The $10 Tool That Changed Woodworking Forever

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What if the smallest tool in your workshop could become the most powerful one? In this video, I’ll show you how I created a compact, all-metal woodworking tool that you’ll actually use in every project — even though it’s nothing like the tools you’re used to seeing. I made this precision tool from scratch, using aluminum for the base, brass for the knob, and a steel rod for the screw mechanism. To craft it perfectly, I even turned my drill press into a mini lathe to shape and polish the brass knob by hand — achieving a smooth, mirror-like finish and flawless motion. This tool might look small next to a coin, but it’s incredibly practical and versatile — perfect for accurate marking, measuring, and setup tasks in woodworking, metalworking, or even model-making. Every piece was hand-fitted and finished for maximum precision, and it feels like a professional instrument rather than a DIY project. If you love precision engineering, handmade tools, and workshop creativity, this project will inspire you to see your tools differently. ⸻ ⚙️ Techniques & Materials Used • Turning a drill press into a lathe • Brass machining and polishing • Aluminum shaping and finishing • Steel threading and assembly • Hand-crafted precision fit ⸻ 🪚 Perfect For • Woodworkers • Metalworkers • Toolmakers • DIY enthusiasts • Makers who love compact and clever workshop tools ⸻ 🎯 Why Watch Discover how simple materials — aluminum, brass, and steel — can come together to form one of the most useful and beautiful tools you’ll ever own. This project proves that ingenuity beats expensive machines — all you need is creativity, patience, and a love for craftsmanship. 🔴MY DIY TOOLS THAT I USED IN THIS PROJECT: 🔺6in1 Compass👉👉👉   • One Bolt, Endless Possibilities: The Most ...   🔺Rapid lock vise👉👉👉   • Ultimate Fast-Release Vise - Save Time on ...   🔺Third Hand Tool 👉👉👉   • Watch the Magic: Pole Dancer Engraved Thir...   🔺Blow torch👉👉👉   • How to make 1300 degrees gas burner/ blow ...   🔺5in1 scriber👉👉👉   • One Tool, Endless Possibilities: Unleash Y...   🔺Try Square 👉👉👉   • Tiny Tool, Major Results: DIY Mini Wooden ...   🔺Twisted Awl👉👉👉   • The Most Creative Awl Tool Ever Made – You...   🔺HAND SAW👉👉👉   • This DIY Saw Slices Through Anything Like ...   🔺AWL👉👉👉   • The Most Creative Awl Tool Ever Made – You...   🔺Bow Saw👉👉👉   • 5 Skills, 1 Saw – This Handmade Bow Saw De...   🔺Sanding Block 👉👉👉   • I Used 5 Different Skills to Make This… Th...   🔺jewellers Saw👉👉👉   • I Built a $4900 Jeweler's Saw (and Tested It)   🔺birdcage Awl👉👉👉   • Drill Bit Birdcage: A Stunning Metal Art P...   🔺Turning Tool👉👉👉   • I Made a Turning Tool & Created a Copper C...   🔺DIY chisel👉👉👉   • Turning Metal into Magic: My Bolt-to-Chise...   Chapters: 00:00 Marking& cutting Base 02:02 Making Thread with Bolt 02:40 Ruler Holder Mechanism 08:52 Turning Brass Screw 13:50 Assembly 14:42 Testing