I needed a new set of helping hands for a long term project I've been working on. Lots of soldering and fiddly bits and my old helping hands have been falling apart. All that's left is one alligator clip and the cast iron base.
I found two Black and Decker Snake Lights at a junk shop for $2 each. These were from the 90's with good ol' incandescent torch globes. I'd been looking for something similar to make my helping hands and thought these would do perfectly. I'm keeping one for an LED conversion later.
One of these snake lights should be able to make 2 to 3 helping hands.
The only tools you'll need for this are:
- Thermoplastic (http://www.plastimake.com)
- 2 x Large Pliers or Pliers and a Vice
- Scissors or a box citter/exacto knife
- Star shaped security screw driver (optional - you could crack/smash/destroy the case open)
- Alligator Clip/s
- Kettle for boilding water
- Oven (Optional for molding)
If you're riding your bike at night, a good light is an absolute must. We've shown you a couple ways to make your own, but if you already have one, a clothespin works great as a mount.Granted, most of these lights come with a mount, but if yours breaks, or just doesn't work well with part of your bike, this is a great alternative to going out and buying a new light. All you have to do is attach the light to a wooden clothespin with two zip ties, and clip it to your bike. Bike Hacks demoes the process by sticking it on a luggage rack on the back of a bike, but the placement will obviously vary from model to model. The upshot of this hack is that you can transfer the light easily between multiple bikes as necessary, making this great for sharing. Be sure to check out the source link for the walkthrough.Clothespin Bike Light Hack | Bike Hacks