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 movement and the drill is broken.
Meanwhile, it may be necessary to drill holes in hard to reach places, where you can’t get to with .
You have to drill by hand, holding the drill in the holder. However, with help you can solve this problem. You only need to sacrifice one bit (the screwdriver insert), cut it on the grinding wheel as shown in the picture, and connect it to the miniature chuck.
Fitting the bat to the chuck is quite simple. Place the bit in the screwdriver, turn it on and carefully move the rotating bit towards grinding wheel. When grinding, try not to move the screwdriver; it is better to press it against the grinding wheel support.
The slow rotation of a screwdriver, compared to a drill, 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 that, but in many other cases such modification of the screwdriver can be useful.
Greetings, Samodelkins!
Today we will make a drill-driver with our own hands.
Cordless screwdriver Nowadays it is quite popular in various workshops, as well as in households. The main advantage of this tool is its autonomy and lack of connection to electrical network 220 V.
Plus, such a tool is very small in size, that is, it is compact and will not take up much space when stored at home, in the garage, workshop or somewhere else. Also, a modern screwdriver is quite capable of replacing a drill in relatively simple tasks that sometimes arise on the farm.
Nowadays, this device can be easily found in specialized stores and construction markets. Moreover, the variety of models and various modifications of this instrument is simply amazing. This equipment can be found in a fairly wide range. But the cost of some copies sometimes makes a potential buyer think twice, and sometimes even discourages the desire to acquire a new instrument. And if you want to save money and avoid unnecessary expenses, you can try making a screwdriver with your own hands.
This quite reasonable idea was supported by a DIY master with his master class. He assembled the screwdriver with his own hands, using available parts and tools.
So, let's start making a homemade screwdriver with our own hands.
To do this we will need the following tools and materials:
1. 12 volt motor direct current with step-up gearbox;
2. Lithium-ion battery (3 banks of li-ion 18650 from an old laptop at 3.7 - 4.2V);
3. Drill chuck with a clamping adapter for the gearbox shaft;
4. Socket-connector for connector charger;
5. Momentary start button;
6. Thin galvanized metal plate, width – 20-25 mm;
7. A small piece of plywood, 10 mm thick;
8. PVA glue;
9. Sandpaper;
10. Screw with two nuts 3x30-35 mm;
11. Empty deodorant bottle;
12. Paint;
13. Brush;
14. Copper wire;
15. Electrical tape;
16. Several self-tapping screws with washers;
17. Double-sided tape;
18. Food container made of polypropylene;
19. Jigsaw;
20. Drill and drills for it 3.8-10 mm;
21. Soldering iron and, accordingly, solder with flux for soldering;
22. Scissors;
23. Stationery knife;
24. Pliers;
25. Scissors for cutting metal;
26. Hacksaw for metal;
27. Marker for marking.
The first step is to make a handle for the future screwdriver. It is worth noting that you will have to work on the shape of the handle, since it should not only be comfortable for the hand, but also functional, to accommodate the entire electronic component of the screwdriver, including the motor itself.
The handle will be made from two pieces of plywood 10 mm thick. To do this, the author uses a template that he cuts out of a sheet of cardboard.
Then you need to transfer the outline of the handle onto the plywood sheet using a marker. Next, we cut out the resulting parts using a jigsaw.
Both parts of the handle must be glued together. The author uses PVA glue for this purpose. The handle parts will stick much better if you put the workpiece under a press or firmly clamp it in clamps or a vice.
You need to drill a hole in the middle of the screwdriver handle. It must be end-to-end. We will drill with a 3 mm drill.
This hole is necessary for the mounting plate of the electric motor of the future screwdriver.
We will drill the next hole for the button. We will make it from the side edge of the handle. First we drill it with a 3 mm drill, and then expand it using a drill of a larger diameter (8-10 mm). The expansion depth is approximately 15 mm.
Then you need to clean the edges of the plywood with sandpaper.
Next, we coat the part with paint, which should protect the plywood screwdriver handle from moisture.
The next step We will install the engine and also connect it.
From a small piece of galvanized steel, you need to cut a strip 20-25 mm wide.
This is quite easy to do, just use special metal scissors. From the resulting metal strip we will make a clamp for the electric screwdriver motor.
To do this, you need to mark the holes for the holes on both sides of the galvanization. Then drill it in the designated places thin drill.
