We decided to make squash caviar. The question arose, how to grind zucchini?
Blender too small and weak for such tasks, and the meat grinder is not able to grind into a homogeneous paste.
Small lumps remain, and the caviar turns out to be grainy. Therefore, I decided to make a large and powerful blender from a drill that every DIYer has.
The design turned out to be so simple that it does not require any drawings and is literally done "on the knee".
Materials and tools
- Drill. (every do-it-yourselfer has);
- PVC pipe 50 mm (plumbing shop);
- PVC pipe plug 50 mm. (there)
- Metal chrome tube with a diameter of 16 mm (magazine furniture fittings);
- Plastic dowels for 14 and 8 mm. (building materials store);
- Self-tapping screws 16 mm with a wide hat (ibid.);
- Screws M8 and M6. (ibid.);
- Blades for a mounting knife (household goods);
- Clamp 50 mm (ibid.);
- Empty tin can (trash can)
Making a blender
The blender consists of 3 nodes.1 - drive, 2 - housing, 3 - knife shaft.
Since an ordinary drill acts as a drive, we will consider the remaining 2 nodes.
Production of a knife shaft
Since the most time-consuming is the knife shaft, we will start with it.The most optimal solution is to cut a bar with a diameter of 9 mm in one end internal thread M6 to a depth of 20 mm. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to lathe(can be done without a lathe, but troublesome), therefore, there is a second very technological option. At the end of a steel tube with a diameter of 10 mm. hammer in a plastic dowel with a diameter of 8 mm. And screw an M6 screw with knives into it. But I have never seen steel tubes with a diameter of 10 mm for sale anywhere. Therefore, those for whom the first and second options are unacceptable choose the third. This is the use of a 16 mm tube, which can be bought at any furniture hardware store. You should buy with the thickest walls. Because they are different...
A 14 mm dowel is driven into one end of this tube. and the next dowel is hammered into this dowel by 8 mm and into the dowel 8 mm. the M6 screw is screwed in. Since it is impossible to clamp a 16 mm tube directly in an ordinary drill chuck, at the opposite end, we also hammer a 14 mm dowel into which the M8 screw is screwed. We leave 30 mm of the protruding screw for clamping in the drill chuck, cut off the rest. Only in this option, it must be taken into account that the optimal length of the knife shaft (without knives and the part that is clamped in the chuck) is 100 mm, and the length of the dowel 14 mm is 80 mm.
it makes sense to shorten the dowels to 50 mm.
We figured out the tube, now - fastening the knives. On an M6 screw with a wide flat head, we put it through washers (I used 2 washers between each knife) 4 blades for a mounting knife broken off to desired length. We arrange the knives crosswise and tighten with a nut. We screw this screw with knives into the dowel 8 mm. It is very tight, but holds securely. So, the knife shaft is ready.
Case manufacturing
The body is made from PVC pipes with a diameter of 50 mm, plugs for this pipe, and a tin can. And another collar.
We cut off the thickening for the rubber cuff from the pipe socket, since it is not needed.
Next, we take a suitable shallow empty tin can and drill a 1-2 mm hole in the center of the bottom. larger diameter knife shaft. We drill the same hole in the center of the plug. Along the perimeter of the can, we drill several holes with a diameter of 10 - 12 mm to exit the ground mass (Drilling holes in a tin can is much more convenient drill bits on wood). We combine the tin can with the cap, and fasten it with self-tapping screws.
We put the pipe on the plug and also fix it with self-tapping screws. In order for the pipe to fit tightly on the plug, several turns of electrical tape should be wound around the latter.
We measure the length of the knife shaft fixed in the cartridge, and adjust the body to this size. In the upper part we make 2 slots with a depth of 30 mm.
Since the inner diameter of the pipe is slightly larger than the diameter of the neck of the drill, we need a gasket, which we will make from the rest of the same pipe. We cut off a ring 20 mm high and cut out a section of 15 mm from this ring. Glue the ring inside extension cord so you don't get lost.
We glue on one point so that there is a possibility of compression. Next, we apply the extension to the neck of the drill (or simply measure it with a ruler, which is somewhat more accurate :), mark the location of the turnkey hole on it, and drill it with a 20 mm drill.
The body is ready.
