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When it comes to acrylic showers, there are a few key cleaning solutions that you're definitely going to want to research. Find out about great cleaning solutions for acrylic showers with help from an experienced professional in this free video clip.
When it comes to office cleaning, you're going to want to make sure you have a few key items close by at all times. Learn about office cleaning solutions with help from the building manager at the Living Light Community Center in this free video clip.
The EAA .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol is a serious piece of weaponry, but that doesn't mean it can't run into problems. When it comes to firearms, you don't want to risk using something that's operating at less than 100 percent. If you're running in to any issues with your EEA pistol, you should identify and fix the problem before you use it again.
Screen mesh is a versatile material that is usable in a number of building and landscaping applications. If you have a gate that has wide gaps in it and you’re looking for a way to keep animals in or out, attaching screen mesh to the surface provides a solution. Use a screen mesh that’s suitable for outdoor use for strong durability.
Traveling at thousands of feet per second, a bullet leaves tiny pieces of metal behind as it rubs against the inside surfaces of a firearm barrel. To improve speed, accuracy and penetrating ability, lead bullets are often “jacketed” with a thin copper coating. After a gun is fired several times, copper and lead fouling buildup must be removed from the barrel to maintain shooting accuracy and prevent barrel damage.
Over time, a stair tread may loosen because of age or expanding fastener holes, among other reasons. One way to fix a loose stair tread is by placing screw fasteners through the tread and into the stringer. To conceal repair work and create a neat appearance, use a countersink bit to create holes in the stairs. Countersink bits are constructed of base augers that allow you to attach smaller diameter drill bits. Smaller bits create pilot holes in the stairs, while countersink bits make large enough openings for screw heads to sit below the stair tread surface.
In order for the Burnham 4B gas boiler to operate correctly, it must be installed with adequate ventilation and a proper gas supply. An automatic ignition supplies the heat to the boiler and offers a safety shutdown if the steam pressure gets too high or the water level falls too low. In order for the boiler to function properly, perform regular cleaning to remove mineral scale and dirt.
The Frigidaire FEC366RC is a flat top, ceramic glass, self-cleaning oven. Cleaning your oven may be get confusing or seem straightforward because it's glass. However, ceramic glass-top ovens can damage easily. The convenient self-cleaning feature allows you to clean the oven by pressing a few buttons and going on with your day, while the oven does the work. To keep your glass cooktop in good shape, you need to clean it with a cream cleaner, according to Frigidaire recommendations.
The Franchi 912 Variomax is a semi-automatic 12-guage shotgun often used as a hunting or home-defense weapon. Like every other firearm ever constructed, it is vital that you keep your Variomax clean and properly maintained to ensure that it fires correctly and safely. The process used to clean the Franchi 912 is essentially the same process used to clean any other semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun.
LCD screens provide vibrant color displays for televisions, laptops and computer monitors. Like any screen, LCDs become dusty and smudged with continued use. Unlike CRT screens that contain thick, protective glass, LCD screens are fragile and require special care. Specialty LCD cleaning products exist, but you can save money by finding a soft cloth and mixing your own solution to clean your LCD screen.
The first electric dry shaver was introduced in 1937 by Remington Rand, called the Close Shaver. Since then, the company has expanded exponentially. Today there are a vast number of shavers for men and women designed by Remington. One of the most popular, is the Microflex 200 Shaver. By following a few simple steps, it's possible to clean and maintain your own Remington Microflex 200 shaver, and ensure it's always in good working order. The wide variety of other Remington shavers are maintained similarly.
Soldiers on deployment and away from their mess halls rely on "meals, ready to eat," or MREs. These shelf-stable food rations contain an entree, side dishes, snacks and condiments, as well as a flameless heater element. While practical in some ways for feeding soldiers on the front lines, MREs are also bulky. Soldiers who must carry many of them for longer deployments often field strip the rations, or remove the unnecessary components, for more efficient transportation. Those who field strip the MREs should not do so for extended time periods; this reduces calories and can lead to weight loss.
