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Screw is tight - what to do?

Sometimes, as a do-it-yourselfer, you make the best plans for your Sunday off and spend ...

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Build a spirit level yourself - this is how it works

You can buy a spirit level. Then you have to decide what length this ...

How do I weld properly?

A simple solution for joining components made from the same material is welding. …

Solder aluminum - this is how it works

The metal aluminum has some very useful properties as a building material: Good heat and ...

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Painting plexiglass - this is how it's done

If you want to paint plexiglass, you should pay attention to a few aspects during the process so that ...

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Paint the wooden table

Let your old wooden table shine by repainting it. Thats is quite easy …

Maintaining the German long sword properly

You can see it crossed over beds and in the living room cupboards, in the wall cabinet or on ...

Stick with silicone - so it lasts forever

When it comes to the subject of bonding, there is talk of a market that is almost inexhaustible ...

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Painting aluminum - that's how it works

Basically all metals - including aluminum - can be painted. The durability of the color and ...

Repair plastic - this is how it works

Plastic is everywhere and no longer a disposable item. Vehicle panels, loved ones ...

Use wood putty for repairs

Wood putty is a ready-to-use and paintable filler that ...

Frozen water pipes - what to do?

If it is really cold for a longer period of time, it can happen that the ...

This is how tapping works

Tapping has to be learned. For one thing, you need to know how big the core diameter is to be drilled ...

Use band saw properly

You can use band saws to cut through tall (thick) pieces of wood. This makes the band saw other saws ...

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Use angle grinder correctly

An angle grinder is a versatile tool. You can use it to cut and grind ...

Use hacksaws properly

Metal saws should always be used professionally, because errors in use can ...

Use the mini plunge-cut saw correctly

Plunge-cut saws are a special form of hand-held circular saws, which are especially useful in mini-versions for ...

Use vise properly

You can clamp workpieces in a vice in order to process them. You have to ...

Cutting granite - this is how it's done

Granite is one of the hardest rocks on earth. Cutting it is often a major ...

Use stainless steel screws correctly

Stainless steel screws are used when a durable and firm connection is required ...

Clean soldering tips - this is how it works

A soldering iron in the craft case is a useful addition for all work to do with ...

Use clamping tables correctly

Since 1975 with the Workmate, the first clamping table was offered, clamping tables have been made from ...

Set up the working scaffold correctly

A work scaffold makes a lot of work in the house and yard easier and is often more practical than a ...

Paint radiators correctly

If the heater has yellowed or is showing the first rusty spots, it is time to act. …

Use the masonry cutter correctly

A wall milling machine, also known as a wall chaser or slot milling machine, does a good job when you ...

Change jigsaw blades correctly

If the sawing doesn't work properly anymore because your old saw blade ...

Use planing machines correctly

If you, as a skilled craftsman and hobby carpenter, use electric planing machines, then ...

Use the dowel router correctly

To build components with lamellas, also known as "biscuits" or flat dowels or flat dowels in specialist circles. Shaped dowels, ...

Restoring antique chairs

In order to restore antique chairs, you don't need any training as a carpenter, just ...

Use the eccentric sander correctly

You can work with wood, light metal and steel with an eccentric sander. The only important thing is ...

Cutting wood - this is how it works

Wood is a versatile material and the requirements are just as varied if you ...

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Use sandpaper correctly for wood

Whenever you want to paint, varnish, glaze or wax wood, you have to do it in the first ...

Use the glue cutter correctly

Gluing cutters are milling heads with which you mill the corresponding grooves in workpieces ...

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Set the pendulum clock correctly

An old pendulum clock is a decorative piece of jewelry. The accuracy of the clock can be adjusted with ...

Sharpen planer knives - this is how it works

Planing is one of the high art of carpentry. With a cutting device, chip is cut by ...

Sharpen saw blades yourself

You don't need to throw blunt saw blades in the trash straight away. You can do them with relatively ...

Use the circular saw correctly

As soon as it comes to sawing larger chipboard or the like, a hand-held circular saw ...

Cutting acrylic glass - that's how it works

Acrylic glass, also called plexiglass, is the ideal material for special applications. At his ...

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Learn wood turning - this is how you get started

Turning is a versatile way of working wood. You can do almost everything that is round ...

Instructions for TIG welding

Welding equipment has become indispensable in the construction of steel structures. There are different …

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Unhook the window - this is how you proceed

The technical development is not only documented in the machine and Vehicle construction, she has ...

Use wire strippers correctly

A wire stripper helps you to strip a cable from its sheath without it ...

Painting the refrigerator - this is how it works

After a few years of continuous use, your refrigerator certainly deserves a new look. …

Regrind the drill - this is how it works

Even a drill with an extremely long service life will at some point become blunt. A professional ...

