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Archive for June, 2010

Recipe: Pork Ribs in Honey

June 29, 2010
By Andrew Lewis
Recipe: Pork Ribs in Honey

I recently used this marinade in an article I produced for Craft Magazine, and I'm pleased to be able to share it with you here, too. These ribs only take a few minutes to prepare, and the marinade works equally well on belly draft, pork chops, chicken wings, or even Quorn fillets.
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Tags: barbecue, chicken, marinade, picnic, pork, quorn, recipe, ribs
Posted in Recipes, Savoury | No Comments »

Workshop: Repairing a Bosch IXO Screwdriver

June 26, 2010
By Andrew Lewis
Workshop: Repairing a Bosch IXO Screwdriver

If you have a Bosch IXO screwdriver that only works in one direction, then there is probably a loose contact on the main circuit board.
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Tags: bosch, bosch ixo, electric screwdriver repair, ixo repair
Posted in Electronics, General Interest, Repairs, Workshop | 13 Comments »

Workshop: Toothpaste Scratch Removal

June 25, 2010
By Andrew Lewis
Workshop: Toothpaste Scratch Removal

Scuffs and scratches on your MP3 player or mobile phone are really annoying. You can remove most minor scratches and marks using toothpaste, or a similar mild abrasive. Just polish the scratch away using a tiny amount of toothpaste and a soft cloth, moving in a circular motion – just as if you were...
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Tags: gadget repair, polish a scratch, scratched mp3, scratched my phone, scratched phone, scratched plastic, scuffed gadget
Posted in General Interest, Plastics, Repairs, Workshop | 4 Comments »

Workshop Basics: Making Holes

June 23, 2010
By Andrew Lewis
Workshop Basics: Making Holes

It's surprising to see how many people have trouble working with an electric drill. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to get a perfect hole every time.
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Tags: drill, drill bit, drilling, drilling a hole
Posted in General Interest, Metal, Plastics, Wood, Workshop | 1 Comment »

Recipe: Pork Cutlets in Breadcrumbs

June 22, 2010
By Andrew Lewis
Recipe: Pork Cutlets in Breadcrumbs

This stunningly simple recipe is a perfect cold cut for picnics and barbecues. Using the bare minimum of ingredients, anyone can prepare this tasty pork treat a couple of hours ahead of time.
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Tags: barbecue, breadcrumbs, chops, deep fried, pork, pork recipe, recipe, Recipes
Posted in Recipes, Savoury | No Comments »

Garden Basics: CD Scarecrow

June 20, 2010
By Stuart Cook
Garden Basics: CD Scarecrow

The summer months herald the return of an old adversary for the vegetable gardener. Keeping hungry young birds from snacking on your potentially prize winning peas can become a near obsession with some people, but I prefer to take a more laid back approach to the problem.
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Tags: bird scarer, birds eating my peas, cd bird scarer, Gardening, keep birds off my garden, scarecrow, what to do with old cds
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The Vintage Computer Festival

June 19, 2010
By Andrew Lewis
The Vintage Computer Festival

I know that you are thinking vintage computers aren't particularly crafty, but I beg to differ. Some of the computers on show at the vintage computer festival were built in the days when men were men, women were women, and small animals were dinner.
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Tags: amiga, amstrad, atari, Bletchley Park, computers, emulation, mame, TNMOC, vintage, zx spectrum
Posted in Electronics, General Interest, Upcrafting, Workshop | No Comments »

Community: fizzPOP

June 18, 2010
By Antonio Roberts
Community: fizzPOP

Antonio Roberts introduces us to fizzPOP, a UK based hackerspace where people with a wide range of skills and interests can come together and open up the technology to explore it's inner workings.
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Tags: circuit bending, Craft, crafting, fizzPOP, hacker, hacking, hackspace, make, makers, making, Upcrafting
Posted in General Interest, Upcrafting | No Comments »

Machine Knitting: How to Make Fringing

June 17, 2010
By Sophie Ball
Machine Knitting: How to Make Fringing

This is another easy machine knitting technique that can be used to create fringe and fur effects very quickly. The technique is very versatile, and is ideal for use with blankets, rugs, and cushions.
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Tags: fringing, Knitting, knitting machine, machine knitting
Posted in Knitting, Textiles | No Comments »

Workshop: Repairing Switches

June 16, 2010
By Andrew Lewis
Workshop: Repairing Switches

There are lots of situations when you can't lay your hands on a replacement switch for a particular job, because manufacturers don't always use standard parts. In the case of a simple switch, it's usually possible to refurbish the existing unit and save yourself the expense of a replacement part.
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Tags: broken switch, repair, solder, soldering, switch repair, toyota estima emina
Posted in Electronics, Repairs, Workshop | 2 Comments »

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