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Which way does the blade face on a jigsaw?

Which way does the blade face on a jigsaw? Finally, familiarize yourself with teeth direction: A standard jigsaw blade has teeth pointing upward to cut on the blade's upstroke—it's the best choice for all-purpose cutting. Why do you need to change a jigsaw blade? Worn out blades struggle to cut effectively because their teeth lose their sharpness. This can lead to your jigsaw making poor-quality, rough cuts. Blunt teeth can also cause the blade to wander off course, so it will become increasingly difficult to guide your jigsaw along the cutting line. Which blade is the easiest and fastest to...

Miscellaneous

What is a spiral balance window?

What is a spiral balance window? Spiral Balance window is a modern version of the traditional weight and pulley range. A Sash balance (spring balance) is a spring-loaded device used to counter-balance a Sash in a box sash window. A spring-loaded device allows a slimline design and consequently a larger glass area. How do spiral balance sash windows work? Each side of the window sash is connected to the rod of the balance at the bottom corner. The spiral rod is rotated until the proper tension is achieved to smoothly raise and lower the window. Too much tension can make...

Q&A

How much rebar do I need for concrete slab?

How much rebar do I need for concrete slab? Generally, one stick of rebar per 8 inches of footing width will suffice. If your footings are 16 inches wide, you will need to add two sticks of rebar along the width of the footing; however, if your footings are 24 inches wide, you will need three sticks. Is there rebar in slab on grade? The phrase slab-on-grade, as commonly used in practice, covers a number of practical slab applications. Reinforcing steel, in the form of welded wire fabric or deformed bars in both directions, may be placed in the slab-on-grade...

Guidelines

Can you refrigerate uncooked muffin batter?

Can you refrigerate uncooked muffin batter? how will they bake? Muffin batters (or any batter containing a chemical leavening) will keep up to three days in the fridge. I've also kept these batters in the freezer for up to a month with no problem. The best way to thaw these batters is slowly and under refrigeration. Can you leave muffin mix in fridge overnight? Chilling your muffin batter overnight in the fridge is the BEST thing you can do for amazing muffins. It makes them more moist, tender and TALLER! It's very similar to chilling cookie dough, which if you...

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How do you counteract too much salt in a recipe?

How do you counteract too much salt in a recipe? Squeeze some lemon juice or orange juice over your dish. The sour flavor provides a new layer of complexity to the meal and should mellow out the salt. Drizzle in a mild vinegar like all-purpose vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar to help mask the salt with acidity by distracting the taste buds. What happens if you put too much salt in bread? If there is an excess of salt in bread dough, the yeast is retarded to the point that there is a marked reduction in volume....

Miscellaneous

How do I get fast twitch muscles?

How do I get fast twitch muscles? Fast twitch muscles are optimized for short, intense activities, such as:sprinting.powerlifting.jumping.strength training.agility training.high-intensity cycling.high-intensity interval training (HIIT) What causes fast twitch muscle? Fast-twitch muscle fibers are working more if you're doing high impact activities like: running. sprinting. jumping. How do you know if you have fast twitch muscles? The type II fibers are called fast-twitch because they produce high amounts of strength and power and are thus better suited for speed and explosive events. The best way to determine the general fiber make-up of a trainee is to do a vertical jump test....

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Do feet stop growing before height?

Do feet stop growing before height? The whole of the skeleton does not stop growing at the same time; hands and feet stop first, then arms and legs, with the last area of growth being the spine. Growth slows down and stops when a child has gone all the way through puberty and has reached an adult stage of development. How fast do feet grow teenager? The younger the foot, the faster it grows. On average, a child will grow up to 9 sizes in their first three years. Here's a breakdown: From birth to 12 months, they will grow...

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Who is the most famous plastic surgeon?

Who is the most famous plastic surgeon? Meet Dr. Fisher. Garth Fisher, M.D.™, is a world-renowned Plastic Surgeon with over 20 years experience, who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is one of the most widely known and altogether best plastic surgeons in the US. How do I check a plastic surgeon's record? To verify that your doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, you can go to The American Board of Medical Specialities (ABMS) website or call (312) 436-2600. What was the name of the famous Plastic Surgery hospital in Kent? Cosmetic...

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How does sweating reduce temperature?

How does sweating reduce temperature? Sweating and shivering When liquids evaporate from surfaces they cool them. If the body is too hot, glands under the skin secrete sweat onto the surface of the skin, to increase heat loss by evaporation. Sweat secretion stops when body temperature returns to normal. How does sweating cool you down in terms of particles? This means that when you cool something, you decrease the average motion energy (kinetic energy) of its particles. How does sweat cool you off? It works through the evaporation of water. This means that the water molecules in this group of...

Tips

Is ammonium bicarbonate safe for baking?

Is ammonium bicarbonate safe for baking? Ammonium Bicarbonate is a white crystalline powder with a weak ammonia odor. It is mainly used as a foaming agent in baked goods such as bread, cookies, and cakes. Though it's considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. Is baker's ammonia safe to eat? Potassium carbonate. The logical question at this point is: are there any other carbonate salts out there that do the same job and that you can also safely eat? Yes there is: ammonium carbonate (or sometimes bicarbonate) also known as “baker's ammonia”. Is ammonium bicarbonate a...