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In this video I make a rotary tool holder out of scrap metal I had in the shop. This is really useful when you use your rotary tool with it's flexible arm accessory.
I begun by making the clamp of my holder. I first cut my pieces to size with the grinder. I used a magnetic corner to hold the pieces together. Then I tack welded to avoid the warping of the metal. After that I finished the seams.
I used several drill bits to open up a hole. Then I welded a nut in place. I then welded a nut on a washer to create the clamp’s moving end. To turn the clamps threaded rod I welded a nail in place.
I then cleaned all the pieces with the grinder. Then I fine tuned them with a sanding flap disc and a wire brush.
I drilled a hole on the clamps end and welded a nail in place. This acted as a locking pin.
To adjust the height of my holder I drilled the holes needed. I made a locking pin by welding a nail and a washer together.
I then used the grinder to create a v groove on the metal bar. I welded a threaded rod in place.
I applied a coat of metal primer to everything and then I finished with a couple of coats of silver spray paint.
To hold the rotary tool in place I just used a couple of washers and nuts.
I am really happy with this project. It’s much more robust that the holders you usually buy.
At this point I want to thank mr Stelios Fotakopoylos because he made a similar thing which inspired me to make mine. You can watch his video here.
But that was it see you soon with a new project video.
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