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How to Use Galvanizing Repair Rods

Pre-clean the parent metal.,If the area to be repaired includes welds, all weld flux residue and weld spatter shall be...

16 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Use a Dremel Tool

Choose your Dremel., Read the owner's manual., Wear proper safety gear., Practice inserting and securing bits., Use the...

16 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Use a Wood Lathe

Select a lathe suitable for your project., Choose the lathe operation you are going to begin with., Select the correct...

33 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Plane Wood

Choose the appropriate hand plane for your job., Sharpen the blade of the plane., Adjust the angle of the blade., Plane...

6 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Use a Deburring Tool

Secure your attachment., Make sure that the object you are deburring is locked in place., Turn on the deburring tool...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Frame a Wall

Plan the layout., Cut the plates., Mark the plates for studs.

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Repair a Drill Power Cord

Determine the damage to your tool., Make sure that the drill is disconnected from any power source., Remove the...

18 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Change a Drill Chuck

Remove the screw in the center of the chuck., Insert an Allen wrench into the chuck., Set the gearbox to the lowest...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Change a Drill Bit

Loosen the chuck., Remove the bit., Set the bit., Squeeze the trigger., Engage the ratcheting mechanism if needed.

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Drill a Clay Pot

Soak the pot overnight., Use masonry drill bits., Place a piece of tape over the surface., Start small., Drill slowly...

7 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Measure for Stairs

Familiarize yourself with some basic terminology., Use the measuring tape to calculate the distance from the bottom of...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Drill Bolts for Lock Wiring

Determine which bolts need to be lock wired., Torque bolts needed for lock wiring., Create a plan., Remove the bolts...

16 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Drill Ceramic Tile

Clean the tile's surface., Choose a drill bit., Wear safety glasses., Cover the area with masking tape., Tap the drill...

16 steps 5 min Advanced

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