I purchased an adjustable temperature heat gun on Amazon for $20 Can blow warm air to fire starting air - so great for any application I also purchased a set of tips for around $7
I don’t normally like or subscribe I just browse shop hacks and tips and woodworking stuff but I subscribed after this video. I like your style and it’s easy fun watching.
I few people have brought this up until I point out that shops all over the world have retractable, hanging extension cords. Those stay wound up permanently. No one unwinds those full before using them, because that would negate their purpose. If them heating up is such an issue, how are those even legal?
Hats off to you for giving Izzy Swan and The Maker's Playground a special shout out. I would like to share a 3 part hack with you that involves power tools and extension cords. Before I begin, let me say that I absolutely HATE power cords, but they are a necessary evil, and this is an easy way to tame it. What I like to do, is buy a bunch of replacement extension cord plugs, both male and female. With my portable power tools, I cut the cord down to 4 to 6 inches, and put a replacement plug on the shortened cord. Wait until your warranty expires if you're worried about that sort of thing. This makes storage (especially storage), and use a whole lot easier. Next, for my stationary power tools, rather than allowing my wall outlets dictate where I set up my tools, or having to deal with miles of extension cords, I first do the same thing to the power cords on these tools as I did with my portable tools. I then use extension cords, and route them along the wall just above the floor. I use those plastic clips you can nail into the wall to hold the extension cord, then I cut the cord to the desired length, and put a new end on the cord. All the cut-off pieces of extension cords go into a box and get stored in my garage or attic for future use. Let's say I need a 3 foot extension........I just grab a left over piece out of that box and make it.
I like that idea with the shortened leads. It makes good sense as a way of combatting the winding and storing aspect of power tools. I’ll definitely be conscious of it over the next few months and will play it out in my head to see if it will work for me and my set up. Thanks for that high ranking intelligent hack Mr Wizard.
I just joined Makers Playground. I had heard Izzy Swan reference Makers Playground, but it never clicked to what it was until I saw this videos. Thanks
Shop Hack #8: Last week. I just made a DIY light. It’s basically a mount/adapter for a Lithium Battery (power tools battery). Took an old mount we never use anymore (dewalt phone charger) and attacked to buttons (3 position switch) and an old led strip (cut and soldered) .One position turns one strip on (cut the strips into 3 LEDS), second turns on two rows. It’s bright enough and angled so it shines at what you point it at, and a bit above you. The second row, shines on three sides, almost lighting up the whole room. Made out of stuff that was probably gonna find a trash can (except for switch).
Great tips all around. I used to use velcro to hold extension cords and the electrical cords of my different power tools. Now I use different size gear clamps. They come in so many different sizes and colors. When I take the smaller ones I use off to use a power tool. I can snap them closed around the cable near the plug that goes in the wall. And you never misplace them. They come off quick, go on quick and they hold securely. You can buy them at Home Depot, Princess Auto and even Dollarama has started selling some.
Woah, this made me realise that you can actually use a spring clamp as well if you don't mind the extra bulk. While it takes a lot more room, you can take it off and put it back on instantly, which could really change the way I deal with cords.
Great tips! I’m an engineer so I don’t mind math, but that divisible-by-4 tip was genius. I could do without the music though. Made it hard to hear you sometimes.
Thank you for the feedback! I’m still working with the music to try to get it right. I hope you consider subscribing! I could use someone to give me an “audience POV” it helps me learn a TON!
Shop Hack #3: I use that paint bucket (with a magnet on it) as a carrying tote for an extra pocket. Like if I need to put up a 2x4 in the attic, throw some screws in the bucket, pencil and tape measure fit in perfectly. Lite duty, lite carry.
I work out of a garage which had only 2 light bulbs lighting the entire 20 x 20 room. Once I was a Walmart during black friday of last year and then they had these hyper tough LED shop lights on sale and I bought 8 of them for $12 each. They come with the fixture, the hanging chain, and plug in to an outlet. So the next day I put 2 switched outlets on the ceiling and hung them all around and it works great. The light is so bright it lights up 10 feet around the window at night. I've have them for about a year now and haven't had a single issue with them at all.
I will always smile when I see you videos cause I remember the 1st video I watched of yours when you created a dust collector and then went to clean the filter. Good stuff!!!
There were two thing I loved about this video, first the tip for finding the way to get four even sections on a board easily because I too am terrible at math. Whenever one of my students, I taught history, tried to approach me with a math question I was like “do you want to get that wrong, then don’t ask me!” The second thing I loved was the Spaceballs clip!
The dividing up of a board in equal parts blew me away. Now I know why I took up trigonometry in college. This is what needs to be taught in school ....practical applications.
Well Frank, I’m a teacher.....though O yea he theater! Lol. I share stuff like this with my students as frequently as possible. I try to give them stuff they will actually use! Glad you liked it, hope ya subscribed! Are you a maker?
@@BurkeMakesStuff I do enjoy making stuff in my garage. I went to aviation vocational school in NYC back in the 80's so I was able to get some good basic building skills early on. I'm a retired Air Force veteran who served 23 years of active duty. Now work as a Virtual Systems engineer for DOD. I'm also into electronics and photography. Also started getting into wet shaving hobby and started turning brush handles on my lathe.
