With harsh residue left by oil, glue, wax, grease or other sticky substances that could be difficult to remove with ordinary cleaners, you need an adhesive remover. This solution works by breaking down the molecular bonds that make the irritating substance challenging to clean. They come in the form of sprays, wipe, or even liquids. Additionally, they come in different compatible-based formulas such as solvent, citrus, and soy. Solvent-based adhesive removers are the strongest as their active ingredients are harsh caustic chemicals such as methanol, benzene, and petroleum-based chemicals used to clean metals. On the other hand, citrus-based removers have citrus fruit and propane as active ingredients. Lastly, soy-based removers…

In one of his videos, David Odell of Odell Complete Concrete mentioned that the basic idea of applying concrete sealers is to provide the best protection for concretes. By sealing them and preventing the unfavorable effects of extreme temperatures, water erosion, and various contaminants, you’ll have concrete surfaces that will last years. They also improve the concrete’s tolerance against stains and scuffs and, most of all, they prevent moisture problems which can lead to bigger issues in the future. That said, concrete sealers won’t only prolong the beauty of surfaces, but they can also contribute to the physical longevity of the concretes. This can save you a great sum of…

If you’ve recently just bought a new 3D printer, chances are your mind is going berserk thinking about the potentials your new toy has. But hold your horses! Instead of printing something as large and complex as a 3D printer or, dare I say it, a house, you might want to start your new printer off with something smaller and simpler. Kickasss 3D Prints has 5 simple objects you can make with a standard FDM printer and some plastic filament. While not as life-changing as printing a new house, these “life hacks” are accessories you just might find useful when doing everyday tasks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGvysez9suo Toothpaste Squeezer If you’ve ever had…

The number of 3D printer products on the market has increased dramatically in recent years, with new and updated models emerging on a larger scale. Interestingly, some stand out as highly powerful, and Prusa is one of them. The Brains Behind Prusa Prusa is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of 3D printers. It continuously enhances every element of its open-source ecosystem, via hardware and software. As a result, consumers love their product lines more and more. This is all possible through Josef Prusa, a Czech hobbyist, the brains behind the Prusa Research that started in 2012. Today, Josef Prusa is one of the most iconic figures of the 3D…

Innovative products are making life easier for everyone. Garden hoses are one of them. Flexible garden hoses are the improved version of the traditional garden hoses, which are commonly bulky to carry around the garden. The flexible garden hose is constructed with a firm inner membrane that expands when water fills in. The outer cover protects the inner membrane from accidental punctures while the hose is in use. The best thing about a flexible garden hose is that it extends in length when there is high pressure in water, and it shrinks back to a more compact size when the pressure is released. This feature makes it easy to store…

It’s been a while since we’ve seen some good woodturning projects here on SolidSmack, so let’s take a look at something you can actually use: a coffee mug. Using an apple log as the basis of the project, woodturner Matt Jordan starts his morning by carving out a container for his cup o’ Joe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EDF4g7xpEM The actual mug is made from an apple log with plenty of burl and bumps. Jordan carves from the outside going in to give the wood a uniform, cylindrical shape. Turning Log Into Mug  Once the log is carved down, he flips it over and hollows it out with multiple different drill bits to make…