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Threaded connections are quite reliable and efficient. They are considered one of the most common and cost-effective. However, when exposed to vibration, there is a possibility of weakening them. This can often be seen in the example of nuts, arbitrarily

At the end of the dacha season, when the entire harvest of berries and fruits has been harvested and ornamental plants have finished flowering, experienced gardeners must carry out routine sanitary pruning of trees and shrubs. The main goal of this event is

VD-40 was developed to protect parts from corrosion. It has proven itself in all areas of application. At the same time, its manufacturers hide the composition of the product, even abandoning the patent. This does not prevent many craftsmen from carrying out

The plastic connector for connecting the Internet cable is a very fragile thing.Especially often, when the cable is regularly connected to various devices, the locking tab of the connector breaks. Such a breakdown leads to the fact that the detachable connection is not

Surely every person is familiar with a magnet and its properties. The use of magnets is now quite widespread in various industries. Most of us have heard about neodymium magnets and their growing popularity. These are quite powerful magnets, including

Not long ago, I showed how to make a handle for a knife from cold welding. Some “critics” asked – why sawdust? I answer; I used sawdust for a larger volume, as well as to reduce the weight of the handle, and to save cold welding.

As a rule, the standard number of sockets that were originally installed in Soviet-style apartments does not meet the needs of modern people. Today, a family of three needs many times more sockets than

When working with emery, there is always not enough light. I cover the garage light with my body and a shadow appears on the workpiece. Initially I used a carrier, even used a headlamp. I decided to make the task easier and make permanent lighting.

To perform small work in the form of engraving and embossing, it is important to have a special tool, one of which is a small hammer. Its dimensions and light weight allow you to: perform minor work without fear of damaging other elements; work

I don’t know how much a docking station for a smartphone costs in communication stores; I’ve never been interested, but making such a device yourself, in my opinion, is as easy as shelling pears! After all, in essence, this is an ordinary stand so that the phone does not lie anywhere, and does not

If you've ever driven small screws into hardwood, chances are you've experienced them breaking at the worst possible time. The result (for example, when installing a piano hinge) is a double problem:

A spinner is an interesting thing for children, although, to be honest, I don’t understand what’s so interesting about it... just like the rest of the older generation. But recently, after looking at this thing in action, I thought, why not make one myself? Out of curiosity, I can, or

WD-40 is a solvent with added mineral oil. The product has a low viscosity, which allows it to be used as an aerosol and penetrate into any, even the smallest holes, cavities or cracks. Popularity of WD-40

When carrying out welding work, moments arise when it is necessary to simultaneously grip a part and hold it at a certain angle. This work requires two people or a special tool. Most often used

To replace or install an interior door, it is not necessary to seek the help of a specialist, since even with basic construction skills and the ability to use tools, you can do this work yourself. For

Surely, many owners of houses with stove heating are faced with such a problem as rainwater leaking along the outer walls of a brick pipe, through the roof and attic, to the ceiling of the house. Especially in heavy rain. No matter how tightly you fit the sheets

For this dish you will need smoked cheese. Thanks to its structure, it will not spread over the pan, will not lose its shape and will give the dish a light smoky aroma. If you make cheese sticks from hard varieties, then when breading you will need

I don’t argue that you could buy a ready-made ultrasonic humidifier, it would be faster, but I had a problem with spare parts that it came out by itself. In the article I will show how and what I made it from, and at the end, I will tell you how I would make it now, based on

I had an idea how to make heat-shrinkable clamps that could be used for various household purposes. The idea is based on the ability of PET plastic to shrink when exposed to hot air. Empirically, I came up with three types

Slate - the material for covering roofs is quite good and practical.And it is relatively inexpensive in comparison with other, more modern and stylish coatings. But it has one good disadvantage; He's too fragile. Especially after some time

One of the common options for leveling walls is installing drywall. Many craftsmen use this building material because working with it is simple and fast. No matter how crooked the walls are, with the help of plasterboard sheets they can be easily

A very powerful blower that produces a good air flow that can easily blow out any dust from the computer system unit. Such high power is achieved by the optimal design of the installation, the use of powerful and high-speed

According to traffic regulations, every car must have a fire extinguisher. The following regulatory act: “Code of Rules SP 9.13130.2009” determines the volume of this device (for passenger cars 2 liters) and type (powder or carbon dioxide). The same document defines

If you have started a renovation and still haven’t decided what material to use for the floor, then this article will be useful for you. In it we will look at an inexpensive, but at the same time with many advantages, method of insulating the floor using