A
Very Special Source of How-To Books
Kindsay's
book are indeed very unusual. Here you will find all sorts of lathe
projects, how to build old-fashion war toys, casting, how to build all
sorts of weird engines, plastic vacuum and injection... you mane it,
and its there!
Do-It-Yourself
A Criteria
for being mentioned on herff.com is that a site must a Prime Quality
site, at least prime in so far as contribution to GOOD information.
This do-it-youself site certainly got my attention. What a neat site
-- check it out.
Mold
making
If you're
looking for information on how to make professional looking objects
like: chess pieces, ornaments, figurines, custom made tools, body parts,
mosaics, ornate building materials, then check this site on mold making.
Secrets
of Online Recruiters Exposed
Just like
the title says, if you knew how the recruiter really operated in this
new high-tech world, you would have one leg up on your resume visibility.
Get an advantage on other competing for the same positions.
Auto
Detailing Secrets Of The Experts
With a
few hint, tips, and guidance from this car detailing site, you too can
keep your vehicles looking as good as new.
Learn
to Make Homemade Paper
I
you haven't check the
learn2.com site, here is another interesting 'how to' make paper.
The process of making homemade paper is simple and the result are quite
striking.
Homemade
Lapidary Equipment
Make your
own cutting sphere, rock tumbler, rocks saw, pressure sprayer, and elutriator
to recover tumbling grit. Learn to polish stones by hand, grow you own
crystals, and how to drill holes in stones. This site also provides
several good links for the rock hound.
Resources
for Small Parts
For close
to 40 years, SMALL PARTS INC has remained one of the best place for
'small tools & materials used by artisans, model makers, engineers,
& prototype builders.' This is online catalog is like a wish book
... One can imagine what project to work on as you scan through the
catalog pages.
Salvaging
Interesting Gadgets, Components, and Subsystems
As a society
we throw away an abundance of good parts, some of which, are valuable
to the tinkerers. I could have kicked myself several times knowing that
I threw away stuff that I subsequently had to buy just a few weeks afterwards.
This site provides you with a list of items and the parts which they
contain. The more you recuperate, the less goes to the disposal sites.
A
Handy Man's Guru
This is
a link to the official site for the 'Ask the Handyman' with Glenn Haege
program. Glenn is an handyman guru and he has is hosting a syndicated
radio show which provides you with 'clear and concise how-to advice'
on any home improvement area 'from the footers to the rafters and everything
in between.' (Site suggested by M. Burke)
Nicad
batteries
If
you use nickel cadmium batteries, you owe to yourself to check the FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) on that subject. Did
you know that NiCad batteries have a memory?
A
Barrel of Genealogy Links
Yep!
That's the name of the site, "A barrel of Genealogy Links."
If you are a genealogy buff, this is akin to a sugar addict being in
large candy store. This sites has received multiple awards and was also
mentioned in the TV History Channel.
How
to Make a Maya Style Clay Pot
Here is
an interesting site which explains how to make Maya clay pots. There
is no pictures yet -- I guess they are forthcoming and if you have in
interest on this subject, I suggest you look at this content, and the
create a bookmark.