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Different welding situations call for different techniques, to be sure. Some materials and positions call for dragging, others call for pushing, and sometimes the stick needs to be moved faster or...

Tower blinds offer the advantage of mobility and elevation when hunting deer. While companies provide several models for the general outdoor market, building your own tower stand allows you to...

Nitro RC engines are very fast and powerful. When they are running right, they are a blast to play with. However, like any other engine, they require tuning and some know-how to reach full...

Resin build-up in your glass pipe can be not only unhealthy, but also will eventually clog the pipe. Cleaning the resin out of pipes is somewhat challenging. You don't want to use anything toxic...

RCBS digital scales are manufactured for hunters and gun enthusiasts who prefer to hand load their own ammunition. The scales measure the weight of the gun powder that is placed in shells. The...

Outdoor enthusiasts around the world enjoy all-terrain vehicles, also known as ATVs or quads. Unlike cars and trucks, these four-wheeled vehicles are designed for off-road adventures and can...

Mock publishing a book is the process of creating a dummy copy of a manuscript, formatted to appear as the final published version might. Though many services exist at local print shops or via the...

Soap bubbles create a rainbow of color that is visually enjoyable to children, and adults alike. Photographing bubbles can be difficult due to their temporary nature and unpredictability, but...

Cute little beaded trinket boxes are perfect for storing special jewelry, loose change or spare keys. They can also hold small gifts, creating a two-gifts-in-one opportunity, or just sit out for...

Book lights were designed to give book lovers a light that is portable and keeps the light on the page. Spike lights are an inexpensive and popular form of book light with a "spike" that slides...

Snowshoes are designed to stretch across the snow, distributing the weight of the wearer to keep him on top of the snow rather than sinking into it. Properly sizing snowshoes before venturing out...

The Hobart Handler 210 is a remarkablel machine. It comes ready to weld aluminum right out of the box, and has ample power for just about any other welding job you may have. It is powered by 220...

Many people in the mid- to late-20th century used 8mm film to recorded home movies and other moments. Unfortunately, 8mm film can erode over time, taking treasured images with it. Preserve your...

Welding cast iron can be tricky, because it contains a lot of carbon and its chemical makeup makes it prone to cracking. The key is always preheating the material before welding it. When cast iron...

Storage of ratchet straps is easy and will save you time and money. Proper storage of the straps will ensure that they work time and time again. If not correctly stored, the straps may rust, jam...

The Black Magic paintball marker is an enthusiast level weapon from Worr Game Products that sports many features not commonly found on entry-level guns. Among these are a Delrin bolt, which needs...

Family photographs tucked away in boxes in your attic, basement or closets may hold the clues you need to learn about your ancestry or solve a family mystery. You just need to be willing to roll...

Want to learn how to get out of handcuffs without a key? All you need is a regular bobby pin. Handcuffs have surprisingly simple locks. Nevertheless, you may need to practice this several times...

Making a homemade hovercraft is a fun project that can be as simple or as complex as you like. A number of plans and designs are available online and in hobby stores. You can also experiment with...

Shaping wood while it is being spun or turned at a high speed is called woodturning. This is usually accomplished by using a lathe. Woodturning is a craft that takes time and practice to master....

The Pinewood Derby has been a tradition in the Cub Scouts since its introduction in 1953, according to the National Scouting Museum. Since that time, the design of Pinewood Derby cars have...

Air Hogs produces the Atom Micro Heli helicopter along with a number of other radio-controlled (R/C) products. The Atom Micro Heli is the newest on the flight line and it boasts infrared controls...

Welding with rods, or electrodes, is the way most beginners start out. It is a good solid way to weld that provides excellent penetration and strength, and can be used in almost any situation....

The wheelbarrow is an invention that originated in China around 100 B.C. The basic principle for the wheelbarrow consisted of a single wheel in the front of a wooden platform. An ancient Chinese...

Almost invariably, problems with mantle clocks are related to the chime. The clock sometimes won't strike the correct hour, the chimes have the wrong tone, the chime doesn't happen at the right...

