Unusual applications of a screwdriver. What can be done from an old screwdriver Crafts from an old screwdriver
A screwdriver is widely used in various fields of activity to work with fasteners of various types: self-tapping screws, screws, bolts with nuts, furniture confirmations, screws and others. Also, with the help of this power tool, holes are rolled in different materials, for example, in various metals, in lumber, in concrete. At the same time, the functionality of the operated model is determined by the value of its power and torque, the presence of a shock function.
From a screwdriver, you can make a variety of equipment and tools for domestic use at home. In addition to the power tool itself, in many cases, additional parts and materials will be required for rework. But home-made devices will still cost less than factory counterparts, allowing you to automate and make manual labor more efficient.
The entire range of screwdrivers is divided into network and battery models. Both types of products work due to electrical energy, which drives the electric motor. Only the electric motor itself for network devices is designed for an alternating voltage of 220 V, and for battery technology for a constant voltage of different values, for example, 12 V, 14.4 V. These design features, together with the technical characteristics, largely determine which homemade products from a screwdriver can be assembled .
Electricity is one of the main types of energy used by mankind. Due to electricity, household appliances, industrial equipment, machine tools, and power tools function. The work is carried out at the same time by electric motors of various designs and power, which are powered by alternating or direct currents. For this reason, the following technical devices can be assembled on the basis of a screwdriver or from its individual parts:
- garden shredder of grass and branches;
- trimmer (electric scythe);
- camping manual generator;
- engraver (mini-drill, dremel, drill);
- wind generator;
- lawn mower;
- grinder;
- mini-machines: drilling, grinding, thicknessing, turning, sawing, sharpening;
- tool for knitting reinforcement;
- gate opening drive;
- vehicles for children: ATV, bicycle, scooter;
- a small ice drill, a hole drill, a construction or kitchen mixer.
The powerful impact type model can also be converted into a concrete rammer with a special attachment.
The implementation of each option takes different time and requires additional (insignificant) costs, or does without them at all.
Assembling a manual camping electric generator and a homemade wind generator
It will not be difficult to make a home-made generator from battery models of the tool, which will produce electricity when the attached handle is rotated by hand. Such a device is useful in field conditions. To make a dynamo, you do not need to radically modify the product. Everything you need to create a camping generator is already in the design of the device, only minor improvements will be needed.
With the help of the created equipment, it will be possible to charge 6 or 12 V batteries.
Suitable for power tools with operating voltage from 18V and above. Modification is carried out in the following way:
- disassemble the electric screwdriver;
- carefully solder the electronic board;
- instead of batteries, they put a diode bridge that is suitable in terms of parameters (dimensions, technical characteristics) inside the battery case;
- make a comfortable handle with a handle;
- the end without a handle is fixed in the cartridge.
The final design after the done manipulations will look something like in the photo below.
The diode bridge is necessary so that the handle of the generator can be turned in any direction. Instead of a handle, you can insert a nozzle with blades. Then you get a simple wind generator.
Wind power generator, are also made in a different way, in the form of a weather vane. In this case, the following is done with the battery device:
- disassemble the screwdriver;
- take out the electric motor by disconnecting its contacts;
- remove the cartridge with the gearbox (rotary part);
- the shaft of the electric motor is inserted into the cartridge, clamping it;
- a round metal plate about 1 mm thick is bolted to the gearbox gear, which will serve as the basis for fixing the blades made, for example, from plastic pipes;
- a clamp with a clamp is put on the shaft between the cartridge and the gear;
- cut out a rectangular base from plywood or thin metal;
- using a clamp with a clamp, an engine with a cartridge is attached to it, having drilled holes for fastening in the right places;
- make a casing to protect the wind generator (from precipitation, dust and other unforeseen influences), for example, from under a coffee can;
- insert the base with the engine and cartridge inside, fixing the elements with glue, and the cover with sealant;
- make blades by attaching them to the round plate of the unit;
- make a weather vane;
- an assembled generator is mounted on one of its ends;
- connect the wiring to the motor outputs;
- check the output voltage with a multimeter by rotating the blades by hand.
There are many options for wind generators. Even the entire screwdriver is attached to the support, providing it with a nozzle with blades.
Alteration of a screwdriver into a grinder
If the angle grinder is broken or it is not available at all, then it can be temporarily replaced with a cordless or corded electric screwdriver. However, there are various remodeling options. The easiest way is to use ready-made or homemade nozzles or adapters. An example of an adapter is shown in the photo below. One of its ends is fixed in the cartridge, and a disk clings to the other.
Another option that allows you to convert a drill-driver into a grinder is to use a special type of nozzle, equipped with a gearbox. When implementing the method, the power tool is dismantled, its gearbox is dismantled, and a nozzle is installed instead. After the transformations, you get a tool similar in appearance to an angle grinder.
