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How to Clean a Black Powder Firearm

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It is necessary to clean a black powder muzzle loading firearm shortly after shooting. This prevents corrosion from damaging the bore or any of the other vital parts. There are quite a few methods available for cleaning a black powder muzzle ... more »

How to Clean a Knife

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One of the most important elements of owning a knife is knowing how to take care of it, and that means keeping it clean. Knives have various uses, and some are more high maintenance than others. Here's now to keep yours in working order... more »

How to clean a Ruger 10/22 rotary magazine

By TheSacricolist

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The Ruger 10/22 rotary magazine doesn't need cleaning too often, but when it does it's fairly simply to do it yourself. By following the steps below, you can keep feeding problems to a minimum... more »

How to Clean Digital SLR Camera Outside Body

By Doodlebugs

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Here is how to properly clean your expensive new SLR camera body... more »

How to Clean Metal Before Making Ammunition

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Making your own ammunition holds many benefits and makes for an unusual past time once you know what you are doing. It is important to use the proper safety precautions when working with lead and molten metal. Cleaning the metal before you make ... more »

How to Clean Photographic Lenses

By Scott Cavanagh

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Many novice photographers clean their camera lenses in the same manner they do their glasses or bathroom mirror. This is dangerous and can damage or destroy even a sturdy lens. There are proper techniques to follow in order to keep lenses clean ... more »

How to Clean Resin Off of Glass Surfaces

By Smiles McCracken

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For those of you with glass pieces that are caked in difficult-to-remove resin, here's a solution that is far cheaper than other such cleaners... more »

How to Clean the Living Room | eHow

By Chuck Marean

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Pick up objects and particles and move them to where they belong. A way to remember this is: throw away, put away, dust, & vacuum... more »

How to Climb a Fourteener

By espradlin

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A lot of people want to say they have "bagged a fourteener" (climbed a fourteener) but are intimidated by the thought of spending an entire day fighting with a mountain. Well, worry no more! You're going to kill that fourteener after ... more »

How to clip a cigar

By DarenD

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I manage a cigar shop in Florida, and everyday run into people who don't properly clip their cigar. I'll teach you to properly cut the cigar to make the smoke as enjoyable as possible.. more »

How to Coin Roll Hunt

By missymay

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Coin Roll hunting is a great way to go treasure hunting right in your own home. This is a great hobby for anyone from 6-100 years old!.. more »

How to Coin Stack a Nickel Spiral

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If you have been wondering what you can do with all that spare change you've been saving for a rainy day, try making a nickel stack. Without glue or any type of adhesive, you can create a stack from those old nickels that will resemble modern ... more »

How to Coin Stack a Penny Bridge

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Making structures out of stacked coins is a good way to occupy yourself and have fun with coins. You don't have to build the Taj Mahal--start with a coin stack penny bridge... more »

How to Collect and Buy Garbage Pail Kids

By BrokenGirl

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Garbage Pail Kids were a phenomina of the 1980s when Cabbage Patch Kids were very, very popular and then come along new kids, that of the Garbage Pail Kids... They usually for the boys to collect but some of thwe girls completely smitten with ... more »

How to Collect G.I. Joe Action Figures

By hager21

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With a movie in the works and a revival of “all things 1980s” in full swing, this is the perfect time to get on the G.I. Joe toy collecting boom before it really takes off... more »

How to Collect Miller Lite Memorabilia

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Collecting Miller Lite collectibles can be a very fun and interesting hobby. These collectibles can be found at a variety of places, and the variety of such collectibles will keep you coming back for more. The following steps will tell you how to ... more »

How to Compare Wheels for Combat Robots

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In designing a combat robot, one of the most important aspects to consider is the type of wheels that you'll use. While cost is a factor, don't let that be the deciding factor in which wheels to use. Find a wheel type that fits with how you want ... more »

How to Compete With Roller Pigeons

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Roller pigeons may have originated in India, and were brought to Germany by traders in the 1870's. In 1875, the breed became a favorite of England, and the Birmingham Rollers became famous. Their fame soon spread across the world, where different ... more »

How to Compute Tornado Strength

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Tornadoes are measured in strength from F0 to F5. F0 is the weakest form of a tornado, while F5 is the strongest. They can also be measured using the Parson's scale. Computing tornado strength is an important way to know how dangerous an ... more »

How to Conquer Monkey Bars

By Jami ONeill

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How to Conquer Monkey Bars.. more »

How to Convert 8mm Home Movies Into VHS Video

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After you convert 8mm home videos into VHS tapes, they are easier to store and easier to watch. The conversion process does not require special tools or software. Just get a few A/V cables and read on to begin the conversion process... more »

How to Cook Safely When Camping

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Camping cookery presents a lot of options: cooking inside your pop up or trailer with a gas stove, cooking outside with a gas stove, grilling or cooking with a campfire. All of these options have safety precautions associated with them... more »

How to Crack a Bullwhip

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Maybe you don't have any cattle to drive to market, but cracking a bullwhip isn't just for cowboys or Spanish vaqueros anymore. Just ask Indiana Jones--seen here in the whip crackin' trailer for the great first movie in the series, "Raiders of ... more »

How to Create a Biro (Pen) Launcher

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Hone up your sharpshooting skills with a Biro pen launcher. It takes only a few minutes to create a launcher that can be used for hours of fun target practice. A paper plate makes a perfect target for you Biro pen launcher... more »

How to Create a Blurred Background in Outdoor Portraits

By mhougland

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You've taken hundreds of outdoor portraits, but your pictures lack one element that professional photographs have: a soft, blurred background that draws attention to your subject. Shooting with a shallow depth of field creates this affect. ... more »

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