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The manufacture of casting products using modern materials has become quite accessible, quite simple and low-cost. Consider the option of using polyurethane for pouring and silicone to create the mold.

A long time ago, in the remote Soviet and tsarist times in Rus', hay was mowed with hand scythes. Much water has passed under the bridge since then. Various mowers, electric and gasoline trimmers have appeared. Individual farm in the form of cows, sheep and goats in a Russian village

Many have tried to remove rust with acid solutions, usually leaving the part in the bath overnight. This is an effective method, but time-consuming. Let's look at how you can remove rust faster.

With even basic tools you can make almost anything.To do this, you need to use your imagination and allocate a little more time than when performing similar work on specialized machines or devices. One example

If you have an angle grinder, you can saw, grind and cut many materials - wood, metal, stone, tiles, etc. But what to do when you need to cut long strands into pieces and ensure precision trimming. This requires complex and

Every master or home craftsman has encountered the problem of removing superglue that has dried on his hands. This substance has excellent adhesion to numerous surfaces, including very strong adhesion to the skin. The crust can be removed quite well using

The technology of casting into silicone molds is not new, but in order to master it perfectly, you need to strictly follow a certain sequence of actions. Let's look at an example of how you can make a mold and pour a car lamp into it using a translucent

Every housewife knows how difficult it is to clean the surface of a pan from carbon deposits, especially if it is more than one month old. There is a very effective way to restore the appearance of dishes with minimal physical effort. Moreover, the surfaces are not at all

I decided to remake my laboratory power supply.Although it is reliable, it is heavy and takes up a lot of space. There is never enough on the desktop. Planning a reshuffle. I decided to hang a wall shelf and there is plenty of space under it. The idea came quickly, I do it

There is a wide selection of different products for removing scale from heating elements. But many people prefer traditional folk methods and remove it with citric acid. Manufacturers of cleaners strongly advise against doing this.

After repairs, PVC pipes may remain, which can be put to good use by making a few simple homemade projects. When heated, polyvinyl chloride becomes plastic, so working with it is a pleasure. To make the proposed homemade products

Epoxy resin is a liquid two-component composition. To make a cabochon, it is poured into molds. But you don't have to buy them at all. You can create a silicone mold yourself.

Experienced gardeners know that watering plants with cold water is strictly not recommended. They get sick from sudden changes in temperature, and some may develop root rot. How to solve a problem? Make a simple container for heating water

Some life hacks are not only original, but quite useful and make life much easier for the amateur craftsman. Let's look at some of them.

Many modellers have made homemade radio-controlled models of ships and airplanes. A more complex stage of design is the manufacture of submarines. Let's look at an interesting submarine concept based on Lego parts and a jug.

Sometimes there is an urgent need to saw a nail, but there is neither a hacksaw, nor a grinder with a cutting disc, nor a chisel with a hammer, nor other tools that could be used to deal with this task relatively easily and simply.

Typically, polypropylene pipes are used to supply cold water and drain sewage. Sometimes, to improve the interior of a room, they are walled up in concrete walls or floors. What to do if such a pipe suddenly leaks, and what happens

Many motorists have encountered the problem of a dead battery. It doesn’t have to be old or have no capacity; it’s enough to leave electrical appliances on for a long period of time. If there is another car nearby with

There are situations when the lock is in excellent condition, but there is only one key left, the rest are lost. If he disappears, there will be trouble. Spare keys are made in special workshops, but you can also make them yourself in

Industrial production of chains is carried out on automated machines, but before their appearance, links were bent manually using a special jig. Let's look at how to make such a conductor to make chains at home.

A high-quality watch mechanism works for decades, but its glass is not so stable. It is rubbed and covered with small scratches, so it becomes matte. Technically sound watches gradually begin to look worse. It's possible

If you handle the knife carelessly, you can damage and even break off its tip. As a result, the cutting object loses not only its visual appeal, but also some of its important functions. It becomes not very convenient for them to work and not too

Having a powerful brush cutter, you can convert it into a cultivator for weeding between the rows. There are special attachments for sale for this, but if you wish, you can make them yourself. Such equipment is installed on a brush cutter instead of a knife, when

Many people have disposable pepper grinders. They are very convenient to use, the degree of grinding satisfies chefs, and transparent containers allow you to control the amount of product. The only drawback is that the devices are not dismountable, after use