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Method to remove rust

Every person more than once in his life has encountered such a nuisance as metal corrosion, or, more simply put, rust. There are many ways to combat this scourge, but not all of them are quite effective. Having tried several of the methods and

How to sharpen a knife on a stone correctly

The most popular method of sharpening a knife at home is sharpening on a whetstone. Everyone undoubtedly knows this method, but most people still do not know how to do it correctly. We will figure out how to do it correctly without extra effort and without

How to unscrew the strainer nut

Often, most people are afraid to unscrew the nut of the oblique strainer. The fact is that such a filter is usually located immediately after the tap on the riser, and this place is very important. Since a mistake can lead to

Antenna for smartphone in 3 minutes

The simplest way to increase the signal level of your cell phone in a few minutes.You will need absolutely nothing other than a piece of wire of a certain length. This method will definitely help in difficult life situations.

How to fix a thin drill in a chuck

There is a great need to drill a hole of small diameter, for example, in a circuit board for radio elements or somewhere else. A screwdriver is usually used for this. And if you decide to clamp a thin drill into its chuck, then it’s unlikely

Removing bitumen stains from a car body

Bitumen stains on a car's paintwork are a real problem that needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. The body becomes especially actively contaminated with resin with the onset of warm weather, when road workers begin their favorite “pothole repair”. Fine

How to tin a soldering iron

Almost everyone has the most common soldering iron with a copper tip. This simple and useful tool is needed not only by specialists involved in radio electronics. It is also often needed on the farm, for example, to solder two wires or

Twisted wire harness from a plastic bottle

Very useful and necessary household wire harnesses can be made from a plastic bottle. The bundles can be of almost any size and any number of wires can be laid in them. I recommend everyone who has a computer at home to take

Welding machine made of four microwave ovens

A full-fledged welding machine can be assembled from four microwave ovens.Finding them in our time is not difficult, models may differ. The design is not complicated; there is no need to disassemble the transformer cores. This homemade welder is quite

How to sew a knife sheath

Any knife with a fixed blade, designed for use outside the home, loses a significant part of its functionality without a sheath. It is inconvenient to remove it from a backpack, and in a clothing pocket it generally becomes dangerous. If the knife with which

How to make a water pump

Master class on how to make a powerful, low-voltage water pump for various needs. For example, pump out a barrel of water for watering plants, etc. The pump works perfectly from a 12 V battery, which is its primary advantage.

Making a convenient key for the drill chuck

Hi all! I will tell you how to make a very convenient key for the chuck of your drill, drilling machine or hammer drill. The original key that comes with the kit is extremely inconvenient. It is very difficult to tighten the drills and when changing the drilling tool frequently

How to make a table from an old door

If you have replaced an old wooden door with a new one, then this master class is for you. There is no point in throwing away a door that has served its purpose. It can still last quite a long time. For example, you can make an excellent table from it, which you can

The best way to remove super glue

This is not only the best, but also the easiest way to remove super glue from almost any surface. This method can remove not only fresh, fresh dried drops, but also adhesive residues that are several days old.

DIY 12V mini refrigerator

A great craft for the summer is to make a miniature refrigerator with low-voltage power. A variety of supply voltages (220 V, 12 V, 5 V) makes it possible to use such a refrigerator almost anywhere: in the car, office, home, etc. This

How to unscrew a licked screw - 7 ways

The problem of licked edges of a screw for a Phillips screwdriver has long been known to everyone. There are few solutions to how to get out of such a situation and remove a broken screw. I will only offer you seven that I personally had to use. Unfortunately not

Device for sharpening meat grinder knives

With this simple device you can sharpen your meat grinder knives quickly and correctly. Fast, because a drill, machine or screwdriver is used to rotate the knife, and correctly, because the device provides optimal force

Welding from a pencil

Miniature welding of metal conductors or small parts can be done with a regular pencil rod. A mini welding machine with a graphite rod can not only weld, but also cut metals of small thickness.

A simple way to solder aluminum

This is the incredibly simple way to solder aluminum that you can imagine. With its help, anyone, at home or in the garage, can easily repair and restore any aluminum products, without any argon welding. You will easily

Repair of plastic screw fastenings

It is a very common occurrence for threaded bushings in plastic products to break. This can happen either from excessive twisting force, frequent disassembly of the unit, or from the aging of the material itself. After all, products made of plastic or plastic

How to restore a plastic gear

Nowadays, there are a lot of mechanisms around us that use plastic gears. Moreover, these can be both toy cars and quite serious things, for example, an antenna lift in a car, a spinning rod gearbox,

A simple stand for an angle grinder

A very simple stand for an angle grinder can be made from just a few pieces of a rectangular profile in a couple of tens of minutes. And in the end you will get an excellent cutting machine with which you can cut metal workpieces smoothly and quickly.

How to quickly close balcony windows with tulle

Is your apartment's balcony glazed, facing south and suffering from the hot sun in summer? Is it inadvisable to install blinds or glue protective film? There are several practical and simple ways to resolve the issue.

How to connect aluminum and copper wire

Older houses use aluminum wire wiring. Often, when carrying out renovations in your apartment, it becomes necessary to lengthen the wires. If you use copper wires or alloys, then simply connect them to

How to unscrew an angle grinder without problems if the disc is jammed and broken. Advice from an experienced locksmith

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How to make a simple charging current indicator for a Li-ion battery

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