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How to Glue Half-Blind Dovetails
Half-blind dovetails are woodworking joints that hide half of a dovetail. Often found on drawers and other joints where seeing the front of the dovetail would not be acceptable, half-joints are still very strong. Gluing these joints is standard practice, and as in all other wood joints, it significa
How to Make a Princess Tent
Once upon a time there was a little princess who wished for a fanciful retreat; a place where she could sit and read stories or play with her dolls; a place to call her very own. With a few household items, some splashes of pink and purple fabric, and some beautiful ribbon you can create a whimsica
Chromium Plating Process Description
Chromium, or chrome, plating is an electrochemical process in which a layer of chrome is deposited on a piece of base metal. The plating is both decorative and corrosion-resistant.
How to Calculate Errors on the Trapezoidal Rule
The trapezoidal rule is a method for finding the value of a definite integral or area beneath a curve within an interval. The trapezoidal rule states that the value of a definite integral on the interval (a, b) = (Î"x/ 2)[f(x-0) + 2f(x-1) + 2f(x-2) + ... + 2f(x-(n-1)) + f(x-n)], where Î
How to Hand Carve a Zippo Lighter
Intricately designed Zippo lighters are more expensive than those with plain metal cases. However, the smooth metal case can be considered a blank canvas to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. With a few metal etching supplies and your imagination, you can make a Zippo lighter case with a personaliz
Directions for Making Boxes for a Rock & Mineral Collection
You can make your own custom display box to showcase your rock and mineral collection with wood and acrylic. This project requires special tools and materials for cutting and connecting the acrylic, but the process can be simple when you're prepared.
How to Get a Rainbow Feather in "Pokémon Gold"
In "Pokemon Gold," Ho-oh is a phoenix-like creature that serves as the game's mascot. The only way to add this monster to your party is by climbing to the top of the Bell Tower in Ecruteak City. However, you cannot access the tower until you've collected the Rainbow Wing item, a feather from Ho-oh's
What Are Gorges & Canyons?
Canyons and gorges are some of the earth's most conspicuous features. The 150-mile long Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon of China is one of most notable as it bends and slices through the eastern Himalayas. Nepal's Kali Gandaki Gorge is the world's deepest with a difference of 22,310-feet from its highes
How to Get Postage Stamps in Hampton, Virginia
The hobby of stamp collecting has entertained young and old since postage stamps were first introduced in Great Britain in 1840. As collectors multiplied, specialty stores selling stamps and supplies came into business. Today, though the hobby has waned somewhat in popularity, it is estimated that 2
Aviation Navigation Tools
A wide variety of factors go in to effectively navigating an aircraft. Pilots have many tools to help with planning and navigating a route while flying. These tools, which range from aircraft instruments to ground-based resources, are essential for pilots of all skill levels.Charts and...
Wooden Window Crafts
Woodcraft has been a specialty of society since primitive human beings. The progress toward the modern community began with the invention of wooden tools for a variety of human functions, such as hunting and cultivation. Finely carved wooden vessels were known in Neolithic times. Chinese and Egyptia
An Introduction and History of Centipedes
Centipedes are members of the arthropod phylum of invertebrate animals. This means they have no backbone, relying instead on a hard exoskeleton to support the weight of their bodies. A centipede's distinguishing characteristics include a segmented exoskeleton and multiple legs. Arthropods are an anc
How to Wire Anything With Low Voltage Lights
You can wire anything from train sets to doll houses and more.
What is the Steel Passivation Process?
Steel passivation refers to the process of chemical removal of iron contaminants left on the surface of stainless steel parts after machining. Passivation maximizes resistance to corrosion. A number of passivation methods exists for various specific types of steel.
Purple Vs. Green Lasers in Astronomy
Red laser pointers used to be the only kind available. In recent years, green laser pointers became available, shortly followed by purple/blue/violet laser pointers (the same color as laser in Blu-Ray players). For astronomy, the most important characteristic of a laser pointer is that its light is
How to Calculate How Many BTUs You Need to Heat Your Room
A British thermal unit, or BTU, is a unit of measure that is used to determine the heating or cooling capacity of an appliance such as a heater or an air conditioner. When installing a new heater in your home, it is imperative that you know the room’s BTU requirements so that you don’t e
Kindergarten Graduation Picture Ideas
Kindergarten graduation is an excellent time to capture photographs of children who are happy and proud of their accomplishments. There are several things to consider when taking kindergarten graduation pictures. First, are you going to do formal portraits? If not, are you going to try some portrait
DIY Cutting Board
A good-quality cutting board can be expensive nowadays. Making your own is often a much better---and cheaper---option. By doing it yourself, you can customize your board by choosing your own wood, deciding on your perfect thickness, and figuring out exactly how it should look. With the right tools a
How to Solve Exponential Equations Algebriacally
When a number is raised to an exponent, the exponent represents how many times that number, called a base, should be multiplied by itself. For example, 3^2 is equal to 3 * 3. If the base is known and the exponent is a variable, it is an exponential equation. If the base and variable exponent are set
How to Make Cigar Cases
Cigar cases, also known as humidors, are a sophisticated addition to any cigar aficionado's collection. A well-built cigar case is essential to preserve the quality of the cigars inside. The key to making a good cigar case is humidity. Humidity keeps the tobacco fresh by preventing it from drying ou