Consider another entry for our " What do you use it for?" part. This week we saw an article about 80-year-old Wilbur Sanger, a retired carpenter living in Pennsylvania. He had an epiphany last week while using a manual corncob cutter. Typically, removal of kernels from the cob by non-commercial users is a manual process. With Wilbur's genius, the task just got easier – about 500 RPM easier. how? Make a Cordless Drill Corn Cob Cutter by Using Lag Bolts!
Lag Bolt Solutions
A carpenter (we don't think there's such a thing as an ex- carpenter) cuts the head off a 3/8 x 4 inch lag bolt and inserts it into the chuck of his favorite DeWalt cordless drill. He then added a washer to protect the front of the tool while also providing support for the corn.
Then he drilled the bolt into the corn cob.
At this point, he's got a corn cob that can be rotated into a manual hand-held cutter. Wilbur prefers flexible varieties that handle a variety of cob sizes. No matter what you use – the Cordless Drill Corn Cob Cutter breaks new ground in DIY ingenuity!
Cob Cutter Options
You have many options when it comes to choosing a manual corncob cutter to use with your cordless drill. Look for some variations on the following models:
The build cost ended up being just two dollars off — $1.54. We recommend stainless steel for bolts and washers.
We think it's pretty cool. Also, you have to admit, this must save a lot of time. If you have a great tool idea, feel free to send it to us at [email protected]. Who knows – you might post it online!
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Clint De Boer
chief editor
When he's not playing with the latest power tool, Clint DeBoer enjoys life as a husband, father, and avid reader—especially the Bible. He loves Jesus, has a degree in recording engineering, and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another since 1992.
Clint's career spans nearly the entire spectrum of audio and video production. After graduating top of his class with an Associate Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working in 1994 at the renowned Soundelux Studios, one of the largest post-production houses specializing in feature film and television audio. Clint has worked on countless feature films, honing his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the ever-expanding field of video editing as a senior AVID video editor for three years.
Clint DeBoer has worked extensively with clients including Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, as well as film and video editing, color correction and digital video and MPEG compression. He also holds several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video) and is ISF Level II certified.
After founding the publishing company CD Media, Inc. in 1996, he went on to help launch or grow several successful online publications, including Audioholics (where he was editor-in-chief for 12 years), Audiogurus, and AV Gadgets. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews, followed by OPE Reviews in 2017 with a focus on landscape and outdoor power equipment. He also leads the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes innovative tools and accessories across industries.
The success of what is now the industry's largest power tool review is a credit to God and his wonderful staff, and Clint DeBoer hopes to see the company continue to grow as it rapidly expands its reach. Pro Tool Reviews rigorously reviews hundreds of hand tools, power tools, and accessories each year to help users stay abreast of the best and newest products in the industry. Targeting everyone from construction industry professionals and tradespeople to serious DIYers, Pro Tool Reviews helps tool consumers shop better, work smarter, and learn which tools and products can help them stay ahead of their game .