Showing posts with label Tools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tools. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

How to Buy the Suitable Eye Glass Magnifiers

If you’re into stamp collecting, watch repairing or have any other small items you want to examine closely and wear glasses, you’ll want to invest in an eye glass magnifier. An eye glass magnifier gives a detailed look at things like gems, coins and stamps. It will make your work much easier.

                        
Eye Glass Magnifiers

 
Instructions

1. The first above all, you need to decide which kind of magnifier do you want, a single ocular or a binocular eye glass magnifier? There are three dimensional items you need to see, such as cut gems, might benefit from a binocular view, while a single ocular is less obtrusive to your view and is better for multi-tasking.

2. You need to consider your application and remember to choose a magnification that works best for your application. You'll easily find powers between 1.5 times and 2.5 times magnification for binocular magnifiers, and single ocular loupes with magnifications ranging from 4 times to 7 times.

3. Check consumer ratings on eye glass magnifiers on Internet. You’ll also get a general idea of prices and the different types of magnifiers available.

4. Select a style of magnifier that suits your needs. If you want one that is easily removable, you might want to choose a clip-on style. And if you work on detailed projects all day long, you should select a singular ocular that directly mounts to your eyeglass frames.

5. Try it out. Before you buy something as personal as an eye glass magnifier, go to a store and try a few styles out to see which one is the best fit.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

How to Use Air Tools

Building homes, painting houses and working on automobiles with pneumatic tools is increasingly more common. In home construction, the air compressor and the plethora of air tools available have simplified many aspects of the home building process. Shingles are nailed in rapid succession, walls and floors are built with lightning speed; all possible through the use of air tools. And the most important thing you need to remember is that, proper maintenance of air tools ensures that the benefits of using air tools far outweigh the risks.

                   
Air Tools


Things You Need

Pneumatic tool oil

Air compressor

Air tools  (i.e. framing nailer, palm sander, etc.)

Air hose

Instructions

Air Compressor Use

The most important part of an air tool system is the air compressor. That makes caring of the air compressor is vital.

Air compressors should always be run on outlets capable of continuously supplying the load that an air compressor requires. Operation of air compressors requires a minimal amount of maintenance each day.

Air compressors have release valves at the bottom of the tank. You need to drain the air and any condensation within the tank through the release valve every afternoon or after each usage.

Consult the owner’s manual for engine care procedures. Many require lubrication at intervals to protect the engines and compressors moving parts.

Air Hoses

Air hoses are used to connect the air compressor to the air tool. Always roll the air hose up by stretching the hose out lengthwise and rolling the hose into a loop.

The hose has a natural tendency to want to roll in a loop. Guide it as it tries to loop and a clean loop is accomplished. Attach the ends of the hose to make one continuous loop.

Air Tool Usage

You need to always consult the owner manual of an air tool for individual maintenance requirements. Lubricate the tools daily by placing one or two drops of pneumatic tool oil into the end of the tool where the hose attaches.

Keep the guns out of the dirt as much as possible. Attach the ends of the hose to make one continuous loop. Attach the ends of the hose to make one continuous loop.Return the gun to its storage container at the end of each day or use.
Always ensure proper operation for safety, and never direct an air tool towards another individual.

Monday, September 9, 2013

How to Connect Bluetooth Speakers to your Cell phone or Computer

When you want to connect Bluetooth speakers to a communication device, the first thing you need to find out is that whether this device has Bluetooth capabilities. Most of the modern cell phones and laptop computers have built-in wireless Bluetooth today. Some of the old desktop computers do not have built-in Bluetooth, so you can purchase a Bluetooth USB Adapter to remedy this problem. Pairing must be performed when installing Bluetooth connections for the first time or if the pairing data has been deleted. Pairing refers to the operation of syncing cell phones, computers, and other electronics for Bluetooth communications.
Things You Need

Bluetooth communication device

Bluetooth USB adapter (if the computer does not have a Bluetooth communication device installed)

Instructions

1. First you need to turn on the connecting device (computer/cell phone) you want to pair the speaker with.

2. Turn on the Bluetooth function on the connecting device. For a Bluetooth USB adapter, plug in the adapter to the USB input and wait till the computer recognizes the adapter. Once the computer recognizes the adapter, Bluetooth communication will be automatically turned on.

3. Turn on the Bluetooth.

4. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker for more than 4 seconds. The Bluetooth status indicator will start flashing in blue.

5. Once the speakers and the device are paired the connecting device will show a prompt you to select the paired component. Select the speaker–usually the speaker will show up on the prompt as the model number (for example “Sony SRS-BT100″).

6. If you are asked for an input passkey, just try to input “0000″ or “1234.” (This is the default passkey for the majority of Bluetooth devices. If this does not work, consult the user manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.)

7. Once pairing is complete the Bluetooth status indicator on the speaker will quickly flash.

Now you can enjoy your new Bluetooth speaker~

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

What Kind of Tools do you Need for Repairing iPhone

No matter how well you protect your iPhone, it still could be damaged in an unexpected situation. When the screen gets cracked or you drop the phone into water and you may have to replace the volume control or the home button. All these require special tools geared toward smaller pieces, screws and spaces. You may already have these tools around your house; if not, you can buy them at your local hardware store. Of course, you also can order cheap and free shipping iPhone repair kits on TS. These kits include most or all of the tools you’ll ever need to repair your iPhone.
                 

