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Every Kid Needs a Power Drill
I was in Lowe’s the other day and saw a pretty cool set of tools designed for the youngsters. “Red Toolbox” makes tool kits designed to be used by kids. One of the things that caught my eye was the…
Be Prepared! – Make or Buy a “Bug Out Bag”
In the light of the recent events, we have been reminded how important the old scout motto is. I keep a list in my camping first-aid kit of things I would absolutely not want to be without for more than…
How to Tie a Striped Crown Stennet
The Striped Crown Sinnet is the flipside of the Corkscrew Crown Sinnet. Although visually very different, the Stripped Crown Sinnet is merely the alternating form of the Corkscrew Crown Sinnet, as the following video shows. Video production by JD of…
How to Tie a Two Color Monkeys Fist
The Monkeys Fist is a classic knot used to add weight and grip to the end of a tossed line. Still, the knot is also elegant on its own. Having become a favored piece of paracord tyers, I decided to…
How To Throw a Spiral (Video)
Whether your son plays football or not, he really needs to know how to throw a spiral. This is a really good video about the fundamentals… “Nailing down the basics of throwing will ensure that you play your best game.…
How to Etch a Mint Tin
Jake von Slatt at Steampunk Workshop has developed a pretty cool way to etch and copper plate mint tines. Too dangerous for a kid to do unsupervised (think: ACID), but could be a great way to make Christmas or birthday…