Posts belonging to Category 'DIY'
September 4, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Sandpaper Grits Explained. Sandpaper grits are easy and important to understand. The grit number system is simply this– the lower the number the courser the sandpaper, the higher the number the finer the sandpaper. A 40 grit sandpaper is very course and good for stripping down, an 800 grit [...]
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September 3, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Another DIY Fishing Gear project– How to make a fishing priest or club. Here at the Self Reliance Exchange, I have shared ways to make several fishing tools: Sand Spikes Fillet or Bait Cutting Board Line Stripper/Spooler Today, I am going with making a fishing priest or club for under $2.00. If you pull in [...]
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September 1, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Find Other Jobs to Use Up Extra Paint. Let’s face it– outside of touch-ups, extra paint is a waste. I always look for ways to use up extra paint from one job, on another job. Storing paint can be done by: Sealing the can well Storing the can upside [...]
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August 30, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here at the Self Reliance Exchange, we love Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects– here is a DIY fish fillet board or bait board for under $3.00. I was tired of cutting bait in the sand, on a rock, or on my tackle box. I have seen fillet and bait boards in stores for $8-36. I made this [...]
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August 28, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Save paint brushes and rollers in plastic for second and third coats. Many times when painting you have to apply second and third coats of paint, rather then clean the used brushes or rollers– store them. I have stored brushes and rollers safely for up to two weeks. How [...]
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August 27, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Ever need to strip fishing line off a reel? Here is a quick and frugal line stripper anyone can make for themselves. Here is what you need: Power drill and drill bit Nut, bolt, and washer Tape 2 pieces about 1 inch each Plastic 16 or 20 oz. Coke or water bottle Here is what [...]
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August 23, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Use a can of spray paint to rejuvenate stuff. A can of spray paint is just a few dollars . . . the value it returns to things is priceless. A can of paint is a great investment. I have brought many things back to life, including: Yard furniture [...]
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August 21, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Use a nailset tool for a professional looking finish. What is a nailset? It is a hardened metal punch tool that is used to recess nails, mainly in carpentry. You simply use a hammer and the nailset to push the nail down about 1/8 of an inch. What if [...]
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August 16, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Dealing with a stuck bolt (Usually rust or corrosion) is sometimes made easier using leverage. How do you get leverage? Well, instead of using a 8-12 inch wrench, add leverage by using a 25 inch breaker bar or even more leverage by adding a three foot long lead pipe [...]
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August 14, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Use anti-seize dressing on fasteners that you will have to loosen again in the future. This is especially important in automotive DIY, because your vehicle is exposed to the elements and possibly road salts. Anti-seize dressing is available at hardware and automotive parts stores. Simply apply it to the [...]
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