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A worn-out diamond blade for concrete or tile can be converted into a universal tool capable of sawing plexiglass, laminate, boards, plywood, drywall and other materials. The resulting cutting wheel is safe, which distinguishes

An electric motor from a washing machine is very easy to find due to the fact that it rarely fails compared to other components, and the machines themselves are often thrown into landfills. This is a very valuable thing for DIYers, I take into account how many simple

Dowel connections are very popular among carpenters; this is the only way to make the places where parts are fixed completely invisible. But there is one problem - it is quite difficult to accurately center the holes for the dowels. Professionals do

It often happens that the PVC sewer pipe is laid close to the wall or even laid in a recess. It is not possible to get close to it to cut it with a special tool. So what to do then? But there can be many such examples, and not only with

Almost every blacksmith knows this trick: how to start a fire in the forge of a forge without matches. Anything can happen in life, and the lack of matches in the workplace is no exception. An experienced master will not be confused and will use this method of making fire. And it won't work

Not every owner of a country plot has free refrigerators for storing vegetables and fruits. At room temperature, they are quickly affected by putrefactive bacteria and become unfit for consumption. Another problem is drying out. If

Spicy eggplants dressed with soy sauce, ginger and garlic are an ideal appetizer for meat or fish. The dish is moderately spicy, interesting in taste and aroma. If you don’t know what to cook from eggplants for the table, then this interesting step-by-step

Marinated champignons are a classic appetizer that will be appropriate on every table. Did you know that delicious and truly crispy marinated champignons are just as easy to prepare at home as they are to buy in a store? On this

Manual splitting of wooden blocks, especially knotty ones, is quite difficult and quite slow. Today, this physically difficult work can be accelerated by transferring it to the shoulders of a factory-made mechanical wood splitter. There's just one problem:

In washing machines, the automatics most often fail, followed by bearings and rubber products. The engine is the most reliable component; it is used in the manufacture of various home machines. But for this you need to be able to change

To crimp tubular terminals on a wire, a special crimping tool is required. Usually only those who do professional electrical installation have it; in other cases, purchasing it is not advisable. To do a small

Delicious lard in brine is one of the favorite products of many people. It is used in various dishes. Today I offer an excellent recipe for salting it, according to which the lard comes out very soft and aromatic.

Sometimes annoying situations arise when the knife handle breaks for various reasons (manufacturing defects, excessive mechanical loads). It’s a shame to throw away an expensive knife, but it’s impossible to use. There is a fairly effective way to do it

Cheap office chairs are not particularly durable.So, after six months of use, I had such an unpleasant annoyance as the armrest cracked. It cracked at the attachment point - it turned out to be the weakest link in the whole

Creative ideas often arise unexpectedly and seemingly out of nowhere. But their material implementation gives such dividends that the costs of their implementation actually seem meager. Today we will try from a pipe that looks unattractive at first glance

When working on a homemade device, you may have a bearing that is smaller in diameter than the existing socket or support. An adapter housing will help you get out of this situation, which will compensate for the discrepancy between the actual dimensions

The method of preparing this cupcake is so simple that any bachelor who is far from kitchen affairs can bake it. Since there is no need to use sharp objects or hot surfaces during the cooking process, master this recipe

With frequent use of an ax for chopping wood, its handle begins to break. The wood in the eye rots, causing the ax handle to become loose and the wedge to fall out of it. As a result, the ax flies off, so before chopping wood it has to be

Pickled onions have been a constant addition to kebabs since time immemorial.Perhaps our ancestors did not know exactly how onions affect the digestion of food, but today it is reliably known that onion juices, with the help of their own enzymes,

Sometimes it becomes necessary to machine the outer ring of a bearing along its diameter or end. Given the high hardness of bearing steel, which cutter should be selected for this operation on a lathe?

Electric rivet welding is widely used in industry for joining structures made of thin sheet metal. For household purposes, it is often easier to weld using a regular seam, but there are exceptions. Spot welding may be necessary when

This need arises in the event of a temporary lack of money to purchase new furniture. This table is made in 25–30 minutes, and if necessary, it can be disassembled just as quickly.

In winter, more than ever, you want delicious, appetizing, satisfying and healthy dishes. They are easy to create by having various preparations in stock, which can easily be made for future use, even without having special cooking skills. Everything for this

Many people have had unpleasant situations when a full glass jar broke due to an accidental impact on a hard or sharp object and the entire contents spilled onto the ground. There is a fairly effective method of protecting it.