Q&D
THE QUICK AND DIRTY
Workshop tips from Mister Jalopy’s garage.
Holes, Rivets, and Bent Metal
Learn three essential shop fabrication techniques and reward yourself by making a wi-fi signal deflector.
How to Drill Equidistant Holes in a Straight Line
Pegboard is underrated. Handy as can be. Think you are too good for pegboard? Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian is practically a pegboard temple.
Illustrations by Damien Scogin
1 Clamp two sheets of sheet metal or plywood to extend over the edge of the bench.
2 Align, square, and clamp a strip of pegboard over the sheets.
3 Use a pointy center punch to mark each hole. Every pegboard hole ...
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