Shop Hack #7: We use Velcro to wrap a lot of our items, two handles bags and power tools. Another item we use In tandem with Velcro, and that is Stroller/Grocery Carabiners. We use Velcro Wraps with Gromets to wrap around the handle of some of our cordless tools, and a stroller carabiner (5” - 7”) and clip out tools to whatever we can (we put hooks where we need them). Our work van has holes cut in the ceiling supports for weight control, it’s just big enough to throw an open carabiner into and stays put. Our DEWALT & Milwaukee bags hang from the ceiling and are easily removed and put away. Velcro and Stroller/Grocery Carabiners. Soooooooo useful. We use magnets to hold our hole saws too. They cling to the ceiling of our drills and saw blades cabinet (it’s full metal). They are the perfect weight to stay in place, even when van is on a dirt road in Massachusetts (we get wind waves/frost heaves in our roads, it’s like going over 30 speed bumps in five feet of driving).
I've cut the extension cords in my shop down to a reasonable length, adding a new plug to the cut end. I have six foot and ten foot extension cords, along with one cord to reach fully across the room. Saves time (winding & unwinding) and much easier to handle. My longer cords are stored & used elsewhere.
Just a short note on extension leads particularly the reel type. If you use one of these especially the ones with multiple sockets you should always unwind the cable fully before use because heat can build up inside the reel to such an extent that the cable itself could burst into flames. I've seen it happen with a small portable AC unit and the fire damage was extensive. It's just something to be aware of.
I’ve heard this before and am always apprehensive about it because huge companies sell the retractable spools that you can hang up in your shop that have 100 ft in them. No one is unwinding 100ft every time. So why aren’t fires braking out from these all over? I was always warned never to put anything conductive in the middle of a wound spool on the floor. That makes sense because the central conductor in their case would def heat up with all the current circling it.
@@BurkeMakesStuff I think the main problem is that manufactures follow a different set of rules regarding standards. These standards do not extend to the person who purchases these items. In recent times my local Lidl and Aldi stores have been selling chain saws , circular saws as well as various garden tools that are extremely dangerous. Crazy stuff really no comeback if you sever your fingers . They tell you that you should know how to use the device. Ah well take care out there.
I’ve a hack for not unrolling fifty feet of cable when you want four…it’s called “go out and buy a four foot extension cable” They don’t break the bank and if that’s your regular need, why mess about trying to make do with an unwieldy long extension….just store it away. No shade on the vid..all good stuff 👍. I obtained an angle poise desk lamp with a 9w fluorescent tube for beaming down into tiny and fiddly crafting actions.
Great tips but.... the extension cable, don't leave that sucker wrapped up in a coil if you are using anything with a heavy draw, you create something called an induction loop so If there is a metal core to the item you have the coil on it will slowly heat up, as electricity passes through cable there is also some heat generated at a higher wattage, this in itself can cause fires because it is harder for a tightly wound coil to dissipate the heat. Thanks for the tips.
Yeah. I got into a conversation about this a few weeks ago. It’s a issue I’ve never heard of before, but I’m def taking the note. Better safe than sorry! Thanks!
the addive quantities of two 90 degree angles within a perfect circumference when equal will locate the center point. Im sure thats not right, been a long time since I did fancy math but its fun to talk like that.
Extension cord. Wind it up with a figure of eight pattern. This stops the twist in winding or unwinding it. It prevents tangle too and should make things safer, easier , and last longer. It’s actually not winding it’s folding instead.
I have a hack for ya. When you divide even number fraction, it's easy. but odd number fractions aren't without a method. WELL HERE IT IS. Half of 13 3/8 divided by 2 is 6 11/16. Subtract 1 from the odd whole number and divide by 2 =6. Add the fractions numerator and denominator together to get the answer for the numerator, 11. Then 2 x's the answers denominator, 16...... Half of 41 1/2 is 41 - 1 = 40 divided by 2 ='s 20, the whole number answer 20. Add the top and bottom number's of the fraction, 1 + 2 ='s 3, 3 is the top number of fraction answer. 2 x's the bottom number of the fraction, 2 x 2 ='s 4, the bottom number of the fraction answer, 20 3/4. With practice you can do this very quick. Thanks for the video's.
I have been watching Izzy for a while now I subscribed and haven’t looked back. I watched this video and subscribed here. Looking forward to your videos.
Thanks man! Izzy is about to start a weekly, live video series with Andrew Klein, every Sunday which I’m guessing will be AMAZING! Make sure to check it out! See you there! And welcome to the crew!
Lol. I like everyomthing out. I feel like drawers are where things go to die. When I see it, I can process what I have to use to complete the job. That being said, yes, I need a serious cleanup! 😆
Wow where to start. Well i subscribed because of the spaceball reference, can't go wrong there. I have complained about poor lighting in my work area for a while now. Meanwhile i have a bright led lamp in my closet doing nothing. You have shown me some very good "hacks" sir.
