It’s no secret that the Internet has changed the way people live their lives. People are more connected to the world than ever before, no matter where they are. However, with the invention of Wireless...
Driving while intoxicated is a serious matter. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), in 2009 alone, 32 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the US were caused by...
For diabetics, every month brings new challenges, both financial and health-related. Diabetic supplies can easily cost hundreds each month, so it's essential to find good deals on these items. About Diabetes...
Bakelite Catalin: All you need to know and how to test it First thing you need to know is that Bakelite and Catalin are two different plastics, but are both commonly referred to as Bakelite. All of the...
Most questions on early plastics are How Can I Test For Bakelite? What Are Some Differences Between the Plastics? When Was It First Produced? In this guide I will give some information on the history of early...
What's wrong with my Air Conditioning? A number of things can happen to make your A/C quit working. Here, we'll go over some of the common problems, and what you can do to fix it. Leaks / Low Refrigerant No...
There are 4 home remedies for spotting fake gold or just plated items that maybe marked 14k. 1st-Place a magnet next to questionable piece. If item is pulled towards magnet-it's just plated or fools gold....
TESTING FOR BAKELITE; SOME Thermo Plastic Bakelite tests easily / Some does not, but they are still what we consider Bakelite today.The MOST conclusive test of what WE call Bakelite TODAY is to Cut it with a...
This guide, among other things is to help you not buy or sell fake bakelite on eBay or anywhere else. This guide features tests to determine if an item is bakelite or not as well as some history on how...
Written by ROBIN VINCI Did you know the bakelite process was first made by Dr. Leo Baekeland in 1909. You just bought a great item and you think it is bakelite but you are not sure. There are several ways to...
