Need ideas please everyone!!!

[SJShaw672]

Hi Everyone,

Here in Britain, in my School at A-level age (17/18), we do a thing called an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification): we have to either produce something and do a presentation or write a 5000 (!!!) word essay.
I have decided to make something, but am not sure what yet.

Is there any tool that is not made that would be useful in a workshop? An everyday garage problem that needs solving? A type of ratchet that hasn't been made yet?

 

[woodrail]

Screwdriver sharpener and a tape measure finder.

 

[Chaznsc]

A remote controlled trash can that stays within throwing distance of the operator.

 

[srmofo]

If You Are going For Least Effort , 500 Words Is maybe 1/1.5 Pages. Simple Stuff Really

 

[SJShaw672]

If You Are going For Least Effort , 500 Words Is maybe 1/1.5 Pages. Simple Stuff Really

5000 :/ - 15 Pages

 

[HubbaBubba]

Tools that are powered by beer.

 

[srmofo]

5000 :/ - 15 Pages

Yup, I MissedThat . My Bad

 

[JeremyManning]

I always thought a dispenser under the hood with rags for checking the oil, or an electric shock seat to remind the wife her car is due for an oil change

 

[egnorant]

Tools that are powered by beer.

I know many people that are tools powered by beer!

 

[senor fozz]

I know many people that are tools powered by beer!

zing, i"m going to use that for later.

 

[senor fozz]

I have a i simple one that shouldn't require to much effort. A wing nut socket.

 

[jagwinn]

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done, already.

 

[senor fozz]

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done, already.

Glad someone did it, but it doesn't seem to allow several sizes with the use of one socket though.

 

[devoncoolman]

Radiator drain plug sockets work great for wing nut sockets. I use my one socket all the time on the belt tensioner on hondas. Because in hondas infinate wisdom they use a wind nut on the belt tensioner. Very stupid!!!

 

[Holt]

Glad someone did it, but it doesn't seem to allow several sizes with the use of one socket though.

Thats because it not for wing nuts, its for wire nuts in electrical work.

 

[jakemac]

I have a i simple one that shouldn't require to much effort. A wing nut socket.

Here is a link to a true wing nut socket set.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0224/

 

[Kevin54]

How about a wall hanging shop rag dispenser and dirty shop rag holder built as one unit. The dirty rags go in and the complete bottom opens to take them out. For the clean ones, the complete top opens so you can drop them all in without folding them to begin with, and a slot in the bottom to allow you to pull out one at a time. Made out of diamond plate would be nice, or smooth aluminum that is powder coated, OR powder coated diamond plate.

 

[tvpinballs]

I wish someone would make a cordless extension cord!

 

[metaldad]

I always thought a dispenser under the hood with rags for checking the oil, or an electric shock seat to remind the wife her car is due for an oil change

one further........ electric shock to wife as a reminder if car makes new squeak, rattle, noise, is not the reason to turn up the tunes.

 

[The Ratchet Man]

A blinker fluid funnel. I can't ever ring that tiny hole.

Add a "Made in USA" stamp for extra credit.

 

[Gotmayhem]

An EZ-Out that actually works.

 

[SJShaw672]

A blinker fluid funnel. I can't ever ring that tiny hole.

Add a "Made in USA" stamp for extra credit.

I'm afraid making that would be difficult as I've lost my glass hammer (and my sky hooks are being repaired)

 

[kenfain]

Hi Everyone,

Here in Britain, in my School at A-level age (17/18), we do a thing called an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification): we have to either produce something and do a presentation or write a 5000 (!!!) word essay.
I have decided to make something, but am not sure what yet.

Is there any tool that is not made that would be useful in a workshop? An everyday garage problem that needs solving? A type of ratchet that hasn't been made yet?

Probly billions of dollars spent annually on garage stuff. Be kinda hard to make a totally new product. Really, same problem for all you've listed. Might have to improve an existing product. There's way too many to choose from. So it would have to fit your interest, and skill level. Daunting task at any rate. To build from scratch, from concept, to product is not usually simple. Are you trying to get to the top of the class, or just trying to keep up?
Fifteen pages huh? Don't sound too bad to me.