The Amazing History of Early Weapons is 120 pages of illustrated articles reprinted from American Machinist Magazine, 1918. 1. Cannon making in past centuries. 2. Musket manufacture in past centuries. 3. Early attempts at submarine building. 4. Some types of modern (1918) hand grenades. 5. Early history of the marine torpedo. 6. Ancient helmet making. […]
Month: August 2015
Ammo Up Review
I got the chance to review the new Ammo Up machine, and since I hate picking up brass I jumped on the chance. This device is similar in desired use as the brass wizard I have had for years, but the operation is completely different. In this machine, you simply press the ammo-up over […]
PVC Projects for the Outdoorsman
In PVC Projects for the Outdoorsman you will learn how to make inexpensive and practical gear such as snowshoes, an equipment raft, shelters–including a teepee and a portable ground blind–a boot dryer and even a blowgun in your home workshop out of durable PVC pipe. Photos and easy-to-follow instructions show you how to construct more […]
Kitchen DIY:Best Way to Reheat Pizza
First of all, I must admit, I rarely have a need to reheat pizza. I normally just eat it straight out of the refrigerator. If you have a little time and want to reheat your pizza without turning it all soggy and rubbery in a microwave here is a tip. Get out your sandwich maker/foreman […]
Kitchen DIY: How to Store Leftover Pizza
Like reheating pizza, I don’t often have leftover pizza I need to store. My son now scarfs up any pizza I did not eat. However sometimes I do need to keep the leftovers around for breakfast and I really hate wasting food. What I do when we have leftover takeout pizza is to take the […]