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2 simple and useful homemade attachments for an angle grinder
The functionality of the angle grinder can be expanded by connecting various attachments to it. As a result, it will be possible to obtain full-fledged metalworking machines at a low cost. Let's look at 2 designs of attachments for grinders that you can make with your own hands without welding.
How to make a mini TV antenna with high sensitivity
To receive broadcasts from different sources, you need to connect a TV antenna designed for certain transmission conditions. Its development and production is accompanied by complex calculations. The proposed antenna can be adjusted, thanks to
How to sew a hole neatly with a hidden seam, even if you are holding a needle for the first time in your life
Sewing up torn clothes neatly is not that difficult if you use a little trick. Knowing this secret, even a person who has never sewed before can cope with the task. This skill will allow you to repair your favorite clothes, and in such a way that the place of repair
How to make a long-range, narrowly directional Wi-Fi antenna with modest dimensions
This model of homemade Wi-Fi antenna has a very narrow radiation pattern compared to other types of antennas. In fact, it is a “beam beam”, which increases the reception range due to the concentration of the “beam” at one point. Downtime in
How to turn on the multimeter backlight automatically
The display backlight in a multimeter is a very necessary and useful thing. It is not always necessary to use the tester in well-lit places, quite the contrary. Although the backlight is LED, it consumes electricity from the battery, causing it to become more
How to make an arch from plasterboard
Arches can be used to create openings between rooms without doors. They are made from plasterboard, after which they are puttied with reinforcing tape, painted or covered with wallpaper. At first glance, the task is simple, but still has a lot of nuances.
How to remove a bearing race from the housing
If the bearing falls apart, it is almost impossible to remove the stuck race with pullers. This happens rarely, but it does happen. The extraction task in this case becomes more complicated, but remains feasible.
Cheap, reliable DIY chemical anchors
For fastening to walls made of loose materials, as well as concrete structures close to the edge, it is best to use a chemical anchor. Unlike a spacer, it does not break out or chip the base, so choosing it is a guarantee
How to restore multimeter probes
The wires of multimeter probes break over time. As a result, they need to be replaced or repaired. Restoring probes is not at all difficult, and it is also fast and free.
The easiest way to solder aluminum wires without special fluxes
If you have ever had the need to solder aluminum wires together or with a copper wire, then you know very well that you can’t just do it. Due to the instantaneous formation of a persistent oxide film, solder aluminum with conventional flux
How to make a cheap imitation of wall tiles from plaster
When renovating a bathroom, toilet, as well as when decorating a kitchen backsplash, the cladding can be done not with tiles, but with ordinary gypsum plaster, simply properly decorated and painted with a protective compound. It's many times cheaper, but look around
7 homemade Wi-Fi antennas for communication over kilometers
To improve Wi-Fi signal reception, you can modify the existing antenna, but if you need to transmit the signal over a significant distance, then you cannot do without a powerful antenna. Below are 7 options for both manufacturing new antennas and upgrading
Cabbage and caviar salad for 100 rubles you will cook again and again
An unusual, original and at the same time very simple salad recipe that can diversify your daily diet. A minimum of ingredients makes the dish accessible to everyone. Once you try this delicious salad, you will come back to it.
Do-it-yourself mini long-burning camping stove using lard
For winter fishing or hiking, you definitely need a stove to heat your tent. If you don’t intend to spend money on a factory device, then make it yourself. The proposed stove design runs on lard.
How to increase the speed of your Wi-Fi router with 2 simple settings
Absolutely everyone uses Wi-Fi networks now. Laptops, phones, tablets, and even smart appliances such as washing machines and robotic vacuum cleaners use Wi-Fi connections. If you live in an apartment building, then wireless network users
Recipe for delicious crispy cabbage pies
If you love store-bought fried pies, but you can’t make them yourself, then use this recipe. According to him, they are guaranteed to be perfect. Moreover, it is very simple to sculpt them this way.
How to connect a hose to a faucet
If a regular faucet is installed in the kitchen or bathroom, then connecting a hose to it is quite problematic. The need for this may arise when starting up a refrigerator, distiller or chiller. This problem is solved very quickly and without purchasing
How to Make an Adjustable Jig for Perfect Trimming of Pipe Welds
In order to weld pipes evenly at different angles, it is necessary to make precise trimming, which is impossible without a prepared template. Usually it is adjusted strictly to one docking parameter. The proposed template allows you to mark the end of the pipe for welding
A way to save water up to 50%
One of the biggest consumers of water in the home is the toilet. It takes about 5 liters per wash. In addition, each time water is also wasted on washing hands after using the toilet. With a little modification to the toilet tank, you can rinse your hands
How to make fertilizer, a pinch of which will make the stems of your plants strong and healthy
Orange and tangerine peels are rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus, as well as other micro and macroelements required for plant growth. Because of this, they can be used to make fertilizer. This is an effective, safe way to do
Life hack: how to pack the most necessary things for a trip in a few seconds
This life hack will be indispensable for those who are going on the road for a short time. And, also for those who like to stay overnight after gatherings at home. Main advantages: compactness. There is no need to iron things. Such
How to make a miniature and sensitive FM receiver antenna from a marker instead of a long wire
Operating an FM receiver whose antenna is a meter-long piece of wire is not always convenient, and in some cases, sometimes impossible. To add comfort when listening to the radio, the author of the channel “Valery Samodelkin” shows
5 life hacks on how to modernize old stereos, radios, DVD cinemas
Most people have stopped using a lot of electronics due to the lack of a USB flash drive reading mode and Bluetooth connection. If you look at the Avito website, they sell a lot of similar electronics with powerful amplifiers and acoustic
All the subtleties and secrets of properly planting tomatoes for seedlings
Every gardener dreams of growing tasty and juicy tomatoes on their plot. Compliance with all the rules of agricultural technology will help to grow good seedlings that will not get sick and will give a rich harvest in the future. How high quality will the seedlings be?