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Building a model sailboat can be a fun project. Hobby stores carry plenty of supplies and there are even contests and events you can take your creation to and compete against other sailboat enthusiasts. There are quite a few resources online that are made available to beginners. You can acquire plans online and at hobby shops. It will be helpful to attend some AMYA events as well so you can see the boats in action and get a good idea what you want to build.
Required Materials/Tools
Graph paper to design the boat
Aircraft plywood
Glue
Pins
Modelling knife
Clamps
Tape measure
Scissors
Instructions
If you want to use your boat for competition, look up the regulations at the American Model Yacht Association website. You can download rules and designs as well as ways to contact other members...
How to Roast Garlic
Garlic has many nutritional benefits and its distinct flavor will enhance the taste of any dish that uses it. Roasting garlic is a simple, fast and easy procedure. The following article will teach you exactly how to do this. Whether you are simply expanding your culinary pallet or you have heard the praises of garlic [...]
How to Build Stairs
When building additions to your home or tree fort, something you may want to create are stairs. They can be various sizes and types, made from concrete, iron wrought and wood. The stairs I will describe for you will be made of wood and very simple to make. Required Materials/Tools 2×6″ lumber 2×12″ lumber Framing [...]
How to Build a Trailer
To build a good trailer, you need to first choose a good axle kit. Pick one that will suit your needs in terms of weight and towing capacity. You also need to figure out what kind of trailer you want to make as well, and find some detailed plans on the Internet, or at the local hardware store.
Required Materials/Tools
Detailed plan
Angle iron
Welding torch or metal saw
Tool to mark the metal
Tape measure
Axle kit
Research legal size and length of the trailers through your local DMV
Gather paperwork for licensing
Instructions
After going over the plans you purchased/downloaded, shop for the supplies you need.
We need to cut up the main pieces for the frame in the length specified by the designs. You can use a cutting torch or a saw to do this.
Make sure to use a flat surface when making these,...
How to Build a Column Footing
Back in ancient Greece, the column was the pinnacle of stature. The wealthy adorned their houses in them. They were made out of marble, granite, and other soft rocks. What held these monoliths was the “footing”. Without the footing of the column, the weight would press through the floor and topple the building. Creating a function footing was quite a feat and required precise measurements to distribute the weight. But today, we are going to create a not as functional footing that we can display our art on. The Greeks would use these footings as a medium to depict elaborate battles, as well as stories from their mythologies. We can make our own in a garden or inside our home and depict our own battles!
Required Materials/Tools
Wood (about 2×4″ plywood)
Water
Cement
A...
