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How to make a dispenser from a plastic bottle cap and use cases

This life hack will definitely come in handy for everyone from a housewife to a car mechanic. This dispenser attachment can be used in many sectors of our life. It’s very easy to make it even in nature, just sprinkle some water on the kebab and that’s it.

Comprehensive cleaning of the iron using all available means

Now I will show you how incredibly easy it is to clean the iron not only from the outside, but also from the inside, using products that are always available in almost any kitchen. In one go, the soleplate of the iron and its water tank with all channels will be cleaned. Iron again

How do I freeze eggplants for the winter, the best way

The simplest and most useful option for preparing “blue” ones for future use is to freeze them. But few people know that raw fruits are tough and not tasty. Even after heat treatment, they are very bitter and practically do not resemble the eggplants that we

How to quickly cast a cable boss without an injection mold

Sometimes such a nuisance happens as the cable breaks and the factory boss at the end flies off. To make a new one, you need an injection mold that will form the outer contours of the metal. Of course, you can do it yourself, but it will take a lot

How to make an anvil from an old piece of rail

An anvil is a supporting forging tool, which is used to perform cold and hot processing of metals associated with plastic deformation. It is not necessary to buy a small anvil, you can make it yourself mainly from

How to make a UPPERLIG floor lamp like from IKEA and save money

Good afternoon I saw the UPPERLIG floor lamp in the IKEA store. I liked the lamp and considering how much it costs (about 4,000 rubles), I figured that I could make one myself for almost pennies. And went to the nearest construction shop

How to cut and sharpen new teeth on an old saw

After many sharpenings, the teeth of a wood saw lose their shape, become smaller and become ineffective. Do you really have to buy a new saw tool? But you can wait a bit with this and try cutting new teeth on an old saw, after sharpening

How to make a vacuum sealer from a syringe

Many people know that the presence of air in the environment where products are located significantly reduces their shelf life. This is due to the fact that air has a beneficial effect on the proliferation of harmful bacteria. Moreover, it itself contains many organisms from

A way to instantly thread a needle without any tools

You will definitely use this method when you find out how easy it is to thread a needle in a matter of seconds. This does not require any additional devices. In this example, a needle with a large eye will be used first

Crispy Corn Breaded Chicken Nuggets - My Favorite Recipe

Corn chicken sticks are corn-breaded nuggets that are aromatic and delicious to serve. The dish is easy to prepare and very tasty. This is a great option to replace your favorite fast food nuggets. In addition, the snack is easy to prepare without

How to make a skirt (funnel) at the end of a PVC pipe

Plastic pipes differ very favorably from steel ones: they do not rust, and they are quick and easy to work with. Once I was making a drain for my house and I needed a pipe with an extension at the end in the form of a funnel. I couldn’t find these for sale, so I decided to make it myself and how

We melt aluminum cans into ingots at home

Even though aluminum has a much higher melting point than tin or lead, it is quite easy to melt it at home using a regular gas torch. In particular, aluminum cans from various

Never buy ball valves without checking with my recommendation

All craftsmen are well aware of the low physical parameters of the strength of silumin - the most used stainless alloy in low-quality Chinese products. Even with minor static loads, water fittings after a few

Korean cucumbers - a favorite snack

Korean-style cucumbers are a very aromatic and tasty winter snack. Pickles with a light marinade and garlic will be an excellent addition to potato side dishes, meat and fish dishes. And these cucumbers also look great at a holiday party.

Radio receiver on TDA7021

Many people like to listen to the radio - at home, in the car, at work, while doing what they love, because broadcasting on VHF frequencies (88-108 MHz) is carried out in every major populated area. However, few people know that a high-quality radio receiver on a microcircuit

How to knock out a bearing race from the housing without special tools

It happens when a bearing crumbles in the mechanism body, so when removing it, it is impossible to catch on to its cage. In this case, neither pullers nor breakdowns will help. However, there is a clever way that allows you to remove the clip even if it is left without

Collar welding method for inserting pipes of different diameters

The easiest way is to cut a small-diameter pipe into a pipe that is obviously large. To do this, we place the first one perpendicular to the second one and draw the outline of the smaller pipe on the surface of the larger one. Cut out a circle, insert a small pipe into it and scald the area

How to make strong file handles using a plastic bottle

Wooden file handles tend to dry out and crack, so sometimes they have to be replaced. Often, new handles do not serve the best, as they are hastily made from unseasoned wood. Because the shanks

Portable solar power station for hiking, tourism

This is a fully-fledged miniature solar power plant. The thing is extremely useful when hiking, outdoor recreation, and anywhere where there is no electricity and there is sunlight. You can use it to inflate an air mattress or boat, take a shower or

Mini circular table based on drill

When making small crafts from wood, you need to evenly spread the boards and slats, which can be done on a circular table. For the average craftsman, this is an unnecessary tool that takes up a lot of space. An excellent alternative would be to manufacture a compact

How to cut a straight hole with a grinder

At home, only a grinder will help you quickly and accurately make a large-diameter hole in steel. Of course, you can drill it around the perimeter with a thin drill, and then grind the perforated edge for a long time, but this takes time.

How to reduce HDD noise to a minimum

No matter what anyone says, there will be no escape from magnetic hard drives (HDD) for a long time. Most modern computers are now sold with two disks: a solid-state one for system speed and a classic magnetic one for storage.

Drill stand two in one: drilling and grinding machine

Not everyone can afford to buy a drilling machine for the garage for amateur use, so for the DIYers, I offer my step-by-step instructions for making a wooden stand for a drill, with the bonus of being able to process using

Small tricks for big benefits

Many people know how much time is wasted searching for this or that tool, hardware, etc. Each item should have its own permanent place, one should be convenient, universal and accessible. There are some tips on how to do it

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