WOOD CARVED LETTERING

WOOD CARVED SCRIPTIn our country, has long been famous for its forest resources, one of the more beloved Supreme materials has always been and remains a tree. From generation to generation the secrets of working with him. And develop products, affecting the world through the grace and plasticity of form, beauty, textures and splendor of the carved pattern.

Abramtsevo-Kudrinskaya, Bogorodskaya carving, other equally well-known school of folk arts and crafts… In all their distinctive features they have a lot in common, by the very nature and character of the material used – wood. Hence, the technology and relevant equipment and tools, which the magazine has already told readers.

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WHY THE “CRY” OF THE FURNACE?

WHY Along with gas stoves and fireplaces for many gardeners often pay tribute to the various kinds of furnaces — heating and cooking options to traditional Russian. Especially in homes year-round. It is understandable: it is nice in the cold of winter to bask in the breathable warmth of the bed.
Where heating is mainly firewood, furnaces often suffer from one very serious drawback: they are condensed, that is, their chimneys accumulate a black liquid with a specific smell, which is formed by deposition of water vapor and steams of resinous substances on the walls of the chimney. Over time, the condensate permeates the masonry stove, it becomes raw and black, begins to break down, and pull flue gases to decline. Moreover, the odors are so strong that in some cases, staying at home becomes unbearable.

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THE SWEDISH… THE “GATE”

SWEDISH Well the kids in the summer: any fields—soccer field, a thick branch of wood—finished bar; but if even in the courtyard of the adults tried and equipped sports town, then — a daily celebration of physical education.
And that is the end of the season ? Only computer games and as a consequence —lack of exercise, illness, immobility? No, the possibility of summer in some way can offer to reimburse the Bulgarian magazine “Guide itself” the original sports corner at home.
Indeed, we present the design of a climbing wall will not call because it is not traditionally by the wall and opening interior doors: it is rather a kind of “gate”. However, the sports function basically the same. Although the particular location of the opening and additional features, which describe after the description of the structure of the projectile.

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CONVENIENT AND EVERYTHING IS AT HAND

CONVENIENT AND EVERYTHING AT HANDNot to dwell on his haunches (if you planted seedlings in the garden or in the greenhouse, laid out by a car repair) — for any “knee” work your good helper will be here is the seat box.
To make it yourself easy, and easy to use it will feel everyone in the first minute. Soft seat, a roomy drawer underneath all that is needed to work, and four swivel furniture wheels make this design an indispensable tool for you when you have to work kneeling or squatting on their haunches.

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“CROSTIC”

So called my dad built them a simple house for rabbits. He made this Warren of wooden parts, and required metal mesh and steel latch made also by him. The roof was made of pieces of corrugated slate, freely arranged, is not fixed: due to their severity leaves lie securely; at the same time can be raised, providing easy access to the interior of the cell.

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A STEP STOOL

A STEP STOOLThe step stool shown in the drawings, can find many uses: as in a city apartment and in the country or in the garage. It is convenient because apart from its main functions due to the small transformation turns into a ladder.

This is due to the specific design of the chair. Externally perceived as a single structure, similar to conventional similar items of furniture, the transformable chair is on the sides additional “legs”-the struts and consists essentially of two independent nodes connected by a strip of piano hinge in the middle “cut” of the seat.

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OUTDOOR SHOWER

A SUMMER SHOWERWhen the device of the summer garden shower, individual developers do not always find a technically correct solution to this is not such a difficult task. We will tell you about the most rational designs and will give some practical tips on construction. They will be useful not only in the construction of shower, and Central heating systems and hot water in individual homes.

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SECRET CASTLE

SECRET CASTLEOn the door there are no visible locks or holes for keys, but it won’t open, as if locked from the inside. Knowing its secret, we can say that, because on the other side of the door really is the catch. But it is locked… from the outside, although at first glance it is not clear how.
The secret to “hiding” lost among the heads of the screws on the door surface hex head furniture screw. Insert a hex key-crank and make it a half-turn, the door will open.

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VERANDA ON THE UPPER BALCONY

VERANDA ON THE UPPER BALCONYFor most Russians the prospect of improving housing conditions is very slim. Therefore, in the existing apartments have to equip the corridors and corners (if any) of all kinds of mezzanines. But if all reserves are exhausted? There is still… a balcony.
It can be turned into a porch. It is not so difficult when the apartment is located on the top floor. Then each balcony located at the top — this is roof for those below. Here, frame set and glaze it — no problem. And if the floor is the last? Not everyone dares to erect the roof on this floor. The most difficult element of the veranda in this case node pendants of the roof.

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THE WATER “TOWER”… UNDERGROUND

WATER To have in the house mansion year-round water system and the more automatic is the dream of any host, it does not have. Of course, building with this purpose, a water tower and to drill a deep artesian wells, hardly anyone of them is ready. Yes, this currently, and no need is created by other systems, and quite compact and different performance. Such supplies made in, say, Italy or Spain, sold in all cities and even major towns of Russia. However, their price is higher than the average (by her I mean the purchasing power of the middle class, to which the vast majority of Russians don’t even come close).

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