1. Prep correctly and take the time to sand. No need to sand it to the bare wood with an electric sander. A 5 – 10 minute going over with medium grit sandpaper on a sanding block will do the trick. It can never hurt and will only help with adhesion. Sanding briefly over the surf...
I have a photoetch set (for the DML kit) that I thought of swiping some parts from, but realized that with the level of detail, I probably won't need it. The only 'regret' that I have is the kit does not come with a metal barrel, but the one piece plastic one looks pretty ...
If you've ever been to a science fair, chances are you've seen a model of a solar system. There are a number of ways to construct such a model. One of the best ways to illustrate the solar system is to build a mobile. This allows the model planets to actually suspend in the air...
000 for the rights to his new invention: theEtch A Sketch. Released in U.S. markets just in time for Christmas, the aluminum powder drawing toy was an instant success. Still, when commercials for the Etch A Sketch began airing in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the toy’s popularity ...
Recently, I have started to create my own Brass Photo etched Parts using ferric chloride⇦this oneBayorAmazon[affil links]for the etch, and from previous uses on making my own electronic circuit boards a product called "Press-n-Peel Blue (PnPB)" as the resist (PnPB is a Mylar sheet wi...
©iStockphoto.com/Iñaki Antoñana Plaza For almost a century, the record player was the most common way to listen to recorded music, speeches, languages and lessons. The design has been refined over the years, but the concept changed little, and the basic parts have remained the same...
but I’ve read that this is so. Vinegar is a mild acid (5%), and acid can etch stone. It’s hard to imagine vinegar etching stone, especially when diluted, but it’s best to be cautious. The effects might build up over time. As always, ask the manufacturer of the stone surface,...
Want towrite betterstories, essays, and blog posts? There's one trick that you can do to easily become a better writer. Photo by Neal Sanche. Modified by The Write Practice. I've read a lot of writing by amateur writers both in my work as a professional editor and as the moderator ...
In case Enamel is present, you have to etch it using phosphoric acid for 15-30 seconds and dry it. Now apply Adhesive on the Dentin surface and spread it evenly using Air leaving it for 15-20 seconds (do not light cure) Preparing the Zirconia Crown for bonding: ...
Oliver has a really nice series focusing mainly on German armor, and his books include a section purely about models of the subject, the companies that make those models (Academy, Dragon, Tamiya, etc) as well as companies that produce replacements and accessories like track and photo etch ...