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Easy Ways to Drill Out a Wooden Dowel
In many cases, a chair, table or shelf can appear irreparable because of a dowel broken off in one of the other furniture parts. However, with care the dowel can be drilled out and replaced with a new one to give new life to an older piece of furniture. With careful preparation, drilling out a woode
How to Build Lemonade Stands
Building a lemonade stand is both a good craft project and a fun way for children to earn some money over the summer. The construction of the stand requires few materials and tools, and is not particularly difficult from a technical point of view. The only major challenge here is to ensure the stand
Van Gogh "Starry Night" Craft Ideas
Few paintings have had the impact of Van Gogh's "Starry Night," with its deep, bright blues and golds and distinctive swirls. Use the painting as inspiration for craft projects from children's crafts to more advanced projects. If you can't get to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City to see the
Where to Find Geodes in Indiana
Millions of years ago Indiana was covered by a shallow sea. It is believed that geodes began as crystals that were covered in silica. The initial crystals dissolved and were replaced by other minerals, creating the geodes known today. Most of the geodes in Indiana are in areas that were not covered
How to Refill a Skruf Glass Barometer
If you want to track foul weather, a barometer can help. Barometers predict stormy weather by measuring air pressure. The lower the air pressure, the more likely a storm is on its way. In a barometer, a sealed glass container holds water. Air pressure pushing on the container forces the water to ris
Homemade Bottle Rockets
Bottle rockets are common toys that are often made by children as science projects or just for fun. They can be created with common household materials such as cardboard, glue, corks, and bottles. Bottle rockets can be fun to fly and are safe for small children to play with. They are often powered b
What Processes Contribute to Increasing Methane in the Earth's Atmosphere
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and acts to degrade the ozone layer. The chemical is the primary component of natural gas and is contained in great amounts in the Earth's crust and is released naturally through geothermal vents, methane bubbles released from the ocean and from volcanic eruptions.
How to Fit a Scope Railed Receiver Cover to an SKS Rifle
Receiver covers with rail-style mounts allow you to easily attach a scope to your SKS rifle. Railed receiver covers are available with a single rail or with a tri-rail system that gives you the option of adding accessories (such as a laser or flashlight) along with your scope. The replacement covers
How to Adjust a Howard Miller Grandfather Clock
A Howard Miller Grandfather clock must be adjusted in order to work correctly. On these types of Grandfather clocks, there are inner and outer mechanisms that coincide together and run in synchronized fashion. The clock mechanisms on the inside as well as the outside need to be adjusted, so that the
How to Make a Gundam Out of LEGOs
"Gundam" is long-running anime series consisting of many different TV shows and movies. One constant through the series is the use of Gundams, which are high-performance robots that can inflict lots of damage. These can be rebuilt using LEGO bricks because there are so many LEGO bricks that you can
Salamander Types
Salamanders -- also known by their scientific grouping, the order of Caudata -- are known to have 350 different species. Salamanders typically have moist skin and slender bodies and have the ability to regenerate limbs they have lost. Not all have four legs, with some salamander species lacking hind
Games Similar to Gearhead Garage
Car customization games let players live out auto fantasies for a fraction of the price.modern sports car image by terex from Fotolia.comFrom developers Mekada and automotive tool company Snap-on, Gearhead Garage is a video game for the Microsoft Windows operating platform. In Gearhead...
How to Calculate Von Mises Strain
The Von Mises Strain (or Stress) is an index gained from the combinations of Principal Stresses at any given point to determine at which points stress occurring on the x, y and z axis will cause failure. This calculation method is used for measuring stress and strain distributions within a ductile m
How to Stain Saccharomyces
Saccharomyces is a genus of fungi that includes many yeasts. These acid-fast micro-organisms are important to the production of bread, wine and beer. The Saccharomyces cell and the ascospores it produces can be stained for better contrast, making them easier to see with a light microscope. There
How to Get Past the Guys Guarding the Washington Monument in "Fallout 3"
"Fallout 3" is a third-person action role-playing game available for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Part of your mission in "Fallout 3" involves navigating through a post-apocalyptic wasteland to the Washington Monument. To make it to the monument, you'll need to do your best to avoid powerful enem
Gallery Glass Instructions
Gallery Glass is a trademarked line of products that is used to create window and glass decorations that are like pieces of stained glass. The products come in single containers and kits which are easily found at craft, discount and big box stores along with online sites. A person who has an appreci
How to Draw a Sierpinski Triangle
A Sierpinksi Triangle is an example of fractal geometry (snowflakes are another example), a relatively recent language for describing complex forms found in nature. Sierpinki triangles are elegant to look at, yet extremely easy to draw. The Sierpinski Triangle was named after Polish mathematician Wa
DIY Photovoltaic Cell
While the major players in the burgeoning solar industry struggle with the economies of scale, home tinkerers are experimenting with science fair-sized projects of their own. A do-it-yourself solar cell won't power your house, but it can be an effective teaching tool for students. Researchers at the