By the way, I forgot to write. If there is no suitable empty can at home, you can replace it with any suitable lid, or use a plug for a 100 mm pipe. What will look much "firmer" :)
We put the body on the drill until it is finally fixed, insert the knife shaft into the previously spaced cams, turn the body until the key hole on the body matches the socket on the chuck, tighten the shaft with the key, and finally fix the body with a clamp.
All. As they say, the design does not require adjustment and starts working immediately when turned on.
It also grinds into a homogeneous mass potatoes for pancakes, which previously had to be manually ground on the smallest grater, because the meat grinder leaves lumps, apples for applesauce, crushes nuts for cookies and much more.
P.S. Since I had a steel tube with a diameter of 10 mm, which I cut off from the next leaky towel warmer before throwing it away, I used the second option when making the knife shaft.
As a rule, we throw away kitchen appliances that no longer function. Take, for example, a blender that has already expired; there really is no other way for him than to be sent to the trash. However, don't throw away that broken blender!
This DIY project is for you if you think that throwing away broken appliances is useless waste. In the video below, you will learn how to use an old blender and remodel it to become a decent drill or even an engraver!
The blender motor has enough power to do light drilling and engraving jobs, so instead of throwing your blender away, why not repurpose it so you can still use it for your future projects? Watch Evgeny Budilov's video and how he successfully turned his old kitchen blender into another useful tool.
Don't throw away your blender! Repurposing old products at home is one way to save money, besides reducing waste in environment and gives you an extra tool to use at home.
The video below shows how you can turn an unwanted blender into a mini power drill or engraver. Many thanks to the creator of the video "Evgeny Budilov".
In this video you will see how an old blender can make a decent engraver, drill or hand drill machine. As shown, the engine power is sufficient for processing wood, plastic and soft metal. Turnover indicators are nothing but good ... Budilov
From time to time, even the strongest and most independent woman who does not like to cook wants to feel like a real culinary specialist.
Inspiration for culinary exploits can overtake a woman at any time, the absence of a mixer should not prevent her from accomplishing them.
As a rule, such a desire is not limited to simple scrambled eggs, you definitely want something like that. For example, to make a mind-blowing bizet, but, unfortunately, there was no mixer at hand, without which it is simply impossible to beat the protein properly. A sudden creative impulse should not be suppressed by the mere absence of a mixer. Homemade can be mixers for the kitchen, children's or construction.
If there is a whisk, then an ordinary drill can save the situation
Homemade kitchen mixer
Quite by ourselves. For this you will need:
- First of all, you need to get a motor. It should be powerful enough to handle egg white, but we won’t talk about products with a firmer consistency for now. A suitable motor can be obtained from an old cassette player for example.
- Tin. Everything is simpler here, you can cut off a piece from a can of any drink.
- Plastic lid from a jar.
- A couple of plastic cups.
- You will also need a switch.
- The power supply is selected depending on the power of the motor.
- And of course, all this will be done with a regular screwdriver.
One of the motor options
Capacity and drive
It's time to take action. We start with a glass in which we need to make a small hole. To do this, we heat the metal end of the screwdriver with matches or a lighter, then with a heated tip we make a hole right in the center of the bottom of the cup.
Next, we place a motor in the center of the glass and circle its edges with a marker, marking in this way where it will be located. While the engine is retracted to the side and manipulations with the glass continue. That is, it is clear that the mixer body is assembled first of all.
Now you need to cut a hole along the lines marked with a marker with a clerical knife at the bottom of the glass, into which the motor will be placed. The motor should fit snugly into the hole, not fall out of it, so the hole size should be slightly smaller than the motor.
This motor will be more than enough
Nutrition and communications
Now you need to prepare a place for the switch and wiring. If the power supply has two wires, then one is attached to the switch and the other to the motor. Then the switch and the gearbox are interconnected using a piece of copper wire.
Thus, a kind of mixer body is obtained. In order not to worry that the structure will fall apart, you can fix the motor and switch with superglue.
Screw
Let's move on to the second step. A tin can is needed to make a screw. To do this, we put a thin piece cut off from the can into a ring, with the second piece of the same piece you need to wrap the resulting ring in the middle, so that you end up with a figure resembling a butterfly. We got the screw, now we put a silicone nozzle on it with glue, which will be put on the pin.
