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4 ways to plug a profile pipe
When manufacturing welded structures from profile pipes, open ends remain, which it is advisable to plug. Firstly, they don’t look very good, and secondly, without them, moisture and debris get into the pipes, so they rust. Close the tubes when
Quick salted mackerel
Do you want to quickly pickle mackerel to make it delicious? Then this recipe will definitely suit you. Fragrant mackerel, salted in brine (without vinegar) with the addition of vegetable oil and onions, is ready the very next day after salting. In progress
How to make a wire reel out of wood with your own hands
If you're tired of constantly untangling your electrical extension cord, then it's time to think about a reel for winding it. It never gets tangled and is always kept in order. In addition, the cable on a reel lasts longer, it is assembled and
Life hack for a welder: how to improve the electrode for sealing and surfacing
Typically, soldering and surfacing use a filler wire fed into the arc zone at a specific speed.To learn this, you need solid practice. There is a way to carry out such welding, accessible even to a novice welder, and at the same time
Lightly salted cucumbers in a couple of hours
This recipe for lightly salted cucumbers is a real bomb! Not only do the cucumbers turn out aromatic and crispy, but they are also pickled in literally a couple of hours, while maintaining their color. Pickling lightly salted cucumbers according to this recipe is real
3 new ideas for the DIYer
Many problems can be solved by resorting to tricks and homemade devices. We offer 3 ideas that will be useful for the home craftsman or do-it-yourselfer. It really works, and it works great.
An interesting idea for making a clamp with your own hands
When working in a garage or workshop, a vice is often not enough. It is much more convenient to process many, especially long parts, pressing them against a workbench. You can make a simple page specifically for this.
How to make a lava lamp at home
If you have children and you want to please them with a common fun pastime, then make a lava lamp together. This is a project that is guaranteed to succeed, and at the same time you will definitely like it. Almost everything for its implementation can be found
How to make a screw auger with your own hands
When making a feed conveyor, the main part is a screw auger, which is not so easy to find in a suitable size, and is expensive to order from a turner. In addition, the machined auger is heavy, so in most cases it is better to weld it with your own
Effective rooting of roses using a plastic bottle
If you have cut roses in your bouquet, or have fresh branches left after pruning the bush, you can turn them into seedlings. It is not at all difficult to germinate cuttings from such material, especially using this method. In just 1 month they will have big
Key without relay with automatic shutdown for battery charging
A simple automatic key, in addition to the main function: automatic shutdown when fully charged, also has the function of starting and stopping the cycle using clock buttons. The circuit is connected between the charger and the battery. Can be easily configured to
Top 5 dishes on the grill
In the summer, everyone likes to relax in their own way. One goes on a long-awaited hot trip to the sea, another takes a break from the noisy city everyday life, working in the country, and the third goes on long hikes with friends and spends the night in a tent. I just love
Low battery charge indicator without transistors with a clear response threshold
This indicator has no logical elements, is incredibly easy to assemble and extremely reliable in operation. Consists of only 5 elements, soldered in 5 minutes without paying. The indicator is designed to monitor critically low battery voltage
How to cut a pipe evenly in a hard-to-reach place without a grinder
This life hack is perfect for those who don’t have an angle grinder or those who cannot use an angle grinder in a hard-to-reach place. For example, it is necessary to cut off the ring of a pipe coming out of the wall. The pipe can be either metal or plastic.
How to make a manual circular saw and a 2 in 1 cross-cutting machine from an angle grinder
Almost everyone has an angle grinder, but they may not have a hand-held circular saw or miter saw. If you still need them, then it’s enough to make a special attachment for the angle grinder and it’s a very good idea to replace them. It's simple and doesn't require lathe or anything else.
An inexpensive way to repair a cracked wall while strengthening the foundation
With the rise in price of building materials, building has become very expensive, so we have to restore old buildings as much as possible, which is much cheaper. There are ways that allow you to strengthen the foundation, and even wide cracks in the walls, thereby stopping
Belyashi “Minutka” on yeast choux pastry
The plump, “finely porous” shell of the belyash reliably holds not only the filling, but also a large amount of meat juice, which makes this dish incredibly tasty and popular. In addition, the process of preparing the dough is lightning fast - no need
How to make an emery attachment for an angle grinder
You can make a special bed for the grinder and use it as an emery machine if necessary. Unlike a conventional sharpening machine, it has higher speeds, and therefore its productivity is higher. Making such a bed is elementary.
How to make simple metal gate latches from scrap materials
Metal gates in a fence or garage that are not securely locked in the closed position and cannot be opened by unauthorized persons will not fully perform their functions. Factory products are expensive and are not always able to withstand for a long time
How to make a body for a garden wheelbarrow from a single sheet
A garden wheelbarrow without a cargo capacity in a country house or farmstead is not suitable for anything. It cannot be purchased separately in the store. But it can be made from 1 square meter sheet metal. m, which can be purchased from a thrifty neighbor or at a recycled metal shop.
How to make a simple chicken feeder from a PET bottle
When feeding chickens, a lot of grain or feed is trampled into the ground, so to minimize feed loss, various feeders are used. There are many designs, from very simple to complex, expensive to manufacture. We offer a way
How to make powerful tabletop metal shears
Nothing cuts sheet metal as quietly and quickly as a good pair of shears. Neither a jigsaw nor a grinder can compare with them. High-quality table scissors are too expensive. Therefore, if they are not used for professional activities, then they are better
How to make a clamp for quick assembly of baguette frames driven by a screwdriver
To connect picture frames with staples, or to glue them together more conveniently, you can use a special clamp. It evenly crimps baguettes cut at an angle of 45 degrees. As a result, they fit together smoothly and without gaps in a couple of seconds. So if you
Do-it-yourself 220V wind generator
Living in an area open to the winds, it would be a sin not to take advantage of this and make a small windmill. It will become a source of free electricity that can be received around the clock. The proposed wind turbine design produces