Article: Carefully move your blade into the granite without using heavy pressure. Guide it along the line as evenly as possible for an accurate cut. Stand to the side of the saw instead of directly behind to protect yourself from kickback. Have a partner spray the granite with a spray bottle as you cut through the line. This will keep the saw blade from overheating from pressure. If you don't have a partner, rent a wet saw. Wet saws spray water over the rock and blade as you cut. This will give you maximum control over it to prevent slipping or kickback. Although you can use a circular saw with one hand, you will not be able to make a safe or accurate cut. Never look away from the saw while it's still on. A moment's distraction can result in damage to your project or even serious injury. Avoid forcing your saw through the rock too quickly, as going too fast can cause kickback, which may injure you or damage the granite. If it looks satisfactory, begin prepping your next cut or wrapping up your project. If you notice any uneven lines or are otherwise unsatisfied with your cut, however, mark the areas you want to fix and re-cut the granite.
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Turn on your saw and begin cutting the granite. Spray the granite lightly with water. Always use both hands while operating the saw. Stay concentrated on the blade as you cut through the granite. Inspect your finished cut.
Article: Modern cars that are controlled by electronic ignitions don't need to have their timing adjusted, but old-style 4-stroke engines require that the timing be adjusted periodically to optimize the efficiency of the engine, making sure that the spark fires at the appropriate moment in the ignition cycle. If you hear telltale signs of the timing of your car not being quite right, such as pinging, backfiring, or if the car runs too rich or too lean, you will need to either take it to a mechanic or adjust the timing yourself. The four "strokes" in the 4-cycle engine refer to the process of intake, compression, power, and exhaust. The timing of the ignition refers to the point between the compression and the power strokes at which the spark plug fires, creating the combustion that results in your horsepower, forcing the piston down into the cylinder. When the piston comes up during the compression stroke, just before the piston gets to the top of its compression stroke (which is called "top dead center"), the spark plug should fire. Over time, this tends to get misaligned somewhat, resulting in a less-than-optimum spark plug firing time. The distance before the "top dead" center is the ignition timing, and it's represented by a row of graded numbers on the balancer or flywheel through an access hole. Look for the ruler-style row of numbers on the front of the engine's harmonic balancer (or flywheel), which should have numbers above and below zero. Typically, when your car comes from the manufacturer, ignition base idle timing is set to a manufacture specification before top dead center. The timing advances as the engine's speed accelerates, however, resulting in a variable that will need to be periodically adjusted using a timing light. Numbers to the left of zero on the timing tape refer to the piston as it travels down, while numbers to the right of zero refer to the piston's upward motion. Moving the wheel right is called "advancing" the timing, while moving the wheel left is "moving back" the timing.
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Learn if your car needs to be adjusted or not. Understand the ignition cycle. Learn the ignition timing number.
Article: If you are unsatisfied with the strength of your guitar's signal, enhance it with a pre-amp. Pre-amplification is the first stage of amplification. These devices boost your guitar's signal. You can purchase a pre-amp specifically designed for guitars. However, if you are looking to save money, several guitar accessories come equipped with pre-amps. These include, amp-modelers, pedals, drum machines, and direct boxes. The best pre-amps use tubes. Insert your standard guitar cable into your guitar. Plug the other end of the guitar cable into the input port of your pre-amp. Insert a " stereo in cable into your pre-amp's PA Out or Line-Out port. Put the opposite end of this cable into your laptop's audio-in port. If your laptop does not have an audio-in port, you will need to purchase an interface or a special cable that transforms your audio-out port, also known as a headphone jack, into an audio-in port. These products also work with phones and tablets. There are also adapters that plug into USB ports. If your guitar is connected properly to your laptop, you can hear the instrument through your computer's speakers, a set of external speakers, or a pair of headphones. If you are not using your' computer's speakers, insert the external speaker cable or headphones into your laptop's audio-out port. Strum your guitar to test the signal. While the pre-amp will improve the strength of the signal, it may not decrease any delay you are experiencing. Delay, or audio latency, is the gap that exists between when a sound is inputted into the computer and when that sound is actually heard. In order to hear your guitar, you may need to download and/or open recording software first. If you are experiencing sound problems, open your computer's sound settings. Check to see if your sound is muted and that the correct port or device is selected (audio-in, audio-out, headphone, microphone, etc.). For specific instructions, consult your computer or device's manual.
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Purchase or find a device with a pre-amp. Connect your guitar and pre-amp to your laptop. Test the signal.