What can you make from a stationery knife? This hand tool is a necessary item in everyday life. It is useful not only in working with papers, but during construction and repair work it will help out in many difficult situations. It is extremely convenient that the knife has a retractable blade - it can be stored in the glove compartment of a car or even in a handbag. It was these properties that made us think about how else this design could be used.
Garden shears knife
In this tutorial, we'll look at how to make a great, sturdy knife out of old garden shears. The author did not use any special tools when making his knife, which turned out to be quite beautiful and of high quality. The most you will need is a sharpener and a jigsaw.
The author has a combined handle, its strength is ensured by sheet aluminum. The top of the handle is finished with wood; for this purpose, a wood board with a beautiful pattern was used. So, let's take a closer look at how to make such a knife!
Materials and tools that were used by the author: List of materials:
- gardening scissors; – wood board; – plywood, cardboard, fiberboard or something similar (for making templates); – brass water pipe; - epoxy adhesive; – rods made of brass; – oil for wood impregnation.
List of tools:
- hammer; – vice; - sandpaper; - drill; – files; – jigsaw; – clamps; – drill; – marker.
The process of making a knife with your own hands:
Step one.
Disassembling the scissors First of all, let's take the scissors and disassemble them.
We remove everything unnecessary, we only need the lower moving part, that is, the knife. We go over it with sandpaper to remove dirt and rust. Step two. We are drawing up a project
Next, we will need paper, on which we will create a project for the future knife. First, we apply the blade to a sheet of paper and trace it with a pencil. Next, we adjust the handle to this drawing. Draw the desired handle shape and dimensions. Here show your imagination and make the knife interesting. Also paint the knife to make it look more realistic.
Next, you will need a thicker material to cut out the template from. For these purposes, thick cardboard, fiberboard sheet or something similar can be used. The author glues the paper to the material and then cuts out the template using a jigsaw.
After rough processing we proceed to finer ones. Here you will need fine sandpaper, and if the scratches are deep, you can first go over with coarse sandpaper. For finer processing, choose fine sandpaper on a fabric basis. With this sandpaper you can sand “wet”. We moisten the sandpaper with water and perform sanding, so the process goes much faster than with dry processing. Thanks to water, the sandpaper cleans well.
For final processing you will also need a drill with a grinding attachment. Using it, you can conveniently walk along the contour of the profile and remove burrs and so on. If desired, you can bring the metal to a mirror shine. Only the area of the blade where it will be glued to the handle needs to be treated with coarse sandpaper or even a grinder, this will allow the glue to stick well.
Step four. Making a pen
The handle, that is, its power part, is made of sheet aluminum. This material does not rust, is well processed, it is light and quite strong. We cut off a “blade” from our template and apply it to sheet aluminum. We trace the template with an awl or nail so that a mark remains on the metal. Well, then we start cutting. Aluminum is a fairly soft metal and can be cut with a jigsaw. You should end up with two identical halves.
Stationery knife
One of the modern tools that is used in repairs or construction, or simply in the office, is a stationery knife.
This is a unique type of knife that has a narrow specialization, but at the same time, a wide range of uses. In this article we will talk about what this tool is for, how to buy a stationery knife and what you need to pay attention to when buying.
Original frame for mirror
You can make a stylish, unusual accessory for the kitchen in literally an hour. For this you will need:
- metal cutlery;
- glue gun;
- plate;
- mirror or clock;
- cardboard;
- scissors;
- pencil.
Place a plate on a sheet of cardboard and trace the outline with a pencil. Cut the piece a little smaller than the plate.
We lay out the cutlery on the cardboard in a chaotic order or in a certain sequence. Only when you are completely satisfied with the result can you proceed to the next stage.
We fix the metal elements on the cardboard using a glue gun.
When all the parts are securely fastened, glue the plate on top.
The result is a frame for a mirror, watch or photograph.
In this case, we glue the mirror and, if desired, decorate it with beads.
Kitchen clocks are often decorated this way. This accessory looks very unusual and at the same time original.
Purpose of a stationery knife
The tool is necessary primarily for cutting paper, cardboard or plastic. Therefore, it is very often used in the office or when renovating premises, apartments and houses. In the office, you can use it to cut paper much faster than with a knife, in exactly the same way when handling cardboard or any other office material. When renovating an apartment, for example, in order to put wallpaper on the walls or ceiling, you need to correctly adjust the wallpaper, cut it, and work with it. Therefore, in such cases, a stationery knife is also used.