Then we bend the plate in the shape of an arc, and use it to secure the electric motor, using a thin bolt with a lock nut.
We attach the drill chuck to the motor through a special clamp adapter. We fix the cartridge with a hexagon bolt, which is located directly on the clamping adapter itself. We use the appropriate key for this.
We insert the screwdriver motor start button into the hole on the handle prepared for it at an early stage. The wires coming from the button are placed with reverse side pens.
Next, solder the wires to the electric motor.
The next stage is the installation of batteries.
The author decides to place 3 jars lithium-ion batteries in a plastic food container.
The container was the perfect size. To do this, he makes four holes with a 3 mm drill. He also makes another hole of a larger diameter on the side with a 10 mm drill. This will be the hole for the charging connection socket.
Then we fix the connector with the wiring coming out of the container with a clamping nut on the body of the container itself.
Next, you need to secure the container in which the batteries will be located to the screwdriver handle. The author secures it with several screws at the end of the handle.
Then we fasten 3 18650 batteries together using tape or cling film. We connect the contacts of the battery banks in series.
We connect the power wires coming from the battery compartment to the corresponding outputs from the connector for connecting the charger. IN in this case the author does not solder the wires together, but simply twists them and insulates the connection points with transparent tape. But of course, for reliability and better contact, it would not hurt to solder the connections, but as insulation, it is better to use heat shrink tube or electrical tape.
We pack the resulting power supply into a plastic container and snap the lid on.
Screwdriver is widely used in various fields activities for working with fasteners different types: self-tapping screws, screws, bolts with nuts, furniture confirmations, screws and others. This power tool can also be used to drill holes in different materials, for example, in various metals, in lumber, in concrete. Wherein functionality of the model being used are determined by the magnitude of its power and torque, and the presence of a shock function.
From a screwdriver you can make a variety of equipment and tools for household use at home. In addition to the power tool itself, conversion in many cases will require additional details and materials. But homemade devices will still cost less than factory analogues, allowing automation and making manual labor more efficient.
The entire range of screwdrivers is divided into mains and battery models. Both types of products work due to electrical energy, which rotates the electric motor. Only the electric motor itself in network devices is designed to AC voltage 220 V, and for battery-powered equipment for constant different sizes, for example, 12 V, 14.4 V. These design features together with the technical characteristics, they largely determine what kind of homemade products can be assembled from a screwdriver.
Electricity is one of the main types of energy used by humanity. Operates using electricity Appliances, industrial equipment, machine tools, power tools. The work is performed by electric motors different designs and powers that are powered by alternating or permanent species current. For this reason, the following technical devices can be assembled on the basis of a screwdriver or from its individual parts:
- garden grass and branches shredder;
- trimmer (electric scythe);
- camping manual generator;
- engraver (mini-drill, dremel, drill);
- wind generator;
- lawnmower;
- grinder;
- mini-machines: drilling, grinding, surface planer, lathe, sawing, sharpening;
- tool for tying reinforcement;
- gate opener drive;
- means of transportation for children: ATV, bicycle, scooter;
- a small ice auger, a hole drill, a construction or kitchen mixer.
The powerful impact model can also be converted into a concrete compactor using 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 tool from battery models homemade generator, which will produce electricity when the attached handle is rotated by hand. This device will be useful in hiking conditions. To make a dynamo, you do not need to radically modify the product. Everything necessary to create a camping generator is already included in the design of the device; only minor modifications will be needed.
Using the created equipment it will be possible to charge 6 or 12 V batteries.
A power tool is suitable for remodeling. with operating voltage from 18V and above. The modification is carried out in the following way:
- disassemble the electric screwdriver;
- carefully unsolder the electronic board;
- Instead of batteries, they install one that is suitable in terms of parameters (dimensions, technical specifications) diode bridge inside the battery case;
- make a comfortable handle with a handle;
- the end without a handle is secured in the chuck.
The final design after the manipulations will look something like the photo below.
A diode bridge is necessary so that the handle of the electric generator can be turned in any direction. Instead of a handle, you can insert a nozzle with blades. Then you will get a simple wind generator.
