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An impact screwdriver, the butt of which fits a wrench, allows you to unscrew tightly tightened screws and screws due to the fact that when the impact screwdriver works together with a wrench, the torque increases. Serves the same purpose

How to reliably repair broken plastic gear teeth

On the side surface of the gear we mark the sector limiting the broken teeth and select material from it using a drill. We solder a paper clip without bends into the formed groove at the level of the middle of the teeth using a soldering iron.

Preparation of real USSR kvass as from a yellow barrel

Cut 1 loaf of wheat-rye bread into small squares, place them on a baking sheet to dry completely and fry in the oven at a temperature of 180-200 degrees Celsius. Moreover, the bread squares around the perimeter must be slightly

Tricks for quick marinade for barbecue. 15 minutes instead of 24 hours

To prepare a “quick” marinade you need onions, drinking water and a set of spices.Cut the onion into not too large rings in a ratio of 1:2 to meat, knead and fill with drinking water.

How to use a utility knife to open a lock if you lose your keys

The fatalism of losing the keys to a padlock can be completely eliminated with the help of an ordinary stationery knife, or rather, its segmented blade, which is first annealed in the flame of a lighter.

An original way to fix broken plastic

Repairing a through hole in plastic. We place a piece of adhesive aluminum foil on the front side of the perforation, and fill the defect with liquid plastic on the back side, melting part of the plastic clamp.

The Niva will no longer overheat. Modernization of the cooling system without additional pump

All Niv drivers are well aware of the problems with the cooling system in all series of the Niv automobile range. These cars are prone to overheating even in cool seasons. Car enthusiasts are trying to modify and eliminate the defect themselves

Useful tips for expanding the capabilities of your soldering iron and solder

Soldering a wire to a printed circuit board terminal without flux will be unreliable. The quality of soldering will increase significantly if flux in the form of rosin or acid is present on the soldering iron tip along with the solder.

How to make a drip irrigation system from PET bottles

Using a hot nail, we pierce a small hole in the bottom of the plastic bottle, into which we insert the end of a nylon lace from a sneaker. Then use a wire hook to pull the string out of the neck of the bottle and tie a simple knot at the end so that

Lard in a slow cooker

A piece of lard is suitable for preparing various dishes.You can make delicious lard from it in a slow cooker, the recipe for which is very easy and quick.

Dish with garlic arrows

If you have a garden, you can always experiment with everything that grows in it. I have been convinced of this from my own experience many times. That's what happened with this recipe. It turns out that garlic arrows are very popular in Korean cuisine. But since not

How to make a beautiful flowerpot from a plastic bucket and disposable containers

How to make a beautiful and practical flowerpot for flowers and other plants from a plastic bucket and soft disposable food containers. We cut the plates that attach the stiffening crown to the side surface of the bucket, and then the crown itself.

No-bake orange marmalade

Orange marmalade is a natural dessert made from affordable products that can easily be prepared at home. Delicious homemade marmalade has a bright taste and orange aroma; it is moderately sweet, with a light and subtle sourness. Natural

How to easily repair cracks and holes in plastic parts

On the front side of the plastic part, cover the through hole with a piece of aluminum foil, the dimensions of which are obviously larger than the through hole formed. We fix the foil on the hole with adhesive tape.

How to prepare a cheap antiseptic for wooden products

According to the instructions, copper sulfate must be diluted in water at the rate of 100 grams of antiseptic per 10 liters of water. But to be sure of a guaranteed result, we will take these 100 grams of vitriol and dilute them in only 5 liters of water.

Do-it-yourself resistant anticorrosive for a car

Anti-corrosion treatment of arches and bottoms is necessary for all cars, including those with a fully galvanized body, since they are constantly exposed to dirt, water, sand, stones, aggressive reagents, etc.

How to make a biofireplace using alcohol from cans

This mini-fireplace made from empty cans will come in handy in the garage, utility room, as well as when hunting or fishing. With its help, you will be able to cook food, warm your cold hands, and even warm your tent when the temperature outside is sub-zero.

How to make a simple and lightweight folding chair from profile sections

We cut 2 pieces of length 80 cm and 50 cm from the profile square pipe. We mark the centers of the through holes along their longitudinal axes, measuring 25 cm from one edge on long pieces, 3.5 cm from the other, and 28 cm and 28 cm from the other, respectively.

How to make a mini paint gun from a ballpoint pen

To buy a mini-spray gun you need to spend several thousand rubles. To avoid this, every adult can assemble a small spray gun from simple, accessible and cheap parts, and this does not require special knowledge or professional

How to make Pringles chips at home

One of the most famous brands of potato chips is Pringles. The secret of their preparation is kept in the strictest confidence. But one thing is clear - these are natural potato chips, which is why they attract consumers.

“Drunk” float made from a piece of polystyrene foam and a lollipop tube

We form the streamlined body of the float from a solid piece of foam using a drill, a self-tapping screw and sandpaper of different grain sizes.Using a round file, we adjust the central hole in the float to the diameter of the cocktail tube.

How to make toilet bowl cleaner from soap

Grind a piece of laundry soap weighing 300 grams on a grater and pour the resulting crushed mass into a pan. We also add to it any liquid detergent for cleaning floors or other surfaces in an amount of about 300 grams.

How to fix a roofing felt roofing

During strong gusts of wind, it happens that roofing sheets, corrugated sheets, or tiles are torn off the roof. What can we say about simple roofing felt! Especially if mistakes were made during installation - places left unsealed with bitumen or not sealed tightly

How to make fireproof mortar from wood ash

A mortar made from cement and sand or clay alone is not suitable for plastering a brick oven with a metal hob. It will quickly crack, which will impair the operation of the stove and even pose a danger to people. Need mixed for

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