While the tin is set aside until the glue dries. We return again to the body with the motor. Place the glass cut side down. Here you will need a second glass, in which a hole has already been made with a screwdriver. It must be installed on top of the motor. The result is a design in the form of a glass on a stand. In the center of the cup is placed a pin pre-glued to the motor, about a centimeter long.
During this time, the glue on the screw should have dried completely. We attach it to the pin. Done, now you can try. We put the necessary ingredients in a glass with a screw, cover plastic lid for mixing without splashing, and turn on the mixer.
Homemade doll mixer
Each child enters the age when he wants to be like an adult, necessary, responsible, to do the same as adults, girls in this period more often copy the behavior of their mothers, and boys of their fathers. The child shows interest in household chores, including trying to help parents in the kitchen. However, not all household appliances can be allowed to children. For example, a mixer is not a safe toy at all and improper operation can lead to tragic consequences.
You can get out of this situation so that the child is satisfied, and the parents are calm. Namely, to assemble your own mixer for him. For this you will need:
- Plastic tube.
- Electric motor.
- Any two wires.
- Batteries or portable power supply.
- USB cable
- Small switch.
It will not be difficult to make such a simple device, and the child will be satisfied not only with the result, but also with the assembly process itself. Yes, and an adult will enjoy creating something with his own hands from improvised means, you can feel like the host of the Crazy Hands program.
So, we start with the fact that the switch is glued with a silicone gun or superglue to the motor. Next, we take the USB cable, cut off one side of it to free the wiring, peel off the rubberized base from the wiring by about two centimeters. There should be two wires. We connect one to the motor, the other to the switch. After that, the switch and the motor are interconnected. copper wire. It is better to fix the wiring with a soldering iron, but if it is not at hand, then you can just twist them properly.
Children love it when something is done especially for them, he will appreciate it more than the most expensive toy.
Now it's the turn of the drinking tube, cut it into two pieces 6 centimeters long. We glue them together well along. A motor is attached to the bottom of the connected tubes. While the glue dries, we take on the stirring element. To do this, you need a simple lollipop stick. A quarter of the stick must be bent in such a way that the letter “G” is obtained from the stick. With an even tip, we attach the stick to the pin at the base of the mixer. Ready. We connect the USB cable to a portable battery or any other source of energy and press the switch. Such a miniature mixer will perfectly cope with mixing tea or eggs, and there will be no limit to the delight of the child.
DIY construction mixer
The repair process is very time-consuming and, sometimes, you can’t keep track of everything. For example, you need to mix concrete mortar, now everything is bought and ready, when it suddenly turns out that the construction mixer is out of order or it was not there at all. How to be in such a situation? Run to the store? But extra expenses cannot always be foreseen, and there may simply not be funds for such a purchase. You can get out of the situation by making a concrete mixer yourself. For such a mixer you will need:
- Drill.
- Hairpin 8, 40 cm long.
- Four metal plates.
- Nuts and washers.
So, work begins with a hairpin. It must be turned in such a way that it is convenient to wind the nut. On the other hand, you need to grind off the hairpin under the triangle. This is necessary in order to properly attach it to the drill.
Next, we take on the plates. With an 8 mm drill, it is necessary to make one more hole from the edge on each. Now you can proceed to the assembly of the mixer. A nut, a washer, then a platinum are installed on the length of the stud. The distance must be at least three centimeters. The upper and lower plates must be bent according to the principle of blades.
It should look like this
The second end of the hairpin is attached to the drill, that's it, the construction mixer is ready. However, this type of home-made construction mixers will handle only a small amount of mortar.
Such a mixer will not master large volumes of work
For mixing more liquid substances, for example, paint, this option is also suitable.
For a large number mortar, you will need a concrete mixer, which you can also do yourself, but this will take much more time and materials, so it will be easier to borrow from friends or use rental services. Moreover, such a device is more useful when completely independent than requiring constant supervision. In this case, it is better to choose the gravitational method of mixing the solution.
An example of a concrete mixer made by yourself
The main thing to remember is that when assembling any mixer, you must follow safety precautions, and if you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better not to take on such painstaking work, but go to the store and buy a decent product.
