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Jack C.

Thinking I might write a blog post about corded electric tools. I have a bunch of old Hitachi cordless power #tools and all of the batteries are dead. I could get lithium replacements, but I used an even older corded drill to get toggle bolts into plaster walls and I feel like maybe I just don't want to be taking care of and recharging batteries as part of my #DIY projects.

#PowerTools#HomeImprovement
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Ross of Ottawa

As promised - #3Dprinting enthusiasts and #woodworking people of all ages - here is my handy little blade holder for your #jigsaw (if you own a #DeWalt).

I realized that it's a hassle to find a mounting screw for the thing if you don't have one handy from the cutting fence attachment, so I added a little pop-in split pin that seems to work very well and only looks slightly penis-like (not intentional - form follows function, what can I say).

printables.com/model/1188015-j

Printables.comJigsaw Blade Holder by OttaRoss | Download free STL model | Printables.comA DeWalt jigsaw only sits nicely on a shelf if the blade is removed. But when needed, you want the blade handy too. | Download free 3D printable STL models
#3dprint#powerTools
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J. Steven York RESISTS

Feeling really good about my mess of a workshop for a while. I picked up a very useful rolling cart/shelf at the Habitat for Humanity store for an amazing $5, that turned out not only to solve the problem I wanted it to (making my bench power tools more accessible and useful), but to provide a ton of useful storage and break a clutter logjam that's been snarling a corner of my shop for months.
#maker #workshop #tools #powertools #organization #HabitatForHumanity #HabitatStore

Plywood cart with three shelves and rolling casters. A compound miter saw sits facing away from camera on top. The top three shelves have black plastic organizer trays with metric sockets, ratchets, and extensions. The card is very nicely made of high quality plywood and quite sturdy. Utilitarian, but made with care by someone who knew what they were doing.
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Reverse side of the cart from the previous picture, seen from a 3/4 on view. The front of the saw is visible. The shelves on the lower part of the cart are the backs of the shelves on the other side. Two sided with a pass-through. On this side, three different sizes of plastic small part organizers (purchased at Harbor Freight) can be seen. There are seven organizers in all. Lots of part storage! The cart will store and transport one of my several bench power tools (the saw, a combo belt/disk sander, and a small drill press) when not in immediate use, allowing me to rotate them in and out of my limited work area.
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Kevin Karhan :verified:

Actually, it's far simpler:

#ThinkPads became the #AK (or rather #AKM) of #Laptops because 5-15 years ago one could get a baseline #refurbished or #used & #surplus'd X-series #ThinkPad for like € 100 shipped...

Even a #child can #mod and maintain it, and they do!

  • It'll run whether the battery is missing, the screen ripped off or the SSD is dead.

Jackal Voice: "They ain't biodegradable!"

YouTubeHow ThinkPads Became The Internet's Favorite LaptopBy Eric Murphy
#AK47#Laptop#refurbish
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J. Steven York RESISTS

Well, here is my dumpster-find Craftsman sander after about 15-20 minutes of very quick and superficial clean up. It's working fine now, and I adjusted the belt. There is still more cleaning to do, and lots of exposed metal would benefit from a dunk in Evap-o-rust or other corrosion cleanup. But it's working fine. I'll visit the hardware store and pick up a new sanding belt and some disks. Then I'll square everything up, and actually try it out!
#maker #tools #shop #dumpsterDive #powertools

A Craftsman brand bench combo belt/disk sander post clean-up, still looking a bit rusty and gross in places, but MUCH cleaner than my previously posted photo.
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