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How to Glue Refrigerator Drawers

Your refrigerator drawers are an important part of organization and storage in your fridge, and if you notice a crack, it is important to fix it immediately. Cracks are a common risk for refrigerator drawers, and if they are left unattended they can enlarge and lead to a large piece coming out of th

Mosin Nagant Pu Scope Installation

Installing a PU scope on your Mosin Nagant rifle will give it the feel of an authentic Soviet World War II sniper rifle. The PU scope was specifically designed for the Mosin Nagant and mounts on the left side of the receiver. Before you install your PU scope it is necessary to prepare your rifle by

How to Use a Planisphere

The planisphere is a scientific instrument used to identify stars and objects in the sky. It is made up of a circular star chart and designed to be set at specific times and dates of interest. A planisphere has two sides. One side includes a circular window which overlays the star map and showcases

How to Convert 1000 Feet to Meters

Gabriel Mouton, of France, is the founding father of the metric system. He proposed a decimal system of measurement in 1670. In 1790, using the Earth's circumference, the French Academy of Sciences created the base 10 decimal system, known as the metric system. The French government officially adopt

How to Make a Pink Conch Shell Electric Lamp

The pink conch shell is a very heavy and solid shell that can be found in the tropical waters of Florida all the way to the West Indies. Many tourists purchase conch shells while on a Southern vacation because of their beautiful color and size. If you have purchased a conch shell, or been given one

Epoxy Resin Technology

Epoxy resin is an essential tool in both large industry and small workshops. It is made to be highly customizable to fit almost any adhesive application, and can be one of the most durable adhesives in extreme conditions. Epoxy is a unique adhesive system, and although the chemistry is a bit complex

Things That Contain Magnets

Magnetic data storage is only one application of magnetic materials.hdd and magnetic head image by Andrzej Thiel from Fotolia.comAll magnets contain a north pole and a south pole, and we call the attraction between them, which exists as a force field, "magnetism." Magnetism is still...

Fungus on Lavender Roots

Lavender plants are attractive and useful for both ornamental and herbal purposes. They are easy to grow under ideal conditions of dry weather and well-draining soil. Fungus on lavender roots is one of its few common diseases, but the problem can easily spread and diminish growth and vigor of the en

How to Make Dressing Tables

A dressing table is an old fashioned piece of furniture typically found in a closet or dressing room. Women can sit and apply makeup, fix hair and put on accessories to complete outfits at a dressing table. With just a few basic items, creating a dressing table can be simple and rewarding.

Cheap Bicycle Tools

Hex wrenches help you adjust different parts of the bicycle.outil multi fonction image by danimages from Fotolia.comBicycle tools can essentially be placed in two different categories: shop tools and road tools. Shop tools are generally bigger, bulkier and more expensive. They help you...

How to Sell Silver Coins

Because of the rising cost of silver, the U.S. Mint stopped making dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar coins out of mostly silver in 1964. Because of the increasing scarcity of older coins and the ever-increasing price per ounce of the precious metal, collectors are often willing to pay top dol

How to Run a Three-Phase Motor

When power is generated, it is created using three distinct coils that are passed through a magnetic field, each at a different phase. When a large electrical load is needed, such as is required in large construction or heating and air conditioning units, it is more economical and efficient to use a

How to Make an Airsoft Claymore Mine Out of Rat Traps

An “airsoft” weapon refers to any homemade weapon that is made to imitate a real one, in homage to the replica weapon brand first created by the Japanese in the 1980s. You can make an Airsoft Claymore-type mine out of rat traps and a few other supplies commonly found around the house. Yo

How to Grow a Brassica Rapa Indoors

Brassica rapa is more commonly known as the turnip. Turnips can be grown as a cool or warm weather crop, and are easy to grow indoors in containers. The indoor gardener can space turnips closely together for greens, or farther apart in the pot for true turnips. Once sown, turnips will be ready for h

How to Make Family Trees

Charting a family tree provides a quick reference for genealogy hobbyists and professionals. The chart resembles a tree as generations "branch out." Create the family tree chart as a tool for future research or get creative and make a decorative wall hanging. Once you have recorded several generatio

How Do Hygrometers Help Predict Weather?

Hygrometers are simple devices that are used to measure the humidity levels and the temperature of the surroundings. These are devices widely applied to predict the weather. Hygrometers are also used in offices, storehouses, modern libraries and museums. Particularly in storehouses and museums, the

How to Make a Potion to Cure Vampirism in "Oblivion"

"The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is a role-playing game with many quests the player can complete over the course of 100 hours of gameplay. One quest occurs if your character becomes sick with Porphyric Hemophilia, the in-game disease leading to vampirism. In order to cure the disease, you must have

Crafts Ideas With Rhinestones

You can use rhinestones to add glitz to all kinds of items. Some rhinestones are designed so that you can sew them onto fabrics, while hot-fix crystals are made to be ironed onto your clothes and accessories. Use ready-made rhinestone motifs or create your own templates. You can use glue to stick rh

New Ideas for Pins to Craft & Wear

Pins are an easy and inexpensive way to dress up an outfit. You can purchase all kinds of different pins at accessory and department stores. You can also craft your own pins so that they fit specific occasions or outfits and are more suited to your personality and taste. Making your own...

How to Hang Glass by Wrapping It With Wire

Wire wrapping is a technique that uses bendable wire and objects such as glass bottles or glass pebbles to make decorations. Any object can be wrapped with wire and hung to catch the sun or decorate an area. Wire wrapping is an art, but it is also an activity that just about anyone can do. It is mor