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How to build a guitar neck

Bobs Articles — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:06:41 +0000

Full instructions for building a guitar neck. Also a full section on fretting a guitar neck. MORE>>

photovoltaic solar panels

Bobs Articles — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:01:52 +0000

Examples of advancements in photovoltaic solar panels.
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How to Use a Woodworking Router

Bobs Articles — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:55:44 +0000

Using a woodworking router is a bit intimidating if your not familiar with its proper use but once you learn how to use it you will be able to do amazing things with it. The number one rule in using a router is to go slowly and take shallow passes. Taking a large bite out of a piece of wood can be disastrous. Router bits spin at very high speeds which makes it very easy to take away too much wood in a very short amount of time. You must have a plan before you even turn the router on. If you don’t your project could be ruined almost immediately. MORE>>

How to Tune a Guitar by Ear

Bobs Articles — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:38:33 +0000

In this day of electronics, tuning a guitar is a very simple task. With electronic tuners you can tune a guitar in a relatively short time with your eyes. Just pluck a string and watch an indicator tell you it is tuned.
But how about tuning by ear. There is value in learning to tune with your ears rather than your eyes. What would you do if your tuner batteries went dead and you wanted to play right then? If you know how to tune by ear there is no issue. MORE>>

How to build staved wood goblets

Bobs Articles — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:30:41 +0000

Full instructions for building staved wood goblets MORE>>

How to Improve Computer Performance

Bobs Articles — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:05:40 +0000

Have you ever wondered why your computer doesn’t run like it did when it was new? If you spend a few minutes a week doing general maintenance it will always run just like the day you purchased it. The longer a computer goes between maintenance sessions the more the performance will suffer. This article describes the most basic steps in restoring your computers performance. MORE>>

Choosing a Woodturning Lathe

Bobs Articles — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:02:10 +0000

Choosing the right wood turning lathe depends on what you plan on turning now and in the future. A lot of people purchase a lathe solely on price without fully investigating the capabilities of the machine. In almost all cases the cheaper lathe will be replaced with a more capable machine and the cost will be much higher being you had to buy two lathes.
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Installing Crown Molding

Bobs Articles — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:47:08 +0000

Installing crown molding will add a touch of class to any room. And while it’s probably one of the most difficult trims to cut once you learn how it’s really not that difficult.
To begin, using a piece of the crown, chalk lines all the way around the room. This will represent the bottom of the trim. This will ensure the trim is installed in a straight line. This is a step a lot of people skip but you will get a nicer job if you chalk lines. Next find the studs around the room and mark them lightly on the wall. The crown must be nailed into the studs.
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How to Use a Woodworking Lathe

Bobs Articles — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:45:07 +0000

A woodworking lathe is the most difficult of all the woodworking machines in the shop to learn how to use correctly. This doesn’t mean that you should for go purchasing one. With proper instruction and a lot of practice you can do some very amazing things with a wood lathe. The big advantage of a wood lathe is you can do an entire project in just a couple of hours. MORE>>

How to Tile Your Bathroom Floor Using Peel and Stick Tiles

Bobs Articles — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:43:22 +0000

Replacing your bathroom floor may sound like a difficult project but by using peel and stick tiles most homeowners can do this job themselves. This can be a substantial savings by not having to hire a contractor or flooring company. By following a few simple steps nearly anyone can lay a bathroom sized floor in less than a day. MORE>>