Build a High-reach Tool With Household Items
by durtbikedave in Workshop > Tools
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Build a High-reach Tool With Household Items
Are you having trouble reaching stuff on that top shelf? This Instructable will solve that problem. I made this in less than ten minutes, and it cost me nothing!!
Items Needed...
You will need:
1-brake lever w/perch
1-brake cable
1-clamp
3-zipties
1-hose clamp
1-mop or broom handle
1-small carriage bolt w/ nut & washer
Drill bit
Drill
1-brake lever w/perch
1-brake cable
1-clamp
3-zipties
1-hose clamp
1-mop or broom handle
1-small carriage bolt w/ nut & washer
Drill bit
Drill
Drill...
Drill a small hole in both clamp handles. Then secure to the end of a mop handle, withe the hose clamp.
Feed...
Feed the cable through the bottom handle and attach to the top of the handle with a carriage bolt. I drilled a hole through the bolt to better accompany the cable.
Secure...
Secure the cable with zip ties.
Attach...
Attach the cable to your brake lever, and secure it to the mop handle.