THE FARM WILL FIT: THE WINDMILL SCARECROW

THE FARM WILL FIT

Themed collections about simple but efficient home appliances, without which no cost, private courtyard, “modelist-Konstruktor” published a lot (see for example, № 7’92, 5’95, 6’97, 6’99). However, interest in such developments is unabated to the present time, as evidenced by the editorial mail. Their technical devices designed for the use of scrap materials and home technology available to any novice, brings to the readers Solonin — the inventor and innovator, one of the active authors of our journal.

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A QUARTER TON OF CARGO ON BOARD THE “JAVA”

In the photo: at the wheel — the author's son VitalyIs it possible? It would seem that it is hard to imagine this sleek high-speed motorcycle as a truck. However, it perfectly copes with the role of the heavies, thanks to the reliable and durable engine with good fins, as well as ample torque throughout the range of rotation of the crankshaft. I must say that this is my “Java-350/634” sidecar “Velorex-562” operated for ten years. Mileage was about 60 000 km With a full load the bike confidently overcame long distances and on motorways and on dirt roads. The roads and highly rugged terrain was not an obstacle for him. Trouble-free service of the motorcycle in these conditions is a sufficient proof that under normal conditions, in addition to three riders, it is capable of transporting significant cargo. But where to place it? The load capacity of the carriages is limited by the magnitude of 105 kg, to install additional trunk it did not make sense. The logical conclusion is to make a cargo trailer.

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BUILD… THE LAKE!

BUILD A LAKE...It has long been observed that the water surface effect on people calming. It is very valuable in our troubled time, when the human nervous system is subjected to constant emotional tension and stress. That’s why nice to countryside passing near any body of water. If there is no nearby natural, it is possible to construct an artificial, albeit small, but directly on the garden or summer cottage. Moreover, there is an option that does not require special materials and cost and available in the production of almost everyone.

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WHEN THE TENSION IS GONE

WHEN THE TENSION IS GONE

Many of the houses in the villages and country houses in winter, left without owners, are empty, although things are (sometimes valuable) and appliances remain in them. And then waiting for the owners the risk of theft, so they prudently put in a house alarm is usually powered from a household outlet of 220 V. But in rural areas quite often happens, especially in bad weather, gusts of wind that the voltage in the lighting network “disappears”.

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TO MATCH THE CHAIRS

MATCHED CHAIRSIn country furnishing commonly used A-shaped (in profile) folding chairs: they are comfortable, reliable, easy to carry. But for a full set of them requires the same folding table. We offer German magazine “Cultures und Heim” table could not be better coordinated with these chairs: it is also foldable, is based on the two sliding supports, which consist of a framework of connected card loops. Frames are knocked together or are assembled from wooden planks with cross section of 50×25 mm.

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CELLAR HEATED

The construction of the cellars starts with the Foundation. To do this, the perimeter of digging a trench with a depth of 30— 40 cm and a width of 70-80 cm On the outer side of the trenches set the plate of foam with a height of 30-40 cm If only packing foam, its pre-wrapped with roofing material. Installing such plates are pursuing two goals: prevent the freezing floor of the cellar in the winter and penetration of rodents. After the installation of the insulation trench is filled with sand to 10-15 cm above ground level. Then, on the surface, a few larger cellars, on the sand put a waterproofing from two or three layers of plastic film or roofing material. Top waterproofing is also filled with sand and a surface level.

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CONVENIENT SOLDERING IRON

CONVENIENT SOLDERING IRONThe soldering iron is any homebrew. But those who have to deal with modern electro – and radio equipment, this tool is something special. And the requirements for it are quite hard: with small size, low supply voltage and low power consumption to ensure the excellent quality of soldering. And with the maximum comfort, including temperature controller soldering tip and a stand with a tray under flux solder and tinning.

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