https://www.practicallyinvented.com/About daily 0.75 2019-01-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c0b569d88251b539be0535c/1544246963643/IMG_2965.PNG About Jason https://www.practicallyinvented.com/home daily 1.0 2021-05-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c403afabba223277c011f75/1547713298327/IMG_0749.jpeg Project videos https://www.practicallyinvented.com/Privacy daily 0.75 2019-01-23 https://www.practicallyinvented.com/instagram daily 0.75 2019-01-17 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c403190352f53aaa1b121c8/1547710873630/shopseat.jpg Instagram stuff https://www.practicallyinvented.com/diy_vacuum_chamber daily 0.75 2019-01-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c2e9595f950b7e3f6956dce/1546556834396/IMG_3470.jpeg Vacuum Chamber https://www.practicallyinvented.com/diy_tvstand daily 0.75 2019-01-15 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https://www.practicallyinvented.com/cartesian_diver daily 0.75 2019-01-03 https://www.practicallyinvented.com/diy_hydraulicpress daily 0.75 2019-03-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c8081c0c8302542abd64f36/1551925703056/IMG_4269.png Hydraulic Press Brainstorming process https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c80877871c10bdcbe3ff2c5/1551927171583/IMG_0799.jpeg Hydraulic Press https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c3e5234032be4269cd81f42/1547588162926/IMG_0761.jpeg Hydraulic Press https://www.practicallyinvented.com/diy_rollingseat daily 0.75 2019-01-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c3e66f2032be46f5ac6d1fe/1547593467920/1BE63B48-5435-41DB-817D-ACF069D73304.jpeg Rolling Shop Seat Old work seat vs. new home seat https://www.practicallyinvented.com/display_shelf daily 0.75 2019-01-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c4177e721c67c468a21c2e5/1547794428280/IMG_3622.png Display shelf Using a pilot bit to drill through at centers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c3e7e3303ce646dc6476d70/1547599426618/IMG_9293.jpeg Display shelf Starting at 2” from corner, drill 3/4” holes every 4” both lengthwise and width https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c3e7dc74ae237f91b736af9/1547599313414/IMG_9289.jpeg Display shelf Started with a 2’ by 5’ sheet of 3/4” plywood https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c3e7f83aa4a990be6fa77cd/1547599763558/IMG_9297.jpeg Display shelf Cutting 3/4” plywood shelves to 4” depth, they can be cut in varying lengths of 8”, 12”, 16”, or 24” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c4173efbba2233ca905e5a3/1547793420631/IMG_3618.png Display shelf After laying out drill points, mark with an awl https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c4179a288251b8e05bf7ed4/1547794868428/IMG_3628.png Display shelf Display will free stand when partially folded https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c4175300ebbe8aa256a3948/1547793750780/IMG_3620.png Display shelf Drill 2/3 the depth with a forsner bit https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c417723575d1fdd58b94159/1547794228578/IMG_3625.png Display shelf Cut 3/4” round pegs to 4 3/4” length https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c3e7807c2241b06b6b428c7/1547597852129/IMG_9363.jpeg Display shelf https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c417925758d46417a68f184/1547794747803/IMG_3627.png Display shelf Attach 3 to 4 hinges to join panels along 5’ edge https://www.practicallyinvented.com/twitter daily 0.75 2019-01-17 https://www.practicallyinvented.com/repurpose_metal_can daily 0.75 2019-04-02 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5b47d0fa0d604cdf8b76ec/1549486036661/IMG_0772.jpeg Repurpose metal can https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5dd17af9619aa53dce6f56/1549652360574/IMG_0661.jpeg Repurpose metal can https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5cdea94e17b603e1c4f314/1549590199146/IMG_0812.jpeg Repurpose metal can I reposition the pliers again leaving a space from the original bend and lock the pliers in place. Then I repeat the process of bending the metal to 45 degrees. By spacing the bends this way, the metal in between the bends can flex enough freely without binding or cracking. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5ce28ee4966b3a9887188e/1549591253217/IMG_0331.jpeg Repurpose metal can At this point, I use the pliers again to carefully flatten out the tab working slowly around the entire edge. This first pass is done lightly to take out the larger waves. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5d03a5fa0d6060b76aee8c/1549599667385/IMG_0614.jpeg Repurpose metal can The final pass is made at the top edge to crimp down the fold. This folding process removes the sharp edge left from cutting the can and leaves a clean trim. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5cca3ff9619a11bc476634/1549584968038/IMG_0541.jpeg Repurpose metal can Using a pair of locking pliers, I place the nose edge flush with the line representing the finished height and with the locking handle facing outward. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5ce1c30d9297e6b297f9a5/1549591094671/IMG_0136.jpeg Repurpose metal can I press this tab that’s created flat against the inside wall of the container. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5cdd449140b77d1c937498/1549589849404/IMG_0730.jpeg Repurpose metal can I carefully bend the metal inward about 45 degrees, then release and remove the pliers. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5ce05724a694ad0afa839a/1549590648483/IMG_1169.jpeg Repurpose metal can Once I worked my way around the edge with pliers, I used a cut resistant glove to fold the remaining sections carefully inward. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5b796e4785d3fecc18b1e7/1549498744612/IMG_0370.jpeg Repurpose metal can I then begin to cut along the top edge of what will be the tab. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5b77bb4785d3fecc189c8e/1549498312615/IMG_1017.jpeg Repurpose metal can https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5b7b2124a69477fa25c6a3/1549499178832/IMG_0549.jpeg Repurpose metal can This shear tool leaves a clean straight cut and minimizes and warping of the metal which can happen when using other scissor type cutting tools. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5dd1b0e5e5f069255865d6/1549652410842/IMG_0720.jpeg Repurpose metal can The result is a strong container to hold my mixing paddles which I can set on a shelf or even screw to the wall, keeping the paddles from floating around and providing a permanent place to locate them when needed. Once I’ve safely depressurized some other used up brake cleaner cans, I plan to test this method on them as well to hold and sort some drill bits. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5ca2b1ee971a181a185c788e/1554166265724/IMG_4469.jpeg Repurpose metal can https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5b793024a69477fa25aab5/1549498681493/IMG_0071.jpeg Repurpose metal can The shape of the cutting head is designed for thin sheet metal and shears a small portion of the metal from the center. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0adba6266c07605375530b/t/5c5d031c71c10b7e91428670/1549599528535/IMG_0707.jpeg Repurpose metal can The second pass is done with more pressure to smooth out the remaining high spots.