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Types of 9Mm Handguns
The 9mm is a very commonly used weapon worldwide.a weapon image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comHandguns are frequently used for self-defense and are also carried by military and law enforcement officers when in the field. Handguns are convenient to carry, easy to conceal and can be reloaded...
Recycling Aluminum Tabs Vs. Cans
Aluminum cans and aluminium tabs are both made out of bauxite ore. The ore is mined, melted and molded in much the same way for tabs and cans. Although the weight of cans and tabs vary, approximately 34 cans make a pound of recycling material; it takes more than 1,000 aluminum tabs to make a pound.
Hawaiian Wood Crafts
Many Hawaiian wood crafts are made out of the reddish-colored Koa wood.Hawaii image by Gregory Simmons from Fotolia.comAcacia koa is a type of flowering tree that is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and the tree is most pervasive on the islands of Hawaii, Maui and Oahu. For centuries,...
How to Make Parabolic Listening Devices
A parabolic listening device is really just a fancy name for a shotgun microphone. A shotgun microphone is a device that can pick up sounds at a distance when you point it at what you want to hear. A hemisphere- or parabola-shaped reflector catches sound from the chosen direction and focuses it on a
How to Make Compound Cable Strings
Some archery enthusiasts prefer the challenge of making their own compound bow strings. Doing so takes time and patience, but can be a rewarding experience that saves the hunter money. Darcon is the recommended string material to use for compound bows. The number of strands required in the string is
Oil Spill Cleanup Techniques
Offshore drilling supplies a significant percentage of the fossil fuels consumed in the United States. According to the Coastal Response Center at the University of New Hampshire, the Gulf of Mexico alone supplies 44 percent of our crude oil. Oil imported from other oil-producing...
How to Motorize a West Coast Chopper Bicycle
If you want to motorize your West Coast Chopper bicycle, as a rule of thumb, you'll need to make sure that your bike has a 20-inch "V" frame or larger and no rear disc brakes. All you need is a motorizing kit, a few basic tools and a couple of hours to put it all together. Once your motor's in plac
How to Measure the Conductivity of an Object
Conductivity is the measurement of an object's ability to conduct, or transfer, electricity. You can measure the conductivity of any object, even if it seems the object is not conductive at all! Measuring the conductivity of an object is usually done indirectly, using an ohmmeter to measure the obje
What Is Hoosier Glass?
Hoosier Glass is art glass made by Indiana-based Syndicate Sales, a glass-blowing company that was active in Kokomo, Indiana, in the 1970 and '80s. It should not be confused with the current Hoosier Glass Company, which specializes in building materials. Hoosier Glass is a collectible and is noted f
How to Use Solder Paste in Really Tight Connections
Solder paste is a creamy spreadable material that combines soldering particles, flux, solvent and a suspension agent for binding it all together. The paste is used to create soldering connections in tight or delicate applications like on PCB or printed circuit boards. The paste is easy to work with
How to Write Decimals in Different Notations
Scientific notation is a method of writing very large or very small numbers, which often have numerous leading or trailing zeros, in a shorter form that involves multiplying 10 raised to an exponent. This notation gets its name due to its heavy usage in the sciences, which frequently work with gigan
How to Convert Ounces to Mililiters
The conversion of ounces (oz.) to milliliters (mL) is a little bit tricky because it is a conversion from a measure of weight to a measure of volume. However, this conversion is simplified by the fact that you can use grams (g) as a go between. So, whether you are trying to figure out the metric vol
How to Identify Scrap Metal Types
There are several types of scrap metal, and when you're able to identify them, you can recycle them for money or to preserve environmental resources. Steel and aluminum are metals found in abundance. Other metals such as copper and brass, because they are more expensive, are not usually discarded a
How to Make Name Pins From Wire
Name pins made from wire are made from two strands of twisted wire. The letters are bent into the wire with a needle nose pliers. A template helps in the designing process. Cursive writing is better to use in the design compared to printed letters. The fluid movement of the cursive writing is easier
Homemade Sand Hand Imprint Ideas
Three-dimensional handprints are a wonderful keepsake for parents. Two-dimensional hand and footprints using paint and paper are commonly produced both at home and at school, but rather than regretting the omission in later years, make a 3-D imprint model before your child is too old and you have mi
What Happens to Plastic After It Has Been Recycled?
What Is a Plastic?A plastic is a very common substance comprised of long carbon chains. Plastic is a polymer, which means that it is made of many monomers (single molecules, in this case, of carbon). There are dozens of types of plastics; however, almost all of them are derivatives of...
How to Inlay Brass in Wood
You can achieve a custom look to any piece of wood by inlaying brass into it. It is a retro look you can achieve at home with a hand-held router. It’s easy and gives you the chance to get creative with a woodworking project. You can buy brass appliques at the craft store or cut your own out of
How to Clean Porcelain Figurines
Porcelain figurines are a collector's item for many, but it takes regular cleaning to keep them looking their best. If possible, display figurines in a protective case or curio cabinet, which will protect porcelain from damage and dust build-up while minimizing the time you need to spend cleaning yo
The Best Ways to Level a Village With Catapults in "Travian"
"Travian" is an online browser-based war simulation involving the Romans, Teutons, and Gauls. The greatest weapons at any kingdom's disposal are the catapults, which destroy the structures of a village rather than the troops defending it. With a proper plan, it's possible to level an enemy village w