[′täp ‚rāl] (building construction) The uppermost horizontal member of a unit of framing, such as a door or a sash. What is a top rail? A top rail is a horizontal member across the top of the railing system that … Continue reading →

A safe door made from 1/4″ (. 250) steel is over nine times stronger than one made from 11-gauge (. How much force does it take to bend 1/4 in steel plate? The answer to the question is about 17.5 … Continue reading →

Which instrument is used to measure the diameter of shaft? The instrument used to measure external and internal diameter of shafts, thickness of parts and depth of holes, is Vernier caliper. Where is a shaft measured? Place the end of … Continue reading →

A baluster is a the vertical post onto which the handrail is affixed. It is usually a part of the guardrail system. These pillars or columns are usually decorative in design and are also referred to as the spindle. What … Continue reading →

Do tie rods need grease? Tie rod ends have an articulating metal stud that needs grease to keep your steering smooth. A zerk fitting makes this process very simple and gives you an easy way to keep those tie rod … Continue reading →

Put simply, a current seam is the junction between pieces of water moving at two different speeds….fast/slow, fast/still, or even downstream/upstream. Finding current seams will help you find and catch more fish. What is a current on a river? A … Continue reading →

You can fit a cat flap into solid uPVC doors fairly easily, since you can simply cut a hole in the door. Remember to check that your flap is large enough for your cat, and ensure the height is appropriate … Continue reading →

According to one of the biggest authorities in the angling world, Ken Schultz, the general rule is to fish: The rising tide an hour or so before the high tide, and. The falling tide an hour or so after the … Continue reading →

Do not reuse snap parts as they are damaged; discard and start with new parts. Our Perfect Hammer is ideal for snap removal because of the screwdrivers imbedded in the handle. Can you fix snap buttons? In order to fix … Continue reading →

Using a lighter jig early in the year is better as it matches the mood of the fish. Once the water warms up, a faster jig presentation works better. When you do see a bass hit your jig on the … Continue reading →

What do bass do when the water is dropping? “When the water starts falling, the fish suspend a lot and they really get on pilings and trees,” Dobyns adds. “Channels with steep walls can be really good, too. You can … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, cruelty is common on fish farms, and in the U.S., there are no regulations to ensure the humane treatment of fish. To increase their bottom line, fish farmers cram as many fish as possible into extremely small enclosures. Injuries, … Continue reading →

Walleye are among the first freshwater species to spawn – usually in late February, so they are definitely active in wintertime. They generally spawn in the rivers over gravel or rocky shoals. Do walleye bite when it’s cold? Great catches … Continue reading →

Larger sails necessitated hiring, and paying, a larger crew. Additionally, the great size of some late-19th and 20th century vessels meant that their correspondingly large sails would have been impossible to handle had they not been divided. How did old … Continue reading →

How do you set up a boom preventer? Though there are assorted variations on the preventer theme, there are only two basic ways to set up a preventer—either run a line from the end of the boom to a block … Continue reading →