Article: You can use window cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Simply wipe the tang down with your desired solution, and let it dry. Be careful not to handle the tang with your bare hands after this. Rubbing alcohol will work the best, but you can use window cleaner too. You don't have to clean the wood scales. The wood is porous and textured, so it will take the epoxy readily. You can do this with a metal file or even a screw. You don't have to be precise for this step, but you should wipe the surface down once you are done. If the scales are smooth on the marked sides, it would be a good idea to scuff them as well. You can also roughly sand the scales with 120-grit sandpaper. Make sure that you are only sanding the sides that will be touching the tang. Each brand of epoxy glue is different, but in most cases, you will need to mix equal amounts of "Part A" and "Part B" in a plastic, disposable cup. Work quickly. Most epoxy glues set within minutes. Make sure that you are using epoxy glue, and not epoxy resin or coating. Mix the epoxy using a disposable tool, as it will ruin whatever you use to stir it. It would be a good idea to wear some plastic of vinyl gloves too. You can buy epoxy glue in hardware stores. Some craft stores may also sell epoxy glue. Use a disposable knife or paint spatula to spread an even layer of epoxy onto 1 side of the tang and the marked side of the matching scale with epoxy. Press the 2 together. Working quickly, flip the knife over so that you can see the other side of the tang. Insert the pins into the holes. Coat the tang and the marked side of the remaining scale, and press them together. You may have to hammer the second scale into place to ensure a tight fit. If you want to, you can coat the pins with epoxy too. This will make the bond even stronger. Make sure that you are inserting the handle between the pieces of plastic wrap--this way, the excess epoxy won't get everywhere. Close the vise as tightly as possible. After squeezing the 2 halves together, all the excess epoxy will have leaked out. Dip a rag in acetone, and use it to wipe off any epoxy that has leaked out from between the 2 scales. How long this takes depends on the type of epoxy you are using. Some are set and ready to use within 1 hour. Others need up to 1 day to dry. Check the label on your package of epoxy for complete drying times and instructions.
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Clean the tang on both sides to remove any oils or dirt. Scuff the tang on both sides to give the epoxy some texture to stick to. Prepare the epoxy glue according to the instructions. Glue the first scale to the the tang with the prepared epoxy. Insert the pins and glue the second scale. Insert the handle into the vise and clamp it shut. Wipe off any excess epoxy with a rag soaked in acetone. Allow the epoxy to set.
Article: If you'd like a wax that doesn't contain synthetic additives, buy a container of beeswax furniture polish. This polish is easy to apply and it will give your furniture a soft glow. Keep in mind that because it's such a soft wax, it won't protect your furniture as much as other polishes and it will be sticky unless you buff it well. You might find products that contain a mixture of beeswax and carnauba wax, which make the polish more durable. Carnauba is a popular vegetable wax that's added to furniture polishes because it buffs to a high shine. It also lasts longer than beeswax alone. Liquid wax doesn't contain as much wax as paste wax, so it won't last as long. Choose liquid wax if you'd like to coat furniture with lots of decorative carvings, which would be difficult to work a paste wax into. For example, select liquid wax for intricately carved chair or table legs. Most commercial floor waxes contain less wax so they're easier to spread across an entire floor. Since this wax is also softer, it won't last on furniture as long as a furniture wax. If you do use a floor wax, you'll probably need to reapply the wax every few months instead of once or twice a year.
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Choose beeswax for a soft, natural finish. Look for a product with carnauba wax for a long-lasting finish. Use liquid wax on heavily carved or ornate furniture. Avoid using floor wax on furniture.
Article: Nearsightedness makes it difficult to see objects far away. This is caused by having an eyeball that is too long, or a cornea that is too curved. This affects the way light is reflected on the retina, which causes blurred vision. Farsightedness makes it difficult to see objects that are up close. This is caused by having an eyeball that is too short, or a cornea that is not curved enough. An Astigmatism is when the eye doesn't focus light properly into the retina. Astigmatism causes objects to appear blurry and stretched out. It is caused by an irregular shaped cornea. This condition typically comes with age (over 40). This condition makes it difficult for the eye to focus on objects clearly. Presbyopia is caused by a loss of flexibility and thickening of the lens inside the eye.
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Identify nearsightedness. Identify farsightedness. Identify astigmatism. Identify presbyopia.