Advantages: Offshore wind speeds tend to be faster than on land. Small increases in wind speed yield large increases in energy production: a turbine in a 15-mph wind can generate twice as much energy as a turbine in a 12-mph … Continue reading →

Offshore winds are the best type of wind for surfers, as they create immaculate surfing conditions. Offshore wind has a wonderful habit of delaying wave breaks. For example, when you look at most waves, you can see that they break … Continue reading →

Can you stand on milk crates? Individual milk crates can withstand the weight of a small- to average-sized person easily. However, when stacked on top of one another, they become significantly less sturdy. Is it safe to stand on a … Continue reading →

For reference, 7-1/8 inches diameter is a common mounting hole size for an 8 inch woofer. What size speaker will fit in a 5 hole? Most 6.5” round speakers have 5” hole opening. If you are installing these in a … Continue reading →

Titanium Nitride (TiN) is the most common PVD hard coating in use today. It has also been used as a coating on HSS and carbide tools to cut aluminum, some woods, plastics, and fiberglass laminates. Will high-speed steel cut aluminum? … Continue reading →

Seal all wiring holes through the exterior walls of the house, such as holes for electrical wiring, security system wiring, television and telephone cables, porch light fixtures, and exterior electrical outlets. Use caulk, gaskets, or spray foam (note that spray … Continue reading →

carbide-tipped masonry bit. A carbide-tipped masonry bit is the best drill bit to use for bathroom ceramic tile. Regular twist-drill bits can’t cut through the fire-hardened glaze. Can I use a concrete drill bit on ceramic tile? Latex grip safety … Continue reading →

If the wood is rotten, it has lost strength. Really, the only thing you can do is to cut out the rotten wood and replace it. If it’s a wood cored fiberglass hull, that means you need to cut out … Continue reading →

What is a paternoster rig? The paternoster rig is a multi-hooked bottom fishing rig best used from an anchored boat or a pier when there’s not much tide running. Slack line should be avoided with this rig, as a biting … Continue reading →

What can you catch with feathers? While feathers and daylights are overwhelmingly associated with fishing for mackerel they can also be used to catch other species such as pollock, coalfish, gurnard, greater sandeel, small bass and a range of other … Continue reading →

Artificial Saltwater Bait Lead-Headed Jigs to imitate live saltwater bait. Metal Jigs to bounce across the bottom of the ocean floor. Poppers to splash across the water’s surface. Plug Fishing Lures to imitate a swimming fish. Spoon Fishing Lures to … Continue reading →

Generally, hot dipped galvanising (meaning a thick layer of zinc is applied to the screw or bolt) is the best defence against copper corrosion, especially in coastal regions where the salty air and water can act as an electrolyte, speeding … Continue reading →

The key to remembering the terms is to attach the appropriate verbs: a driver bit drives screws, while a drill bit drills holes. A spade or paddle bit (also known as a wood-boring bit) is a different kind of drill … Continue reading →

The ultimate factor though, is water temperature. “Kings prefer a temperature range of 68 to 73 degrees,” he says. “But we always try to find the spots where warm water jams up against cooler water to form a temperature change … Continue reading →

Definition of spade bit : a bit having a piece of metal attached to the center of the bar in such a way that when the reins are pulled, the metal piece presses against the roof of the horse’s mouth. … Continue reading →