Do it yourself - with your own hands. Page 173
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How to make a square hole
How to make a square hole in any workpiece? Anyone can drill a round hole, but sometimes you need to make a square hole. I needed to make a large square hole in a round piece to
A simple trap for small rodents
Have pests, mice and rats multiplied in your personal home or garden? It's time to declare war on them! Of course, the easiest way is to use poison, but rodents quickly get used to it, and in addition there is a danger of poisoning pets and birds. Spring
Attachment for an angle grinder made from a chainsaw chain
Many people have unnecessary old chainsaw chains lying around, from which they can make a kind of milling cutter attachment for an angle grinder for processing wood, which is needed on the farm.
Assembling an electric chisel from a drill
There was a need to process a large piece of wood, for example, to create a sculpture for the garden or a chair from a stump. With a regular chisel, all this will take months to do. A branded instrument is not cheap, you have to go somewhere and buy it.After
How to solder LEDs with an iron
Nowadays, SMD LEDs are increasingly used. In household light bulbs, LEDs 2835, 5530, 5050 are mainly used. The printed circuit board consists of an aluminum plate on which an insulating material is applied. The insulator has tracks with
Repairing cracks in wood
Small cracks in wood are not dangerous and are natural. It’s bad when the defect reaches a width of 3-5 mm and spreads in length over the entire surface. Moisture that gets into the crack leads to wood rotting. The bark beetles that have settled there will undermine it from the inside.
Bread crumbs in the microwave
It’s not difficult to buy crackers in the store; there are ones for every taste. But after reading the label, it’s scary to eat them, let alone give them to children who are simply crazy about such delicacies. The recipe for crackers in the oven has been known for a long time, but
Do-it-yourself grinding and cutting attachment for a screwdriver
A cordless angle grinder is a rather specific tool, and it is not advisable to purchase it without a specific amount of work (that is, for amateur purposes). However, if you have a regular battery-powered screwdriver and an old grinder,
Making a wood tap from a bolt
The need to cut internal threads in the holes of wooden parts may arise when performing various types of work, for example: when assembling furniture; when constructing shelves or stands in utility rooms or garages; during assembly
Quickly sharpening a chainsaw chain with a grinder
From time to time, the chainsaw chain becomes dull, especially with serious volumes of cutting old wood. In addition, when the notches on one side become duller than the other, this leads to deviations from the straight line of the cut and can cause
Lula kebab from chicken fillet in a frying pan
Lula kebab is a shish kebab made from minced meat, it is popular in the Caucasus and many eastern countries. The classic lula kebab is made from lamb, but in our country lamb is less common, so it is often replaced with other types of meat. One of the options
How to restore a knife if the handle breaks off
Sometimes the handle linings of knives break off, especially if they are made of plastic. It’s a pity to throw away a knife plate, especially when the blade can still serve for a long time. First, we will discuss two ideas for restoring a knife handle, and then
How to peel boiled eggs quickly: 4 proven methods
It can be very difficult to peel eggs boiled for salad without removing half the whites along with the shell. This is unpleasant for several reasons. Firstly, the activity takes a lot of time. And, secondly, half of the product goes into the trash.
How to lay tiles on a wall
One of the best and most practical options for finishing the walls of a room with special conditions is ceramic tiles. This option is especially suitable for the bathroom, toilets, and kitchen. If you have the necessary tools and skills, then it is better to perform
Removing the ball from the foam gun
At the top of the gun there is a special adapter (threaded fitting) for connecting a cylinder with a foam composition under excess pressure. After connecting the cylinder to the adapter, the pressure is applied to the entire internal part
How to make the most delicious donuts
Any housewife sometimes has to think about what to cook deliciously, especially if there is a reason. On the eve of a children's party, birthday, or the arrival of relatives. Cake is often inappropriate. And not all kids love him. I want to
How to make an electric trap for mice and rats
Mice and rats accompany humans everywhere. They destroy food and crops in dachas and fields, carry viruses of severe infections and even gnaw signal wires in devices.
Decor of a mug with polymer clay
What to do if you want to have paraphernalia with your favorite character, but it is not on sale? The answer is obvious: create your own amazing hero yourself. Figurines, keychains, and relief decor on mugs can be made from polymer clay with your own hands. It's enough just
Cleaning silver items at home
Recently I came across a set of silver cutlery that is about a hundred years old. During this time, the spoons and knives managed to darken and rust, and I decided to clean them of the deposits that had formed. In this article I will share a fairly effective method,
Powerful electric bicycle with an asynchronous electric motor
This powerful electric bike can comfortably carry two people.Unlike the classic design of an electric bicycle with a motor-wheel, this model uses an asynchronous electric motor. The result is increased efficiency and strong starting torque.
Dried bananas are a healthy treat
In the fitness nutrition system, sweets are treated very selectively, refusing all artificial ingredients. But after intense strength training, a small portion of sweets is needed to restore strength. Bag of dried bananas
Electric cultivator – modification to working condition
An electric cultivator with a power of up to 1000 W, I believe, is created exclusively for women’s hands. Lightweight, compact, requires no maintenance (well, almost) - I turned it on, loosened the bed for flowers or dill and didn’t get tired.
How to voice vehicle parameters
You can make many different homemade products based on sound electronic modules. This could be doorbells, toys that speak text or some musical fragments, voice acting of important signals or car parameters, or
Disassembly, maintenance and assembly of the rear hub and ratchet of a bicycle wheel
The start of the next cycling season is just around the corner, and speaking of the proverb about the sleigh and the cart, it would be a good idea to prepare your bike for it now. Not every locality has a bicycle service, where “experienced” (sometimes) masters, for a “symbolic”