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What every pocket needs...a Multi ToolFollow along and make this easy to make multi tool...M4 to M12 spannerHex screwdriver holder socketFlat screwdriver bitCompassSet squareTin openerBottle opener...for that well ...
Only a few materials1.5mm mild steel sheet 100x150mm piece will make two multi tools, a spare or a present?Stencils - Sticky backed plastic or paper + glueSpray paint ...
Such a little sized tool that can do so much......only 75mm long by 40mm wide...
Clamp 10mm of the metal in the vice......and fold over to 90 degrees...use a hammer to make the bend nice and clean
Print out the PDF file for the outline shapes...Carefully cut out the shapes...or cut out on a CNC paper cutter for best accuracy if you have use of ...
Metal punch all of the holes to be drilled......be careful with the accuracy of the long row of compass holes so your circles are as accurate as possible.Drill ...
I then spray painted the metal with white paint......and removed the stencils so the stencil wouldn't ruck up when cutting.In truth probably over kill and cutting to the ...
To cut out the inner of the multi tool I used a woodworking fret saw that I can fix a junior hacksaw metal blade into...it worked suprisingly well.Due ...
Finish off the inner edges with some metal files, checking the fit of the spanner shape with the appropriate hex nuts......until a snug fit is achieved.File the hex ...
Back to the fretsaw and cut out the outer shape......remember to add the slotted screwdriver poky bit to the top of the multi tool
Clean the outer edges with some hand files......file the flat screwdriver bit end to the required thickness for a screwTake care that the end is square to the ...
I wanted to add the bolt sizes to the spanner and the pricklysauce logo to my multi tool......If you are interested in doing similar then check out my ...
...clean up all the faces of the multi tool...I used a combination of bench sander and rotary tool with differing sanding polishing attachments......I ended up leaving a slightly ...
The compass works by hammering a pin through one of the holes......each of the holes is in a multiple of 5mm......the last 5 holes along the short end ...
A hex screwdriver bit holder slots into the hex hole you filed......and the multi tool turns into a fist grip screwdriver.
The slotted screwdriver bit screws in slotted screws!...
...and pops open tin lids.
Your nicely squared off end is an accurate set square
The big central cut out nicely fits hex nuts from M4 to M12 [in x2M steps sizes]
...and after all that work......crack open a beer......your worth it!CHEERS
...Use + Enjoy!This is a surprisingly easy project that makes such a useful little multi tool......I hope you enjoyed it and will make your very own multi tool......I ...
What every pocket needs...a Multi Tool
Follow along and make this easy to make multi tool...
M4 to M12 spanner
Hex screwdriver holder socket
Flat screwdriver bit
Compass
Set square
Tin opener
Bottle opener...for that well earned beer at the end of a hard working day...
1.5mm mild steel sheet 100x150mm piece will make two multi tools, a spare or a present?
Stencils - Sticky backed plastic or paper + glue
Spray paint - optional
General metal working tools -
Hammer
Files
Metal vice [Vise for our North American friends]
Metal cutting - I used a woodworking fret saw with a metal junior hacksaw blade
Rotary tool with cutting disc, grinding disc, sander bobbin
Drill + drill bits
Scalpel knife to cut out stencils or Silhouette Cameo CNC cutter
Etching tool - Optional see my video on metal etching to make your own one - easy to make