The dark stains that form on a knife blade are simply oxidation (or rust). Still, those stains are a more stable, stubborn form of oxidation than orange rust. Because these stains are superficial,...

Different jobs and metals require different rods, so the industry has color coded them for quick reference. Once the colors system is learned, you can quickly grab the correct rod for the job.

Timekeeping on a pendulum clock is regulated by the pendulum. The pendulum must be parallel with the front of the clock for the timekeeping to work. A weight, called a bob, on the pendulum changes...

Joss Cues is one of the premier cue makers of America. Its products have been featured in the film "The Color of Money" and are popular with Hollywood's biggest stars. Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman,...

A birch tree is any of the trees of the Betula genus. Typically, birch trees bloom early and flourish in midsummer. Birch bark is marked by very noticeable horizontal or vertical lenticels...

Pitting on a knife blade is caused by corrosion from rust and moisture. The only way to remove pitting completely is to grind down the blade metal until the surface is even. This is fine for most...

High key lighting is used in both still photography and cinematography. It is a technique in which the overall lighting in the scene is fairly bright. There are no deep shadows and even the...

Mantel clocks come in chiming and non-chiming versions. Chimes can range from Westminster to Ave Maria. They can have automatic chime shut-off for nighttime. Woods can range from cherry, to oak...

If you're a novice bull rider and need a safe way to learn how to ride, consider training on a DIY bucking barrel. The best part of a bucking barrel is it doesn't have horns. Professional bull...

There are two kinds of mantel clocks---pendulum and non-pendulum. Adjustments are made differently on each type. Setting the time however, is the same on each. Before adjusting the clock make sure...

A zip gun is a homemade weapon that is commonly made using a pipe for the barrel. The stock of the zip gun holds the barrel in position and can be made from any of a number of devices. Using a...

Dolls that we hold sacred either from own childhoods or our mothers' often need some refurbishing. Doll's hair especially can take a beating. Maybe it's all the hair styling little girls love...

Pipe collectors the world over enjoy both the aesthetic and functionality of clay pipes. Clay is ideal for pipe making because it so easily shaped and carved, and once fired, can last for...

In creating your own anime, all you really need is creativity and some artistic ability. If you have a storyline in mind, it will be easy for you to find inspiration. Before you begin making your...

Making a pipe out of an ordinary object can be fun. Almost anything that is noncombustible and nontoxic can be made into a tobacco experience. A common vegetable, the carrot, is a good place to...

Stamp collectors, or anyone who has ever mailed anything, should know about the different types of U.S. postage stamps. The most common is the first-class stamp used for everyday mail and packages.

Remote controlled model airplanes have long been a hobby for children and adults since their conception many years ago. Fabricating and designing these airplanes is an art in itself to most R/C...

Old LP gas tanks can be repurposed by converting them into a cooker or smoker. LP tanks make good smokers because they are totally enclosed. You'll need to cut a door into one side to allow access...

Bulova clocks feature Westminster chimes. Some of the clocks are triple-chime and consequently will have more melodies. All of Bulova's chiming clocks perform Big Ben on the hour. The chimes on...

Fingerboards are miniature toy skateboards that come complete with wheels and graphics. With a little imagination and a rainy afternoon, you can create a skateboard park filled with banks, ramps...

There are as many Sculpin fly patterns as there are fly tiers, but most have a common theme of creating a sleek bait fish that is attractive to trout. Most Sculpin patterns require intermediate...

Changing the time on a grandfather clock is a two-fold process. You change the indication of the time by moving the hands on the face; you change the timekeeping by adjusting the pendulum. The...

The grades for Mercury dimes are the same as has been established by the coin grading services for all coins. All American coins are graded on a 70-point scale. The lowest grade, "0," is where the...

A natural oil finish applied to the stock can bring new life and beauty to an old rifle or shotgun. Before refinishing, however, find out if the gun has monetary value that refinishing would...

When you place a bed in the corner of the room you are changing your vantage point so that when you are in bed all of your items must be moved to one side of the room. It can be difficult to come...