A firearm chamber is constructed to fit a specific bullet caliber. The dimensions of the chamber need to be calibrated precisely in order for the weapon to fire a specific round effectively. Older weapons or obscure models may not have the caliber size stamped on the barrel. In this case, measuring the chamber lead is the only way to know the weapon's caliber. This process can be accomplished using a casting alloy to measure the chamber dimensions.
DPMS manufactures a line of civilian AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles in calibers ranging from .204 Remington to 7.62 mm NATO. All rifles built on the AR-15/M-16 platform feature a gas block near the end of the barrel that channels gas pressure from the discharge into the gas tube and back to the receiver. This gas pressure operates the rifle's ejection and auto-loading mechanism. The gas block is incorporated into the base of the AR-15's one-piece front sight post. Removing the gas block is a universal procedure on all AR-15-style rifles, in order to replace or remove the front sight, as when…
The AR-15 is a popular semi-automatic rifle, prized by shooters and collectors alike for its accuracy and the clean lines of its design. However, like its militarized version, the M-16 assault rifle, it's also known as a high-maintenance weapon. Any grit or fouling that collects in the action can cause the bolt carrier assembly to drag, which in turn results in failures to feed and/or failures to extract spent cartridges. When a fouled bolt carrier causes your AR-15 to malfunction, a simple field strip and clean won't get the job done. You'll have to disassemble the upper receiver and give…
The Vaquero stainless is a single-action revolver manufactured by Ruger. The stainless finish is easy to maintain through regular cleaning. The cleaning method and materials are unique to the stainless finish and do not work on blued guns. The finish on a blued pistol is more sensitive and will rub off with stainless cleaning materials. The stainless finish is ideal for durability and use in wet conditions. The finish always shines and looks clean after the cleaning process.
As German forces invaded the Soviet Union during World War II, the PPSH 41 sub-machine gun was fast-tracked through the design and engineering process to arm Russian troops. Six million of these inexpensive, mechanically unsophisticated automatic weapons were eventually produced at a rate of over 3,000 per day by Soviet factories. The PPSH 41 fires 7.62 mm Tokarev pistol ammunition from a circular drum magazine with a capacity of 71 rounds or from a 35-round box magazine. With a cyclic rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute, it has a muzzle velocity of 1,600 feet per second and an…
The bolt on an AR-15 is the single most critical assembly on the rifle. It is the heart of the weapon, which enables the chambering and firing of ammunition and extraction of spent casings. After you've disassembled the bolt for a detailed cleaning, it's extremely important to correctly reassemble the bolt. Incorrectly replacing the bolt cam pin, in particular, will allow the rifle to chamber and fire a round, but may cause a chamber explosion.
The Sig Sauer P226 is a semi-automatic handgun available in 9 mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG and .22 caliber versions. A no-frills, full-size sidearm once considered as a replacement for the U.S. military M1911 pistol, the P226 has been widely accepted as a duty pistol by law enforcement agencies and military around the world. Like most law enforcement service sidearms, the P226 has a double action/single action trigger mechanism with no external safety. The first trigger pull draws the hammer back, cocks it and discharges the first shot; on all subsequent shots the hammer is automatically cocked by the recoil…
The semi-automatic action of the civilian AR15 is driven by a gas-operated rotating bolt. The bolt fires the round of ammunition, extracts and ejects the discharged cartridge, strips a new round from the magazine and chambers the new round. The bolt is in constant motion during the firing cycle and is exposed to hot combustion gases, impact forces and carbon build-up. Cleaning and lubricating the bolt is an important part of the maintenance schedule. Removal and disassembly of the bolt is necessary for adequate cleaning.
Thompson produces the Encore EZ Tip Extractor. This is a device used to remove spent cartridges from the barrel of a gun. Unlike typical extractors, the Encore Extractor has a simplified removal process that does not involve removing the standard extractor to reach and remove the breech plug. You simply need to manipulate the tip. This shortens the cleaning time needed for the gun.
