Prepare a solution of three parts salt to one part water that will be used to test the steel sample. Exposing the steel sample to the salt and water solution is the quickest and easiest way to determine whether or … Continue reading →

Backstops in Navigation. When navigating in the wilderness, it is important to identify backstops for your journey. Fundamentally, a backstop is any kind of kind of boundary condition that keeps us within our target area and lets us know if … Continue reading →

Standard-gauge railway Three foot six inch 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Four foot zero inch 1,219 mm (4 ft 0 in) Four foot six inch 1,372 mm (4 ft 6 in) Standard 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) Broad … Continue reading →

taffrail. In naval architecture, a taffrail is the handrail around the open deck area toward the stern of a ship or boat. The rear deck of a ship is often called the afterdeck or poop deck. What is the railing … Continue reading →

I generally consider trolling at 6 to 9km/h for pike to be speedtrolling. Some might find this hard to believe and it sure feels strange when you do this for the first time. It sure asks something of your gear … Continue reading →

Walleye Biology The walleye is named for its large, marble-like glowing eyes, caused by the tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer of pigment that allows it to see prey at night and in deeper, dark water. Why do walleye have weird … Continue reading →

Re: camera lights scare eyes Walleye hate light, but from experience, pike, bullhead, and bowfin are some how attracted to it. Does light attract walleye? Walleyes have a reputation of being sensitive to light and in some cases this holds … Continue reading →

Molded Bakelite forms in a condensation reaction of phenol and formaldehyde, with wood flour or asbestos fiber as a filler, under high pressure and heat in a time frame of a few minutes of curing. The result is a hard … Continue reading →

The Difference. ZAGO high-tech self-sealing fasteners are engineered with a groove under the head of the screw or the face of the nut that when combined with a rubber O-ring and tightened, squeezes outwardly to form a 360-degree leak-proof hermetic … Continue reading →

6 Types of Sheet Metal Joining Techniques Folding / Tab Joints. Pulling Rivet. Self-clinching. Screw Joint / Fasteners. Pressing Rivet. Welding Joints. How do you attach sheet metal together? The simple solution that’s effective for all types of metal is … Continue reading →

Whether it’s stilton, parmesan or classic cheddar, cheese paste is a great way to get more attraction from what is likely to be high-quality fish. The best types of cheese to use for your paste are crumbly ones such as … Continue reading →

Fix those stubborn cracks and leakages in your home with Araldite Renova LTX. Its excellent waterproofing and water-resistant bonding agent is ideal for old and new cementitious substrates available in the market. It possesses higher compressive and flexural strength. Is … Continue reading →

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes and fittings can withstand a variety of environments for 100 years or more, according to the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association. In most cases these strong materials outlast the structures they’re used in. PVC pipes and … Continue reading →

Can I unfreeze pipes by pouring hot water down the drain? Yes. Add salt to very hot water. Pour a cup of the mixture down the drain, wait for a minute or so, and continue. Will running hot water unfreeze … Continue reading →

How do you make a grasshopper trap? Some people have found success making a trap for their home garden/yard by cutting the top off a drink bottle and inverting the top in the bottle (reinsert the top, upside down). Put … Continue reading →