Use a bench grinder to turn an ordinary screwdriver into a sharp point for making shallow cuts or starting screws.

Recycle a broken hacksaw blade by attaching it to two small scraps of wood. Use glue or duct tape to secure the wood, and create a miniature saw.

To make a sharpening/sanding stone, wrap a piece of sandpaper around a block of wood and staple in place.

To magnetize a screwdriver, rub the shaft of the tool with a magnet.

A croquet mallet can act as a hammer for use with wood joints and wood chisels.