Restore and Maintain Butcher Block Counter
I decided to try using my counter top as a cutting and prep surface. My butcher block island counter had been stained, so I removed the stain and prepared the surface. By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleDog Waste Bag Dispenser
Durable dispenser for dog waste bags.By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleTablet Stand for Recipes
This is a Valentine's Day gift for my girlfriend who uses her tablet to view recipes while cooking. By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleDrill Press Restoration (Refurbishing Techniques)
This instructable is a general overview and comparison of different restoration techniques. The object of experimentation is a drill press. Not all steps are in detail, but information can be found...
View ArticleElectrolysis Bucket
This is a method of rust removal that is effortless and effective.Warning: Do not do this inside. Hydrogen gas is produced and can ignite in enclosed spaces. Remove flames, cigarettes, etc. from the...
View ArticleRefurbished Shoe Shine Box
Refurbish an old shoe shine box to keep all of your shoe maintenance supplies on one spot. By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleWood Handles for Cast Iron Skillets
I wanted a handle for my cast iron skillets so I didn't always have to use a towel to grip them. I bought a silicon handle for this purpose, but when it was left on the skillet it became too hot to...
View ArticleRecord Clamp
Record clamps help level and stabilize records on the turntable platter. They usually run $25 and up. This instructable shows how to make one for a dollar. By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleVice Pads
Build some vice pads to clamp delicate items.By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleHow to Shell an Egg (the Easy Way)
I learned this trick to shelling an egg from a shepherd in Kyrgyzstan. By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleHow to Make a Sazerac
This antebellum New Orleans cocktail is one of my favorites and is a remedy for any and all ails. A panacea of grand proportions. By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticlePortable Audio Chest
Use an old audio cabinet to build a portable audio chest. By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleHow to Make Stock or Broth
A good stock has flavor, body and clarity, with flavor being the most important. The bones and joints contain gelatin (hydrolyzed collagen) adding body and the meat adds flavor. If you omit the bones...
View ArticleKnife Sharpening
Learn to sharpen your knives to a razors edge. It takes very little effort and once the skill is learned it can be done quickly for safer and more enjoyable knife handling.By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleCalculate Drill or Lathe Speed
If the pulley RPM on your tool is not labelled you can calculate it.By: djpolymathContinue Reading »
View ArticleDrill Press Chuck Replacement
After searching the internet for information on drill press chuck replacement I didn't come up with anything thorough on presses without a morse taper. My drill press has a Jacob's taper, but no morse...
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