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Electric arc welding from super capacitors

Super capacitors (ionistors) are not afraid of critical currents, therefore they are often used in power units where peak currents occur for a short time. Taking this feature into account, you can build a welding machine using super capacitors

Does oxygen ignite oil? Let's check now

There are a lot of smart people who have never dealt with oxygen, all shouting with one voice, saying that if there is a drop of oil somewhere, then in combination with pure oxygen an explosion or spontaneous combustion and fire will definitely occur. Nobody of course nothing

A device for quickly applying plaster with your own hands

Hand plastering is a labor-intensive and difficult process. But if you mechanize it, you can do the job even without having any skills in this matter, and with high quality.

How to unclog a toilet using cling film

It happens that at the most unfortunate moment the toilet starts to clog.What to do? Naturally, I don’t have a plunger at hand, how can I get out of this situation? There is a way to use cling film to break through the blockage.

A 200 liter barrel will help get rid of the stump

Tired of stumps on your property? Or near the house? I propose to get rid of them with the help of ingenuity and a two hundred liter barrel. This method is accessible to everyone and does not require special equipment for uprooting stumps. The advantage of this method is that

Cook a large piece of beef in the microwave 3 times faster

Everyone knows how long to cook or bake beef, especially if you get a bad cut. But this can be done much faster by using a microwave, and the meat will come out softer, more tender and juicy. Beef recipe

A proven method for years: How to clean silver at home

Today we will try to restore the purity and shine of silver that has become tarnished or covered with a black coating. For this we need only 2 ingredients: baking soda and foil. I think everyone can find them in their kitchen. And if not, then you can buy them

3 important tricks when laying tiles

Real masters of construction and finishing work always have with them their own achievements, which they acquired over time. And this is not surprising. After all, the invaluable experience that comes over the years is sometimes more relevant than the manufacturer’s instructions.

Mega convenient transformable shelf for the workshop

There are never too many drawers, shelves or boxes for storing small tools and hardware in a home workshop. No matter how much you make them, they will still be filled to capacity.And everything would be fine, but sometimes their fixed location in

Dry salting of cabbage (in its own juice)

The most natural sauerkraut is obtained using this pickling method, because the fermentation process occurs in its own juice without a gram of water. The recipe in question provides exact calculations of all components.

How to restore a burnt out drill by converting it from 220 V to 12 V

Has your hand drill burned out? There is a simple way to restore it and, as it were, simultaneously convert it to a constant voltage of 12 V. It is also quite possible to convert an ordinary working drill to 12 V, not necessarily broken, it just happened that way. Basically everything

DIY X-ray machine

A stunningly interesting and extremely educational video about how you can make an X-ray installation in makeshift conditions, to clear something. Naturally, all information presented is for informational purposes only, and not to encourage

Prepare more at once! Crispy and Tasty Potato Pie

If you like to enjoy such harmful and high-calorie fries from time to time, then you will definitely appreciate the dish called potato pie. This is the thinnest straw, deep fried. The snack does not lose its crunchy properties even for

Installation of recessed soffits to a plasterboard ceiling box

Soffits are an economical and practical option for lighting a room. In addition, this directional lighting gives a special cozy atmosphere to the room. Now we will look at how to install recessed soffits to the ceiling

100% natural orange lollipops. We cook ourselves

Are there children in your house? If yes, then this master class is definitely for you. Today you will give up store-bought candies, because we will prepare incredibly tasty, natural candies. On sticks! They are easy to prepare, pleasant to eat, and also desirable

How to remove a tree stump cheaply and effectively

This is the most affordable way to quickly and cheaply remove a stump from your property. There is no need to wait for six months until the stump rots on its own. It will take no more than a day to remove. Burning is the most optimal and fastest method that does not require

3 most popular cable antennas for digital TV. Which one to choose?

A lot of people make antennas from regular coaxial cable for the new DVB-T/T2 digital television. Basically, these three designs below are especially popular. Let's collect all three copies and check which antenna is the same

How to make a shaped vegetable knife from a piece of PVC pipe

It turns out that it’s very easy to make a shaped knife for slicing any vegetables yourself. You only need two parts, which every master has anyway. Using this device you can cut carrots, cucumbers, potatoes and other vegetables into

The simplest battery-powered electric train, an experiment worth a look

A very funny, cheerful and simple experiment that clearly shows the power and effect of electromagnetism. An electric train will be made from a battery that can quickly travel through a tunnel made of copper wire. And no extra moving ones

How to fry a soft-boiled egg without water in a frying pan

Many people like to eat a soft-boiled egg in the morning.But how inconvenient and how long it takes to cook them: first pour in water, then wait for it to boil (the most time-consuming), boil the egg, carefully remove the shell from above... Let me suggest a method that is much faster,

3 ways to weld a profile at right angles

For each structure constructed from square pipes, it is necessary to use its own connection at an angle of 90 degrees. In some places, simplicity and speed of work performed are important, and in others, reliability and durability are important. I propose to consider three different ways

New pen from old bottles

I already have some experience using plastic waste to make various items. Today I would like to bring to your attention a technology for using waste high-density polyethylene (HDPE). I will make

Zonov's method of getting fire

There are rumors that this method of making fire was invented by fugitive prisoners. When they needed to get fire, they tore the jersey and began rolling the batting until it ignited. Whether this is true or not now remains a mystery. But this method of breeding is without

How to remove a scratch on furniture quickly and easily

It just so happens that furniture gets scratched in the most visible place. The thing is quite unpleasant, but what happened, happened. Don’t torment and scold yourself, everything can be fixed. If the scratch is shallow, then it is very easy to get rid of it with special

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