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How to Drill Into Speaker Cabinets
When it comes to decor, often times it makes sense to take a speaker and move it out of a direct line-of-sight. In addition, in terms of sound coverage and performance, mounting a speaker on a wall or ceiling can be beneficial. Speakers without mounting holes need not be bypassed for that reason,
How to Stretch a Beaver Hide
Stretching a beaver hide is an essential step in preparing a pelt for use or sale. If the tanned hide is going to be marketed, it especially is important to prepare and shape the skin correctly. Because the end shape of a beaver pelt depends on how you stretch it, take care to attain a taut circular
How to Moisten Dry Pipe Tobacco
Pipe tobacco needs to be stored and handled properly for the best smoking conditions. Pipe tobacco should be stored in an airtight specially designed tin or jar to maintain the ideal moisture level. If pipe tobacco is exposed to air for too long, it may dry out causing it to lose flavor and burn too
How to Charge a 24 Volt Battery From a 12 Volt Alternator
Alternators are electromechanical devices which convert mechanical energy into alternating current electrical energy. Often, alternators are used to provide electrical energy for automobiles, boats and aircraft. Some electrical systems--such as those in a small airplane-provide 24 Volts in contrast
Sharpening Turning Gouges
Maintaining your tools includes a variety of activities, including sharpening and cleaning. This holds true with turning gouges as well as many other tools in a workshop. Sharp gouges help ensure your wood turning projects are a success. To sharpen a gouge, follow proper procedures to accomplish you
How to Repair Minor Scratches on Bonded Leather Couches
Bonded leather is a mixture of real leather and plastic fibers that simulate full leather. It is used in furniture, clothing and accessories. It is growing in use as a furniture covering because it is much less expensive than real leather. When it scratches, it is repaired with a standard commercial
Square Wall Clock Ideas
Make a fun square clock.Square clock isolated on the white background image by Elnur from Fotolia.comEver since the beginning of time, men have tried to keep track of time. One of the earliest clocks was the sun dial which used shadows and the position of the sun to keep a record of time....
Step Stool DIY
A step stool is a handy device for any kitchen. It can also be used for small children who can't quite reach the sinks or drawers. Step stools are fairly easy to build, and when built well, can last for a very long time.
How to Convert Long Tons to Metric Tons
The idea of a ton might seem simple and straightforward, but in fact there are several different units of measurement that fall under this name. The U.S. ton, also known as a short ton, is equal to 2,000 lbs. The long ton, or the British ton, is slightly larger at 2,240 lbs. The metric ton, also kno
Three Divisions of the Sun
The sun is largely made up of the same two elements found throughout space: hydrogen and helium. Seventy-four percent of its mass comes from hydrogen and 24 percent from helium.The sun is a relatively bright star. Universe Today says that if you look at the 50 closest stars within 17 light-years of
Homemade Christmas Snow Globes
Snow globes make festive holiday decorations, centerpieces or gifts that children and adults will both enjoy. You can make your own Christmas snow globes with your favorite plastic figurines or ornaments and a few other basic craft supplies.
Tips on Working With Wood Veneer
Veneers can turn simple woodworking projects into pieces of art.la table image by xavier guichard from Fotolia.comVeneer, a thin slice of wood cut from a log with a special type of saw, can make your woodworking projects look more professional. Because veneer requires such small...
How to Build Bluestone Steps
A variety of sandstone, bluestone comes from quarries in the eastern regions of North America. Homeowners often use bluestone because it provides a generally smooth surface for steps, entryways and patios. When you install complete bluestone steps, you must construct it on a concrete footer that is
How to Calculate Arccos
Arccos is one of several terms used to indicate the trigonometric inverse cosine function. Where the cosine function accepts an angular argument and returns a position on the unit circle to which the argument corresponds, the inverse cosine function does exactly the opposite---it accepts an argument
Crafts from Lightbulbs
Composed of both metal and glass, lightbulbs don't recycle well. Burnt out bulbs make a handy addition to a craft supplies stash, providing a "green," alternative crafting medium. Kids can get involved in lightbulb crafts as well as adults, but they should be supervised in case of breakage accidents
How to Wire Wrap a Polished Stone
Wire wrapping a polished stone can result in a lovely, organic mounting for the stone. Wire wrapping is popular, and you can learn it quickly. Whether you want to wear the stone as a simple pendant or you want to incorporate it into a larger wire piece, learning a basic wire wrap is your first step.
How to Make Wire Urns
The word urn conjures up funerals and ashes, but that is not always the case. Decorative stone urns have graced gardens for centuries, and were often a symbol of wealth. While their use lagged in the 19th century, they surged again in the Victorian era. Wire urns -- a more modern manifestation -- is
How to Find the Centroid of a Region With a Hole
Finding the centroid of a region is simple to do even when it includes an odd shape or region. The centroid is the center of gravity of a two-dimensional region. According to mathematicians, the centroid does not necessarily have to fall within the physical boundaries of the region. Calculating the
How Does a Plant Become a Fossil?
Fossils help scientists understand how life may have been millions of years ago. While we've all heard of animal fossils, especially those of prehistoric humans and dinosaurs, you may not have heard as much about plant fossils.Most plants have very thin leaves and other structures that...
How to Make Black Light Writing
Have you ever seen one of those cop shows where they shine a black light on the floor to look for blood or other evidence? The blood glows because it is faintly fluorescent--it absorbs ultraviolet light and re-emits it in a visible wavelength. But you don't need to use blood for invisible ink. There