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Magnetize a screwdriver

How to magnetize a screwdriver

Use your car battery to magnetize any screwdriver, wrench or metal tool. This is a wiz of a trick. Try it out with caution, though ...

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Make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

How to make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

Amazing. This is so MacGyver, inspired by the man with the ingenuity of a pioneer or inventor.

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How to make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

Make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

The quarters, because they are mostly copper (over ninety percent ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 9
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How to copy a key with a Coke can

Copy a key with a Coke can

This is a how-to video explaining how to copy a key with a can of cola. All you need is an aluminum soda or beer can. To make it come out ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 35
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How to use a pop rivet tool

Use a pop rivet tool

Tim Carter demonstrates how a pop rivet tool works to connect two pieces of thin metal. Some projects, such as working on your aluminum ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 14,548

How to fix the auto choke carb in a Briggs and Stratton mower

Fix the auto choke carb in a Briggs and Stratton mower

Choke-a-matic carburetors are easy to fix. Just watch this video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
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How to sharpen a lawn mower blade

Sharpen a lawn mower blade

Learn how you can sharpen your mower blade with this step by step tutorial. After time and use your lawn mower blade will dull. Watch this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 13,040

How to use a framing square

Use a framing square

Tim Carter of Ask the Builder demonstrates the basics of a framing square. Tim shows how to make the marks for a simple roof rafter. A ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 12,542

How to magnetize a screwdriver

Magnetize a screwdriver

This will show you how to magnetize your screwdrivers. Very easy to do, and very handy when working in tight spaces. Don't drop any more ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 8
Views 10,816

How to use a rafter-angle square

Use a rafter-angle square

This video teaches you how to use the rafter-angle square - also known as a speed square - measuring tool for measuring and drawing angles.

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 9,990

How to sharpen riding lawn mower blades

Sharpen riding lawn mower blades

In this how to video series, learn how to sharpen the blades of a riding lawn mower from riding lawn mower mechanic Paul Popplewell. Paul ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 1
Views 9,963

How to fix a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower

Fix a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower

Learn how to fix a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower in this two part video.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 9,250

How to sharpen an axe

Sharpen an axe

In this video, Becky teaches you how to sharpen an axe.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 8,883

How to change the oil & filter in your riding lawn mower

Change the oil & filter in your riding lawn mower

This is a step by step tutorial of how to change the oil & oil filter ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 8,190

How to replace the float valve in a toilet tank

Replace the float valve in a toilet tank

If your system keeps filling up and won't shut off, you will probably need to switch out your toilet's float valve. Make sure to turn off ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 7,207

How to texture walls with a hopper

Texture walls with a hopper

If you have a tremendous amount of dry wall to finish and don't want to spend an enormous amount of time sanding, use a hopper to create a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,681

How to fix and maintain a chainsaw

Fix and maintain a chainsaw

Emmy Award winning mechanic Scotty Kilmer changes the pace somewhat in this video tutorial from his usual vehicle maintenance and repair ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
Views 5,415

How to repair a lawn mower starter

Repair a lawn mower starter

Lawn mower repair can be easy with the right instructions from an expert. Learn how to replace a lawn mower starter in this free video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 5,365

How to do a valve job on your lawnmower

Do a valve job on your lawnmower

Low compression on a Briggs and Stratton lawnmower is usually caused by a burnt valve, so watch this video tutorial to see how to do a valve ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
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How to remove the blade from your riding lawnmower

Remove the blade from your riding lawnmower

This video will help you learn how to remove the blade from your riding lawn mower deck. The method for taking blades off of a double or ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,981

How to disable a seat switch on your riding lawn mower

Disable a seat switch on your riding lawn mower

This video provides a tutorial on how to disable the seat switch on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,771

How to use a digital multimeter

Use a digital multimeter

This is a tutorial for how to use a multimeter to take volt and amp measurements of a silicon solar cell and solar modules.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 4,744

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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

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Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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