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To sharpen a knife to razor sharpness, sharpeners are used that allow the blade to be brought out strictly at one fixed angle. Their use, even by a person without experience, guarantees that the knife will be perfectly sharp after sharpening. Do this

Delicious, aromatic smoked lard can be easily prepared at home in a sleeve in the oven. Just use this step-by-step recipe with photos. The lard turns out to be very aromatic, with smoky notes. Ideal for preparing this dish

There was a need for a 15 volt power supply. I wanted to use a transformer with a rectifier. Connect a stabilizer to them. This design will not be small. I remembered. I have a large number of power supply MFPs and printers. The block dimensions are not

Everyone has at least one or more old screwdrivers that are lying around idle because there are new and more convenient ones.At the same time, it’s a pity to throw them away, since they are made of high-quality metal. These screwdrivers can be used with

Potatoes grown in your own summer cottage are always tastier and healthier than those purchased in a supermarket, especially if pesticides and synthetic fertilizers were not used during cultivation. Therefore, many gardeners annually set aside

A broken vacuum cleaner is often used as a donor for valuable spare parts. One of its most useful parts for subsequent use is the speed controller. It can be dismantled, modified and used as a separate universal

A lathe is a universal piece of equipment that allows you to perform various types of work, including the production of taps for threading. Let's look at how to do this using an M14x2.0 mm tap as an example.

The convenience of working in a workshop or garage largely depends on the organization of tool storage. When every thing has its place and is accessible, then everything is done faster and without nerves. The most convenient for storage is hanging

A drilling machine is a useful thing, but expensive and bulky, so for most workshops a drill stand is better suited.You can make such a device yourself from old shock absorbers and unnecessary scrap metal.

If you need to join 2 pipes of the same diameter at an angle without welding, you can use one trick that will solve the problem quite reliably and beautifully. This method is applicable almost everywhere except assembly

Do you know how to open a bottle using paper clips? What about using a towel? These are very funny methods that will not only help you get out of this situation, but will also surprise your friends. This master class will show three interesting

Making an original designer lamp yourself is very simple. To do this, you will need everything that can be easily found at any hardware store. This master class will discuss how to make a loft-style lamp from concrete. This

Owners of old cars are faced with the problem of rusty holes appearing on the sills, arches and doors, which greatly spoils the appearance of the car. In a good way, such places should be cleaned and welded, but for this you need to have electric welding or

I love Crimea very much. There is not only beautiful nature, but also amazing cuisine. Even on the street you can eat deliciously, for example, by buying tandoor samsa.But what to do when Crimea is far away, but you want samsa? I lived in Crimea for 25 years and had many friends

Many types of gear have been invented for fishing, most of which require timely hooking on the part of the fisherman. If you don’t have time to sit over the floats, then you can assemble a special tackle with automatic

To quickly and efficiently wash carpets, wash paving slabs or stamped concrete, you can make a special attachment for an electric garden trimmer or lawn mower. With its help, you will be able to remove stains and scrape out dirt from the recesses no worse than

Using this master class, anyone can sew their own protective mask with a pocket for the filter layer.

Purchased factory hoes lose their sharpness during operation, so they need to be sharpened periodically. It's not too difficult, but it's much easier when the hoe sharpens itself and doesn't require any attention at all. You can make such a tool from

Chinese lawn mowers are a headache for the owner, but still you can’t live without them. The main problem is the difficulty of starting after a long period of inactivity. If in the fall the brush cutter worked like a charm, but in the spring it does not start, then most likely you need to disassemble the carburetor and

A universal puller for disassembling connections with guaranteed tension (pulleys, bearings, bushings, etc.) will come in handy in a home workshop. You can make it from a bottle-type hydraulic jack, spending a little time and effort.

As the basis for the craft, we choose a thick toilet paper roll. We repaint it in the desired color. Glue the parts from colored paper. We add a piece of fluffy wire and a thin ribbon. So we end up with a cute cat with

Over time, the water pressure of a submersible vibration pump decreases. This is caused by wear of the rubber piston and valve, as well as a change in the optimal clearances. You can achieve good water pressure from an old pump by replacing the piston and check valve, and

After sanitary pruning of trees and shrubs, a lot of thin branches accumulate, unsuitable for heating the stove or preparing barbecue. They have to be dried in bulk for months and then burned. An alternative method is to grind such

Unlike a greenhouse, a greenhouse is a simple structure that can be installed by any adult. Moreover, the costs of time, money and labor will be minimal.