Source: Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers
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I love the way Leah Bolden frequently reveals unknown or underutilized functions of common tools. In this See Jane Drill video, she reveals a scribing tool that is “hidden” in most combo squares. I had no idea!
This video has a little bit of that viral hacks video quality, but I love PVC pipe projects and the countless things that you can do with this ubiquitous and versatile building material. Even if some of these projects might not be very practical, you can get lots of inspiration from seeing so many diverse applications. I also like that all 65 projects are linked in the project description.
Getting a good material flow and a proper shape to your caulking bead depends a lot on how you cut the tip on the nozzle. This Make Build Modify video shows the proper way to cut and point the nozzle.
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