Electric generator powered by wind, are also made in another way, in the form of a weather vane. In this case, do the following with the battery device:
- disassemble the screwdriver;
- take out the electric motor by disconnecting its contacts;
- remove the cartridge with gearbox (rotor part);
- the electric motor shaft 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 blades made, for example, from plastic pipes;
- a clamp with a clamp is placed on the shaft between the chuck and the gear;
- cut out a rectangular base from plywood or thin metal;
- using a clamp with a clamp, attach the engine with the cartridge to it, drilling holes for the mount in the right places;
- they 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 motor and cartridge inside, securing the elements with glue, and the lid with sealant;
- blades are made by attaching them to the round plate of the unit;
- make a weather vane;
- the assembled generator is mounted on one of its ends;
- connect the wiring to the motor outputs;
- use a multimeter to check the output voltage by rotating the blades by hand.
There are many options for wind generators. They even attach the entire screwdriver to the support, equipping it with an attachment with blades.
Converting a screwdriver into an angle grinder
If corner Sander If it breaks or is missing altogether, it can be temporarily replaced with a cordless or corded electric screwdriver. At the same time, there are various options reworking. 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 end of it is fixed in the cartridge, and a disk is attached to the other.
Another option that allows you to convert a drill-driver into an angle grinder is to use a special type of attachment, equipped with gearbox. When implementing the method, the power tool is disassembled, its gearbox is removed, and an attachment is installed in its place. After the transformations, you will get a tool similar in appearance to an angle grinder.
It should be taken into account that such a special attachment is expensive, and modification work requires a lot of time.
Homemade nozzles are made from studs of suitable diameter, nuts and washers. They are even used with cordless electric screwdrivers.
The efficiency of homemade grinders is significantly lower than that of factory grinders. This is due to the large difference in the speed of rotation of the attachments: approximately 3000 rpm for a screwdriver versus about 11,000 rpm for an angle driver grinding machine. The insignificant amount of power together with the low speed significantly limits the functionality of the device.
The devices made should only be used when emergency situations. Because of reverse capabilities on the instrument being remodeled, it is necessary to monitor the direction of rotation of the disk so as not to injure yourself.
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:
- piece plastic pipe about 2 m long;
- soldering iron with soldering kit;
- fasteners: self-tapping screws, bolts with nuts;
- 45 degree plastic corner;
- pipe plug;
- 12 V motor from an electric screwdriver and accumulator battery from him;
- 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 an angle to it with a diameter of 40 mm.
The conversion process is carried out as follows:
- Having disassembled the electric screwdriver, 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 output to the motor;
- install the electric motor by inserting its wiring into 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 to allow quick connection to the battery;
- a battery holder is made from the 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 casing 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 grass with soft stems. There are many different options for lawn mowers based on networked models of drills and screwdrivers. The photographs below show two homemade products.
First, a base is created from metal, plywood or other materials, to which wheels are then attached, as well as a control handle. The electric screwdriver is secured with clamps or to the stand. A cutting attachment is inserted into the chuck. To protect the feet from flying grass, a cover is attached to the back of the base. Power is supplied via a button or directly from the network.
To assemble a sufficiently functional lawn mower, you need to take a drill-driver with a power of 0.5 kW or more.
A cordless or corded model of an electric screwdriver can be turned into an engraver, which is also called a dremel, drill, mini-drill, or straight grinder. It's quite simple for this buy a nozzle in the store and grind any bat to fit it.
A homemade chuck will allow you to use a variety of accessories designed for Dremels.
The following video demonstrates the process of creating a flexible shaft engraver.
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 boiler;
- a hole is drilled in the center of the bottom for the shaft on which a knife or several blades will be fixed;
- make wood or metal carcass to install the container or place it on the edge of the table;
- a drill-driver is attached to the frame or bottom of the boiler, which is equipped with knives;
- install an on/off button;
- make a slit in the side of the container - cut out a rectangle 10 by 20 cm in front of the bottom;
- A sleeve is made from tin for disposing of crushed plants;
- attach it to the container;
- check the functionality of the unit.
Knives are easiest to make from hacksaw blades . They need to be installed with the point down. In this case, you can make several versions of blades for different grasses. If you make an attachment 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 have made many different-purpose machines from screwdrivers. They cope well with everyday tasks.
If you need to work professionally, then you cannot do without more serious equipment.
One of the options for how to remake a drill-driver V drilling machine , demonstrated in the video below.
A way to create a simple one lathe shown in the video below.
