Don't Devalue Your Coins By Cleaning and/or Polishing Them This is a short guide to explain why the numismatic world frowns upon cleaned coins and those that perpetrate the deed. If you are considering the...
This is a really unusual light shade which might need some explanation. Tord Boontje is an award winning designer who mainly works with silhouettes of leaves and animals, designs inspired by nature.The garland...
There have been a number of questions concerning the difference between a Hot Cast and Cold Cast Bronze. Short and sweet version: Hot Cast is Metal and Cold Cast is Resin. Both forms are usually made from a...
As a follow on to my two earlier guides, I have had requests on how to identify a real hot cast bronze. The following are only suggestions and no harm whatsoever should be caused to a real hot cast bronze in...
Have a drill? Now you need drill bits. Drill bits come in a variety of types sizes and types, from twist drills to holesaws and specialist drills, and it is important to use the right drill bit for the job....
A Short Guide to Buying and Selling Antique Frames Antique, old, and vintage picture frames have become collectable and valuable pieces of art in there own right.Examples of 19th Century composition...
Upholstery Nails ..... 250 years of history yet can still look modern today Upholstery nails have been used in the upholstery industry for over 250 years. They were first used on leather covered oak chairs...
Keeping turkeys as pets or prospective meat sources is becoming increasingly popular. They are fascinating birds, very decorative and relatively easy to rear. I have kept turkeys for over 10 years, and would...
A short guide on Screws Screws are described firstly by the head style: Countersunk (CSK), Pan, Round, Cheese (countersunk is the most common) Secondly by the type of tool you wish to use to drive the screw:...
Zanussi Electrolux washing machine Drum bearing and seal replacement procedure This guide is intended to provide information to you so that you can decide if you are capable of replacing the drum bearings...