How to Refinish a Cabin Sole

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The cabin sole is the nautical name for the floor of the cabin in a sailboat. These floors are usually made from teak or another fairly water-resistant wood, which is then sealed and coated with a water repellent. Just like other hardwood flooring, a cabin sole can become weathered and scuffed with

Types of Engraving Styles

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Engraving is a process used to add logos, images or text to hard and flat surfaces. The history of engraving dates back to ancient times when the process was used to make statues and engrave gemstones. Engraving can also be used to add decorative features or text and imagery to glass, stone, metal,

How to Decorate a Bag Stand

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The sight of a cold metal bag stand portrays a certain tough image associated with boxing; however, this might not be the look you're after. Bag stands are a vital component in providing support for punching bags and other similar equipment for use in sports like martial arts, boxing and general fit

Carving Initials Into Wood

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One of the oldest forms of carving is the cutting of initials into wood. It can be for self-expression or a declaration of affection such as a heart with an arrow through it. Whatever the reason, it is a good idea if you can read the initials to begin with. Carve clean, aptly proportioned initials b

How to Solve Coupled Linear Differential Equations

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A common technique used to solve a system of coupled linear differential equations involves decoupling the equations through matrix methods and integrating each one separately. The key to the success of this method is the ability to decouple the equations by diagonalizing the square matrix which res

Activities for the Operation of Fractions

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Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions must be learned by every student wishing to be well-grounded in mathematics. Once the basic concepts are learned, many students need to repeat the lesson numerous times to master the concepts. Repetition can become boring, however, and a studen

Mushroom Hunting in Lafayette, Indiana

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Mushroom hunting in Lafayette, Indiana, is a very popular pastime. The area abounds in sycamore, ash and elm tree woods, which are the perfect environment for mushrooms and especially for the edible morel mushroom. Following the spring rains, hundreds of mushroom hunters in Lafayette search for the

How to DIY a Ladder Ball

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Some people call it hillbilly golf. Others call it bolo toss and still others refer to the game as ladder ball. No matter what you call it, this backyard game can provide hours of entertainment. The game can be purchased pre-made at many retails stores, but pre-made versions are often not sturdy eno

The History of Navigation Equipment

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The earliest seafarers navigated by the stars. Trade and commerce were the driving forces behind the development of the first navigational tools, which were fairly simple and not very accurate. Twentieth-century technology allowed the development of more sophisticated equipment.

Tools Needed for Ostrich Egg Carving

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Ostrich eggs are the largest and sturdiest eggs in the world.Ostrich Chick in the nature image by Eric Issel??e from Fotolia.comOstrich eggs are the largest eggs in the world and are very sturdy as well. This makes ostrich eggs the perfect medium for carving beautiful and intricate...

How Shotcrete Concrete Works

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ShotcreteShotcrete is a sprayable, adhesive mixture that can be used to coat walls, walkways, rooftops and many other materials with a stone-like coating that dries into a permanent aggregate mixture. Shotcrete should not be confused with concrete, the two are very different in...

How to Make Carbonated Water From Dry Ice

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Frozen carbon dioxide, or dry ice, is used in a variety of applications from science experiments to arts and crafts. Frozen carbon dioxide is named dry ice because frozen carbon dioxide does not melt to liquid carbon dioxide. Instead, frozen carbon dioxide evaporates into a gas via a process called

Facts on Maine Tourmaline

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Maine has an abundance of tourmaline, a mineral crystal that mineral collectors and jewelry makers worldwide seek out. The tourmaline found in Maine is supposedly far above the quality of that found in places famous for tourmaline, such as California, Brazil, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Tourmaline is

How to Find the Volume of a Cylinder

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A cylinder has the shape of a typical can of soup, container of uncooked oatmeal or a can of Pringles potato chips. The volume is basically the capacity of this solid object with circular ends. Sometimes it is necessary to determine how many gallons can be held by a cylinder. For example, how many g

How to Build a Grass Box

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A grass box is a portable spot for a dog to use the bathroom. You can set a grass box in your garage, on your patio or anywhere you want the dog to go. They are useful for potty training your puppy or if you have an elderly or sick dog that cannot make it outside. You can also use them during inclem

How to Build a Speaker for a Science Project

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A speaker is a device that is used to project sound. Many household devices use speakers such as televisions, computers and radios. Without speakers, we would not be able to hear some of the many sounds around us. A speaker science project will teach the person making the project about sound and how

How to Make a Bohr Model

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Niels Bohr was a Danish physicist who studied atomic structure. The concept of an atom being a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by orbiting electrons is a legacy of his work. Although his model is now considered a simplification of reality, it remains a useful starting point for understand

What Kind of Materials Keep Ice From Melting?

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Since the 1800s, people have been using cooling methods to preserve food to avoid drastically changing the taste and texture of the items through canning, smoking, drying, salting and pickling. The ice box was invented to attempt this feat which led consumers to find effective methods for keeping ic

Is the Spider Flower a Nectar Plant for Butterflies?

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Known for the long stamens that give rise to its common name, spider flower is an annual plant in the Capparidaceae family. The most commonly cultivated species is Cleome hassleriana, and it is native to South America, from southeast Brazil to Argentina. Sometimes Cleome hassleriana is identified as

What Type of Soldering Iron is Used for Soldering Jewelry?

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A soldering iron will work only for certain types of jewelry making. There are a wide variety of soldering irons, soldering iron tips, and supplies available for making stained glass jewelry, tin jewelry, and other kinds of jewelry out of metals and glass that do not require such extreme heat tempe