Disassembly with a magnet

Safe IC Removal: Neodymium Magnet Method for PCBs

When dismantling microcircuits, the leads that have been bitten off from them and remain in the board are usually removed using a soldering iron and tweezers. In this case, due to overheating, there is a danger of the printed conductors peeling off from the board. The method I use allows for a low-power 15 W Read more…

Multifunctional housing

Universal Cases for Amateur Radio DIY Projects: Build Guide

For many years, I have been mounting my amateur radio homemade devices in universal cases made according to a single scheme. This is a frameless construction consisting of two U-shaped parts: a base and a cover. They are made from sheet steel of the required thickness (usually from 0.3 to 1 mm), which when connected Read more…

“FIFTEEN PUZZLE” ON THE WATER

“FIFTEEN PUZZLE” ON THE WATER

Water motorcycles, or scooters, are very popular among water motor sports enthusiasts and athletes. This type of transport has expanded the range of watercraft, contributes to the development of tourism and promotes active recreation, allows you to better explore your region on weekend trips… But what if there is only a small pond or stream Read more…

TO HELP THE CHIP

TO HELP THE CHIPCut or broke off and remained in the hole pin or a tap when cutting threads in cast iron or aluminum parts — it is unpleasant, but not hopeless. Rescue proven the following simple technology: the hole reams a larger diameter, allowing not only to remove the chip, but to cut a thread and screw stem nut on new stud or bolt.

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RAILS ON THE TABLE…

...THE RAILS ON THE TABLEFor model railroad two rail strips are made from sheet aluminum. They need to be screwed to a wooden block. They mounted on the side bars of wood that make up the profile of the mound. In the corners between the rails and the wooden blocks glued slats that allow you to save the profile rail. On top of the mound, stick the strap-sleepers. After assembling the pieces of wood with glue BF, sprinkle with a mixture of river fishing line and crushed slag. A thin layer of this mixture clinging to the tree, creates the semblance of a mound. The sizes are selected depending on the scale of the models.

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CLEARANCE-MACHINE

CLEARANCE MACHINEThe frame is made of planks 10 mm thick, glued with joiner’s glue. The lazy side walls are inserted two ordinary glass and are secured with strips of sheet metal. A stand for the bulb to make aluminum wire Ø 5 mm. Cord with plug is output through the opening in the side wall of the frame.

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