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The desire of the owner of an expensive screwdriver to use it with greater benefit and efficiency is understandable and justified. Various attachments help in this regard, significantly expanding the capabilities of the tool.

There are often shallow ponds near summer cottages, but it is difficult to take water from them with a bucket: you have to walk along the bottom, dirt rises when you collect it, and the water is very cloudy. There is a simple way out of the situation - make a basic submersible pump with an impeller

It just so happens that our children grow up and become independent over time. In this regard, a device is required so that our child can independently reach the sink, wash his hands, and brush his teeth. We'll talk about how to

In a non-working automatic washing machine, the stainless steel drum is usually well preserved.It can be successfully used, for example, to make a wonderful functional grill.

Walk-through switches are usually used in long corridors or over long distances when you need to turn lights or electrical appliances on or off in one place and turn them on or off in another. In this case, you have to pull 3-wire and

Those who like to make various crafts from soft materials with their own hands often do not have the opportunity to buy raw materials in specialized stores. There is a way to make homemade plastic yourself; for comparison, consider three options

Blue whiting is a sea fish from the cod family, which is sold completely freely and is cheap. Perhaps that is why many ignore it, considering it “tasteless,” which is not true. Very tasty and nutritious fish contains

Sometimes after washing you may notice that one sock, handkerchief or other small item is missing. This is usually attributed to one’s own absent-mindedness, but often small clothes and objects can simply fall behind the drum of the machine. This is fraught with subsequent

Some crafts seem, at first glance, useless, since the practical outline of their use is not immediately visible.For example, for what purpose is a PVC chain needed? But sometimes the process of making a homemade product or the resulting

Hunting knives are not always made for a utilitarian purpose. Sometimes it is just a souvenir or a gift that attracts attention, first of all, with the harmony of shapes and quality of finishing. Let's work together to transform a stainless steel bolt into a compact masterpiece,

Experienced woodworkers know how important it is to watch the cutting edges of chisels and chisels. They get dull very quickly, and it takes a lot of time to sharpen correctly. In addition, the formation of dents or other large mechanical damage on the edges is much more

These irreplaceable stainless steel products fully meet their purpose, are easy to maintain, can be cleaned with ordinary detergents, and are not afraid of aggressive environments and high temperatures. But they have one acoustic drawback, which is annoying

Making a square hole in durable metals without special equipment is not easy. However, this can also be done on universal machines. But for this you will have to make the so-called in advance. Watts drill and template for it.

The construction of homemade machines based on engines from broken household appliances has already become a classic.Usually a motor from a washing machine is used for this, but a compressor from a refrigerator can also be used to good effect. Let's consider the option

How to use lubricant to push back the repair of a lawn mower gearbox? Whatever the brand of brush cutter, the second most important component after the engine is the gearbox, consisting of two helical gears, the smaller of which is the drive gear, the larger one is the driven gear.

A pulse soldering iron differs from a regular one in that it heats up almost instantly. It can be used within a few seconds after being plugged into the network. At the same time, the pulse option is economical, small in size and allows

It is not difficult to prepare the product at home. If the question arises, “How to pickle mackerel?”, then you can use one of two methods. Both the first and second will not take much time and will allow you to enjoy the taste.

We propose to assemble a simple circuit that clearly demonstrates the operation of a pulse counter with a built-in decimal decoder (decoder) - running lights. Refusal to manufacture a printed circuit board for this homemade product allows you to quickly assemble and launch

When soldering, it is very convenient to use solder paste. You can buy it or make it yourself. When heated, homemade paste flows better than factory paste.When soldering twists, it penetrates deeper, which ensures a reliable connection. Its application

Tourists and travelers, fishermen and hunters often stay in the forest overnight; without a fire, spending the night is dangerous and uncomfortable. But how can you keep it burning for a long time while you rest? There is an original solution, although to implement it you will have to

Many new brush cutters, even those sold assembled, do not have lubricant on the rod shaft. As a result, it heats up, wears out, and a slight whistling rattle is gradually added to the sound of a running motor and vibration appears. To protect equipment from

Herring and egg salad will perfectly complement a potato dish (mashed potatoes or just whole boiled potatoes).

Quite often, needlewomen use plastic containers as a material for making crafts. What creative girls don't come up with. They make birds, animals, and various fairy-tale characters. But the most beautiful ones made of plastic

All sewer and waste water systems today are made of plastic pipes. For them you need to buy various corners, triangles, couplings and other additional elements. The connections are bell-shaped, the ends have the so-called “male” and “male”. U