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Pneumatic & Hydraulic Components
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems channel substances to produce force.hydraulic lock mechanism image by green308 from Fotolia.comPneumatic and hydraulic systems share many similarities. Instead of using electrical energy to turn motors and generate electromagnetic fields, they use the...
How to Make Floating Cabinets
Floating shelves are a creative way to decorate a wall with strong and durable ledges. The concept behind floating shelves is that the brace hold the ledge into place is hidden. As a result, the shelf seems as though it is sticking out from the wall with no brace at all; thus floating. Constructed p
Testable Dry Ice Experiments
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide with a temperature of nearly 109 degrees below Fahrenheit. Dry ice is used in the food transport industry to keep products cold during shipment, and it can also be a very fun medium to use for science experiments for children. When heat reaches dry ice, a process cal
Information About the Morel Mushroom in Ohio
The morel mushroom grows in abundance across several of the northern states of the U.S. The are identified by their intricate hood and pungent taste. Ohio is one of the states where the morel flourishes. Every year the state holds events dedicated to identification and how best to locate the morel.
How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Liquor Bottles
Illuminated and glowing liquor bottles are incredibly popular at nightclubs, bars and parties throughout the world. While the rest of the party is dark, the bottles light up and remind everyone what they're there to do. Bartenders often jazz up their service by making their own glowing bottles and m
Making Ribbon Wedding Wands With Curling Ribbon
Ribbon wedding wands are a delightful alternative to the more traditional -- and messier -- rice and rose petals once thrown by guests and scattered by flower girls. Contemporary flower girls precede the bride down the aisle while waving a shimmering ribbon-festooned wand to herald the bride's arriv
Chalcedony Information
Chalcedony is a fine-grained (cryptocrystalline) form of silica containing fine undergrowths of the minerals quartz and moganite. Not commonly known by the name chalcedony, scientists' use the term "microcrystalline quartz" (according to The Mineral Gemstone Kingdom) while gem dealers use each varie
How to Find the Surface Area of a Square
Determining the surface area of a square allows you to find the amount of material needed to cover the shape or the amount of squares required to cover a wall or floor when performing a home improvement task. The formula for finding a square's area uses the length of one side. Using one length simpl
How to Catch Scyther in the Safari Zone In Pokemon Blue
Scyther, a green bug-like Pokemon with sharp-bladed forearms, can be located only at the Safari Zone in the original Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow versions. Although the chances of finding a Scyther are slim, actually catching one is even more difficult. With only a 4-percent appearance rate, Scyther
How to Make a Lightning Arrester for a Long Wire Antenna
Long wire antennas typically consist of a 100-foot length of copper wire connected between a tree and a shortwave radio. The risk of a long wire antenna is a nearby lightning strike will create a power surge sending a damaging amount of electrical current through the antenna to the radio. One way to
How to Make a Teepee Out of Clay
Teepees were traditional types of houses for certain nomadic Native American peoples. The teepee is also one of the most iconic figures associated with Native Americans and Native American history. Due to its simple shape, creating a teepee out of clay is easy and fun for beginners. It is a great pr
Easy Way to Solder Tape
Soldering with copper tape is a technique for making attractive artworks. Copper tape is used to connect the pieces when you lay out your glass art design. The seams created by the copper taping are soldered; the solder sticks only to the tape, creating the finished piece. L.C. Tiffany increased th
How to Use Aleene's Tacky Glue
Aleene's Tacky Glue is a polyvinyl acetate, or PVA, glue sold in most craft stores. Its strong bond is ideal for a variety of craft projects, from scrapbooking to bookbinding to bejeweling your cell phone. According to MarthaStewart.com, the thick consistency of Aleene's Tacky Glue makes it a viable
How to Cut a Glass Water Bottle
Recycling is important for keeping the environment and those who dwell in it clean and healthy. You can separate your trash into recycling bins, and compost your organic matter. Many items within your home, like glass bottles, don't need to end up at a landfill either. Though some glass bottles cann
What Are Some of the Weather Instruments Called?
Meteorologists utilize a variety of tools and equipment to measure and predict the weather. Their instruments range from simple technology that has been used for centuries to advanced equipment. The newer equipment has been developed as a result of research on weather conditions and anomalies. This
How to Use a Microscope to Read a Recast Layer
Moltenmetal particles make up recast layers, which are redeposited onto workpieces of spaceshuttle materials created by NASA. Aerospace engineers use EDM machines to create the materials and pieces used to build space shuttles. The EDM machines built initially in the 1960s were effective at creating
Uses for Black Light Bulbs
Black light works by emitting ultra violet light. In the dark the black light can make things light up such as white clothing or invisible stamps. The glow the light produces is due to phosphors, which are all around us, and react to the UV from the black light. Common uses for black...
How to Buy a Distance Measuring Wheel
Measuring wheels allow you to measure distance while you walk. Before buying one, you'll have to establish the criteria for its use, including the size of your measurements and how you want them presented. Commercially available varieties include mechanical wheels, electronic wheels, wheels that mea
How to Build a Plastic Model Airplane
Model building is a rewarding and relaxing hobby enjoyed by people of all skill levels and ages. Model representations of cars and boats are often built, but airplane model building also offers a historical aspect as many models of the early planes of war are available.
How to Build a Burn Deck
Various trading card games (TCGs) share similar formats and play styles. One of the most common decks found in these games is the burn decks. Burn decks avoid the more common methods of defeating an opponent to go straight at an opponent's life totals. These decks rely on direct damage to quickly