidewalls, cuts are made - parallel to the middle.
- Short bolts are inserted into the holes of the saw blade and tightened with nuts.
- The blade is brought into the cuts so that the bolts are outside the structure.
- Circular grooves are cut at the upper ends of the handles.
- At the ends of the double cord, loops are made, which are put on the grooves.
- A handle is inserted between the bowstrings of the cord, the long end of which rests against the middle.
- The string of the saw is twisted with a handle, achieving the desired degree of tension on the saw blade.
- The wood is covered with wood stain and two layers of varnish.
- After the varnish has dried, the saw is ready for use.
Conclusion
Home-made devices, tools and machine tools not only bring significant benefits to the backyard, garage and household, but also significantly save the family budget. When making and using 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 dwelling needs periodic maintenance. If every mechanism in the house works like a clock, then we can say that the owner fully fulfills his duties. To maintain order, you cannot do without a workshop and tools. Some of them can be made by yourself. The article will talk about the process of assembling tools that will allow you to equip a workshop.
What can be assembled with your own hands
With the proper skill, you can assemble almost any machine that is needed for processing wood or metal. They will differ from the factory assembly method, as well as dimensions. Most often, large units are not required for home use. There is no problem in building your own milling machine, 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 you need to drill precise holes in small workpieces. In some cases, assembling the machine means making a holder for a hand tool, in others it can be assembled from scratch using motors from other devices.
Before you start assembling any products for your home workshop, you need to clearly define what tasks are set for the workshop and what scope of work will be performed. On the one hand, this will make it possible to decide what machines will be required, and on the other, it will make it possible to find out if the available space is enough or the workshop needs to be located in another room. It is good if it will be a separate room, since the noise from the working machines can irritate the residents. The easiest way is to build a workshop in a private house, where you can use a basement or garage. A good master has everything organized and in its place, so it is important to take care of practical shelving.
Storage items
Almost any surface in the home workshop can be used to store a tool. By 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 the premises.
Wall shelves
This design for the home workshop is the most common and commonly used one. It is not difficult to build wall shelves. The first step is to determine the wall where their placement will be most practical. For example, it can be a wall near which it will be impossible to place the rack. You should not place wall shelves in a workshop where you plan to build a shield for hanging a hand tool. In some cases, the wall shelf can be placed just under the ceiling. Since shelves in a home workshop are designed to store heavy objects, and not soft toys, the strength of the structure should also be higher than that of those used at home. For assembly you will need:
- corner 40 × 20 mm;
- board or chipboard;
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine;
- roulette;
- marking tool.
The first step is to draw up a sketch drawing 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 corner pieces for assembling the frame. A shelf for a home workshop will look more accurate, in which the ends of the racks will be cut at 45 degrees. This can be achieved by 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 shape of the shelf.
The elements must be absolutely identical so that the design of the shelf for the home workshop turns out 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. When welding the frame for the shelf in the workshop, there is no need to rush. It is 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 when 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 on special lugs. The first option is more reliable. Next, the seams of the structure are cleaned in the workshop and the metal base is painted to exclude corrosion damage. The last step is to cut out wooden coasters, which are stacked inside. The shelf is fixed in place in the workshop and is ready to use.
Racks
Workshop racks can be assembled in several ways. It all depends on the material used, and this may be:
- metal;
- wood.
Each of these materials is practical in its own way. With the right approach, wood can withstand significant pressure and weight, but the dimensions of such a rack in a workshop will be larger than that of a similar metal rack. The assembly of the entire structure for a home workshop begins with a drawing. In this case, it is necessary to correctly determine the depth of the rack. Convenient is the depth at which it is possible to reach the edge of the shelf in the workshop by simply stretching out your hand. Usually this size does not exceed 50 cm. If the rack in the workshop will have a height to the ceiling, then it will be appropriate to have a small ladder that will allow you to safely get the necessary tools from the upper shelves.
Note! On sale you can find ready-made workshop racks that have a modular design.
This means that the number of shelves can be varied according to your needs. Their purchase is often cheaper when you consider not only the cost of materials for self-assembly, but also the time that will be spent for this.