A Mauser rifle is a classic piece of military history and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to be preserved. Mauser was a German manufacturer of arms that supplied the country with weapons for over 120 years. The most iconic of these weapons is the Mauser 98k bolt-action rifle. The 98k was created in the mid-1930s as a shorter version of the original design and is often sought after by collectors. Surplus ammunition meant to be used with this weapon is typically corrosive. If this ammunition is used, the rifle must be cleaned after firing.
The U.S. military M14, manufactured in the 1950s and 1960s, was a 7.62 mm rifle with selective-fire capability for semi-automatic or fully automatic action. Beginning in the 1970s, Springfield Armory produced a commercial clone of the M14 for the civilian market. This semi-automatic variant bears the proprietary designation M1A. Like the M14, the M1A has a gas-operated, rotating-bolt action and feeds rounds from a detachable box magazine with capacities of 5, 10 or 20 rounds. Available barrel lengths are 16 inches and 22 inches. Springfield's recommended barrel removal procedure requires field stripping the M1A into its three major constituent groups,…
Boating safety is a fairly wide subject to discuss, but tugboat safety, because of the specialized use of tugboats, is more specialized; and although it has many things in common with safety aboard other kinds of vessel, the high-horsepower tug and its special way of moving cargo make tugboat safety just as different from boating safety as boating safety is from driving safety.
Installing a new trigger on your SIG Sauer P220 can make the pistol easier to shoot. On average, the SIG Sauer P series of pistols have a wider grip than most other pistols. This makes it more difficult for some to properly grip it while keeping the correct part of their finger on the trigger. Installing a thinner trigger will alleviate this issue for most people. This modification only changes the width of the trigger and not the trigger reset distance.
When it comes to guns, few manufacturers have earned a better rapport among firearm collectors than Germany's SIG Sauer GmbH. This line of handguns is currently in use by the U.S. military. The SIG P228 was adopted by the U.S. Military as the M11 pistol.
The M4-style paintball rifle is patterned after the modern tactical rifle M4 issued to U.S. military soldiers. If you have one of the model paintball rifles and wish to use the M4 barrel extender, it is a quick and simple task. The extender is more of an aesthetic accessory although it adds an added level of grip to the rifle. The extender is made to go on without tools so it is useable in the field during paintball games.
Handgun ownership involves more than purchasing a pistol and making trips to the firing range. It also involves understanding and developing familiarity with the model that has been selected. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the firearm are necessary to keep it in proper working condition. This involves taking apart or "breaking down" the weapon to ensure the process is thorough and effective. The Taurus PT140, or .40 caliber Millennium Pro, can be disassembled in just a few steps.
Lever-action rifles are used by hunters and competitive western shooters. Operating the lever's action is required to eject and load rounds of ammunition in the rifle. The repetitive motion of operating the lever is made more comfortable by the addition of a leather wrap.
The SIGARMS P226 is a high-quality, short-recoil pistol chambered in 9-by-19 parabellum, .40-caliber S&W, .357 Magnum and .22 LR. The pistol has several safety features that protect the user from accidental discharge such as the firing pin block mechanism and decocking lever. As with all weapons, problems may arise from time to time. The firing pin may become worn or broken and will need replacement. Removing the SIG P226 firing pin can be accomplished with little difficulty.
The Heckler & Koch MP5 is a select-fire submachine gun used by military and law enforcement agencies. Lightweight and fed by a high-capacity magazine, the MP5 can be fired from shoulder or hand and is manufactured in a range of calibers including 9 mm Luger and .40 caliber Smith & Wesson. It fires in three switchable modes: semi-automatic, 2 or 3 round burst and full-automatic sustained fire. Rate of fire in sustained mode varies from 700 to 900 rounds per minute depending on the specific model of MP5. The barrel length of the standard MP5A2 is 8.5 inches and its…
Routine cleaning is part of the maintenance required when owning a firearm. The cleaning process is aided by the design of some weapons which allows the barrel to be removed completely from the receiver. Various models of weapons including some pump shotguns in particular have this feature. Following a thorough cleaning, it is necessary to attach the barrel back to the receiver to complete the cleaning process.