Nice video! Your right, these are done great hacks that w just don't think about because they become second nature. Hack #10 is spot on! #MakersPlaygroundRocks
Shop Hack #2: I just made a tray yesterday, the mag trays are cool, but there is only one place they go. I now use a “Painting Palette”. It has six square trays, and six half-egg trays. I affixed neodymium magnets to the underside (strong small magnets), with superglue (held in place with a small nut or another magnet). Then coat the bottom with gorilla glue/liquid nails calk. I then marked each round tray with letters and square trays with squares. If I have multiple screws (like taking apart a laptop or something with a bunch of different sized screws), I can put them in a labeled tray, and write on a paper pad where that corresponds to on the item I am disassembling.
Thanks for 8's name didn't know what they were called! Seeing the old bed head type ones are very handy for reading etc now I know what to search in order to locate one!
Helpful hints thanks but not so good with passing current through a coiled power cord - it creates an ' inductive coil and that is why it becomes WARM😖
Yeah, I’ve had that discussion many times before. Unless you have something metal in the middle of the coil, I don’t think it is actually an issue at all. I mean think about it. Major companies sell the retracting power chord that you hang on the ceiling. That’s the exact same thing. If it was an issue, I’m guessing we’d either hear of many more fires, or law suits. Lol
I’ve heard this before. My argument is that good companies sell 100ft retractable cords to hang from the ceiling. If you’re always supposed to use it fully unwound, how do those make any sense. And if shops aren’t burning down around me, because every shop around here has multiple hanging up, what’s the danger?
@@BurkeMakesStuff I used to work in a boilermaking shop, and on a couple of occasions guys used welders that were plugged in with cords coiled up and they melted. I guess it depends what kind of load you’re putting on the cord. If you’re not frying anything then everything’s cool.
"I'm bad at math" says the man demonstrating practical applications of geometry and classical construction. Honestly, a lot of mathematics is about finding ways to simplify complex problems and you're clearly quite adept at mathematical thinking.
😂 just ask my wife! She’s an accountant! Lol. Okay, I guess I have a decent understanding of practical mathematics. But don’t tell anyone! It’s a secret! Lol
Only to listen to. Went to QC for music education, and it sucked my love of music out of my soul. Ended up graduating with 2 majors and four minors, cause I really did t know what to do after that. Ended up in theater education, and have been teaching in Whitestone for 12 years now. Many of my students end up at Bayside.
Just an FYI: A simple magnetic parts dish/tray is far more convenient than a random container with a magnet in/under it. Here in the US, Harbor Freight frequently has a free coupon for a 4" version.
Electricians always warn people to always fully extend power cables when they are in use. Otherwise they can act like a coil and become hazardous, so I have heard.
I’ve had a few people bring this up. I point out this: Masterplug Heavy Duty Metal Cord Reel with 4-120V 15amp Integrated Outlets and 12 Gauge High Visibility Cord (75ft) www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWXG7RM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q7Z9MSTMZ1SPGSJXDDK3 That is only one of 100s of them online. And the manuals say nothing about fully extending all 75’ with each and every use.
I learned more about math doing woodworking than twelve years of school. "Seeing" calculations put to use stay with you. Not just numbers on a chalkboard.
That’s extremely well said! I’m a JHS teacher in NYC and am always trying to tie what my students learn to real life!!! If not, what’s the point in learning it?
I tried to get the makers playground app but it told me it’s not available. I have an iPhone and live in the US and I watch Izzy’s RU-vid channel so what gives?? Thanks for your hacks and tips. Loved them. I am now a new subscriber!
Not sure why this only just showed up on. My comment section, but yeah, unfortunately the app is dead… “long live the app.” It was costly to upkeep and almost everyone on it only got the free version.
I really like your approach, keep a list and share when you have some good stuff. But I do have an ask: the background music is distracting (for me) and competes in my simple mind with what you are saying. Is there a reason why so many people have that type of track playing?
A few People have brought that up until we discuss the fact that companies sell hundreds of thousands of retractable extension cords that you hang from your ceiling every year without issue. If doing it this way is dangerous 1) why are they able to sell those? 2) why don’t we hear about issues with those all the time?
@@BurkeMakesStuff I don’t know how it is in different countries, but here in the Netherlands if you look on the label of a power cable wheel it states how much power you can use when it is on the wheel and how much power you can use when it is completely unwound. What you do is making an induction spool of your power cable, so how more contact the cables have how more heat it will produce. A simpel trick is to instead of making cirkels around your arm (witch also can make your cable look like an old phonecable), make an figure 8. In this way there is more air contact, and so kore cooling. In the beginning it is a little hard to do, but when you get the feel for it it works just as easily. The hardest part is that you have to feel how the cable likes to turn. I use this same trick at work and we use cables rated at 380volts and 125amps. Sometimes it will be used like that for multiple days, and until now never head an overheating cable (overheating sockets is something else). M
You need to be careful with the extension cord, if you do not uncoil it fully, there is a possibility of creating unwanted heat in the cable because of the coil effect caused. Otherwise some very useful tips.. hav a pleasant day.
Absolutely! I ended up solving the problems entirely with this next iteration of the build. Went a very different route. Check it out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k5GpNyH_FBo.html
