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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking tools: right selection and care will save you money, part 6
- Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 6 - Finishing EquipmentA civilization's maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools that require...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking tools: right selection and care will save you money, part 5
- Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 5 - Tools For AssemblyA civilization's maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools that require ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking tools: right selection and care will save you money, part 4
- Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 4 - Tools For ShapingA civilization's maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools that require o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking tools: right selection and care will save you money, part 3
- Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 3 - Tools For Measuring & MarkingA civilization's maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking tools: right selection and care will save you money, part 2
- Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 2 - Tools For CuttingA civilization's maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools that require o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking tools: right selection and care will save you money, part 1
- Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 1 - A Place To WorkA civilization's maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools that require onl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking: protection when working with wood - ignoring could potentially harm your health or kill
- Woodworking: Basic Safety TipsWoodworking can be a dangerous undertaking if you are not careful and choose to disregard safety guidelines. A circular saw, router, or other piece of power equipment can disfigure and even kill if not used properly. Even hand tools, which must be extremely sharp to provide best results, can cause serious injuries. In addition, the sawdust and fumes from...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking: the best wood for beginners
- Woodworking: Know Your WoodWood is made of cellulose fibers, held together with a property called lignin, and is classified as hardwood or softwood, depending on the type of tree from which it comes. In addition, sapwood or new growth wood on a tree is still alive, while heartwood refers to the part of the tree that is no longer functioning. These two stages of wood also have differe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking beginners: secret tips to start right
- Woodworking: Where To Start - Tips From Experienced WoodworkersWoodworking encompasses a broad area of skills, specialties, and applications. Some beginners take on too much too soon or blow their savings on expensive woodworking tools and machines that they don't know how to use and might not ever need. And even some basic techniques can be confusing or easy to do incorrectly. Exper...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Woodworking beginners: introduction to first time crafts
- Woodworking: The Process Of Making Something Using WoodThe art of woodworking is one of the most ancient and widespread. From the earliest days when humans first experimented with the many uses for wood, our civilization has had a connection with this material, in all its varieties and forms. And the growth and advancement of mankind has been closely intertwined with our ability to improve ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My greatest stamp find
- I have been involved with stamps nearly my entire life. My first collection was as a ten-year old boy collecting with my neighborhood buddies. By the time I was done with it, I had more than 3,000 stamps in my collection and sold it for the princely sum of 7.50 in 1958. I don't remember what I did with the money. I think I treated my family to supper at the neighborhood burger joint.I gave ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Saltwater coral reef aquariums - 5 tips for success
- Do you dream of watching the natural beauty of the undersea reef life while sitting in your living room?Whether your goal is a nano reef tank or a 150 gallon aquarium with an ecosystem of coral and saltwater fish, the following five tips will lead you on your way to success.1) Commit! Decide you are going to spend the $$ it takes to make a proper go of it. At a minimum, most tanks, (...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wholesale scrapbooking: should you start a direct sales scrapbooking business just the discount?
- Have you ever thought about signing on with a scrapbooking direct sales company, just to get the discount on your own supplies? It can be a great way to get your own product at a discount and meet other scrapbookers, but it's also important to read the fine print. Here are seven of the most important factors to consider:1. Style of products. The most important factor to consider is whether ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mini rc cars
- Did your heart ever palpitate for fast driving? Did you ever imagine your hands controlling an extremely speedy car? I f so, then you should definitely experience the gravity and true charm of mini RC cars.Mini RC cars have climbed up to the top position in the chartbusters of favorite pastimes or hobbies. These extremely speedy and exciting mini RC cars offer a complete range of fun, froli...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A beginners guide to buying authentic swords online
- Looking at all the various swords for sale online can make you feel a bit like a kid in a candy store. But if you are looking to buy authentic replica swords online, it can be a bit harder to get what you really want than it otherwise might first appear?Sure, if you are just looking for an ornamental sword to hang on the wall ? it's pretty easy. Just look around for a sword that takes your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing the correct comic book storage box
- Most Comic Book Storage Boxes are super strong and come with sturdy well-fitting lids and handle holes that can be left in the closed position for storing or pushed open for carrying. They are properly sized to hold a comic in a bag with a backing board. Comic Book divider cards (used for categorizing) fit in most comic book boxes with the lid on. Comic Book Storage boxes ship flat which takes up ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A few tips about comic book backing boards