The number and height of shelves in a home workshop rack 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 large weight. If it is going to be a power tool, then it makes sense to make the height higher than the highest element that will be stored on the shelf. The assembly principle is similar to that used for wall shelves in a workshop. In this case, it is better to use a corner with a large size for the racks so that the strength is greater. At the same time, it is important to correctly calculate the width of the shelving unit for the home workshop, so that when using a corner with smaller dimensions for the shelves, they do not bend.
Shields
Shields are some of the most convenient items to 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 the shelves, it requires more, and the tool fits less. This is why shields are best suited for storing the tools you use the most. The advantage of shields for the workshop can be considered their certain versatility. On the backboard, 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 sample of which you can assemble your own version. To do 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 is different. If plywood was chosen as the basis, then there are several ways to proceed. 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 the tool is laid out, which will hang on the shield. A fastener in the form of a self-tapping screw is screwed under each tool, or it is traced around the contour, so that later it will be easier to navigate. Next, the sheet is fixed to the wall by means of 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. This design can be considered more versatile, since its configuration can be changed depending on the needs. The best solution would be to purchase metal hooks in advance, which are used for shields in workshops. Depending on the distance at which 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 short 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 is also reduced to drilling holes at the specified points. In this case, it is better to use metal with a wall thickness of 0.8 mm. Metal can bend under the weight of the tool. 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 place them side by side.
Ceiling shelves
Certain areas in home workshops are practically not used, or the ceiling height exceeds 2.5 meters, which will allow you to freely place items for storage on the ceiling. The easiest and most convenient way to secure containers in which you can fold small things. This is quite easy to do. To implement the entire project in the workshop, you will need to make wooden boxes of any size. The easiest way is to purchase plastic containers that are perfect for this purpose. 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. As a last resort, you can remove one wall from a square pipe to achieve the desired result.
Plastic containers for the home workshop have special bumpers along the edges, for which fixation can be carried out. Therefore, it is enough 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 drawers, 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 shelving 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 of repairing and building 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 workshop area allows, then you can make two separate workbenches, which will be more convenient, since wood requires the most careful handling, and metal often needs force. The process of making a wooden workbench for a home workshop will be described in detail in several videos that are given below. It should be noted right away that to assemble such a structure for a home workshop, a certain skill of working with a power tool will be required. The finished workshop bench will support a variety of 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 based on what 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 items at the waist level. It is best if the workbench is securely anchored to the floor. It is also worth setting it up by level. If wood processing is planned on a metal workbench in a workshop, then special carpentry vices are additionally mounted wherever it is convenient. You can use a portable version of the vise, which is fixed with clamping clamps.
Advice! An excellent option would be to make a wooden countertop for a home workshop, but metal can damage it.
To protect the wooden surface of the workbench, a metal sheet can be laid on top through a spacer made of OSB boards. The thickness of the metal that will be used as an overlay must not be less than 1 mm.
Workshop machines
Below will be described the general principle of assembling machines for the workshop, which can be taken as a basis, and the assembly can be made from available materials.
Lathe for wood and metal
It should be said right away that only small metal workpieces 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 the machining, is the bed. You can make it yourself or use the factory one. For self-production, you can use a profiled pipe or a strong corner. The two elements are placed at a suitable distance and securely fastened to each other by the transverse elements. Examples of designs of machines for a home workshop are visible in the photo above and below.
As a motor that will rotate the part, you can use a 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 required during processing. The headstock can be purchased from the factory or made according to the sample in the photo.
In this case, a metal axle is required, it is better if it is made of hardened steel. Requires two holders with axle bearings. On one side, a pulley is fixed, and on the other, a chuck into which the workpiece will be clamped. The engine on such a workshop machine is installed next to the headstock, and the force is transmitted through the 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 manufactured according to the schematic drawing below.
A video about self-assembly of a wood lathe is below.
Milling machine
A milling machine for a 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 out of wood in his workshop.
For a hand-held machine, you can make a special workbench in your home workshop. The photo shows an example of such a table. At its core, it is a small table that has a hole for a router bit and a mount for the router itself. If you wish, you can do this in the workshop on a ready-made workbench. It is important to find 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 a motor of the required power and a frequency converter, you can build a stationary milling machine in the workshop.
For this, the motor is fixed to the bottom of the table. A cutter chuck is mounted on the motor shaft. The connection is carried out through a frequency converter, which will vary the speed.
