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How to Light a Lightbulb With a Battery
A lightbulb has two terminals to which you can connect batteries. The "foot" terminal is the small stub on the bottom of the bulb. The "screw thread" terminal is the threaded silver part that runs around the base of the bulb. You can connect either of these terminals to either of the battery termin
How to Make Scale Tarps
Making scale tarps is a means of adding a textured look to your model. Whether you are making sails for a model ship, barrack tents for a scale army or Sherpa quarters for your model Himalayan mountain expedition, scale tarps are a simple, fun way to add a custom touch to a model that might otherwis
How to Create an Isotherm Map
Isotherm maps provide climate data in an efficient, comprehensive and visually stimulating manner. Each isotherm on such a map is a contour line that connects geographic locations with the same average temperature. Color can be added to show more vividly a contrast between the coolest and warmest re
What Is a Counting Scale?
People use counting scales to measure quickly and accurately the quantity or weight of items in an inventory. Different kinds of counting scales can measure solid items placed on the pad or even liquids in scales that resemble blenders.
About Stained Glass Sun Catchers
Kids marvel at them, adults bask in their beauty and even pets love the effects of the stained glass sun catcher. Available in a wide range of styles, colors and designs, stained glass sun catchers can add a dash of sparkle to any room, office or other area that needs one. Stained glass sun catchers
How to Make a Wooden Pistol Box
Collectors and gun enthusiasts need ways to store their handguns when not in use. Wooden pistol boxes, more decorative than metal boxes, are a good option for display and storage. The wood showcases the pistol as well as storing it safely. A homemade wooden pistol box can be made to fit your pistol
How to Learn Martial Arts Combat Skills Online
Learning the proper techniques and methods of martial arts take time, motivation, dedication and hard work. While some local centers may offer martial art classes, it is not all who have time to go and learn or can afford it. You can learn martial arts at home using the Internet as your primary sour
Plants in the Alpine Biome
Barren ground of the alpine biome.alpine memorila image by michael luckett from Fotolia.comThe few plants that live in the alpine biome have to fight for survival. Rocky, sandy soil and dry conditions bring additional challenges for plants as they cling to poor soil. Due to the tough...
Definition of Stem Density
Stem density refers to the number of individual plants in a specified area; the area is usually standardized to square meters. Stem density can be used as an index of abundance, biomass and system productivity within a certain habitat.
How to Install Leupold Scope Rings
Adding a scope to your rifle can increase your accuracy dramatically. Leupold produces scope rings and mounts that will allow you to mount a scope to your rifle. Leupold scope rings can be used to mount any kind of optical tube-style scope, and that is not just limited to Leupold scopes. Most rifle
Model Air Plane Clubs in New Jersey
Share your love of model planes at a New Jersey model airplane club.Model Airplane image by Sydney van Rensburg from Fotolia.comModel airplane clubs can be found throughout the United States in small towns, rural areas and cities. Most clubs have fly-ins at least once a month in fields or...
Terrestrial Isopod Habitat
Terrestrial isopods are known by many common names, such as woodlouse, pillbug and even "roly poly." They are found in a wide variety of habitats, ranging from coastlines to deserts. However, they require certain microhabitat conditions in order to survive--that is, the small part of the habitat tha
How to Reglaze Epoxy for Fiberglass
Reglazing with epoxy is typically the process used to restore and refinish fiberglass bathtubs and sinks. Epoxy paint is used by do-it-yourselfers in place of acrylic urethane, which is only available to certified professionals. Epoxy will not last or hold its color as well as the acrylic urethane,
How to Build a Robin Shelter
A great way to enhance your backyard garden is to build a robin shelter. Robins typically build nests around your home and you can find the occasional nest on a windowsill or door ledge. Build a robin shelter or two and encourage their nesting within your garden.
What Is a Tenoning Jig?
Mortise-and-tenon joints have been used for centuries in woodworking projects and remain popular to this day. A mortise is a rectangular hole cut into the piece of wood receiving the tenon, which is cut into the mating piece to fit precisely into the mortise. Although a tenon can be cut by hand, a m
Purpose of a Resistor
A resistor is any element of an electrical circuit that resists the flow of current through the electrical circuit. It is usually denoted in illustrations by the symbol in the picture above. The resistor produces resistance, which is reciprocated by conductance.
How to Restore Old Signs
Signs promote, advertise, entertain and inform you about what's happening or what has happened. Old signs give us a glimpse into our history. Early signs were mostly symbols because few people could read. Barber poles became red and white to represent blood and bandages since barbers were also surge
How to Carve Out the Toe-End of a Wooden Clog
Wooden clogs have a rich history, originating from European designs worn by peasants during Roman times. This strong, protective footwear can easily be carved from many different types of wood for a customized fit. Carving the toe-end out of a pair of wooden clogs is best done by hand to ensure that