Basic materials (nails, screws, wall plugs, clamps)
An archival overview of basic household materials — from nails and screws to clamps, seals and electrical components.
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Small machines, routers and combination machines
An archival overview of small machines and attachments for woodworking, metalworking and other workshop tasks.
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Small machines (saws and sanders)
An archival technical overview of small machine tools, electric drill attachments and the use of different saws and sanders for wood, metal and other materials.
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Electric drill: parts, types and operation
An archival technical overview of electric drills, their parts and operating modes, drill-bit selection, rotational speed and accessories.
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Work area and workbenches
An archival overview of tool organization and work surfaces, from a portable board to a woodworking bench and folding workbench.
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An archival visual overview of basic tools for painting and wallpapering.
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Tools for masonry work
An archival overview of hand and auxiliary masonry tools, equipment for measuring, lifting and preparing mixes.
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Basic hand tools
An archival overview of basic hand tools, their purposes, selection and organization in a small home workshop.
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Identification and processing of plastics
An archival overview of identifying, machining, heating, bending, welding, bonding and painting plastics.
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Chemical care of automobiles, plastics (thermoplastics, thermosets)
Chemical car care (tire protection, antifreeze, coolant water). Classification of polyplastics, types of thermoplastics, duroplastics and their description)
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Etching, oxidation and metal plating
An archival overview of etching, oxidation, degreasing and chemical plating of metal surfaces.
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Dry cleaning, textile impregnation and polishing
An archival overview of textile identification, stain removal, impregnation, fur processing and chemical polishing.
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Articles related to selection, use and maintenance.
Featured topics help explain glass, wood, surface protection, and window and door systems.
01 Why can glass break even though no one hit it? Thermal glass breakage and ways to reduce the risk. → 02 How to choose the best glass for joinery and save money? A guide to choosing glass for windows and doors. → 03 The real truth about wooden joinery Existing article about choosing between wooden and PVC windows. → 04 Repair or purchase new wooden windows? Existing article about restoring or replacing wooden windows. → 05 Protecting windows from water and sun Article about protecting wooden windows from weather exposure. → 06 Windows and doors Overview of the role and basic parts of windows and doors. → 07 Glass at a different altitude Article about the effect of altitude differences on insulating glass. → 08 Wood moisture — why it is important to understand it Article about wood moisture and its importance in processing. → 09 Painting and varnishing wooden doors and windows Article about preparation and finishing of wooden surfaces. → 10 Wood-joining technique Article about joints in wooden elements. → 11 Weight and moisture of wood Existing article related to the properties of wood. →
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