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I Built a Tool I Wish I Had Years Ago

Long-form10:36EducationPublished Sep 27, 2026, 12:31 PM · 3w ago
Views
12,169
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1
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1
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Engagement
1.1%
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Likes
120
1.0% of views
Comments
10
0.08% of views
Est. ad revenue
$61–$146
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477
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1.2×
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Rank in channel
#8
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Description

What can you build from a pile of scrap metal? In this video, I turn a collection of ordinary steel scraps into a useful homemade tool designed for accurate metalworking. I start by sorting the raw pieces and machining the parts that need to be turned on my homemade lathe. I also install the bearings and prepare each component for the next step. After the machining is finished, I drill the required holes and carefully prepare all the parts for assembly. Then comes the welding stage, where everything is joined together to complete the tool. Finally, I put the finished tool to the test and show how it works in the workshop. From scrap metal to a precise and useful DIY tool — everything is built in my workshop using basic metalworking machines and techniques. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Starting with scrap metal 00:32 — Preparing the metal parts 01:10 — Machining on my homemade lathe 04:00 — Installing the bearings 04:35 — Drilling the parts 06:30 — Preparing the parts for welding 07:00 — Welding and assembling the tool 09:00 — Testing the finished tool 10:35 — End If you enjoy homemade tools, metalworking, welding, machining, and practical DIY projects, make sure to watch until the end. Thanks for watching, and keep building! #DIYTools #HomemadeTools #Metalworking #Welding #Machining #ScrapMetal #DIY #Workshop #MetalworkingTools #HomemadeTool
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