The advantage of using a utility knife as opposed to a knife, for example, is the following point.
Rug made of leather belts
There is no need to throw away old, worn belts. On the contrary, we recommend collecting a fairly large number of them and making an original rug that will suit any interior.
We lay out all the belts on the work surface and arrange them in the required order. We make chalk marks in those places where the buckles will need to be cut.
Carefully cut off excess parts on each belt.
We lay out the belts in the correct order on a piece of fabric.
We connect the parts together with glue and leave until completely dry.
An unusual rug made from belts is ready! Depending on the number of parts and their location, the rug can look completely different.
Stationery knife
When using scissors, it is necessary to make constant movements in order to move/spread the blades of the scissors. This leads to the fact that during cutting, wavy cuts and irregularities may remain on the surface of the paper. But in the case of using a stationery knife, such a moment is excluded. Yes, there is a possibility that when using a stationery knife, the cut line may also be uneven, but not as much as it happens with scissors. Thus, a utility knife is more convenient and easier to use in most cases.
Also, using a utility knife is very convenient for leveling glued wallpaper, which has “tails” at the bottom. It is almost impossible to trim these tails with scissors. Using a stationery knife, this is done in one movement.
Stands for sweets from plates
Surely every home has old plates and various sets that are no longer relevant. They can be used to make original stands for desserts and other sweets.
In this case, we only need:
We turn the plate over, which will serve as the base for the stand. Apply glue to the rim and place a second plate on top. Lightly press it for just a few seconds to secure it more securely.
By experimenting with the colors and shape of the plates, you can make a variety of original coasters.
You can also use cups or even glasses.
To create coasters from dishes, not only plain products are suitable, but also colored ones.
And of course, the stand in classic white color is an excellent solution for parties and other events.
Consumer analysis of office knives
Today, you can buy a stationery knife without any problems. However, when purchasing, for example, a Chinese-made knife, you risk that over time it may simply break or crumble. Therefore, in this material it is worth highlighting the highest quality, and at the same time, affordable stationery knives that will definitely not let you down.
Knife "Steel".
This company is actively producing the tool we are considering. Therefore, it is worth noting that almost any model and any version of a stationery knife from this company is of high quality and reliable, at the same time affordable. The knife handles are made of metal and plastic, coated with a layer of rubber. The blades of stationery knives are made of high-quality stainless steel. There are options with a single-sided or double-sided blade, of completely different lengths. The average price of this option is from $1.5 to $3.5.
Stationery knife Intertool.
Also quite a popular version of the knife, which is quite affordable. By the way, a stationery knife from Intertool can be classified as a semi-professional tool. The body of the knife is metal with rubberized inserts, there are additional functions for blocking and fixing the blade. The knife comes with a set of spare blades. The price of the tool is about $4-5.
Professional stationery knife Proline.
This option can be safely classified as a professional type of cutting tool - high-quality trapezoidal blades, a metal body and additional functions give the knife advantages over other models. Because of these advantages, any suitable material can be precisely cut - paper, cardboard or plastic, etc. The price of this knife is $9-12.
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Pillow made from an old sweater
Beautiful original shaped pillows always look great as decoration.
To create them you will need:
- sweaters;
- pins;
- scissors;
- needle;
- threads;
- pillow filling;
- thin paper;
- sewing machine;
- pencil.
On a sheet of paper, draw a cloud so that the bottom part is even.
Cut out the stencil, place it on the sweater and attach with pins.
We cut out a blank from the sweater and remove the paper.
We sew the two parts of the sweater together, leaving a small hole for filling the cloud. Fill it with material and sew up the hole.
The result is beautiful, soft, handmade throw pillows.
Rug made of towels
To start, we recommend folding the towel and cutting it into long strips of the same size.
We make braids from the blanks. For convenience, you can use pins.
When all the pieces are ready, we begin to twist them into a circle. We fasten them with pins and stitch them with thread for secure fixation.
We remove the pins and place the rug in the bathroom.
As you can see, you can make a variety of useful products for your home from old things. Get inspired by interesting ideas and don’t be afraid to try even the most complex master classes.