Blueing is an electrochemical process to protect metal surfaces. It is usually applied to highly tempered and hardened steel such as that used in firearms and swords. The blueing procedure, known as passivation, induces a non-reactive coating of protective oxidation on the surface of the steel to prevent the formation of harmful rust. Two forms of blueing -- hot and cold -- are most commonly used on firearms. Hot blueing is usually performed during manufacture by immersing the steel components in a boiling mixture of potassium nitrate, sodium hydroxide and water. A hot-blued surface is commonly maintained by regular applications…
Muzzleloaders are an older design of rifle that require you to drop the round and the black powder down the front of the muzzle, fire the gun and then repeat the procedure. Because of that maintenance, many people don't prefer them to modern, more efficient weaponry. However, some hunters enjoy them because they have a hunting window in some states like Alabama where only muzzleloaders are permitted, lowering the number of hunters in the woods and increasing the odds of getting larger game. The barrel of the weapon must be seasoned regularly, which is a simple process.
Sig Sauer's P229 and P239 are American and European cousins, respectively. Both semi-automatic handguns were designed to fulfill specific law enforcement requirements. The P229 is the American-made version of the P228, a police-duty pistol used around the world made in Germany. The P229 was the first pistol produced in Sig Sauer's U.S. manufacturing facilities in Exeter, New Hampshire, and was created in response to demand for a compact backup pistol. The P239 is designed and manufactured by Swiss Arms AG in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, ands imported and distributed in the United States by Sig Sauer.
SIG Sauer, a German company, makes a large range of sought-after hand guns. The P226 was created in 1980 to compete with the Beretta M92 as a sidearm for the U.S. military. Although the P226 lost out to the Beretta, it is still considered one of the best options for the target-shooting enthusiast. The P226 was succeeded by the P228 and P229. Many gun owners elect to replace the Sig Sauer P226's trigger with a shorter one. This is a complex process that requires some skill and will void the firearm's warranty if not performed by a qualified gunsmith.
Bluing helps protect guns against rust, corrosion and scratches through a chemical process. The term "bluing" comes from the blue-black sheen that results from this process, which improves the appearance of firearms and reduces glare to the shooter's eyes. Perma Blue, made by Minnesota-based Birchwood Casey, is a selenium dioxide-based solution designed for "cold bluing." This process may be less protective than hot bluing, rust bluing or fume bluing -- more complicated methods involving heat -- but it is the most economical way to blue a firearm.
The Sig Trailside was a semi-automatic handgun manufactured by Sig Arms of Exeter, New Hampshire, a division of the German firearms maker Sig Sauer GMBH. Manufacture of the Trailside by Sig Arms is now discontinued. Chambered to fire .22-caliber long rifle ammunition from a 10-round magazine, the Trailside was available with either a 4.5-inch or 6-inch barrel in standard and competition models. All models featured a competition trigger and were weighted specifically for target shooting. The standard PL22 Trailside measured 7.75 inches in length and weighed 29.4 ounces.
Inline muzzleloaders are the modern version of the rifles Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone hunted with. Inline muzzleloaders offer improved accuracy and reliability compared to the muzzleloaders of yore. There are a few different types of modern variations on the gun; the type you choose will depend on the kind of hunting you do.
The SIG Sauer P226 is a double action, semi-automatic hand gun designed in Germany, with the first prototype made in 1980. The gun was originally designed as a sidearm for the US military, although Beretta ultimately won the contract with its M92. The SIG Sauer P226, and its successors, the P228 and P229, are the weapon of choice for target shooting enthusiasts. If you find that the trigger action on your P226 is not suited to your style, you can replace the SIG trigger with a shorter trigger.
Barrel porting is a performance modification done to pistol and shotgun barrels. It involves making a number of small holes or slits in the top of the barrel near the end of the muzzle. Porting is usually done to decrease the recoil or muzzle flip of the firearm. One of the disadvantages of porting is that it introduces an additional element to cleaning. But cleaning a ported barrel is not difficult with the proper tools.
