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 Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tip of the Day Categories » Tools

Stand-up Cordless Drill

Got a cordless drill that falls over every time you set it down for a minute? Make it stay put with a do-it-yourself detachable "bigfoot." Here's how: To give your drill a bigger footprint (which will help it stay upright when you set it down), cut a wider base out of quarter-inch plywood -- at least 2 inches wider in each direction. Attach it to the bottom of the battery with a patch of Velcro. If you have extra batteries, add Velcro there, too.Put some on top of the carrying case, as well. With a bigfoot add-on and Velcro bottoms, you'll have a stand-up drill -- no matter which battery you're using. It'll be easily removed for work in tight spaces and easily stored along with your drill, when everything is neatly packed away. For more tips, visit our Web site at Onthehouse.com.

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