Odd Yet Crafty Uses for Everyday Tools

Odd Yet Crafty Uses for Everyday Tools

Tools have a clever way of making our lives easy. They do the job of a hundred people in mere minutes, as well as opening up new ideas for home decoration. From drilling holes for do-it-yourself projects to creating a modern outdoor shed in the garden, these pieces of equipment are gifts from above when it comes to the ease and the gratification they brings to our lives.

These days, choosing the right tools for the job becomes as easy as getting inspiration online. With a little boost from technology and a right mindset, driving to and hauling bulky tools from the hardware store may be a thing of the past. A multi-channel retailer of trade tools from the UK even offers a next day delivery so customers effectively save time and effort. At the end of day, this is arguably the main purpose why we have tools at home. But, what if the ease of using these apparatuses can become even easier. With that, here are some odd yet crafty uses for everyday tools:

 

Pencil, Nail, and Hammer Go Together

A nail and a hammer will always be associated with one another – there’s even a saying coined by a famous psychologist. Now to take it a step further, add to that the use of a pencil. Pencils do more than just marking a dot on a surface; it can also act as an ideal lubricant for nails. By simply rubbing graphite on the nail’s tip and its shaft, hammering now becomes smoother and easier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hacksaw, Bolt, and Drill for the Thrill

Some bolts are long, others are short, and often times, getting the exact length can be a tad tedious all together. Here’s where the convenience of having an electric drill comes into play. Just tightly spin two nuts on the bolt to keep the hacksaw steady before starting. Let the power of the drill cut through the bolt then unscrew to clean off burrs.

 

 

 

Pipe, String, and the Joy they Bring

A piece of string does wonders in terms of precisely cutting a pipe. It has a surprising edge over a saw because it can fit into tight spaces where pipes are usually placed. First off, make a starting point by cutting a surface notch on the pipe. From there, place the string and begin pulling back and forth to carve through an ABS or a PVC pipe. Remember to wear gloves throughout the whole process to prevent cuts and scrapes.

 

 

 

Clamp and Plywood, Yes You Could

A C-clamp can act as a handle when carrying a sheet of MDF or lifting a piece of plywood. Also, it provides a stable bar to avert splinters and wounds. Just make sure to set the C-clamp at a stable grip that’s neither loose nor extremely tight.