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Clay Soils & Bur Oak Trees
Bur oaks are an important tree in the landscapes of the American East and Midwest. Among the environmental conditions they tolerate are soils dominated by clay.
How to Focus a Beam Size
Optical beams carry information. Light from distant stars tells their temperature, the stage of their life, and even if they have planets. Light reflected off vehicles in a battlefield indicates the deployment, strength, and even the plans of an army. Light sent from the top of a skyscraper across t
How Do Elephants Travel?
Elephants are by nature migratory creatures, and must stay close to water sources due to a lack of sweat glands. Hunting for food sources is also a constant dictator of when a herd moves. Typically living in dry woodlands and savannas, females and males are part of a herd until he/she...
How to Calculate Heat When a Substance Is Dissolved in Water
As you dissolve some substances in water, the process releases heat. The amount of heat depends on the type of substance and how much you dissolve. Chemists call this heat the energy of solvation when any solvent is involved. For water, it is the energy of hydration. Since it is energy, you express
DIY Guitar Hanger
When it comes to DIY projects, half of the fun is being able to accomplish your task in the most environmentally friendly and affordable way possible. Reusing old metal and wood scraps is a great way to create a solid finished product. To make a guitar hanger, all you need is an old, aluminum bicycl
How to Do Nitration of 2-Phenylethanol Using Sodium Nitrite
Phenethyl alcohol, or 2-phenylethanol, is a commonly used chemical that is in everything from perfumes to food. It has a pleasant and sweet odor and acts as an antimicrobial agent to help preserve whatever you add it to. If you wish to nitrify your 2-phenylethanol and create p-nitro-2-phenylethanol,
What Is a Transducer?
Transducers are electrical devices that are typically used in order to convert one form of energy into another, which may involve sensing one type of signal, reading it and changing it, and then sending it in a new form. This is mainly the case in sensors and in audio electronics, where transducers
The Types of Garnet Usually Found in Schist
Almandine (red) garnet is the type of garnet found in mica schist.Schist is a metamorphic rock, which means it was formed out of another kind of rock due to the extreme heat and pressure deep in the earth's crust. Mica schist is made of mica and quartz. Garnet is considered an accessory,
Build Toddler Toys Yourself
Toddlers love to play with new and interesting toys. Handmade toys can become a child's special treasure that may be kept for a lifetime. Wooden toddler toys are very popular right now because they are durable and affordable. Toddlers love to stack and knock down wooden blocks. Building toddler toys
How to Disassemble a 30/30 Marlin
The lever action 30/30 Marlin rifle is a classic firearm. You will occasionally need to disassemble the rifle for cleaning. Marlin offers a 30/30 in many different models, but you disassemble each rifle in the same way. You can disassemble a 30/30 Marlin with nothing but a screwdriver.
About Wood Lathe Tool Rests
Wood lathe tool rests can be defined as a platform or brace in which the tool is laid on to aid in the gouging of a rotating piece of wood. Since the work piece of wood is rotating back towards the operator or in a counter-clockwise direction when facing the spindle, the long handled tool must be br
How to Use Borax With Crafts
An easy way for children to learn about chemistry is to encourage them to grow crystals, symmetrically shaped solids with flat sides. Crystals of soluble minerals like borax can be made to precipitate on strings and other thin objects. The science behind this is the simple fact that hot water can ho
How to Make a Stemware Glass Holder
Stemware glass holders are a nice addition to the homes and cellars of wine enthusiasts. They offer the function of a drying rack, while they can be used as a display for your elegant glassware. Stemware racks that fit around the neck of a wine bottle typically hold four glasses and are often made
How to Clean a Ruger 10/22 Clip
The Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic auto-loading rifle is one of the most common variations of the venerable .22 caliber long rifle. The production run of the 10/22 began in 1964, and the model has proved so popular that the weapon is still in production as of June, 2010. Unlike most firearms with spring
How to Weld Aluminum With a Stick Welder
The first thing necessary for stick welding on aluminum is to have a machine capable of DC (direct current) polarity, and it must be capable of putting out at least 200 amps. If your welder meets these guidelines, you are in business. If you have a 120-volt, 140-amp machine, for instance, there is n
List of Missouri's Natural Resources
Many of Missouri's natural resources are produced in open-pit mines such as this one.sand mine image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comThe Missouri Department of Natural Resources manages the state's wildlife, water, parks and other natural resources. Besides the state's rich flora and fauna...
How to Make Gun Screws the Proper Length
The screws on many firearms are very small. Screws are used to attach stocks, fore ends, side plates, sights and scopes. If a screw is damaged or lost, the replacement screw may be too long and need to be shortened. Another reason to shorten a screw may be to "clock" flat-head screws. Clocking is ac
How to Convert Nut Dimensions
Nuts that are used to secure bolts come in two distinct measurements: metric (millimeters) and imperial measure (Inches). The size of the nut is determined by the diameter of the hole. You can easily convert the dimensions of a nut from metric to inches or from inches to metric. This allows you to s
Information on How to Make Neon Lights
Neon lights are constructed by bending glass tubes into various shapes and then filling the tubes with inert gas. The gas is shocked with a high voltage to cause the gas to glow a bright, vivid color. There is an art to making neon lights involving meticulous glass bending as well as careful handlin