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How to Make a Flash Diffuser (Cheap and Easy)

This flash diffuser is excellent for macro photography and very good for portraits as well. I have templates for small-sized flashes and full-sized flashes that you can download from the following links. The small template can print on a single letter-sized piece of paper. The large template prints on two pieces of paper but fits perfectly on a single sheet of 9″x12″ craft foam.

Small Template – http://www.Makify.com/plans/Flash_Diffuser-Small.pdf

Large Template- http://www.Makify.com/plans/Flash_Diffuser-Large.pdf

Original Article – http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/

Supplies & Tools

Craft foam, adhesive back (pack) – https://amzn.to/352K1da

Craft foam, adhesive back (single) – https://www.michaels.com/9×12-adhesive-foam-sheet-by-creatology/M10032002.html?dwvar_M10032002_size=9%22%20x%2012%22&dwvar_M10032002_color=Black

Plastic canvas – https://amzn.to/3p7lH1K

Plastic canvas – https://www.michaels.com/darice-plastic-stitching-canvas/10635615.html

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2GUH7bJ

Utility Knife – https://amzn.to/3mWmdOr

Cutting Mat – https://amzn.to/38j2jsP

Velcro strips, adhesive back – https://amzn.to/32gQwY8

Velcro wrap – https://amzn.to/36944pT

Godox TT350o Flash (m4/3) – https://amzn.to/3n0HRkq

Yongnuo YN560 IV Flash (full size) – https://amzn.to/32lAV9N

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How to Make a Simple Magnetic Marker Tray

This is how I made a simple magnetic marker tray that attaches to my refrigerator and stores chalk markers horizontally, which the ideal way to store them.

Supplies & Tools (Affiliate links)

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Roundnose router bit – https://amzn.to/3dD5JHm

Ridgid trim router – http://amzn.to/2HDLDLY

Porter-Cable Forstner bit set – https://amzn.to/2Srx3hr

Central Machinery drill press – http://amzn.to/2zhhLln

Rare earth magnets, 8mm – https://amzn.to/3dF1pHD

2P-10 CA glue – https://amzn.to/3j5NgVa

Formby Tung Oil Finish, high gloss – https://amzn.to/2SOV4yf

Chalkola chalk markers, ultra-fine 1mm – https://amzn.to/3kfNCtQ

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How to Silver Solder – Bike Parts Anniversary Gift

Learn how to silver solder and see how I made this anniversary gift for my wife from bike parts.

Supplies & Tools

MAPP Gas – https://amzn.to/3iF1UCn TS8000

Torch – https://amzn.to/33Gzx2L 56%

Silver Solder – https://amzn.to/3jTT70M

Stay-Silv Flux – https://amzn.to/3d8zFee

Soldering Pad – https://amzn.to/3dbJfx4

Helping Hand – https://amzn.to/30JPDXt

Titanium Pick – https://amzn.to/34zXtnr

Forceps – https://amzn.to/34G40xb

Vise-Grip Pliers – https://amzn.to/36JlriN

Emery Cloth – https://amzn.to/2GSvtmI

Simple Green – https://amzn.to/36NtET8

Chain Breaker – https://amzn.to/30GzjGT

DeWALT 20V Max XR Drill + Driver – http://amzn.to/1TkuNoq

Wire Wheel Brush Set – https://amzn.to/3nvDfE8 Blue

Magic Metal Polish Cream – https://amzn.to/2Ib98ld

Dremel 4000 – https://amzn.to/2M68l3W

Dremel Buffing Wheel/Compound Set – https://amzn.to/3lrxFks

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How to Make Easy Wooden Stands (for Plants and Other Things)

This is how I made simple wooden stands. I’m using them to lift houseplants up but they have lots of other uses.

Supplies & Tools:

Laminated Panel Board – https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-16-in-x-4-ft-S4S-Laminated-Spruce-Panel-Board-1001255003/205983662

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Wixey digital angle gauge – https://amzn.to/2JVpGL8

3M masking tape – https://amzn.to/2S5PjOb

Titebond II wood glue – http://amzn.to/2FMQlqc

Hitachi (now Metabo) pin nailer – https://amzn.to/2VWc7kD

Porter-Cable 6 gallon air compressor – https://amzn.to/3cImqQ6

Bosch random orbit sander – http://amzn.to/2tfhikI

Minwax spar urethane – https://amzn.to/3eMcqal

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How to Make a Simple Third Hand Tool

his is how I made a very quick and dirty third hand (helping hand) for soldering or other work that involves holding small parts together.

Supplies & Tools:

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

12 AWG solid core wire – https://amzn.to/3284pXa

DeWALT 20V Max XR Drill + Driver – http://amzn.to/1TkuNoq

Aligator clips, large – https://amzn.to/32dtBMg

Aligator clips, small – https://amzn.to/2vGn5l0

Soldering iron – Aoyue 936 (no longer made?)

Heat shrink tubing – https://amzn.to/2u9EbHn

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How to Make an Edge Jointing Sled for the Table Saw

This is how I made an edge jointing sled/jig for my table saw. This method is easy to do and is very versatile.

Supplies & Tools

T-slot router bit – https://amzn.to/30K9rZp

Hold down clamps – https://amzn.to/30ByHRF

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

DeWALT 20V Max XR Drill + Driver – http://amzn.to/1TkuNoq

Ridgid trim router – http://amzn.to/2HDLDLY

Paste Wax – https://amzn.to/2xabw3e

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Barcelona, Spain Christmas Ornament

Every year I make a Christmas ornament and this past year my wife and I took a trip to Barcelona, Spain so I made a Spain/Barcelone ornament. This is how I did it.

Inkscape – http://inkscape.org

Supplies & Tools

Canon MF634CDW Printer – https://amzn.to/35DUkSY

Craftsman 10″ Band Saw – http://amzn.to/2vHJNa0 https://amzn.to/2FztkJY

DeWALT thickness planer – https://amzn.to/2S2nqaJ

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2GUH7bJ

Porter Cable scroll saw – https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-1-6-Amp-Variable-Speed-Scroll-Saw/50107044

Central Machinery drill press – http://amzn.to/2zhhLln

Porter Cable Forstner bit set – https://amzn.to/2Srx3hr

Harbor Freight heat gun – http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/specialty-power-tools/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-572-1112-96289.html

Titebond II wood glue – http://amzn.to/2FMQlqc

Dremel 4000 rotary tool – https://amzn.to/2M68l3W

Dremel sanding disks – https://amzn.to/2InGhVI

Bosch random orbit sander – http://amzn.to/2tfhikI

Spray lacquer – https://amzn.to/2N9P8N9

Red/White string – https://amzn.to/2rPXLYg

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