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How to replace the old ax with a new one. Use oil instead of wedge glue

Sooner or later, an ax of wood has to be changed, since the metal head of an ax is stronger than a wooden handle, both mechanically and in opposition to external adverse factors.

Bringing dead nickel-cadmium batteries back to life

Very often, nickel-cadmium batteries refuse to charge at a time when this is so necessary. They are especially moody and do not tolerate neglect. Failure can be due to the following reasons: recharge, too long were in

Replacing the trimmer fishing line with a steel cable

A trimmer with a weak motor can barely cope with the delicate lawn grass, not to mention real weeds. Working with it turns into a waste of time, but if you equip it with a steel cable instead of fishing line, it instantly turns into mulch even

How to remove severe wedges and re-fix the ax head on the ax

The head of an ax begins to stick weakly to the ax over time, mainly due to its drying out and reduction in volume. Driving extra wedges is not enough. It is necessary to disassemble the ax and reassemble it, having previously removed the old

How to quickly and inexpensively fill the foundation on concrete supports

Sometimes it becomes necessary to build a small object in a country house or garden plot. Something like a garden gazebo or utility room. Of course, they can be built without foundation just on the ground. But then they will be unstable

Lock plastic windows from children for 92 rubles with their own hands

We all have children, in the life of parents nothing can be more expensive than the safety of our own child. I faced a task: to install locks on plastic windows, the price of the cheapest option that I found on the Internet is 600 rubles,

How to sharpen knives of a hair clipper

Ideally, the blades should be sharpened after each use, but this is usually done when painful sensations appear when cutting - a consequence of the fact that the blades are dull and do not cut the hair, but pull it out.

How to make a solar-powered pump for watering a garden

I once bought a centrifugal pump to water my garden to pump water from a well located nearby. And I thought about why pulling a 220 V network to the well and wasting electricity, when you can remake the pump for low-voltage power and

Cooking Fried Cucumbers

Cucumbers are salted, fermented, pickled, and most often eat fresh just like that or in salads. But such exotic things as fried cucumbers can be tasted only when traveling in eastern countries. And even if someone had a chance to try this unusual dish,

How to cut potatoes into a spiral with a regular knife

Incredibly tasty and amazing side dish can be made from ordinary potatoes. Please your household with an interesting addition to the table.An appetizing, roasted spiral will definitely decorate any holiday table. This dish is prepared very simply and quickly.

USB twisted-pair extension cable

Hello! Today I want to tell how to make a USB extension cable from a twisted pair wire. The length of such an extension cord can reach 50 meters, in my case it is 15 meters. You can connect any USB device to it.

The device and principle of operation of a screw splitter

Firewood chopping with an ax is one of the most difficult jobs that owners of solid fuel boilers and stoves encounter every year. Harvesting fuel for the winter or just for a bath turns into a test that lasts for weeks. For relax

Restore old brushes

Good paint brushes are expensive. Therefore, the ability to restore them will help save your money. The restoration process includes softening and removing dried paint from a bunch of bristles, washing the brush, and also giving them the desired shape.

How to pickle frozen pink salmon

Many cannot afford to buy salted red fish. Some are stopped by the price, while others fear for the unnatural composition of such an appetizer. But both problems can be solved if you know how to salt frozen pink salmon at home. Is worth

How to make an effective trap for wasps from a plastic bottle

The hornet's nest at home is a real danger to people and pets. Wasps zealously protect him and are ready to attack anyone who approaches the nest. Their bites are quite painful and often cause an allergic reaction. They can

How to repair a damaged garden hose

Today, the market offers a wide range of products with which you can quickly and easily repair a used garden hose and not spend money on buying a new one. These are various gaskets, fittings, repair couplings, plug-in connectors,

How to make a double angular connection of round pipes

This type of connection has an aesthetic appeal. Therefore, it is mainly used in designs in which style refinement is most important. There are other connection methods to ensure strength, but of course

What to make from the remnants of soap?

Soap is rarely used completely. When a small piece remains, people prefer to buy a new bar. After all, remnant is inconvenient to use. But throwing it away is a pity, so a few old pieces can accumulate at home. Of these crumbs quite

Wooden table with wall mount

Today I will show how to make a simple table from several boards and attach it to the wall. All that we need, as usual lying around underfoot without work.

3 ways to remove scratches of any depth from a wooden surface

Scratches on a wooden surface, as well as chips and other defects are very striking. Their presence is unpleasant, but does not affect the functionality in any way, so changing the board for such minor reasons is inappropriate. To improve the external

How to easily make an accurate cut in a pipe

In the manufacture of various homemade products, sometimes it becomes necessary to drill round pipes. To perform such an operation using conventional twist drills is quite difficult, as this will require painstaking preliminary preparation.

6 useful screwdriver tips that few people know about

Drill and screwdriver when using different accessories can be turned into a universal tool that can be used to perform very unusual tasks. Consider 6 nozzles, which so far few use.

A simple intercom system from a pair of old wired phones

Do you have a couple of old telephones in your pantry? - No need to throw them away - make a very simple intercom from them - an intercom. With it, you can establish a wired connection to hundreds and even thousands of meters. All for free and

How to lubricate the motokosa gearbox in a simple way

How to lubricate the brushcutter gearbox? Many trimmer users do not attach importance to overheating of the mowing head reducer. And, of course, in the event of a breakdown, they immediately run to the repair shop. To save time and money on repairs, enough
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