Acetal is the common name for a family of thermoplastics with the chemical name “PolyOxyMethylene”, or POM. Acetal is available in two general types of resins: Copolymer acetal (POM-C), and homopolymer acetal (POM-H); commonly called Delrin®. Is Delrin POM-C? Acerin … Continue reading →

While fluoro has some very obvious benefits which keep it on the playing field–extreme clarity, durability, low stretch and a high density that causes it to sink, taking diving lures deeper–it can be very difficult to cast. Is fluorocarbon good … Continue reading →

Polyoxymethylene (POM) plastic, also known as “acetal” or “polyacetal”, is a polyacetal (and a polyether), and a polymer of formaldehyde. 1,1-Diethoxyethane (acetaldehyde diethyl acetal), sometimes called simply “acetal”, is an important flavouring compound in distilled beverages. What products are made … Continue reading →

Freshwater anglers can also find trolling effective. Recreational fishermen can successfully troll lakes and reservoirs for salmon and trout. It can be the method of choice for catching the elusive muskie, and a useful technique for catching walleye, black bass … Continue reading →

There is no question that real leather is better than PU leather. Real leather not only looks better, but it is also more durable. Real leather is also full of character and will age beautifully. PU leather, on the other … Continue reading →

An acetal is a functional group with the connectivity R2C(OR’)2). Here, the R groups can be organic fragments (a carbon atom, with arbitrary other atoms attached to that) or hydrogen, while the R’ groups must be organic fragments not hydrogen. … Continue reading →

A home plumbing installation isn’t completed all at once but in 3 stages, to be exact: Underground rough-in phase. Aboveground rough-in phase (top-out or stack-out) Finishing phase (Trim-out or trim finish) What are the 3 types of plumbing systems? There … Continue reading →

One commonly recycled plastic, however, could be melted by hot water. According to T.C. Forensic, some polyvinyl chloride plastics — PVC, or recyclable 3 — melt at as low as 75 degrees Celsius (167 degrees Fahrenheit). Does hot water make … Continue reading →

PVC packaging has been banned or restricted in a number of countries around the world, such as Canada, Spain, South Korea and the Czech Republic. What plastics are being banned in Canada? The Liberal government has released draft regulations to … Continue reading →

So, what is the best trolling speed? The best trolling speed depends on several factors including the type of fish, water conditions and lure choice. In general, trolling speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, as measured by GPS, are a … Continue reading →

Start by cutting a chamfer on, or rounding over the corners you plan to glass. Coat the surface with epoxy, then build up the edges to their original shape with a mixture of epoxy thickened to a non-sagging consistency. When … Continue reading →

The Dremel 561 cuts hard wood up to 3/8″ and soft wood up to 5/8″. Also cuts plastics, fiberglass, drywall, laminate, aluminum and vinyl siding. Use with the Dremel Multipurpose Cutting Attachment (model 565). What can a Dremel tool cut? … Continue reading →

Too much oxygen in water can lead to the potentially lethal gas bubble disease, in which gas comes out of solution inside the fish, creating bubbles in its skin and around its eyes. (Excess nitrogen, however, is a far more … Continue reading →

How do I get a lure to dive deeper? Kneel and reel By sticking your rod into the water while you crank, the bait dives deeper and stays on the bottom longer. That’s why a longer rod is so important. … Continue reading →

For many different reasons, these are some of the toughest fish to catch. Bonefish. Muskellunge. Permit. Flathead Catfish. Blue Marlin. Performance Apparel for Catching Trophy Fish. What is the hardest fish to reel in? With razor-sharp teeth and a reputation … Continue reading →