Soldering Iron Faulty? Repairing Soldering Iron Tips

Soldering Iron Faulty? Repairing Soldering Iron Tips

I needed to do some soldering for an upcoming project, only to find my soldering iron was broken. The problem is the soldering iron isn't getting hot - not even warm.

So as it's a problem people face and because some of the information is transferable to other situations, I decided to document my basic fault finding on the soldering iron.

Pouring Gas Experiment

This science experiment video shows you how we can actually pour gas, by using the gas to put out a candle.

How To Make A Paper Banger

Easy paper banger

This paper banger design is both easy to make and loud. I've also created a free app for those interested in Origami. The designs are all simple to make with easy to follow instructions.

ZomBow UPDATE

I just thought I'd share an update with everyone, on an upcoming project I'm working on called the ZomBow. It's a DIY crossbow made from easily accessible materials, for the impending zombie apocalypse.

Toy Cannon

Most little boys play war, but you can’t get your hand on the cool toys until you’re an adult. So I want to bridge that gap a little by making a toy cannon. This was a quick model made with very little planning, but by taking your time on the details I imagine you could easily make a better version. I'll try to include some pointers that may help you out.

DIY Freezing Kit

Today I want to give you the super power to freeze things. I'm going to show you how to make your own version of a commercially available product, with the only difference being yours will be cheaper.

DIY Electric Lockpick

It's not quite as good as a Sonic screwdriver, but it should open a few locks.

Following on from a previous article where we showed you how to make lockpicks from old hacksaw blades, we're now going to show you how to make an electric pick you can use them with.

Hacksaw Hack

How many hacks, could a hacksaw hack - if a hacksaw could hack, hacks?

In a previous article we went over the basics of lock picking and now we'd like to show you a second use for your old hacksaw blades. Their thin design and flexibility mean they make great lock picks.

PVC Pipe Gun

PVC Pipe Gun

Can we make a simple fun spear gun from a PVC pipe? Let's find out!

Pringles Can Speaker

Pringles Can Speaker 

Pringles occasionally run a promotion where you get a speaker for the can. But why bother with all that, when you can make your own speaker from the Pringles can.

Ballistic Gelatine

How to Make Ballistic Gelatine 

In this quick video we show you how to make ballistic gelatine. Help us find the murderer - Red Pepper has struck again.

Emergency Candles

Emergency Candles 

It's a good idea to be prepared for anything, but in a situation where you've been caught short, it's those that can adapt who will survive.

In this article we're going to show you how to make 6 forms of emergency candles with stuff you may have around your home.

Cola Can Battery

Cola Can Battery 

Cola can drinks are known to give you an energy boost, but what some people don't know is they can give you an electrical boost too. In this article we're going to show you how to make a cola can battery.

Hand Wipe Capacitor

Make A Capacitor From A Hand Wipe Tub

There comes a time in every mad scientist's life when their invention will require capacitors. They have to look cool, show off how inventive you are and pay homage to earlier inventors. Shop bought capacitors just won't cut the mustard. No, you need Leyden jars.

How to Make Play Doh

How to Make Play Doh

Playing with Play Doh can be lots of fun, but making your own salt dough modelling clay can be a fun process too. So in this article were going to show you how to do just that.

Home Electrolysis Kit

Home Electrolysis Kit 

Electrolysis is a useful skill to pick up and the beauty of it is that it's super easy to do. Electrolysis can be used to plate materials, to clean, for etching and even to produce pure forms of a material.

Pigpen Cyphers

Pigpen Cyphers

In these tutorials we like to cover codes and cyphers and hopefully give you a bit more understanding into them. Today's subject is the Pigpen Cypher.

Pigpen is said to have been associated with the Freemasons and is popular as it's simple to work with.

How To Make An Electromagnet

How To Make An Electromagnet 

Magnets are one of the most fun things to experiment with. With a few materials you can easily make your own electromagnet.

How to Copper Plate a Nail

How to Copper Plate a Nail 

This is a simple experiment you can easily replicate at home using things you may find around the house. It's something people of all skill levels can do and can be a fun little experiment to do with the kids.

How to Remove a Label

How to Remove a Label 

It always seems a waste to just recycle your glass jars or glass bottles. But you don't want the label on and you know removing it is going to take awhile and make a mess.

Well with our easy method you can remove those glass jar and glass bottle labels with little or no mess.