It should be taken into account that such a special nozzle is expensive, and the modification work requires a lot of time.
Homemade nozzles are made from studs of suitable diameter, nuts and washers. They are used even with cordless electric screwdrivers.
The efficiency of homemade products is much lower than that of factory grinders. This is due to the large difference in the speed of rotation of the nozzles: about 3000 rpm for a screwdriver versus about 11,000 rpm for an angle grinder. A small amount of power, together with a low speed, significantly limit the functionality of the device made.
Made devices should be used only in emergency situations. Because of reverse possibilities on the tool being reworked, it is necessary to monitor the direction of rotation of the disk so as not to be injured.
Converting a screwdriver into a trimmer or lawn mower
To make an electric scythe with your own hands, you will need the following parts and materials:
- a piece of plastic pipe about 2 m long;
- soldering iron with soldering kit;
- fasteners: self-tapping screws, bolts with nuts;
- 45 degree plastic corner;
- pipe cap;
- 12 V motor from an electric screwdriver and a battery from it;
- the wire;
- adapter from 40 to 50 mm for plastic pipes;
- power button;
- plastic bucket;
- contact clips (crocodiles) - 2 pcs;
- blades from stationery knives.
The work uses a pipe and a corner to it with a diameter of 40 mm.
The conversion process is carried out as follows:
- having disassembled the electric screwdriver, they take out the motor;
- attach it to the plug, having previously marked and drilled mounting holes in it;
- attach the electric motor with 2 screws;
- solder the leads to the motor;
- install an electric motor, pushing its wiring in the pipe;
- mark the location of the future switch with a marker on the tube;
- drill a hole;
- connect to the wiring switch, mount it;
- contact clamps are attached to the ends of the outgoing wires for quick connection to the battery;
- a battery holder is made from an adapter;
- connect the drive, connect the adapter to the tube;
- make knives from blades;
- using a conventional terminal clamp, the nozzle is connected to the motor shaft;
- a protective cover is made from a plastic bucket;
- glue the part to the pipe;
- check the functionality of the structure.
The created device will allow you to mow only the grass cover with soft stems. There are many different options for lawn mowers based on network models of drill drivers. The photos below show two homemade.
First, a base is created from metal, plywood or other materials, to which wheels are then attached, as well as a control knob. Clamps or to the rack fix the electric screwdriver. A cutting nozzle is inserted into the cartridge. To protect the legs from flying grass, a casing is attached to the back of the base. Power is made through a button or directly from the network.
To assemble a sufficiently functional lawn mower, you need to take a drill driver from 0.5 kW with a power.
A cordless or corded model of an electric screwdriver can be turned into an engraver, which is also called a dremel, a drill, a mini drill, a straight grinder. It's easy enough for this buy a nozzle in the store and grind any bit under it.
A homemade cartridge will allow you to use a variety of equipment designed for dremels.
The following video demonstrates the process of creating an engraver with a flexible shaft.
Making a garden shredder
A garden shredder for grass and thin twigs (less than 1 cm thick) can be made on the basis of a corded drill/driver.
Create an aggregate like this:
- choose a suitable container, for example, zinc decoction;
- in the center of the bottom, a hole is drilled for the shaft, on which a knife or several blades will be fixed;
- make a wooden or metal frame to install the container or put it on the edge of the table;
- a drill-driver is attached to the frame or bottom of the boil-out, which is equipped with knives;
- mount the on / off button;
- make a slot in the side of the container - cut out a rectangle in front of the bottom 10 by 20 cm;
- a sleeve is made of tin for ejection of crushed plants;
- attach it to the container;
- check the performance of the unit.
Knives are easiest to make from hacksaw blades. You need to install them sharpening down. In this case, you can make several options for blades for different herbs. If you make a nozzle in the form of knives for a drill-driver, then you can simply chop the grass in a bucket or other suitable container.
Screwdriver machines
Craftsmen made many different-purpose machines from a screwdriver. They are quite capable of handling everyday tasks.
If you need to work professionally, then more serious equipment is indispensable.
One of the options for how to remake a drill driver into the drilling machine shown in the video below.
The way to create the simplest lathe shown in the video below.
Also, on the basis of a drill-driver, it is possible to assemble the simplest milling and grinding machines which is shown in the following videos.
Other non-standard ways to use the tool
Non-standard use of a screwdriver is not limited to the options considered. The video below shows how to use this power tool as a ATV drive and for opening doors (gates), for drilling ice, as a mixer. The video also contains other non-traditional options.
Using a case with a battery, you can make a good flashlight. The whole assembly process LED lamp shows the video below.
