How to Make a Holder for an Electric Drill
Find a used plastic container used for washing machine detergent., Mark a slanted line near the bottom of the handle and across to the handle's top but on the opposite side of the bottle (see image)., Carefully cut along the line., Get rid of the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a used plastic container used for washing machine detergent.
Wash the container.
Then use a hot air blower or a hair dryer to help peel off any labels still on it.
Set it at a low level of heat, to avoid burning your skin or melting the container.
Choose the container that looks like a jar, the type which has an oval hole made for ease of handling. -
Step 2: Mark a slanted line near the bottom of the handle and across to the handle's top but on the opposite side of the bottle (see image).
Cover this line with painter's tape.
The barely visible seams that join together the two sides of the container will help you stick the tape symmetrically. , Move the cutter with a sawing motion to avoid getting stuck.
Wear gloves to protect your hands while cutting and keep a steady hand. , Hold the cap tightly in the vise until it cracks loose.
You may have to move the bottle around a little to achieve this.
Again, be sure to wear gloves to protect your hands. , For instance, mount it on a board in the same manner as in Part #3 for the holster below and it can hold the light that often comes with cordless drill/driver sets. , This will avoid sliced hands while using the holster/container.
DO NOT OVERHEAT as this will melt/warp the holster.
Wear gloves to protect your hands while heating and do not touch the plastic until cooled. , Cut or poke a screwdriver/awl through this hole in a central position, making it about 2 to 3cm/1-1.5" down from the new rim of the bottle.
See the image for guidance.
The drill holder is now completed and all you need to do is attach it somewhere convenient on your workbench.
Rotate the screwdriver or awl to get a neat hole. , You could also drill a hole for the chuck key, if desired.
This will keep it handy and secure. , Use a screw with a washer––the washer will prevent tearing of the plastic when the weight of the drill is added inside.
The screw and washer must be sturdy enough to withstand normal use. , Use the holder to store the plugged-in drill.
When you're finished, unplug and wind the flex around the drill.
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Step 3: Carefully cut along the line.
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Step 4: Get rid of the cap––you can pop it off with a screwdriver
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Step 5: saw it off or wrench it out using a vise.
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Step 6: Discard the bottom of the container
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Step 7: or alternatively it can be used as a holder for other things.
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Step 8: To eliminate sharp edges
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Step 9: run the heat gun along all the cut surfaces until the plastic softens and rounds itself out.
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Step 10: Punch or drill a hole at the non-cap end of the bottle
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Step 11: which now finishes just after the end of the handle.
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Step 12: Drill a hole in the workbench where you consider it will be convenient to hang the drill holder and supplement the screw with a washer to avoid tearing.
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Step 13: Attach the drill holder.
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Step 14: Try it out.
Detailed Guide
Wash the container.
Then use a hot air blower or a hair dryer to help peel off any labels still on it.
Set it at a low level of heat, to avoid burning your skin or melting the container.
Choose the container that looks like a jar, the type which has an oval hole made for ease of handling.
Cover this line with painter's tape.
The barely visible seams that join together the two sides of the container will help you stick the tape symmetrically. , Move the cutter with a sawing motion to avoid getting stuck.
Wear gloves to protect your hands while cutting and keep a steady hand. , Hold the cap tightly in the vise until it cracks loose.
You may have to move the bottle around a little to achieve this.
Again, be sure to wear gloves to protect your hands. , For instance, mount it on a board in the same manner as in Part #3 for the holster below and it can hold the light that often comes with cordless drill/driver sets. , This will avoid sliced hands while using the holster/container.
DO NOT OVERHEAT as this will melt/warp the holster.
Wear gloves to protect your hands while heating and do not touch the plastic until cooled. , Cut or poke a screwdriver/awl through this hole in a central position, making it about 2 to 3cm/1-1.5" down from the new rim of the bottle.
See the image for guidance.
The drill holder is now completed and all you need to do is attach it somewhere convenient on your workbench.
Rotate the screwdriver or awl to get a neat hole. , You could also drill a hole for the chuck key, if desired.
This will keep it handy and secure. , Use a screw with a washer––the washer will prevent tearing of the plastic when the weight of the drill is added inside.
The screw and washer must be sturdy enough to withstand normal use. , Use the holder to store the plugged-in drill.
When you're finished, unplug and wind the flex around the drill.
Done!
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