Position the log horizontally in the carriage so that the blade can cut through its center. Slide the log down the carriage until one end is flush with the blade. Cut the log in half lengthwise, then turn the saw off. To maximize the amount of lumber you get from the log, you can now cut several wide boards from the bottom of one of the halves you just cut. Once you've cut the log in half, line one of the halves up along the blade. You will need to stand it up on its edge. Turn the saw back on and cut the half into 2 equal parts. Turn the saw off and remove these parts. If you haven't cut boards from the other half already, place the remaining half log back in the saw carriage, turn the saw on, and cut this log into 2 equal parts. Always double-check that the saw is turned off when removing cut logs from the carriage to minimize your risk of injury. Place a quartered section on the saw carriage. Orient the saw blade near the open face so that you can cut a board off of it of a predetermined thickness. Turn the saw on and saw off a board. For example, if you want boards that are 1in (2.5cm) thick, align the blade 1in (2.5cm) away from one side of the log. Slide the quarter back under the blade so that the blade is positioned to cut a board of the same thickness as the first, and then saw off another board. Repeat this last step until you have cut the log into as many boards as possible. Remember to turn the log 90 before sawing off each board. Use your quarter-sawn boards to build beautiful wood products! For example, you might build a cabinet or table, use long boards for flooring, or create small objects like boxes or cutting boards. Place 2 quarters next to each other. Then slide each quarter under the blade and cut the 2 quarters at the same time. Remove the 2 resulting boards. Pull the 2 quarters apart and rotate each quarter 90. Place the quarters back under the blade, then cut another 2 boards. Repeat this process until you have cut all of the boards you can from the quarters. Freshly sawn wood typically has quite a bit of moisture in it, so your boards will need to be dried before you can use them. Find a storage spot outdoors where you can stack your boards away from trees (which can drop leaf litter and twigs) or soggy soil. To create the best air flow, elevate your boards on cinder blocks and line them up side by side. If you have a lot of boards, stack them in layers separated by thin wooden slats, then weigh the whole stack down with more cinder blocks. Look for a spot where prevailing winds will blow through the side of the stack of lumber. Use a moisture meter to check the moisture content of the wood periodically. The goal is to achieve a moisture level of around 15-20%. Depending on the weather conditions and the original moisture content of the boards, it may take several months for the lumber to dry.
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One-sentence summary -- Line the log up on the portable saw carriage and cut it in half lengthwise. Cut the log into quarters. Saw a board of the desired thickness from one of the quarters. Turn the quarter log 90 and saw off another board. Cut 2 quarters simultaneously to save time. Air-dry your cut boards before you use them.

You don't need to rush in the morning just because you spent half an hour picking out your outfit! Go for something between casual and original. But remember you are making first impressions so what you wear kind of dictates a part of your personality, so don't go far outside your comfort zone. Expectations are overrated. You just got out of elementary school, no need to wear makeup or do anything fancy with your hair. If you're not comfortable with it, don't do it! All these middle school girls you see in magazines have makeup on solely for the advertisements. Going your first day with no makeup is quite the bold move itself, as it shows you have confidence in yourself and that you don't need makeup to attract attention! This will wake you up and make you smell fresh and feel great. (Remember some nice deodorant to top it off.) You do not need to haul your whole home with you. All you really need for your first day really is a few snacks, a pencil or two and the basic supplies. Bringing extra pencils and snacks may be helpful, but not necessary. The higher grades don't bite! If you're feeling daring enough, go and try to make some friends who are older than you, as they have gone through your grade and may be able to give you some pointers. Mingle with some other stranger that may be hanging around too. If you can't find a loner to make friends with, go take a look at a map of the school and try to get the know the place, after all, you're going to be spending a few years here.
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One-sentence summary -- Pick out your outfit the night before. Avoid feeling that you have to wear makeup. Take a shower in the morning. Take only what you need. Seek help from people already in middle school. Make some friends while you're waiting for school to open.

Whatever way you contact her, invite her to an event you're attending or hosting. This way, it will seem that you are interested in her, but it won't be too forward. By inviting her to an event, you'll give her the opportunity to meet you in a low-stakes situation. If you're throwing a party with roommates or friends, this is probably a good time to reestablish contact with a girl you might be interested in. If you're going to an event or party somewhere with a group of friends, reach out and invite her to join your group. The easiest way to meet up with her is to suggest something that seems fun and casual. This is important, as you're likely to strike out if she thinks you're asking her on a formal date. Instead, consider inviting her to join you: For coffee with friends. For a drink at a place you both already hang out. At some sort of event you both are interested in. For example, ask if she'd like to meet you after a concert, or ask if she'll be going to a certain campus organization meeting. If she ignores your texts, phone calls, social media messages, or otherwise sends the signal that she isn't interested in you, leave her alone. Back off completely. Give her the opportunity to contact you. If she doesn't, she's not interested.
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One-sentence summary -- Invite her to an event. Ask if she wants to join you for something simple. Leave her alone if she isn't receptive to you.

Look for thin, absorbent cotton balls or pads at your local drugstore. Do not use tissue or toilet paper, as it is not absorbent enough. You risk getting iodine stains on your fingers or hands when you try to remove it from your skin. Look for rubbing alcohol that is made with at least 70-90% isopropyl alcohol. Pour 14 teaspoon (1.2ml) rubbing alcohol onto the cotton ball or pad. You can get rubbing alcohol at your local drugstore or online. If you are removing iodine stains next to a healing cut or wound, be careful not to rub the pad over this area. Do not scrub at your skin. Simply spread the rubbing alcohol lightly over the area to remove the stains. Once you have removed the iodine stains, place the area under warm running water to rinse it off. Apply the rubbing alcohol as needed to your skin to remove the iodine stains.
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Get a cotton ball or pad. Dab the cotton ball or pad in rubbing alcohol. Apply the rubbing alcohol in small, circular motions. Rinse your skin with warm water.