Access to tools, techniques, and shop tales from the diverse worlds of DIY

The Accessible Workshop

Adaptive Tools That Make Your Work Easier

Hex Key Handles

How did I go so long without one of these simple hex key T-handles? I’ve known about them for years and thought about them every time I was cursing my way through assembling flat-pack furniture, I finally got some, and they’re great. I got a pack of three cheap, chunky plastic ones and the size is perfect for confident gripping with arthritic hands. The handles are made to accept a variety of common hex sizes, and they’re designed to be used either in a T- or L-handle configuration. At under $2 each, you definitely want some of these around your home and shop.

Exploring Weird Tools Concepts and the Infimaker 5-Axis Desktop CNC

While this Laura Kampf video is basically a promotion for the forthcoming Infimaker 5-Axis Desktop CNC , it uses that opportunity to explore an “Is this crazy or clever?” idea.…