Packing a bicycle for safe shipping isn't rocket science. But if you've never shipped a bike before, check out these tips and photos. Before you begin... ...get a bike box from your friendly local bike shop....
SOME ADVICE ON CARING FOR MICROSCOPES by James McHone of Stones2Gems. Here are a few bits of advice that during my teaching years, I provided to my students in geology courses (petrology, petrography,...
A rosary comes in essentially two types, the corded or the chain. The chain itself comes in three types, the simple chain which is the type most rosaries are, the wire wrapped which very few are, and the...
So, you've just scored a great old framed print on ebay. You await its arrival with it's photo images in mind. And when it shows up you thank your lucky stars for delivery without the cover glass broken into...
An all too common mistake that sellers make, while listing bottles on ebay, is calling a tooled lip an applied lip. This is really only the tip of the iceburg when it comes to antique bottle inaccuracies,...
Vintage lighter collecting is a very popular hobby. It is a big thrill to hunt down and find those rare and unique ones. Lighters come in many different shapes, figures, designs and styles.Find what you like...
With all the rage of vintage trolls and so many collectors, I am going to offer some tips for repairing them and making your own OOAK creation. TROLLS: there are many different types available, Dam trolls...
As the other article mentions, you are going to run into a loose stem every once in awhile. A fast fix is to fill a pot full of water, bring it to a boil and then dip the tenon into the boiling water. 30...
Repair and Restoration of Clarinets Whether you're fixing up an old clarinet to sell on eBay, or you've just bought one at a bargain and want to restore it for yourself, here are some tips for making it...
Did you ever wonder how people make that fancy wire jewelry? Did you ever want to know how to do it yourself? Well then this is a guide that you will want to read! This is for Beginners. Materials you will...