Also, based on a drill-driver, it is possible to assemble the simplest milling and grinding machines, which is demonstrated 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 housing with a battery, you can make a good flashlight. The whole assembly process LED lamp demonstrates the video below.
How to adapt a screwdriver motor to make electric bike is shown in the videos below.
Another version of a bicycle with a motor contains the video below.
Using a hook inserted into the screwdriver chuck, you can knit reinforcement during the construction of various objects. The following video demonstrates how this is done.
Connecting the tool to the auger 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 don’t provide any practical benefit, then entertainment is guaranteed.
The unconventional use of a screwdriver is not limited to this. By folk craftsmen new ideas are constantly being put forward, and at the same time practical implementation. Other experts adapt homemade devices to suit your own needs, while receiving various modifications homemade equipment. You can also come up with something on your own, showing technical knowledge and imagination, giving free rein to your 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.
Made of wood. And over time, you come across the idea that you need to buy a grinder. But not everyone can afford to buy it or make it themselves. But if you have a screwdriver, then you can make yourself a mini grinding machine like mine, maybe even better. I don't argue, it's not suitable for big projects made of wood, but for processing small parts, it can handle it quite well. And the material for its manufacture can be found in every garage.
Necessary materials:
- plywood
- cylindrical block
- threaded stud
- washers
- self-tapping screws
- glue
- sandpaper
TESTING AND MANUFACTURING CAN BE WATCHED IN THE VIDEO:
Step 1: Take two cylindrical bars (I sawed off from an old shovel handle) 100 mm long. And drilled it exactly in the center through hole with a diameter of 8 mm. Then, having found a suitable threaded pin, I cut two pieces of the required length from it.
Step 2: We need to make sure that one roller rotates along with the hairpin, and does not scroll on it in any way. To do this, I took 2 washers of suitable diameter and drilled two holes in them on the sides (you can see it in the photo). Using nails we fix the washers to wooden block. And by welding we weld the stud to the washers. We have a rigid structure; now the roller will spin along with the pin and will not turn.
Step 3: 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 we begin the assembly. For this we need glue and screws. Many will say that you need to insert bearings into the holes so that the shaft rotates very well and does not break the holes in the plywood. I don’t argue that it can be installed, but in practice the pin doesn’t break anything and spins well in the holes in the plywood. The other roller simply spins on the pin, since the diameter of the hole is slightly larger than the diameter of the pin. We screw a piece of plywood on top, it will strengthen the structure and the sandpaper will not sag.
Step 5: Cut the strip sandpaper, insert it between the rollers and glue its ends together. And presses it in the place of gluing with some kind of weight. Glue like mine copes well with this task, so that the ends do not peel off from each other.
The result is a compact grinding machine. The vibrations from it are insignificant, so it will not jump all over the table. The button on the screwdriver can be fixed with a plastic tie; it is easily pulled onto the button and easily removed. Thank you all for your attention!
Cordless screwdrivers are used everywhere in workshops and households. Such a tool is valued for its lack of connection 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 construction 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 money. What if you make it yourself? Today we will reinforce this quite reasonable idea with a master class from one of the tinkering enthusiasts.
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Assembling a screwdriver with your own hands
Stage one - preparing the handle for the 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 10 mm plywood. Cut out the template from a sheet of cardboard.We transfer the outline of the handle onto the plywood with a marker and cut out both parts with a jigsaw.
We connect them with PVA glue. Gluing will be better if you place 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 first drill it with a 3 mm drill, and then expand it by 8-10 mm. The expansion depth is 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
Using metal scissors, cut a strip 20-25 mm wide from a piece of galvanized steel. This will be the clamp for the engine.
We mark holes on both sides and drill with a thin drill. We bend the plate with an arc, and fasten the engine to a thin bolt with a lock nut.
We fix the drill chuck through a clamping adapter and fix it with a hex bolt.
We place the power button in 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 - installing batteries
In the plastic container we make four holes with a 3 mm drill, and one with a 10 mm drill for the charging socket.
We fix the connector with the outgoing wiring with a clamping nut on the container body. We secure the container to the end of the handle with several self-tapping screws.
We wrap three batteries with tape or cling film. We connect their contacts sequentially.
We combine the power wires from the batteries with the outputs from the connector, twist them and wrap them with electrical tape. For reliability, the connection can be soldered with a soldering iron.
We pack the resulting power supply into a container and close it with a lid.