Drilling machine
A drill can be used as a drilling machine in a workshop. But for this, it must be correctly fixed. This can be done by means of a holder, which can be stationary for a workshop or portable. There are many different assembly options for 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 slit in the countertop for the slab and mount it when required. The only drawback of this solution is the reduced cutting depth. This can be corrected by installing it on a metal worktop that is less thick. A video about the assembly of such a structure is below.
Summary
An electric drill is a compact, lightweight, easy to operate and transport machine. It is indispensable in the home workshop, garage and construction site. In addition to drilling operations, it can be adapted for turning, milling, grinding and other works. Many craftsmen on the basis of a drill create homemade machines and accessories for a home workshop. They are used in the garage for simple turning work in wood and metal.
Workshop equipment
It is not always possible to drill an exact hole with a hand drill. If such a need arises, use a stationary drilling machine. It is, of course, accurate and safe, which is what is needed when machining hard elements with a large diameter drill.
In a garage or workshop, you rarely find such a machine, mainly because of the price, it is expensive, in addition, bulky, takes up a lot of space, and is rarely used. A drill on a tripod is a lightweight, easy-to-transport design, while fulfilling all the requirements for a tabletop drilling machine.
Stationary drilling device
A home-made machine based on a drill will provide high drilling accuracy in any conditions - installed on a workbench tabletop or on the floor. It consists of several elements. The main ones, of course, are the base and the column. The first part is responsible for the stability of the machine on a level surface. The second, in turn, allows you to smoothly and very accurately move the drill up and down while drilling.
The steel column does not deform even under the highest pressure to ensure perpendicular drilling. In addition to the high accuracy, it is worth mentioning the safety of work. If the workpiece is securely clamped in a vise on the work table, there is no risk of injury during drilling.
The benchtop drill-based machine provides accurate drilling of holes in complex parts, for example, round, oval, and also at an angle of 90 degrees. A home craftsman cannot do without it, where the tool is not used intensively. For the manufacture of a desktop vertical drilling machine based on a drill, you can use ready-made stands or tripods. They are quite suitable for use.
As the manufacturer guarantees, the vertical drilling stand will come in handy wherever there is a need to perform drilling operations in the repair of metal structures, wooden parts. The product is made of high quality materials, provides stability and reliability of the fastening, due to which the quality of work is good. This type of product is excellent for reducing the time to work.
Homemade machines can be found in private garages., where tripods from enlargers and overheads, jacks and automobile steering racks of a suitable design are adapted as a stand for a drill. There are machines made entirely of wood. The drill is a versatile mechanism with which you can design homemade woodworking machines.
Woodworking Machine
Using the drill as an electric drive, you can assemble homemade machines and accessories for the garage. For example, a wood lathe in a few days from a board and a handful of screws. Nobody makes drawings for the manufacture of machine tools, everything is created according to an invented project.
In addition to homemade drilling and turning equipment in a home workshop, you can make a wood milling machine with your own hands. For the drive, you can choose an electric drill or a hand-held milling cutter.
Stand for grinder
The grinder, like the electric drill, quickly entered our life and took the place of a universal tool. It can be used to cut pipes, sheet metal and rods, stone and tiles, grind and polish. She found wide application in the car service for the repair of car bodies. For ease of use, you can make a cutting machine.
To make it cheaper and easier, they make it out of wood. As in every machine, a base is made, the material can be a chipboard measuring 400 x 400 x 20 millimeters. From the bottom to the plate with screws, attach the legs in the form of two strips of 40 x 40 millimeters. Attach a bar 100 millimeters high and 50 millimeters thick from above to the plate. A door hinge with a long plate is attached to the bar with screws. The grinder is attached to the plate with a clamp. Everything, a self-made device for a home workshop that acts as a cutting machine is ready. For safe work, a machine vise is installed on the base.
Garage sharpener
Emery, electric grinder, sharpening machine - this is how the tool is called, without which a workshop, a private garage, a car service center can not do. He sharpened the most necessary device when repairing cars, making locksmiths, sharpening tools, grinding the metal surface of crafts. It is not necessary to buy this useful mechanism; it is quite possible to get by with a homemade product based on an electric drill. First you need to choose a place on the table and use two wooden brackets 40 mm thick and two screws to fix the drill.
