Lubing the big keys I just put lube on the black plastic things and lubed the metal stabs on the switch and on the stabilizer as well the rattle has been reduced a lot. I suggest using thinner lube and … Continue reading →

Plate-mounted stabilizers are the most common mounting style and are typically found on almost all pre-built mechanical keyboards. Do all keyboards have stabilizers? Optical keyboard stabilizers are typically only found on keyboards that use optical switches, like the Razer Huntsman … Continue reading →

Coding apps are excellent educational tools, and there are plenty of great options out there for beginners and even more advanced learners. If you’re just getting started, you should consider downloading a coding app to keep your skills sharp on … Continue reading →

How fast do you troll with a Dipsy Diver? The 2-1/4” diameter 3/0 size (Mini Dipsy) can be effectively trolled as fast as 3 m.p.h. and covers the 14- to 20-ft. depth range with a 100- to 120-ft. Can you … Continue reading →

Lipless crankbaits, blades and soft vibes are also extremely effective troll options at times, especially in water less than 1.5m deep. The key points are that a troll lure must vibrate hard and harshly. Can you troll with vibes? Vibe … Continue reading →

How do you make a fishing pole out of a cane pole? How To Build A Bamboo Fishing Pole Cut Your Cane. Cut a straight piece of cane about 10 feet long. Dry Your Cane Pole. Tie a string to … Continue reading →

Predators. Atlantic menhaden are preyed upon by fish such as striped bass, weakfish and bluefish, and by birds such as ospreys and eagles. Humpback whales off the coast of New Jersey feed on Atlantic menhaden. Other cetaceans, such as fin … Continue reading →

If the neck on your instrument won’t hold its shape no matter how much you adjust the truss rod, then the rod itself might be broken. But don’t worry, you don’t need a new instrument! It’s a big job, but … Continue reading →

No, string height (action) should increase from first fret. On the 12th fret, bass E is usually around 7/64″ and treble E around 5/64″. Should all guitar strings be the same height? Most guitarists who play purely, or mostly, bottleneck … Continue reading →

In a properly working guitar or bass, the truss rod (or your neck) isn’t going to snap off with some minor adjustment. And the key word here is ‘minor’. It’s reasonably rare for an instrument to require big truss rod … Continue reading →

Over 96 inches, a third rod bracket is required as a center support; this is mandatory! Having said that, a 2 inch or 3-inch diameter pole can span a distance up to a full 12-feet without flexing or bowing using … Continue reading →

For a quick, low-stress room update, skip the walls and try painting your curtains! It might sound weird, but regular old latex paint on curtains can add up to lots o’ drama (the good kind). 1. Wash and hem your … Continue reading →

We hear a lot of engine builders shoot for a ratio between 1.5:1 and 1.8:1 on a street motor, with 1.75:1 considered ideal, regardless of application. The most highly developed four-stroke engines in the world – Formula 1 and motorcycle … Continue reading →

Glass fly rods are the right tool for the job when it comes to fishing small streams. And they can hold their own elsewhere as well. The action is perfect for tight quarters and short casts, and the low-modulus material … Continue reading →

The circle hook can be used successfully with drop shoting and whacky rigging of soft plastics. When using the standard “J” hook with soft plastic applications like Texas rigging and Carolina rigging many largemouth bass are fatally injured when hooked … Continue reading →