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Use voltage tester correctly

Using the voltage tester correctly is not that difficult. In doing so, it can be used significantly to ...

Use a buffing pad properly

Although polishing discs of all discs that can be used on rotating machines ...

Use the riveting tool correctly

Riveting tools are very different depending on the intended use and rivets. So that you can do this correctly ...

Bending wood - this is how it works

Bending wood is a frequent routine, especially in furniture construction. But not every craftsman has ...

Remove wax glaze - this is how it works

The wax glaze usually sits firmly on the substrate and the greasy surface makes it difficult to ...

Use electric scraper correctly

Perhaps you have already held an electric scraper in your hand at the hardware store and ...

Wood stain - how to use it correctly

Wood stain is used to color natural woods. This gives you a basic color that ...

Use the bench grinder correctly

A bench grinder is suitable for grinding metal cutting tools and for carrying out ...

Painting glass - a guide

Do you want to breathe new life into old kitchen fronts, glass tables or partition walls? Help ...

Sharpening chisels - this is how you proceed

You don't have to be a professional handyman to sharpen your chisels ...

Spice up old chairs - ideas

Often you need a lot of chairs for a celebration or party, which you can get from the cellar or from ...

Paint glued beams correctly

Glued binders are composite materials made of firmly glued boards that are subject to high static loads ...

Use solder paste correctly

Solder paste has become indispensable in model making. Whenever small components on a circuit board ...

Use router bits correctly

A milling drill bit is very versatile when used correctly. With it grooves ...

Build a thermal imaging camera - this is how it works

Heat loss in the house, it is always freezing cold, although the heating is wild, but where are the ...

Use the rivet gun correctly

Rivet pliers can make work much easier in a wide variety of business areas. …

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Use acrylic paints correctly

Acrylic varnishes are special varnishes that have particles dissolved in water that, when dry ...

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Use metal glue correctly - this is how it works

Would you like to work with metal glue, but don't know which one is suitable for it? Here …

Water valve - this is how it works

Since the existence of water pipes, there have inevitably also been water valves. You are everywhere where ...

Reaching over chairs - this is how it works

Chairs are there to sit on. That's right. However, there is nothing wrong with getting out of chairs ...

Bending an aluminum pipe - this is how it's done

Bending the aluminum tube - some suggestions. To bend an aluminum pipe as a do-it-yourselfer, you don't have ...

Use soldering grease correctly

Under certain conditions, a solder joint may not hold without tools ...

Solder steel - this is how it works

When connecting very thin steel parts, soldering is sometimes easier than welding. She …

Learn to solder - this is how it works

Learning to solder is more or less a matter of practice. If you like hobby electronics ...

Types of drill bits and their application

In order to avoid rejects when drilling, you should know which drill types you use which ...

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Cure silicone faster - this is how it works

Those who glue or seal joints with silicone often have no patience to wait until the mass ...

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Thinning paint - how to do it right

If a lacquer is too thick, you can dilute it. But be careful if you get it wrong ...

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Dilute silicone - this is how it works

Silicone has the advantage that it remains flexible and a good connection between different ...

Balsa wood - this is how you bend it

Balsa wood is an ideal wood for handicrafts - you can easily cut, saw and even ...

Homeless - what to do?

Anyone can become homeless. If you are without permanent accommodation, you have to do something quickly ...

Borrow a drill - this is how you proceed

Even those who are technically gifted sometimes do not have the tools they need in-house. Often makes ...

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Sharpening a drill - instructions

Whether at work or at home improvement, if a drill is blunt, even the ...

Types of welds simply explained

There are numerous materials that have to be welded in a wide variety of ways. …

Alarm clock pops apart - how does it work?

If an alarm clock breaks when it rings, is it broken? No, such an alarm clock ...

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Painting furniture white - that's how it works

If your old furniture has become a little unsightly and it literally ...

Remove the stain - that's how it works

Old wooden furniture has its very own charm and can also be your modern ...

The drainage is blocked - what to do?

If the drainage is blocked, you often only notice it when the house is wet, ...

Extreme couching - this is how it works

Lying comfortably on the couch is not enough for extreme couching. More can be done here ...

Sandblasting and painting - this is how it works

When preparing metal for painting, sandblasting is a good way to ...

Bending sheet metal - this is how it works

Bending sheet metal is not always easy. In technical jargon it is also called "folding" because through ...

Repair transformer - this is how it works

As a rule, you cannot repair a transformer in the original sense, but it is often ...

Painting rattan - this is how you proceed

In contrast to polyrattan, real rattan is a natural product, because it is made from rattan palms ...

Solder the copper pipe - this is how it works

Soldering copper pipes is not a special art, but without instructions it is something ...

