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Use this fun craft project to engage in a little scientific observation this winter.

Patterns generally start with directions to "Knit a gauge swatch. If it is not the correct size, then change needles to fit." Ugh. Does it really matter?

The distance between each rail of a train track is the most basic design decision: setting the benchmark for rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling and loading gauge.

Strain gauges can be installed on a wide range of test systems to evaluate strain, stresses and forces being generated.

Body modification, including the stretching of piercings, is becoming a widely accepted and appreciated form of self expression. Learn how to safely gauge a piercing!

Choosing the right strain gauge for a measurement application requires selecting gauges with the right characteristics for the job.

Strain gauges are the most widely used method to measure small strains in mechanical components.

Strain gauges are available in a variety of alloys to ensure the most accurate performance during different measurement environments.

Gauging one's piercings has become a common form of self and artistic expression. The following article will help beginners understand the basics of stretching piercings.

A narrow gauge railway in Wales, UK, once written off as economically unviable, is running again thanks to the efforts of volunteers.

Determining knitting gauge is the first thing any knitter should do before beginning a new project.

The necessity and nuisance of knitting/crocheting that swatch and obtaining the right gauge so your project comes out perfect.

John McCain has distorted Barack Obama's energy plan by insenuating that all the plan includes is properly infalted tires.

Sealed, weldable strain gauges provide an inexpensive and robust system for monitoring rail forces in continuously welded rail (CWR).

Meteorologists measure the elements of weather using specific instruments and gauges. Discover what an anemometer is used for or what calculates a percentage of humidity.

Bike this well-marked, easily navigated multi-use trail in the shadows of two of Maine's highest mountains, Sugarloaf and Bigelow.

Your questions answered about a 1995 Dodge Neon that has a backwards fuel gauge and and engine that hesitates when under acceleration.

Properly maintained portfolios contain student work that assists curricular evaluation, demonstrates individual student progress, and can be used in student placement.

A 2001 Dodge Caravan with some burned out panel bulbs.

Make an afghan or throw from yarn you have left over from other projects and it's like getting it for free. It's amazingly beautiful and easy to knit or crochet, too.

The 1960s saw the end of steam trains on British Rail. Today, preserved and narrow gauge railways make it possible to relive the past.

Good planning can make your next river trip more enjoyable and safer for everyone connected to it.

Debbie Bliss has published nearly 50 pattern books and oversees a monthly magazine. Plus, her eponymous yarns such Cashmerino and alpaca silk aran are best sellers.

As a knitter's skill grows, additional pieces of equipment become increasingly useful. The following items would make welcome and suitable gifts for any knitter.

We look at the basics of knitting math and how to create stitch ratios so that you can substitute yarns not called for in a pattern in order to obtain the correct gauge.

The mystery of terms used in knitting patterns is revealed here. This handy guide for knitting definitions will make things easier to understand.

Here are the main options and key points to consider when choosing a human-made benchtop.

Yarn flow and tension in crochet is important; it helps the crocheter create uniform pieces with straight edges, and makes pieces look professional.

Jewelry makers can learn the basics of gauge, dead soft, half hard, round and square sterling silver wire, and how to buy bulk silver wire for beading and wire wrapping.

An old friend is back with his old faithful.

Find out how to choose the appropriate electric guitar strings to suit the sound, style and technique of the player.

By following three simple steps, it is possible to reduce or elminate pain that is associated with diabetes testing

Alarmed parents take note. Many teens have bought into a fad called gauging in which their earlobe piercings are stretch to accommodate larger and large posts or plugs.

1994 Mazda 626 With a cooling fan problem and 1992 Acura Integra GS with a starting problem.

Changing strings on a guitar is a regular part of instrument maintenance. Find out how to choose the appropriate strings to maximise the quality of sound and performance.

Allowing a teen to permanently mark his or her body is an irreversible decision. Here's a guide for parents on how to handle the issue.

New knitters are often baffled when it comes to knitting tension. However by using different methods they can learn to create uniform knitting with correct tension.

With the many different types of dive gear on the market, a diver needs to know what equipment is necessary and what equipment is for special diving environments.

A 2001 Jeep Cherokee that is a retirement home for old mice and a 1992 Dodge Caravan with no working dash gauges.

Strain gauges can be used to measure vertical, lateral, and longitudinal forces in continuously welded rail (CWR).

Strain is a material effect in a component that is subjected to an applied force. Learn about stress, strain and measuring material damage in this article.

Wheatstone Bridge circuits are often used with strain gauges and other resistive sensors for signal conditioning.

Tips for knitting better finished projects help our ability to be good knitters and reduce frustration.

A Buick Lesabre backfiring problem and an Acura Integra that may or may not be overheating.

Learn about the different types of canvas available for needlepointing: mono, interlock, penelope, rug, plastic, waste, and gauze canvas.

Your auto repair questions answered about a 2001 Buick Century with a fuel pressure problem and a 1988 BMW 528e that hesitates.

Next year could see a viable land alternative to moving containerised cargo between two of the world's most important economic blocs by sea.

Bekonscot in Buckinghamshire, UK is the oldest model village and railway in the world. A unique piece of heritage, it depicts England as it was in the 1930s.

Bosons, along with fermions and leptons complete the 'zoo' of elementary particles.

A yarn ball band tells the yarn fiber, suggested care, length, gauge, suggested needle size, yarn weight, color and dye lot. Yarn comes in balls, hanks, or skeins.