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How to Make a Pottery Kiln From an Oil Drum
Oil drums have many uses outside of storing oil, from a backyard barbecue or smoker to a composter or even a pottery kiln. Making a pottery kiln using an oil drum calls on one of the most ancient styles of kiln construction: the pit kiln. The basics of pit kiln design can be altered to incorporate a
How to Carve Wooden Pillars
Woodcarving is an art form that can be applied to a variety of applications. Wood can be carved into bowls, statues and reliefs. Pillars can be carved into large statues similar to a totem pole or decorated with elaborate reliefs and be used in the construction of a building. Carving a pillar leaves
Muscodor Albus & Apple Trees
Muscodor albus is a nonreproducing fungus from the cinnamon tree's bark. The fungus protects and preserves apples and other fruits after harvest. The fungus lives long enough to consume a variety of biological pests of plants, and dies once its food source is exhausted. Muscodor albus feeds on nemat
How to: a Scenic Model Railroad
By definition, scenic railroads carry passengers, not freight, on scenic tours, most commonly through state parks or wilderness areas. They're often built on old logging or mining rail lines and emphasize preserving history, so they tend to use steam-powered engines and feature structures like log b
How to Determine the Bacteria Count in Food
Most people know that when a fly lands on your food, it often vomits all over it. While this vomit is microsopic, it is still disgusting to consider. Bacteria are also invisible to the naked eye, and yet no one wants to imagine consuming harmful organisms with a meal. Knowing how to detect and count
How to Make a Zippered Wetbag
Wet swimsuits, burp clothes, cloth diapers and soiled clothes can happen anywhere leaving you wondering how to transport said item home without getting everything in your purse or diaper bag wet as well. The solution is simple, and you can create it yourself--a wetbag. Create your bag with a stylish
How to Make a Simple Car
Making a simple car is an interesting craft project you and your children can do on a rainy day or for a school project about recycling. Building a car demonstrates how to recycle different products to make something useful out of them. It also teaches the children about the basic parts of a car mod
How to Make a Metal Butterfly
Crafting your own charms or jewelry is a great way to save money, and also can provide hours of entertainment through the creative process. One project that is both simple enough to be completed by an amateur, and yet creative enough to provide for many different results, is making small metal butte
Laser Sights in Shotguns
Using a laser sight with a shotgun does offer some distinct advantages, particularly if you're using your shotgun for self-defense or tactical situations. Unlike rifles that fire a single bullet to a specific point of impact, shotguns are area weapons, which means that they send multiple projectiles
How to Cut an Angle of Stair Railing Off a Newel Post
When a newel post loses it anchor, the whole staircase is compromised. The staircase becomes unstable and might even sway from side to side. When this happens, the newel post must be removed and re-anchored. Typically, the stair railing fastens to the newel post at an angle. It is doweled in and wil
How to Make a Steel Crossbow
Modern crossbows are elegant and high-performance weapons that shoot both traditional arrows and metal crossbow bolts. They evolved from ancient, handmade bows that were attached to a shoulder stock, allowing them to be cocked and fired by inexperienced bowmen. Today's crossbow is a high-tech device
How to Calculate Volume Resistivity
Even the most conductive wires have some level of resistance. Resistance is a function of volume, therefore resistance increases linearly with size. This measure is predominantly associated with conductive wires, though it also applies to other objects as well. Fuel tank sending units, for example,
Wooden Carving Tools
There are many types of wood carving tools to choose from.old woodworkers vise image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comWood carving tools are ideal for making small crafts, and several types are available to choose from. Some may seem foreign to novices, but some guidelines can help carvers...
DIY: Spear Gun
The basic purpose of a spear gun is to propel a sharpened point towards the target with more force than can be applied by a person. You can make a do-it-yourself (DIY) spear gun using a few supplies from a hobby shop or hardware store. You will also need some common household tools and parts. Your s
What Coins Are Worth a Lot?
Collectors say something is only as valuable as the amount someone else is willing to pay. Rare coins sold at auction can fetch millions of dollars for a single specimen.
Sand to Cement Ratio for Bricklaying
Mortar is a mixture of cement, hydrated lime, sand and water. Pre-mixed dry mortar can be purchased in bags at most home improvement stores; simply add the prescribed amount of water and mix. If you prefer to create your own mortar, you will need to decide what kind of mortar you will need, then mix
What Percentage of Income Should Be Committed to Bills?
With a limited income, it is difficult to commit a specific percentage of your earnings toward bills and expect to have something left over. In many households, bills exceed the income, creating a budgeting challenge. Obviously, a household with a substantial income has an easier time earmarking a s