The kerosene primus stove «Rekord» had been lying idle in my garden shed for a long time. At first I wanted to throw it away, since kerosene is hard to find even in the countryside nowadays, but then I changed my mind and decided to convert it to a more readily available fuel—gasoline. However, you Read more…
Most city dwellers living in apartment buildings usually dry their laundry on balconies and loggias. Ropes stretched low get in the way of placing flower boxes, a deck chair or other leisure items on the balcony; ropes stretched high cause inconvenience when hanging laundry and do not always ensure the necessary safety. All these drawbacks Read more…
On a summer cottage plot in bad weather you can take shelter indoors. However, even on a sunny day you sometimes want to hide — from the scorching rays. And if there are no large trees on the plot that would provide welcome shade, you don’t have to build a solid permanent gazebo, as is Read more…
Among the large family of “Lebed” (Swan) designs by Vitaly Konstantinovich Savitsky, the “Lebed-7” stands out for its bold layout of components and assemblies, successful centering, good streamlining, and smooth ride. The sled (see figure) is a four-ski design with steerable front skis. The steering is automotive-type, with a worm gear and steering linkage. The Read more…
Cultivating land, planting (or sowing) crops, and caring for them is not only labor-intensive but also physically demanding. Even those who have acquired a dacha or garden plot to have a place to “stretch” at leisure or work the land for pleasure try to somehow lighten and mechanize these tasks. For this purpose, a multifunctional Read more…
Tourist trips, water competitions, fishing! How many unforgettable summer days and winter dreams are associated with them! But for these dreams to come true, first of all, you need to have some kind of vessel. Here’s at least this catamaran with the tempting name “Rest”! You, of course, know that a catamaran is a vessel Read more…
«After the publication in issue 12 of 1971 of the magazine «Modelist-Konstruktor» of the article «Meet the Tulpar» we received many letters from readers asking to send drawings and descriptions of various components of the Tulpar electromotor scooter. Since we cannot send drawings to each reader individually, we ask you to print them in the Read more…
We heard about this unusual journey in the summer of 1968. Three amateur athletes from the Kuibyshev District Tourist Club of the capital traveled 1000 kilometers across the sands of the Aral Sea region on homemade wheeled yachts. Let us introduce the participants of the expedition. Vladimir Talanov and Eduard Nazarov — initiators and inspirers Read more…
For apple juice lovers I can suggest a homemade juicer that is simple to make and does not require large investments. It is built from an old washing machine. Factory juicers have low output and poor reliability because they contain many plastic parts. My homemade unit processes a bucket of apples in 7–10 minutes. To Read more…
A vehicle’s electrical system can be supplemented with a device whose schematic and wiring are within reach of even a beginner. This device is a controller whose value is clear: its status LEDs give constant, reliable information on the condition of the stop lamps, with minimal draw from the onboard supply. When the brake pedal Read more…
