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From the AT&T Archives: Introduction to the Dial Telephone

Great throwback instructional video from AT&T! From AT&T Tech Channel, via laughingsquid. This short subject newsreel was shown in movie theaters the week before a town’s or region’s telephone...

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Need some more advice on this desk.

So as it turns out, i cannot fit a 4ftx8ft piece of plywood into my car lol. just a little too wide. Anyhow, i thought it'd be smart to get a 3/4in 6ft x 20in and a 4ft x 20in pine boards. those did...

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The changing face of electronic videos 2016

Notice something? There are a lot more electronics videos and not only are they becoming very popular, they’re not what or who was previously celebrated as being an engineer, making and sharing and...

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Took apart a broken UE roll. Need to know what watts the speakers are.

Hey i took apart my broken UE roll . The speakers are still fine but im wondering what power amp i need to power then fully. At the moment im thinking a 3w x 2 would suffice. One 3w to the main speaker...

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Plywood upright Bass Kontrabass

Hi i am a 22 years old carpenter from Berlin and on the next pages i would like to show you how i made a upright bass out of plywood and beech.I think it is not necessary to say, but i do it although:...

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DIY: Shipping a Valentine Rose in suspect Packaging.

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Setting Up the Adafruit Huzzah ESP8266 Breakout #HUZZAH #IoT

Nice tutorial from Jeremy Morgan. Recently I showed a friend of mine some of the projects I’ve working on with Arduino and Wifi, and he introduced me to the ESP8266 chip. I found them all over the...

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Giant Zippers @orgxiiiorg

#30 Giant Zippers – orgXIIIorg shop. Thanks Richard, we’ve been looking for these for awhile! (site, facebook, twitter, tumblr).

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Giant Jenga for only $10

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Bicycle USB Output

hello everybody,i use portable usb powerbanks for most of my projects (usb heated clothing, smart plant pot). and i also bike a lot. so i decided to create a very cheap, "clip on" power source to...

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Signs of Modern Astronomy Seen in Ancient Babylon

The New York Times published a piece last month on a new discovery about ancient Babylon that’s making waves in the field of Astronomy. For people living in the ancient city of Babylon, Marduk was...

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Lost Foam Casting - YouTube Play Button

Hey everybody! Lately I have been watching many of videos involving molten aluminum and I wanted to go ahead and try casting something myself. The possibilities are endless with this stuff and you can...

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Easy Banana Bread

I love to bake quick breads on the weekends. Not only does it fill the whole house with a warming aroma of sweetness, it only takes 10 minutes to throw together and makes breakfast quick and easy on...

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Caring for Bromeliads: What You Need to Know to Grow Them Indoors

Oh Bromeliads, how I love you! I’m so happy that I’m able to grow a variety of these pineapple relatives in my garden here in Santa Barbara. Bromeliads are tough, interesting and don’t need any fussing...

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NEW PRODUCT – Micro NFC/RFID Transponder – NTAG203 13.56MHz

NEW PRODUCT – Micro NFC/RFID Transponder – NTAG203 13.56MHz This tiny micro NFC/RFID tag is super small, and contains an NTAG203 chip plus antenna. It’s super tiny, flexible and a great way to DIY an...

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AT&T phone jack help

I just got a UPS package with my new AT&T uverse modem for self installation. I plugged everything according to directions. As soon as I powered up and waited for the green lights I got 2 red...

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Electricians to the Rescue? Installing combination switch/outlet to existing...

Hi All, For two weeks I've tried to do the simplest of things - replace an existing light switch with a combination switch/outlet. For two weeks I've failed miserably. I'm pleading - please help this...

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NEW PRODUCT – Hakko FX-600 50-Watt Adjustable Soldering Iron

Upgrade your RatShack fire-starter iron to this luxurious portable soldering iron. It’s durable, with a strong grounded cord, a nice handle and fast heat up. When you don’t need a full soldering...

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Kid's Science Project - Reusable Hand Warmers

Hand warmers - click the button for instant warmth. Boil to re-use. A nice rainy-day project that has a bit of science behind it but will also be popular with kids in the winter is making re-usable...

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How to Wax a Surfboard 2

Waxing is one of the most underrated, pivotal parts of surfing. It makes your feet stick to the board (no we're not snow boarding or skating, where we want a slicker surface to slide, we actually want...

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