Lamp Repairs
Rewiring a piano lamp, replacing the switch for a bankers lamp, a 15 second Underwriter's Knot tying lesson and a 10 second animated film within a video.
Author: Steve.
Producer and host of REPAIRS101 . Filmmaker. Semi-retired Heavy Equipment (Marine) Mechanic. Former shipyard worker, heavy equipment operator, sailing pro and arborist.
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How to Repair Upholstered Furniture
Watch me tackle a broken frame and loose leg repairs to a footstool / ottoman using basic hand tools, a table saw and an air stapler.
How to Service Your Lawn Mower
Basic service and blade sharpening / balancing on a standard single blade lawn mower with a four stroke Tecumseh engine.
Bench Grinder Primer
Basic safety tips and operational procedures for use of an electric bench grinder.
Files Rasps & Rifflers
Filing basics for carpenters, machinists, mechanics, welder / fabricators, tool and die makers, hobbyists and more.
Drilling Stuff
Best practices involved in drilling wood and metals - quick introduction to some of the basics behind safe and successful drilling.
Coaxial Cable Repair – How to Fix Shielded Cable
How to do-it-yourself on renewing an antenna's coaxial (shielded) cable connection. Fresh ending cable, soldering and testing for signal and ground.
Electric Motor Explained
Unboxing a 1965 Science Kit and assembling a DC Electric Motor while explaining the components that make it work.
Make Your Grout Look New Again!
You won't believe the difference in the before and after shots! How to do it yourself tutorial on replacing existing grout without re-tiling the wall. Shows tools, tips and tricks of the trade. So easy, almost anyone can do it.
Braiding / splicing 3 strand rope
How to do it yourself tutorial on braiding (or splicing) three strand rope - demonstrating Short Splice, Back Splice & Eye Splice.
