you can use a technique called steam ironing, where you place a damp cloth over the dent and gently apply heat with an iron to raise the wood fibers.
First, spray some WD-40 or other lubricant to loosen stubbornly tight andcorroded nuts and bolts. Then loosen the attachment nut and bolt, remove the blade and set the mower back on its wheels. Clean the blade Use old rags to remove caked-on dirt and grass clippings. File the blade Alwa...
The steel runners themselves are blunt. They're polished until very smooth, minimizing the friction between them and the ice. Since narrow runners further reduce friction and are faster, the IBSF has rules covering runner width. Applying plating, coating or lubricant to the runners is illegal, a...
Once that’s done, begin routing the cable through the housing — but first, apply some light lubricant such as chain lube to the first several leading inches of the cable. This will displace water and prevent corrosion. As you feed the cable, be sure not to force it and to stop pushin...
Priming the pump means being sure your pump has water in it before you turn it on or continue running it, as using the pump when dry can damage it quickly (literally within a few seconds) as water is its only source of lubricant. It may be difficult to tell if the pump has water ...
Knowing how to fix a treadmill saves valuable time and money. Being able to fix the most common problems will quickly get you back to your workout routine.
Speaking of snare wires, it’s important to have equal tension on both sides of the strands since loose wires will rattle more. This means making sure the straps or cords from the strainer are pulling equally, and that there’s the same number of wire strands on each side measuring from ...
Lube the first several inches of the sound well, and also spread some lubricant around the meatus (piss slit). Being careful to stabilize the sound with your hand, place the end into the meatus, and carefully andgentlyguide it into the urethra. Use an absolute minimum of force, if any,...
Clean counter tops, laminate surfaces, plastics and metal by applying petroleum jelly, vinegar, cooking oil or a little water-displacing lubricant. Wipe the spot after 30 minutes or so. If the surface resists heat, use a hair dryer set to warm or hot, aiming the air at the spot for a ...
placing slab and footings under compression. The tendons are sheathed with a tough plastic that prevents them from bonding to the concrete; a coating of lubricant between the sheath and the cable inside allows the cable to stretch freely during the tensioning process. This pre-compression lets the...