DIY magnetic drill from the microwave

[warsztatOdZera]

[basil3w]

Very creative - I gotta start stocking up on old microwaves!

[hemmjo]

I love that "power filing machine" you have to flatten the resin!!!

[warsztatOdZera]

Thank You, positive comments are always welcomed.

[Jon]

Thank You, positive comments are always welcomed.

It is always good to see YouTubers come here and enjoy the positive comments. Relevant XKCD comic:

[Frank S]

I'll say this, the homemade mag drill you have made is probably one of the best I've seen made.
Your attention to detail is superb also this could be one of the better video builds I have watched.

[Responsible]

That's a clever build, nicely done. However, I would caution anyone dismantling a microwave for parts to exercise some care. Many microwaves contain beryllium parts, which can be hazardous if they are ground or filed or broken. In particular the dust is very harmful if breathed. I'm not saying don't use the parts, but take a few minutes to understand what might be dangerous before diving in.

Pete

[tonyfoale]

That's a clever build, nicely done. However, I would caution anyone dismantling a microwave for parts to exercise some care. Many microwaves contain beryllium parts, which can be hazardous if they are ground or filed or broken. In particular the dust is very harmful if breathed. I'm not saying don't use the parts, but take a few minutes to understand what might be dangerous before diving in.

Pete

The Beryllium is in the magnetron, which is easily identified. It has a pink ceramic centre with aluminium cooling fins. Handle that part with care, no smashing, and there is nothing to worry about.

[Responsible]

Yes, that is the main concern. I have heard anecdotally that some have a few other pieces, identified the same way, but haven't encountered one myself. As Tony says, the danger is minimal with a bit of care and awareness.

You don't have to look too far on the interwebs to find dimbulbs smashing microwaves with sledgehammers............

Pete

[Frank S]

beryllium parts, Is that anything like the beryllium scan they did trapping Picard in the farthest corner of the Enterprise? Still haven't figured out where he found a high corner in a round saucer shaped ship