To support a hand or a tool, you need to make a handyman. To do this, you can use thick plywood 20 millimeters thick. The handcuff is attached to the table, exposed under the emery wheel. In order for the shavings to fall freely on the floor and it was possible to use emery wheels of different diameters, a rectangular hole with a width slightly larger than the thickness of the abrasive tool is cut in the toolbox. To adjust the handrail to different heights, it is necessary to install a set of plywood plates and fasten with screws. Close the upper plane of the hand-hand with a steel plate. Everything, a useful power tool for the home is ready for use.
Milling machines
There is an opinion among woodworking experts that the router is the most necessary tool for a carpentry workshop. It can even replace some power tools such as a circular saw, drill and even a jointer. There are two main types of routers:
- submersible;
- edging.
Submersible works as follows: the cutter is immersed in the material and moves along a predetermined contour. The edge cutter does not allow the milling cutter to be immersed; its milling depth is set in advance and fixed. In terms of power, milling cutters are divided into three categories:
- small from 500 to 1200 watts;
- average from 1100 to 1900 watts;
- powerful from 1900 to 2400 watts.
Low-power milling cutters are light, compact, maneuverable, easy-to-use and allow you to perform all tasks of the home workshop - this is the best choice for the home. True, low power imposes its own limitations. The device works with cutters with a diameter of up to 32 millimeters, there are restrictions on the length. If you have to make boxes, frames, this machine is quite enough.
Using an electric drill or milling cutter, you can make a useful attachment for a power tool with your own hands - a milling table. Such a device will come in handy if you have to make profiled wood products. For these purposes, you can adapt an ordinary table by reinforcing the tabletop with sheet metal two millimeters thick.
A router is attached to the tabletop under the table. A thrust board is installed on the table, which moves to the set size and is fixed with clamping bolts. The cutter feed mechanism is an elevator made of a conventional car jack, which is installed on metal brackets under the table. The finished homemade product is pleasing to the eye.
By changing the cutters, you can perform various milling work. In general, the device is a professional wood milling machine for a home workshop. It is convenient to choose grooves on it, mill a quarter on frames, and process the configuration of skirting boards.
An electric drill, a grinder, a hand router are tools on the basis of which you can create devices and multifunctional machines that greatly facilitate the work of a home craftsman.
Currently, you can buy ready-made machines, tools and equipment for equipping your own workshop, but all this will be quite expensive. Homemade machines will help the master in his practical work, while not burdening his budget. Why buy something that you can do with your own hands, and even in relation to specific conditions.
How to use for home workshop?
Each owner chooses the equipment of his own workshop. It depends on the characteristics of the hobby, i.e. type of work and area of the room. The minimum area of a home workshop in which it makes sense to place equipment is 3-4 m².
It can be located in a small room or on the balcony of an apartment, in a separate building on its own plot or in a garage. Ideally, this is a secluded area where you can make noise without disturbing other people.
According to its purpose, a home workshop can be universal, i.e. to carry out any work that unexpectedly arises in everyday life, or to have a specific direction associated with the hobby of the master. Most often, workshops are equipped for working with wood, i.e. for joinery work. Quite often there is a need for metal processing (locksmith work) and car repair.
In general, the arrangement of a home workshop includes the following elements:
Structures for placing tools and materials (racks, shelves, cabinets);
- equipment for work (workbenches, work tables);
- machine tools for material processing;
- devices for mechanization of work, ease of labor, preparation of tools, etc.
The equipment should be placed so that there is a free access to it, safety precautions and fire safety standards are observed, and minimal comfort is ensured.
Carpenter's workbench
A joiner's workbench is a solid table with a working surface on which a carpenter's vice (2 pieces) is fixed, clamps for securing the workpiece when planing with a plane, there are places for installing a router and other hand-held machines.
The height should provide ease of work, taking into account the actual growth of the master. The length should be at least 1 m (usually 1.7-2 m), and the width should be 70-80 cm.
Instructions for making a joinery workbench:
The working surface is made in the form of a board with tightly fitted boards with a thickness of at least 55 mm. Beech, oak, hornbeam are best suited. Beforehand, they should be saturated with linseed oil. Strengthening is achieved by a 4-5 cm bar, which is attached around the entire perimeter of the shield.
