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Using a Washer as a Soldering Aid - Make:
Really smart idea - using a washer to help stabilize things when soldering.
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Soldered Picture Frame Charm Class - Munro Crafts
Clever Tip: Use Floral Foam to Hold Small Items in Place While Soldering (Would work for gluing, painting details, or anything you may need to do at an odd angle. Smart!)
Fishing Electrical Wire Through Walls
Wires aren't supposed to be installed any closer than 1-1/4 in. from a penetrable surface (the outside of the drywall). That means you shouldn't be drilling holes right next to the drywall. But it's not always easy to control where a flex bit goes. A Bumper Ball flexible drill bit guide installed on the end of your flex bit will help maintain the proper space between the bit and the outside of the wall cavity. You can buy a set of two at electrical suppliers or at licensedelectrician.com.
How to Run Electrical Wiring Outside
Run electrical wires underground to reach sheds, lights, patios, and other locations following safe wiring practices. We show the easiest way, using rigid c
Clamp Multimeter : How To Use For Dummies
It is great for testing real current consumed by electrical gadgets used in our homes. A clamp meter is like a digital multimeter with a jaw which can clamped around a wire of an operating electrical instrument to measure current.
How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen
kitchen cabinet lighting | How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen
Multimeter Guide For Dummies
Cheaper multimeters can measure the voltage of mains, but we will suggest not to use the multimeter for that purpose as it might be difficult to change the fuse in a $2 multimeter. Other reason not to use is – if your fuse is blown away, probably it can not be replaced
Organize Cable Clutter and Forget Where Sockets Are, Retractable Extension Cords
A collection of extension cords and cable organization ideas and product concepts.
Start A Fire
Recessed floor plugs with wood covers. This make so much sense!
How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen
Add dramatic countertop lighting in a weekend without tearing up your walls to install the wiring.