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This is our "idea" page. Whenever we find a jig or fixture that saves steps or improves precision,  a procedure that simplifies a process, or a just plain helpful idea, we'll post it here. Hopefully, some of them will be ngenious n-uf to nspire you. All drawings, photos and documentation on this page may be freely reproduced for non-commercial purposes only.

We encourage you to contribute clever and well documented ideas. We'll try to post as many as possible. If submitting photos please make sure they're in JPEG or GIF format and each is 25KB or less in size (for readers with slow Internet connections). Send to: ideas@ngineering.com  With your permission, we will include your name as author. Lengthy procedures and MS Word documents will be converted to Adobe® PDF format for easier download by our readers.

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            Rod Drilling Jig

Ever need to drill straight holes in small diameter styrene rod without the rod bending or wobbling. This simple little holder will support your part. If you need to make a piece of special plastic tubing this will clamp and hold firm letting you drill for very thin tubing wall thickness. We've also used it as a guiding tool for sawing a slot along a length of rod.

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              Jeweler's Bib

Save time and a lot of frustration with this simple aid. As hobbyists, we spend considerable time at the workbench using small tools and working on very small and delicate parts. It can be very aggravating to have to stop and crawl around on the floor looking for a dropped part. An old friend who did watch repair put us on to this and its been a great help. You can make one in just a few minutes, and probably have the material on hand.

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                     Light Box

If you plan to do precision work with small photo-etched parts and have difficulty accurately cutting them from the fret, build this light box and make the process much easier and more precise. It also helps to improve accuracy when trimming decals. With the light off, the plate glass top is also excellent for those assembly projects that need a very flat, cleanable work surface. It's easy to build.

           Paint my Tweezers ??

Here's a clever way to cut down on nicks and scratches the next time you're handling pre-painted photo-etched material. Just dip your tweezer tips in the paint color of the pre-painted parts and let them dry thoroughly. When you use them to handle or bend the parts, the paint will help hold and cushion the part. It won't totally eliminate the possibility of nicks and scratches, but it will help.  When you're done, just soak the tips in solvent or gently scrape the paint off.

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Last modified: November 26, 2006