How to Identify USA Pottery

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In the USA, pottery making started with the clay pieces produced by Native Americans. Specialty pottery making is still being done in the United States, but now much modern American pottery is mass-produced for tableware and other practical functions. Perhaps you have inherited a beautiful piece of

Three Types of Conduction

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Conduction is the process by which something, such as heat or an electric current, moves through one substance to another substance. One of the substances or objects remains stationary throughout this process, yet it is still affected by the difference in temperature, energy or heat of the other sub

How to Burn Freshly Cut Wood

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Clearing lots is common when purchasing new property and often times much of the lumber is burned to avoid removal costs. Burning freshly cut lumber is not difficult, but it will require strategy in the beginning stages of building your wood pile to burn. Diesel fuel is required for this and preferr

How to Convert Hertz to Pulses Per Foot

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You can convert the frequency of a wave in Hertz (Hz) to the number of pulses per foot--only if you know the speed of the wave. This is because frequency is the measure of pulses (or cycles) per second, but it tells you nothing about the length of each pulse, which is a wave property known as "wavel

Are There Any Rules for Metal Detector Use in North Carolina?

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A man uses a metal detector on the beach.detector de metales image by Marco Antonio Fdez. from Fotolia.comA metal detector is a device that emits a signal when it is in the vicinity of a metal object that may not be in sight. The modern detector was developed in the 1930s, and it was...

How to Mount a Handgun Scope to a Rifle

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Since handgun scopes are generally shorter than rifle scopes, it is suggested that you use a Weaver scope base to attach the scope, as conventional mounts will most likely be inadequate. Before you mount a handgun scope to a rifle, however, you may wish to reconsider. Handgun scopes, with rare excep

The Ways to Teach Addition

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Addition and subtraction tend to be relatively easy things to learn when taught right, even for small children. The main issue lies in conceptualizing what is happening when adding two numbers together. This can occur in several ways and usually the more creative and interactive the method, the quic

The Best pH Levels for White Oaks

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The pH level of the soil is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. White oak trees grow best in mildly acid soils with a pH level between 5.5 and 6.5. Oak trees growing in soils with a pH outside this range are susceptible to nutrient deficiencies and other problems.

How to Determine the Value of a Partner Buyout

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Company valuation is never an easy process. There are not just the hard assets to consider, such as property or inventory, there are also the intangibles that are harder to pit a value to, such as intellectual property. When a partnership dissolves, and one of the partners needs to be bought out, fi

How to Electroplate With Copper Sulfate

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Electroplating--the depositing by means of an electric current of a thin metal on the surface of a conductive object, generally for surface protection or decoration--is not beyond the reach of the "amateur scientist." One of the simplest metals to electroplate is copper, derived from copper sulfate.

Bat Species in Pennsylvania

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Bats feed mostly on night flying insects. One bat may consume up to 500 insects in an hour. A colony of bats may consume more than a quarter-million small insects and mosquitoes in just one night, especially a colony of little brown bats, one of the nine bat species that live at least part of the

Species That Compete With the Hawk

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The hawk is a large bird of prey found all over North America. There are 14 different types of hawk, the largest of which can have a wingspan of over 5 feet. The hawk is a large predator and competes with birds and other animals for food and territory.

How to Make a Mosaic Table Top With Broken Dishes

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When you have a ragged old tabletop or a pile of broken, worn dishes lying around, you need to get creative! You can make a beautiful mosaic tabletop out of your old dishes that will look stunning in any room of your home. It is an easy way to recycle your household goods, spruce up your decor, and

What Antenna Do I Need for DirecTV?

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DirecTV is one of the leading television providers in the United States and is known for offering sports packages like NFL Sunday Ticket and the NASCAR package. If you are interested in getting DirecTV, you will need a professional installation from a certified DirecTV installer. The installation wi

How to Repair an Electric Shade Motor

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Electric or motorized shades can be a godsend for a homeowner for several reasons. Not only are they easier to operate, especially for larger, heavier windows, but they also offer better protection, are more secure, more energy-efficient, safer and more durable than manual shades that require cords.

Wood Turning a Bowl: Lathe Setup

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Instructions for Constructing Simple Gumball Machines

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With its cute, bulbous display filled with cheery, multicolored candy orbs, a gumball machine provides a whimsical addition to any room. A real, vintage gumball machine can be pricey, but a simple homemade version can give you the look without the expense. Use your gumball machine like a candy dish

How to Make a Coil Pot With Air Dry Clay

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Making coil pots from clay is a traditional method that was originally used by the Navajos. Potters working with ordinary clay must fire or bake their pots; however, air-dry clay will cure to a hard finish without firing. Before the clay dries, you can embellish your pot with pebbles, beads, marbles

"Five Little Monkeys" Kindergarten Activities

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Kindergarten children enjoy activities that involve singing, dancing or jumping up and down. "Five Little Monkeys," a popular chant known by little children, can be made even more fun through simple activities ideal for the kindergarten classroom. Some of these activities require absolutely no addit

How to Make a Solar Cell Out of Copper Oxide

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In the era of "green" energy, solar power is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon with viable products in the consumer, government, and even military arenas. The nerve center of these devices is the solar cell, a photon-collecting device capable of turning bright sunlight into usable electricity. Bu