Soften the copper pipe - this is how it works

From the gas, water and heating installation, copper pipes according to the current state of the ...

Processing polystyrene - this is how it works

There are many types of plastics. Polystyrene is one of the most ...

Grinding HSS drills - this is how it works

If drilling with an HSS drill results in holes that are too large or irregular, or the ...

Silicone lubricates - what to do?

Silicone is used again and again as a practical building material and does a good job in the visual ...

Papering furniture - useful tips

If you want to make more of your furniture or work on old favorites, then there is ...

Calculate the costs for the wooden terrace

So that the dream of your own wooden terrace can become a reality, you have to think ...

Hilti PM10 - Instructions for use

The Hilti PM10 is a so-called three-axis laser measuring device. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, you can ...

Extension cable 16A - notes

An extension cord that is approved for 16A must meet a number of conditions. Even …

Metric threads overview

Metric threads are the most common thread types for screws in the industry. There are ...

Metal paint - overview

Not all paints and protective agents are suitable for painting all materials. Stole, …

Calculate fuse

Every electrical system, regardless of its type, should correspond to a certain load. Against …

Gluing GRP

GRP are glass fiber reinforced plastics that are used in a variety of ways. Before the …

Sawing aluminum

Aluminum can be cut with band saws and circular saws, for example. Since aluminum was originally very ...

Glue PE foil

PE films are stable and elastic. They are used for the production of tarpaulins, pond and ...

Cable cross-section calculation

If you want to run a power cable, it is important to do a cable cross-section calculation ...

Pull-down vice tips

A pull-down vice is necessary if you want to clamp the workpiece safely and precisely ...

What does 8.8 mean on a screw?

A layperson usually does not worry about which marking a used ...

PVC Manufacturers - Overview

Plastic products are used in almost all areas of life. In apartments you can find ...

Obuk doors - overview

Obuk is a renowned manufacturer of house doors. You can create your own doors ...

DIN 6921 - declaration

DIN 6921 stands for screws that have a ...

TIG and TIG - the difference

The only difference between TIG and TIG welding is the different ...

Copper from cables - this is how it works

Although raw material prices are stagnating, money can still be generated by selling them. …

Steel grades - overview

There are different types of steel. They differ in their different ...

Weldability of steel - notes

Since steel is an iron-carbon alloy, the weldability depends on ...

China bristles - information

Especially in the area of ​​painting, so-called China bristles their use. But what is ...

Rectangular steel tube - overview

Rectangular steel tubes are available in various sizes. Not only the length and the ...

Conductor cross-section - informative

When electric current flows through a conductor, heat is generated. Is the chosen ...

Jacobi J11v - Product Notes

The roof is and remains the most important part of a house. This serves to protect the ...

Glass glue - informative

Glass is not only beautifully transparent, it also needs care and is fragile. …

Repairing tube radios - tips

If you have a defective tube radio, you can often repair it yourself. Many …

Kraft Tools - Overview

Kraft Tools is a brand you can get from the grocery discounter Norma. The specials …

Glue for glass and metal

If you want to bond glass and metal together, then the right adhesive is ...

Turned screw - what to do?

Rounded screws are a nuisance. You lose liability and the work process becomes ...

Calculate the cost of the outdoor chimney

If you want to retrofit a stove or a chimney system, you need ...

Thread is broken - what now?

A broken thread leads to various problems. It is difficult to reconnect ...

Cordless screwdriver - Makita or Bosch?

Anyone who works as a do-it-yourselfer at least from time to time knows: a cordless screwdriver is ...

Oil natural wood - this is how it works

Oiling is a tried and tested method of protecting wood. Especially if you do not have any toxic substances in ...

Build TV furniture yourself

TV furniture is available in different variants and styles. There is something for every living room. There …

Gluing porcelain - very easy

It quickly happens that porcelain, for example, breaks. Be it that it is ...

Clock started - what to do?

It has probably already happened to most of them that their beloved wristwatch has started and one ...

Attach window blinds correctly

A window blind not only prevents curious glances from other people, but can also ...

Remove hardened paint

Removing hardened paint is not difficult, with a few simple tips and tricks ...

Paint over silicone - this is how it works

Many people know the situation in which you want to paint a silicone joint, but the color pearles up ...

Correctly cut and stack pile logs

In order to know how many meters of pile wood you have cut, in addition to cutting, you should also ...

Filling the hose level - this is how it works

A hose level can be used if there is no spirit level at hand. Should your ...

Solder titanium zinc

Gutters made of zinc and especially those made of titanium zinc are usually durable. However, it can ...

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1 linear meter - explanation

They are often referred to as "1 running meter" or... in brochures or tenders.

Screws - types

Screws are found in almost all objects in everyday life. You can find this ...

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