The vertical table supports can be made from pine or linden. Usually, a beam of 12x12 or 15x15 cm in size is used with a length of about 120-135 cm. The supporting elements are connected by horizontal jumpers from a wide board, fixed at a height of 20-30 cm from the floor.
Storage of tools and accessories is carried out on shelves that are located under the lid. It is better to make them in the form of a cabinet with a door. Shelf shields can be placed on the wall above the workbench.
A pair of homemade or factory carpentry vices is attached to the work surface
For homemade vices, you will need a long screw rod with a diameter of at least 20 mm with a length of the threaded part of at least 14-16 cm, metal studs and wooden blocks.
Manufacturing is carried out in the following order:
A wooden block (can be made of pine) is cut out about 20x30 cm in size and at least 5 cm thick, in which a hole for a screw is drilled in the center, and at the bottom there are 2 holes for guide pins. This first vise jaw is permanently attached to the work surface.
The second sponge is cut from a similar board and measures 20x18 cm. This will be a movable element.
A screw pin is passed through the jaws. To eliminate the displacement of the elements, studs with a diameter of about 8-10 mm are fixed. A handle is installed on the screw rod.
How to make a metal workbench with your own hands?
A metal workbench is required for locksmith work. Its standard size: length 1.8-2.1 m, width - 0.7-0.8 m, height - 0.9-1.2 m.Production includes the following stages:
Assembling the workbench frame with longitudinal rigidity.
- Assembly and fixing of 2 pedestals in the form of a frame, sheathed with a metal sheet.
- Installation of the working surface - a wooden board, sheathed on top with a metal sheet.
- Installation of a tool rack, which is fixed to the back of the workbench and additionally strengthens it.
Rack beams - a profile pipe with a wall of at least 2 mm, measuring 4x6 cm. You need - 4 pcs.;
- 5x4 cm beams for horizontal bracing of uprights, providing longitudinal rigidity. Quantity - 3 pcs.;
- profiled pipe (9 pcs) for the manufacture of the frame of pedestals about 4x3 cm in size with a wall thickness of at least 1 mm;
- corner 5x5 cm for vertical racks of the rack with a height of 1.5-2 m. For horizontal alignment, you can use a corner of 4x4 cm;
- a board for a table top with a thickness of at least 5 cm;
- metal sheet for the working surface with a thickness of at least 6-8 mm.
Features of creating a wood lathe
A homemade lathe for working with wooden blanks includes the following elements:
Stanina. It must be strong enough. It is better to make it from a metal profile (pipe, corner), but it is also possible from a wooden bar. It is important to securely fix the frame to the workshop floor and make the structure heavier at the bottom.
- Headstock or clamping spindle. As this element of the machine, you can use a head from a drill of increased power.
- Tailstock. In order to provide longitudinal feed of the workpiece, it is better to use a standard factory spindle with 3-4 jaws.
- Support or cutter rest. It must provide reliable fastening and the ability to move towards the workpiece, which is provided by a screw rod.
- Tool table. A working surface should be formed on the bed on which the cutters and other tools can be laid out.
- Drive unit. To create a torque, an electric motor with a rotation speed of 1500 rpm and a power of 250-400 W is used. You can use a motor from a washing machine. A belt drive is used as a transmission, for which pulleys of the required size are installed on the shafts.
CNC milling machines for wood and metal
When milling wood parts, the software allows you to significantly expand the capabilities of the machine and the quality of processing. For its formation, such elements as the LPT port and the CNC unit are installed. For the manufacture of a copy unit, you can use the carriages of an old dot matrix printer.
The assembly of the wood router is carried out in the following order:
The table top is made of chipboard or plywood with a minimum thickness of 15 mm.
- A cutout is made for the cutter and its installation.
- The drive, transmission and spindle of the machine are fixed.
- Stops and stops are installed
Assembling a router for metal requires a more solid foundation for the machine:
Installation of the column and bed in the shape of the letter "P". Elements are made of steel channel. In the U-shaped design, the jumper is formed by the base of the tool itself.
- The guide elements are made of steel angle and are bolted to the column.
- The guide arms are made of a rectangular tube. A screw pin is inserted into them. The movement of the console is provided by means of a car jack to a height of 12-15 cm.
- The worktop is made of chipboard or plywood.
- A vice, guides from a metal corner, pin clamps are fixed on the tabletop.
- The rotating part is installed so that the shaft is vertical.