How to adapt a screwdriver motor to make electric bike shown in the videos below.
Another option for a motorized bike contains a video below.
With a hook inserted into the screwdriver chuck, you can knit armature during the construction of various facilities. The following video demonstrates how this is done.
By connecting the tool to the auger of a manual meat grinder, you can automate the process of twisting vegetables and meat.
It should be borne in mind that homemade products of this kind are often very limited in load. But if they do not get practical use, then entertainment is guaranteed.
This unconventional use of a screwdriver is not limited. Craftsmen constantly put forward new ideas, while their practical implementation takes place. Other specialists adapt home-made devices to their own needs, while receiving various modifications of home-made equipment. You can also come up with something on your own, showing technical knowledge and imagination, giving free rein to imagination and creativity. The main thing to remember: when starting to manufacture various devices, it is necessary to take into account that the created mechanisms are safe.
From a tree. And over time, you come across such thoughts that you need to purchase a grinder. But not everyone can afford to buy it or make it on their own. But if you have a screwdriver, then you can make yourself a mini grinder, like mine, maybe even better. I do not argue that it is not suitable for large wood projects, but for processing small parts, it can do just fine. And for its manufacture, the material can be found in every garage.
Necessary materials:
- plywood
- cylindrical bar
- threaded stud
- washers
- self-tapping screws
- glue
- sandpaper
TESTING AND MANUFACTURING CAN BE WATCHED ON THE VIDEO:
Step 1: We take two cylindrical bars (I sawed off from an old handle from a shovel) 100 mm long. And exactly in the center I drilled a through hole with a diameter of 8 mm. Then, finding a suitable threaded stud, I cut off two pieces of the desired length from it.
Step 2: We are tedious to make one roller spin with the hairpin, and not scroll on it in any way. To do this, I took 2 washers of a suitable diameter and drilled two holes into them on the sides (you can see in the photo). Using nails, we fix the washers to the wooden block. And weld the stud to the washers by welding. We get a rigid structure, now the roller will spin along with the pin and will not turn.
Step 3: We cut out three blanks from plywood: the dimensions of the top two are 200 * 60 mm. bottom - 200*105 mm. We drill holes in two identical blanks as shown in the photo.
Step 4: Next, start the assembly. To do this, we need glue and screws. Many will say that you need to insert bearings into the holes so that the shaft spins very well and does not break the holes on the plywood. I don’t argue, you can put it, but in practice the hairpin doesn’t break anything and it’s good to spin in the holes on the plywood. The other roller just scrolls on the stud, since the diameter of the hole is slightly larger than the diameter of the stud. We fasten a piece of plywood from the top, it will strengthen the structure and the sandpaper will not sag.
Step 5: Cut off a strip of sandpaper, slide it between the rollers and glue its ends together. And presses in the place of gluing with some kind of load. Glue, like mine, does a good job of this, so that the ends do not come off from each other.
The result is a compact grinding machine. Vibrations from it are insignificant, so it will not jump around the table. The button on the screwdriver can be fixed with a plastic tie, it is easily pulled over the button and can be easily removed. Thank you all for your attention!
Cordless screwdriver is used everywhere in workshops and households. Such a tool is valued for not being tied to a 220 V household network. It is compact, does not take up much space and can replace a drill in simple jobs that are sometimes found around the house.
In building stores and on the market, such equipment can be found in a wide range. Its cost sometimes makes you think, and sometimes even makes you want to save. What if you make it yourself? Today we will support this quite reasonable idea with a master class from one of the lovers of tinkering.
Necessary resources for homemade
Materials:Tools:
We assemble a screwdriver with our own hands
Stage one - preparing the handle for a screwdriver
The shape of the handle should be comfortable for the hand, and functional for filling the screwdriver. We make it from two pieces of plywood 10 mm. Cut out the template from a piece of cardboard.We transfer the contour of the handle to the plywood with a marker and cut out both parts with an electric jigsaw.
We connect them with PVA glue. Gluing will be better if you put the workpiece under a press, clamp it in clamps or a vice.
We drill a through hole in the middle of the handle with a 3 mm drill. It is necessary for the engine mounting plate.
We make the next hole for the button from the side edge. We drill it first with a 3 mm drill, and then expand it by 8-10 mm. Depth of expansion - about 15 mm.
We clean the edges of the plywood with sandpaper, and cover the part with paint for moisture protection.
Stage two - install and connect the engine
We cut a strip 20-25 mm wide from a piece of galvanized steel with scissors for metal. This will be the clamp for the engine.
We mark the holes on both sides of it and drill it with a thin drill. We bend the plate with an arc, and fix the engine on a thin bolt with a lock nut.
