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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...

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...

I know the Wii is fun but don’t forget about the old games that we use to play when we were kids. Before you get rid of shoes, clothes, and old loyal retail cards, let your kids have loads of fun...

Chime clocks commonly play "Westminster," "Ave Maria" or Beethoven's "Ode to Joy." The chime is selected using a switch on the side of the clock. "Westminster" is often abbreviated in the label to...

If a clock doesn't chime at the correct time, the minute hand can be removed and adjusted. If the chime is more than a minute before or after the proper time, remove the minute hand and make...

Often, when a clock isn't chiming at the correct time, it's necessary to remove the minute hand and adjust it. This is done when the clock chimes a minute either side of the time it's supposed to...

The Howard Miller company has been making clocks since 1926. Howard Miler himself was a German who was taught clock making by his father in the Black Forest. The company initially focused on...

Juggling is a fun activity that may be performed for friends, family or just perfected for your own enjoyment. Practicing juggling may be done with any kind of instrument you can grasp in your...

Riding traditions have recently expanded to include other methods for holding Western reins. There used to be just one traditional method. Times have changed and now there are three acceptable...

Using a Top cigarette hand roller is a cheap and easy way to roll cigarettes at home. Top rollers are small, hand-held machines that feature a pair of cylinders and a sleeve mounted on a plastic...

When you're at the lake on a beautiful, calm day, it is an irresistible feeling to want to pick up sandstones and skip them across the water. With a little practice in picking out good sandstones...

In Naruto, an anime cartoon written about a boy striving to become the greatest ninja in the land, many attackers use hand signals (called hand seals) in combination with their attack (called a...

Magicians have been dazzling people with their wild tricks for centuries. Most magicians keep their greatest tricks a secret to enhance their level of mystique. While magicians like David...

Restoring an old or damaged family photo used to mean an expensive trip to the photo shop, but not anymore. With a variety of computer photo software packages, from the venerable Adobe Photoshop...

The cuckoo clock's familiar call adds a special charm to any decor. Made in Germany's Black Forest for more than two centuries, cuckoo clocks combine the woodworker's skill with the clockmaker's...

The bo staff is a traditional weapon used in martial arts for the purpose of self-defense. Despite its simplistic form--a straight wooden rod--the staff is a versatile weapon, providing a variety...

Passing a silk handkerchief through a rope might seem impossible, but with a little sleight of hand you can fool your friends and family into thinking you can do it. They will see you tie a...

Though coordination can help, learning to juggle depends primarily on determination, commitment and the willingness to endure a bit of physical pain. It isn't necessary to learn ball juggling...

Juggling is a relatively easy task to perform that can make people smile. Everybody enjoys a juggler, and even a bad juggler can be fun to watch, but if you follow these steps, you will be able to...

While people who are double-jointed can contort their bodies in to positions that most can't, no one can twist their arm a full 360 degrees, so witnessing someone who can is sure to amaze. Now you...

Juggling four balls is an impressive-looking feat that never fails to amuse and excite. While a great deal of practice will be necessary to ingrain the motions into muscle memory, the actual...

To a magician, a coin is a simple prop that has endless possibilities. Whether you're an aspiring magician or simply wish to learn a couple of magic tricks to impress your friends, coin tricks are...

Metal spinning is a metalworking art that requires a high degree of skill. Handspun metal items are widely sought by dealers and collectors.

Juggling is a skill that requires incredible hand-eye coordination and lots of practice in order to master. If you have learned basic juggling techniques and you want to challenge yourself, you...

Being able to juggle two balls with one hand will help with other tricks. Juggle two balls in one hand with tips from a self-taught juggler in this free video on juggling.

When juggling two balls in one hand, one variation is known as the fountain. Practice different ways of juggling two balls in one hand with tips from a self-taught juggler in this free video on...

In four-club juggling, both hands work independently of each other to juggle two clubs each. Work with two clubs in each hand for juggling four clubs with tips from a juggler in this free video on...

Juggling three balls in one hand is a very difficult trick. Juggle three balls in one hand with tips from a juggler in this free video on juggling tricks.

In order to juggle a crystal stick with one hand, the standard method is with the ticktock movement. Juggle crystal sticks with one hand with tips from a juggler in this free video on juggling for...

In intermediate three-ball juggling, hand stalls can be combined with swoops or used as a substitute for catches. Use hand stalls when juggling three balls with tips from a professional juggler in...

When juggling four balls, go behind the back to throw the ball from the right hand, over the left shoulder, to the left hand. Throw behind the back for juggling four balls with tips from a...

When juggling three balls, the one-up two-up hand throws half as often as the other hand in unison. Perform one-up two-up for juggling three balls with tips from a juggling enthusiast in this free...

For juggling four balls, juggling two balls in one hand is the foundation. Juggle two balls in one hand for four-ball basic juggling with tips from a professional juggler in this free video on...

For juggling three balls, back crosses are thrown from one hand behind the back and caught in the other hand in front of the body. Throw back crosses for three-ball juggling with tips from a...

For juggling three balls, crossed-hand throws require high, accurate throws and correct hand position. Perform crossed-hand throws for three-ball juggling with tips from a professional juggler in...

In three-club juggling, throwing two with one hand will free the other hand to perform tricks. Throw two in one hand for three-club juggling with tips from a juggler in this free video on hobbies.

Learning to juggle two clubs in one hand is helpful when learning four-club juggling. Learn to juggle two clubs in one hand with tips from an experienced performer in this free juggling video.

Juggling two clubs in one hand gives you time to do whatever you want with the other hand. Learn how to juggle two clubs in one hand in this free hobby video.

Juggling crystal sticks using one hand is a great way to improve your technique and tricks. Learn to juggle crystal sticks using only one hand from a juggling expert in this free video.

Throw balls higher in the air when juggling three balls. Learn how to juggle three balls in one hand from a juggling specialist in this free entertainment series.

Juggling is a centuries-old hobby that is still a source of entertainment and fascination. This article will teach you how to juggle five balls at once. It's one trick sure to impress friends and...

The four-in-hand knot is great for tying neckties, as it is a bit of a slimmer knot than the traditional Windsor knot. Try the four-in-hand knot when wearing a necktie with instructions from a...

Everyone knows there’s going to be an apocalypse. If it’s not zombies (and really, why wouldn’t it be zombies?), it will be something. Few people are going to survive the initial wave of...

Heres how you can do a forward grip partial with a Butterfly Knife. A partial is when you start off with the the knife already open.

Ninja magic has nothing to do with pulling a rabbit out of a hat while trying your best to remain invisible. It is a series of hand signals, 81 of them in total, that help a trained ninja to...

Magic tricks are an inexpensive and easy way to entertain a crowd and amaze your friends. Coin tricks are among the classic magic tricks and they require very few supplies to pull off. Coin...

Hwere we will learn how to quickly and easily clean our hand tools using one chemical that can be easily purchased at a hardware store.

Magic tricks are always a lot of fun to learn. The more you practice, the more believable that the trick will be. Practice in front of a mirror so that you can make sure that your audience has no...

The Box is an amazing juggling pattern that, when done correctly, looks like the sides and bottom of a box. The difficult moves that comprise this pattern are valuable for all jugglers to master...

As a child, I was amazed with every magic trick my father would practice before me. I would often ask that timeless question "Wow! How did you do that?!" He would then drop his voice down to a...