Weatherby's Vanguard Sporter is a bolt-action hunting rifle available in fifteen calibers ranging from .223 Remington to .338 Winchester Magnum. All feature a 24-inch hammer-forged barrel and a fully adjustable trigger. Internal magazine capacity is 5 rounds, and the overall length of Weatherby Vanguard Sporters ranges from 44 inches to 44.5 inches, depending on the caliber. Total weight is 7.5 pounds. All Weatherby rifles come with a written accuracy guarantee when used with Weatherby or other premium brand ammunition. The manufacturer's recommended procedure requires field-stripping the rifle prior to cleaning.
The Walther P38 was developed in Germany and was issued to the German Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II. The pistol is a short-recoil, locked-breech weapon that fires a 9-by-19 parabellum round. Pre- and post-war models of the P38 are still in circulation as of 2011. As with all weapons, mechanical problems may arise and troubleshooting is required. Knowing how to properly troubleshoot your Walther P38 is a skill that will aid you in keeping the weapon performing well.
The P239 is a compact automatic handgun made by the gun manufacturer SIG SAUER. The P239 is available is different variations that hold the following calibers: 9mm, .40 S&W and. 357SIG. The gun is designed for concealed carry. It is durable and can withstand several rounds of use. Cleaning the P239 is basically no different than cleaning any other other compact automatic handgun. As with any handgun, regular cleaning will keep it functioning in top form.
The model C9 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the High Point firearms company. Designed with a polymer frame and steel slide, the C9 is chambered to fire the 9 mm round of ammunition. Basic gun cleaning supplies are required to properly clean and prepare the gun for lubrication.
DPMS manufactures a line of civilian semi-automatic rifles based on the military AR-15/M-16 design. The rifles are available in calibers ranging from .204 Ruger to 7.62 mm. The DPMS .223 Remington Panther Bull features a 20-inch barrel made of 416 stainless steel and an upper receiver of aircraft aluminum alloy. A black Zytel thermoplastic stock is standard and the Panther Bull is supplied with two 30-round magazines.
The M60 machine gun entered service at the end of the Korean War. It was the principal machine gun of the United States military until the introduction of the M240 in 1977. Design of the M60's operating action was based on the World War Two German MG42. The gas-operated M60 fires a maximum of 550 7.62 mm rounds per minute in cyclic mode with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second. In sustained fire mode, the rate of fire is 100 rounds per minute. Ammunition is belt-fed from a box magazine, and effective range is 1,093 yards. Battlefield conditions…
Smith & Wesson's Elite Gold series is a selection of 20-gauge, side-by-side double-barrel shotguns. Each features 28-inch, rust-blued barrels and is available with a single or double trigger mechanism. The receiver is hand engraved and the checkered stock is made of AAA grade Turkish walnut. Elite Gold shotguns are supplied with an assortment of five Teague style screw-in English barrel chokes. Overall length of the guns is 45.5 inches and weight is 6.7 pounds. The length of pull, measured from the curve of the trigger to the end of the stock, of Elite Gold shotguns is 14.5 inches.
An accumulation of deposits begins with the first shot fired through the barrel of a firearm, and increases with every shot. As each bullet passes through the barrel, minute particles of copper and lead, referred to as fouling, are dislodged from the bullet and deposited in the barrel. If fouling is not controlled through regular barrel cleaning, accuracy will be compromised. Once the barrel has been cleaned of deposits, the barrel can be treated to reduce future copper and lead fouling.
The AR-15 designation refers to the design for a switchable semiautomatic /automatic assault rifle introduced in the late 1950s by the ArmaLite Corporation. When the AR-15 design was adopted by the United States armed forces, the military rifle was officially designated M-16. Many firearms manufacturers today produce semiautomatic-only clones of the AR-15 platform for sale to civilians. Because Colt Industries owns exclusive rights to the AR-15 trademark, however, these weapons cannot be advertised as AR-15s. The Smith & Wesson Corporation markets its civilian semiautomatic AR-15 clone under the designation "M&P15." The Smith & Wesson M&P15 is designed for civilian recreation,…