We fix the drill chuck through the clamping adapter, and fix it with a hexagon bolt.
We put the power button into the hole on the handle, and place the wires on its reverse side. We solder the wires to the engine and the charging socket, insulating the connections with heat shrink.
Stage three - we mount the batteries
In a plastic container, we make four holes with a 3 mm drill, and one with 10 mm for the charging socket.
We fix the connector with the outgoing wiring with a clamping nut on the container body. We fix the container on the end of the handle with several screws.
We wrap three batteries with tape or cling film. We combine their contacts sequentially.
We combine the supply wires from the batteries with the outputs from the connector, twist and wrap with electrical tape. Connection for reliability can be soldered with a soldering iron.
We pack the resulting power supply into a container, and close the lid.
We expand the capabilities of a portable screwdriver with our own hands.
Working with thin drills with an electric drill is almost impossible. One careless move and the drill is broken.
And, meanwhile, there is a need to drill holes in hard-to-reach places where you can’t get to.
You have to drill by hand, holding the drill in the holder. However, this problem can be solved with help. It is only necessary to sacrifice one bit (driver insert), cut it on the grinding wheel, as shown in the figure, and connect it to a miniature chuck.
Fitting the bit to the cartridge is pretty easy. Install the bit in the screwdriver, turn it on and carefully guide the rotating bit to the grinding wheel. When turning, try not to move the screwdriver, it is better to press it against the handpiece of the grinding wheel.
Slow, compared to a drill, the rotation of a screwdriver is even useful. It is easier to control drilling, the drill does not heat up during operation and does not weld with plastics.
Of course, you won’t get deep drilling, especially in metal - you need it for this, but in many other cases, such a refinement of a screwdriver can be useful.
Old electrical appliances over the years tend to break down or not fully fulfill their functional duties. In order not to throw away the old screwdriver, its parts can be used in the assembly or manufacture of new and useful products in everyday life.
When assembling the chopper using a screwdriver, such a device will work on the principle of a food processor.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- A hole is made in the bottom of the cone-shaped container into which the shaft will be mounted.
- The container is placed on a wooden or metal stand.
- Knives or blades are attached to the shaft inserted into the bottom.
- Connect the power switch.
- A hole is cut out on the side of the container and tubes are inserted into it to eject already crushed processed products.
Such a device will become a good assistant in the country or in the garden.
To assemble the trimmer yourself, you need:
- Remove the motor from the screwdriver and attach it to the plug.
- Pripyat wires and stretch them through a pipe about 2 meters long.
- Make a hole in the pipe and mount the trimmer button into it.
- Bladed knives are attached to an electric motor.
- The bottom of a plastic bucket is suitable as a protective visor.
Note! To create a well-functioning trimmer, you need to take a motor with a power of at least 0.5 kW.
A lawn mower, which in our time is not cheap, can be obtained by removing the motor from a screwdriver and attaching it to a body with wheels using a method similar to the previous one.
Getting a wind generator is easy:
- After disassembling a screwdriver with a power of at least 18 W, remove the electronic board from it.
- Mount the diode bridge.
Note! The diode bridge makes it possible to turn the blades of the wind generator in different directions.
- A nozzle with blades is connected to the cartridge.
Such a device makes it possible to charge batteries with a power of not more than 12 watts.
To get a grinder from an electric screwdriver, they disassemble it, take out the gearbox and mount a special nozzle with the help of bolts and nuts.
Such a device is much more functional than a factory grinder, but the disk rotation speed is several times lower than that of a professional one.
Such a machine will turn out if you fix a screwdriver with a drill in a vertical position on a moving bar. Install this structure on a horizontal stand or metal frame. The machine can be powered by electricity or battery.
By installing a screwdriver on a stand and attaching a grinding disc to it, you get an excellent home-made grinding machine.
Lathe
The lathe will turn out if the screwdriver is fixed in a wooden stand and placed on a horizontal surface.
Note! Such devices are suitable for amateur work, but not for professional needs.
A hand generator is a device similar to a wind generator. The procedure for its manufacture is identical to the assembly of a wind turbine. At the last stage of work, instead of a nozzle with blades, a handle is attached to the screwdriver.
Making an electric bike is easy:
- Remove the motor from the screwdriver.
- By connecting it to a bicycle sprocket.
- Install the gear on the bike.
Such a device for a child can be made of plastic pipes, fastening them together with plastic ties, and the motor from a screwdriver can be used as a motor for a catamaran.
This device is quite easy to assemble. To transform an old tool into a new one, you need to attach a metal cutting disc to a screwdriver instead of a drill.
Instead of the engine, you need to mount the LEDs in compliance with the current strength, the flashlight is ready.