- Comic Book Backing Boards come in different thicknesses and acid-free properties. The basic purpose for using a backing board is to give the comic some stiffness, which helps keep the comic pages from bending, creasing or wrinkling. When a backing is placed in the center of the comic it protects the comic book spine from crushing. The second purpose for using a backing board in a comic is its pote...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The abcs of ceramics
- Ceramics can be delicate and decorative or unrefined and utilitarian. Bone china, porcelain, stoneware and earthenware - this month we'll review them all. How Ceramics are Made.Different kinds of stone are ground into a fine powder, mixed with water resulting in a paste. It is fired in a kiln (an oven) at very high temperatures until the particles of stone melt and fuse together to create a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The nuts and bolts of vintage tin toys
- Before Game Boy and Play Station, there were tin toys. During their heyday, these whimsical toys amused children for hours. Today, these toys have great nostalgic appeal. Here's your guide to tin toys.The Players.In England, Wells, Hornby and Chad Valley were dominant players in the tin toy market. During the post-1930 period, these companies were at their peak and any of their work ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Printing on canvas
- Given the progress in inkjet and media technology, demand for printing photographs and art on canvas is growing exponentially. Whether you have a good inkjet printer or you prefer to have your work done by a professional outfit, it is worth to explore this option for any type of image. We constantly receive requests from wedding and portrait photographers who want to print large canvas for their c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The making of a slipcover: a lost art
- Today in this world of fast everything, most of us just don't have the time (nor patience) to do an all consuming job of making a slipcover. We go buy them and not always are they what we want. They are generic in most cases and just don't work on the furniture right or look professional. If you can find the time and feel creative, you can produce a masterpiece for an old (or new) piece of furnitu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding the best display case for your treasures
- Maybe you have a bunch of collectibles sitting in your closet gathering dust. Or perhaps you've been storing your fine China in the kitchen cupboards instead of a hutch. Far too often we sequester our prized possessions rather than place them where they deserve to be... on display.Finding a good display case and setting it up is probably a lot easier than you think it might be. Yes, there a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Setting up your display case
- One of the best ways to display photographs, memorabilia and other prized possessions is by using a display case. When properly done, a display case can showcase your collectables for all to see in an elegant manner. Man has used display cases since the dawn of time to show off private possessions. Fortunately today there are hundreds of different styles to choose from.Your first step towar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why you need a display case
- Why You Need A Display CaseSome people are under the impression you need to own a retail shop to have a display case. While commercial display cases (like commercial pet display cases) are popular, many people often have one in their home. Why? Most of us have valuables stashed away somewhere in our homes.These may include coin collections, doll collections, antiques, rifles, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bookmarks as unique as you
- Racks and racks of bookmarks ranging from funny to inspirational are available in most bookstores. But for a truly unique bookmark, make your own from a treasured digital photo.This idea came from my wife, who wanted to give something meaningful to the ladies in her group she met with regularly. She and her friends love reading books, so the bookmark idea sprung in her mind. After a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bartering: a modern day phenomenon
- Back in the early days of America, families didn't have much in the form of money. What they did have was skill, creativity, and a desire to help each other out. Most of us know of the "doctor" who is paid for his services with chickens, apples, or bread.Bartering has deep roots in all of society. If you needed something and didn't have the know- how or money to do it, you could a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making your own bird feeder
- There is estimated to be over 100 billion individual wild birds on earth, and each one needs to eat certain amounts of food on a daily basis in order to survive. That's where we come in! Birdfeeders are fun to make and are essential in order for birds to live. Bird houses can be made out of practically anything and are usually hung in different locations around your yard for birds to enjoy. Purcha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 17 tips for getting balloons to last longer in hot weather
- In warm weather, latex balloons will typically only last outside for a day. As you know, sun, wind and heat will biodegrade the latex. With that said, however, there are tricks you can do to raise your odds of getting them to last more than a day outside.1) Use only high quality balloons like Qualatex. I've also heard that some people have used Bellatex and Tilly balloons with some success....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Origami instructions
- Origami is a fantastic art form that guarantees hours of fun and enjoyment, not to mention a great way to challenge yourself and build your creativity. However many beginners come across trouble in 2 main areas:1. Following the instructions (especially when the creations you wish to fold become more complex)and2. Finding enough information in the form of patterns and direction...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make origami
- Origami is a wonderful and elegant art. It has been developed and embraced over the past 2,000 years by young and old alike. Who would have ever thought that you could fold paper in such a way to make creations like:Tigers Dragons Cranes Swans Cubes Flowers (roses, orchids, tulips)And there are so many more. I could not have possibly included all of the different ...