Understanding Zener Diodes

post from Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog on 07 February 2012 11:20:03 PM. © Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog

Windell H. Oskay from EMSL created a detailed discussion on using Zener Diodes. He has designed a circuit flow using Zener diodes to control the reverse breakdown while designing up a circuit which is impossible to do if he would had used a regular diode. “Zener diodes are a special type of semiconductor diode– devices [...]

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Crappy Cones. Literally.

post from House of Hepworths "hoh" on 07 February 2012 09:01:59 PM. © House of Hepworths "hoh"

I apologize in advance if you have a sensitive stomach or are easily squeamish. But this was too gross and too awesome not to share. Last month my son Travis turned 10. For his birthday he wanted me to make Cupcake Cones: Travis decided he wanted colored cones and chocolate cake and icing. No problem. [...]

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How to Respond when a Promotion Is Rejected

post from How to of the Day on 07 February 2012 09:00:00 PM. © How to of the Day

Have you ever applied for a promotion, but didn't get it? It can be tough, but it is possible to get through the experience with your ego intact, as well as garnering respect from others for your calm and considered attitude.

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Time Moves Fast Picture Board

post from Cut Out + Keep on 07 February 2012 08:35:35 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

A Cool Way To Show Your Love & Memories <3

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Cross Stitch Bathe With A Friend

post from Cut Out + Keep on 07 February 2012 08:35:35 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

Cross-stitch this funny message

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Chocolate Covered Strawberrys

post from Cut Out + Keep on 07 February 2012 08:35:35 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

serve up your love covered in tasty chocolate.

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How to Finish Reading a Book

post from How to of the Day on 07 February 2012 07:00:00 PM. © How to of the Day

Most people have had the irksome but very real experience of starting to read a very good book but getting sidetracked or distracted and laying it down for a little too long to find the enthusiasm to get back into it. Losing your place or eventually losing enthusiasm about reading the book is a common experience but it's something that you can overcome.This article will show you how you can combat the waning enthusiasm to get back into reading a book and to finally get through the book, right to that last chapter.

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Friday Night Lights (2004): Practice

post from Do It Yourself Videos - Metacafe on 07 February 2012 07:00:00 PM. © Do It Yourself Videos - Metacafe

The clip practice from Friday Night Lights (2004) with Billy Bob ThorntonPeople here at Permian are already predicting a state championship.Is there any pressure to that for you guys?Well, any time they start predictin' the state championships, there's always pressure, believe me.You guys don't have a lot of size. How can you make up for that?We're gonna rely on our speed, discipline.Come on, Ivory. You're in the game now. You're in the game.Do football players get special treatment here?What do you have to do to be a better football player this year?Do you enjoy playing football?You quit reading your press clippings, all right?Because you're smaller, and you're gonna be smaller every week.Yo, Boobie Miles!It is hard to be humble.Ain't gonna be no growth spurt between now and the first game.Where does all that anger come from?They're gonna underestimate you every single week.We teach you this technique for a reason.We do not do this to make our heads rattle.You're gonna use your mind.You're gonna play with your heart. Come on.!That's what you're gonna use to win the state championship.Get up, Ivory. Get up. Get up! Get up.It's a good day, gentlemen. It's a good day to think about responsibility.It's a good day to ask yourself if on a personal level you're willing to accept that...if you're willing to accept the responsibility that you have...to protect this team and this school and this town.
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Fancied Up Helmer

Materials: Helmer, Six Drawer Pulls, Fine Tip Black Marker, Hammer, Awl, Philips Head Screwdriver, Safety Goggles, Gloves, Shoes, Drill, Soft Cloth

Description: I love the Helmer but didn't know what to do with the label slots. My handwriting is not that good and there's really just random stuff in the drawers anyway. I tried fancy paper but didn't like it. And I like vintage style, which the original pulls were not. Off to the attic!

The set of pulls I had on hand have a big back plate that covers the label slots nicely. I had already put the drawers together so I just stood them on end and positioned the pull, sans the screws and nail part, and made a mark with a marker in each screw hole. The boring (space between holes) on this pull is 3". Be sure the boring is wide enough to cover and clear the original pull holes. And the back plate of the pull is tall enough to pretty well cover the label slots. I found reproductions of the pulls I used here.

Or you could search elsewhere online for reproduction Victorian drawer pull. Just make sure to check the measurements in the descriptions before you buy.

Next I used an awl with a hammer to make a dent in the metal where the marks were. I was afraid the dent wasn't big enough and the drill would slip so I used the hammer and a Philips Head screwdriver to make the dent a little larger for the drill bit to set into.

Make sure to wear safety goggles, gloves, and shoes as metal will be flying around as you drill. And I used an old wash cloth over the trashcan to lightly brush away the metal shavings. Careful not to scratch your drawers! Add your pulls and you are good to go.

~ Tara Einhorn, United States

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Faktum/Nexus "String" Kitchen

Materials: Faktum/Nexus Kitchen

Description: I built a nice 'String' kitchen using Ikea Faktum kitchen cabinets with Nexus brown doors/fronts/cover panels and "String" side panels.
"String-shelf" is a Swedish popular shelf from the 1950s...

My idea was to create a kitchen that felt more like a piece of furniture since we lived in a really small apartment and the living room was the same room.. So from there I used the Faktum/Nexus kitchen cabinets and complemented with the string side panels.

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