Index The index to this thread is found in post number 903 Go to INDEX. [IMG_3826] How about sharing some tips you use? Here is one I use often when I need my third hand to give a constant pull. [2017-01-04_0-01-26.jpg] .

Yes, modern digital calipers are excellent - but don't buy a dirt cheapo one , which, in my experience are poorly made and inaccurate - jaws not parallel, outer and inner jaws not aligned correctly etc ... Allan

A suggestion to create a busbar. See discussion here: https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=563703.0 A long male header pin can change the gender of the Dupont connector. If +5v and GND are both needed, use red and black wires. Red would go the even number pins. Black would go to odd number pins. A two pin header would then be the supply connector. [e0e8cd8bfa89fec1d084cc2b35e2f615cb140bbf.jpg]

I have one bad eye and one that’s not great :frowning: . Add a 6” X 13” X 1/8” Plexiglas safety shield to your workbench. Two magnets hold the shield to a 403 stainless steel sheet under a silicone mat. With the shield being 6” wide, your hands can easily get around to hold tools, etc. Wearing a 1.5X and 2X head magnifier might be a good thing also. And CrossRoards says wear a dust mask. BTW, removing the drill press head, gives the full column length to adjust the height of the table work surface. Foredom P-DP30 Drill Press: Drill Presses, Handpiece Holders – Foredom Electric Company High Quality Tools for Artisans World Wide [A.jpg] [B.jpg] [C.jpg] [D.jpg]

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Surgeons use snaring tools to capture and cut tissue from the body. Taking a cue from this, make a snaring tool to hold screws while inserting or removing them. The second image shows how to hold the tool. Separating the bead from the ball tightens the snare. The split ring at the end of the snare prevents the snare wire from going in the tube. The tube is filled with a ‘silicone rubber wire’ to add friction, so the pull wire is taut. My older version used a spring to keep the pull wire taut. It does have the advantage of not needing the split ring. Tiger tail wire: Tigertail - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Miniature braided stainless steel cable covered with nylon. Ideal for sharp-edged beads, abrasive-resistant Tigertail beading wire all but eliminates the tedious job of restringing necklaces due to cord fray or breakage. Finishing with crimp beads is... [0.jpg] [1.jpg] [2.jpg] [3.jpg]

[4.jpg] Takes ~10 minutes to make one of these. [5.jpg] [6.jpg]

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For inserting steel bolts a magnetised screwdriver or little magnet is handy. For non ferrous a little blob of stiff grease... Allan

allanhurst: For inserting steel bolts a magnetised screwdriver or little magnet is handy. For non ferrous a little blob of stiff grease... Allan Magnet :o :art: Yes. It's those damn little M1, M2 and 2-56 screws that are a pain for me. Arthr in hands doesn't help. :frowning:

larryd: It's those damn little M1, M2 and 2-56 screws that are a pain for me. Arthr in hands doesn't help. :frowning: Same here , neuropathy in the hands. Tom.... :neutral_face:

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Takes ~10 minutes to make one of these.

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