08th March 2011
Plasma cutting is a process that is used to cut steel and other metals of different thicknesses using a plasma torch. In this process, an inert gas is blown at high speed out of a nozzle. At the same time an electrical arc is formed through that gas from ...
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14th February 2011
If you live in a place that has lots of snow and ice in the winter, you have probably seen the highway department spreading salt on the road to melt the ice. You may have also used salt on ice when making home-made ice cream. Salt lowers the melting poin...
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26th November 2010
Ever thought of what an ideal gift to a car lover would be? Rack our brains in vain to give the much needed and appreciated gift for an occasion or otherwise. There are automobile Do-it -your-self (DIY) fans always looking for items to buy to enhance the ...
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25th November 2010
Hobby enthusiasts and others are becoming more aware of the concept of electroplating to salvage old metals. Electroplating is the process of covering a piece of metal with a thin coating of another metal, often gold, copper or silver.
Chrome plating, ...
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05th November 2010
If you have to cut a brake line you will have to double-flare it to connect it to a flare pipe fitting. Do not run to a car mechanic at the first instance of your car brake line cut. This can be handled by you in your garage as a Do- it – yourself (DIY) p...
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04th November 2010
You car has taken the brunt of long miles and is no longer a beauty to your eyes when you see its wheels. But wait, have you ever thought of caring for your car wheels? If your answer is no, then its time you looked at them and planned an innovative acti...
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27th April 2010
An easy to spray Aerosol Chassis Cleaner from Eastwood is a great relief for the do-it-yourself (DIY) hobbyist and professional alike. Chassis or frame of a car is a must clean area that requires a lot of patience and perseverance while painting your car....
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19th April 2010
On lowered vehicles or vehicles running larger wheels, tire to fender interference is often an issue. To solve this problem, one can roll the fenders of the vehicle. Rolling the fenders allows turning the inner flat lip of the fender areas to increase th...
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11th March 2010
Powder coating is the method of coating metal with a plastic finish applied in powder form and baked to a flowing state to bond it to the metal surface.
Powder coating is more than 60 years old and is one of the best looking, durable, longest lasting, ...
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