Screwdrivers and Torx Drivers

First of all, you need a screwdriver to take apart your iPhone. And you may need about 4 different types of screwdrivers, depending on the parts you’re replacing. For example, you may need the small Phillips screwdriver to remove the iPhone’s exterior casing. For internal screws, you need a torx driver with both 4- and 6-bit pieces or ends. And it is best to use magnetized screwdrivers and torx drivers, which make removing small screws much easier.

Prying Tools

Then you need prying tools to remove the exterior casing and iPhone glass screen. The most common prying instrument is a safe open tool, which has a handle similar to a screwdriver’s but has a flat head made from plastic. You can get into small cracks and pry apart two pieces with the prying tools. Also guitar picks are a great alternative (preferably unused and unworn) if you can’t find this type of prying tool.

Other Items

Except those things mentioned above, you still need to get a miniature suction cup to pull up the glass screen, and liquid polish and a microfiber cloth to buff the screen. It’s important to wipe down all parts after handling and replacing them.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Organize your Tool Chest

You must have got accumulated tools and other items if you take charge of home improvement projects. You can organize a tool chest so that you know what you have and can find what you need. So don’t just let those tools sit in a heap in your garage. Trust me, the method in this article will help to make your next home improvement project even easier.
tool chest

                            
Things You Need

Heavy-duty magnet sheet or non-slip rubber mat (optional)
Assortment of clear glass jars with lids

Instructions

1. First you need to sort your tools by type. For example, you can make a pile of all the wrenches, another pile for screwdrivers and another for nails. Keep doing this project until all of your tools are sorted.

2. Pick out all the old broken tools that you no longer need and discard them.

3. Line your tool chest drawers with either a heavy-duty magnet sheet or non-slip rubber matting. Remember this step is optional, whether or not the tool chest already has lining. Because the magnet sheet in drawers can hold tools that might roll, such as screwdrivers, when the drawer is opened and closed. And then choose rubber matting for drawers with tools that are flat and will not roll, such as wrenches.

4. Arrange tools in drawers that are appropriately sized for what will be stored in them.

5. Bulkier tools such as hammers and flashlights need to be stored in deeper drawers than screwdrivers and wrenches require.

6.At last, sort small items such as nails, screws and wall anchors into clear glass jars with lids.And the jars should be stored in a drawer deep enough to accommodate them.

Tips & Warnings

Tools can be sharp, and you could hurt yourself digging for something in an overstuffed drawer, so do not overstuff your tool chest drawers because that could pose a danger.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Fix the Leaking Bathroom Sink by Yourself

Many reasons may cause your bathroom sink leak. One of the most common reasons is that the faucet has become loose and allows water to leak. And the other common reason is that water gets on the counter and seeps through where the bowl attaches to the vanity countertop. You should not be worried about both of these problems because they can be fixed for little money and a small investment of time.

       
bathroom sink leak
           

Tools You Need

Basin wrench
Bathroom caulk
Mineral spirits
Rag
Utility knife

Instructions
1. Locate the faucet stems under the sink, tighten the faucet on the sink top by tightening the nuts on it. Snug the nuts with a basin wrench but you should be careful not to over tighten them or the faucet body may crack.

2. Then you should pour some water at the edge of the sink where it meets the vanity top, and now you can inspect under the sink to see if water is leaking through.

3. Use a utility knife to cut out the old caulk from around the bowl if water is leaking from the edge of the bowl.

4. Pour some mineral spirits on a rag and then use the rag to clean the area around the bowl completely.

5. Apply the caulk evenly around the bowl where it meets the vanity top. Spread the caulk with a finger to make an even bead that fills the crack between the bowl and the countertop.

6. Keep on cleaning any stray caulk on the counter and the bowl with mineral spirits on a rag. Let the caulk dry for 24 hours before using it.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Tips about Network Crimping Tool

When you want to make your telephone cables and network patch cables into the right size, you need the network crimping tools. Network crimping tools allow a user to trim the network or telephone cabling to size by means of an attached cable cutter. Also you can use the integrated wire stripper to strip the insulation from the individual conductor wires within the cabling. Interface ends, such as RJ-12 and RJ-45 connectors, may be attached to the cable by means of the network tool’s crimper head.

  
Network Crimping Tool
                     

Things You Need

Network crimping tool
Two RJ-45 cable ends
Spool of Category 5 network cabling

Instructions

1. Insert the free end of the Category 5 cabling between the network crimping tool wire cutter blades, and pull approximately one foot of cabling through the gap between the wire cutter blades, and then, cut the cabling.

2. Insert approximately 1/2 inch of one end of the cut length of cable into the wire stripper socket, and squeeze the network crimping tool handles together. Remove the stripped end of the wire stripper socket, and insert the un-stripped end 1/2 inch into the wire stripper socket. And then repeat the action above.

3. And the next step is to untwist the wire pairs at each end of the length of cable, and straighten each wire. Make sure that each wire is the same length. Note: Arrange the wires from left to right in this order: white/orange, orange, white/green, blue, white/blue, green, white/brown, brown.

4.Slip the wires into the RJ-45 connector with the prong facing downward (away from you). Push the wires, all the way to the end of the plug. Slip the tool crimper socket over the RJ-45 connector, and squeeze hard to crimp the plug.