Wood-joining techniques
An archival technical guide to basic wood joints, the precise making of tenons and grooves, and load transfer in beams and doors.
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Working with chisels, drilling and planing
An archival technical guide to basic woodworking procedures with chisels, drill bits, planes, rasps and files.
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Wood screws, gluing and sawing
An archival technical guide to types of wood screws, preparation of detachable joints, gluing with hot, cold and synthetic adhesives, and the basic procedures of hand sawing.
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Best ways and tips for driving nails into wood
An archival practical guide to driving and removing nails, protecting wood during the work, understanding markings and choosing among twelve described types.
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Understanding wood
An overview of the basic properties of wood, the effects of moisture, and how to recognise sawn timber, veneer, plywood and other panel materials.
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Design and the fundamentals of technical drawing
An archival overview of planning, technical drawing, scales, projections, dimensioning, tolerances and material selection.
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Measuring, marking and types of load
An archival introductory course on measuring tools, marking, making a universal gauge and basic types of load.
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Resuscitation procedures, first aid in case of electric shock, transport of the injured person
Resuscitation procedures The only correct method of artificial respiration is the "mouth-to-nose-to-mouth" procedure. To apply this procedure, first position the patient’s head so that the chin and lower jaw are raised as much as possible (fig. 1, 1. part). Dirt (mud, etc.)), dentures (prostheses) should be removed…
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Protection and first aid
Even in the most careful work, it can happen that we injure a hand with a chisel, inhale toxic gas while working with chemicals, or fall from a ladder during assembly work. Most common accidents and precautions Burns. Dangerous places, actions and means: kitchen, laundry room, bathroom; melting fat,...
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Building an attic room
An archival overview of creating an attic room, from stairs and windows to the roof structure, services, flooring and insulation.
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Tiling walls with ceramic tiles
An archival overview of wall-covering repairs, substrate preparation, installation, grouting, cutting and bonding ceramic tiles.
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Plank, Swedish, parquet and bonded floors
An archival overview of the structure, removal and repair of plank, Swedish, parquet, PVC and linoleum floors.
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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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