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Gravlax, also called gravad lax, is a traditional Nordic dish which uses salt and sugar to cure the salmon. Various herbs are used to give flavor to the salmon, typically white pepper and dill, and the salmon is eaten raw after the curing process is finished.  Note: because the salmon is never cooked, keeping preparation surfaces and tools especially clean throughout the process is highly recommended. Use high-quality salmon if possible, acquired from a trustworthy source. Using farm-raised salmon is recommended, due to a lower chance of health issues. Although the chance of parasites is not high to begin with, you can reduce the risk further by freezing the salmon first, then defrosting it. Use a pair of tweezers or a small knife and fork to remove the scales and bones of the fish. Leave the dark skin beneath the scales attached to the rest of the salmon. These cuts allow the spice mixture to soak into the salmon, giving it more flavor and better preservation. Chop up one bunch of dill, or about 8 tbsp (120 mL), and crush 1 tsp (5 mL) white peppercorns. Mix these into 3¼ oz (85 g) sugar and 4 oz (120 g) salt. Experienced gravlax chefs will vary the ratios of these ingredients to suit their tastes, but the large quantities of sugar and salt are important so the salmon is properly cured. Heap the spice mix onto the salmon fillets, turning the salmon to make sure it is exposed to the mixture on all sides. Place the salmon in a glass or stainless steel container, touching the salmon fillets together on the pink flesh side, rather than the dark skin side. Cover completely with plastic wrap, then press the fish down with any heavy object, such as a brick. During this time, the salt and sugar should melt into the salmon, adding a stronger flavor. If you are not comfortable preparing raw food, you may wish to move the fish directly to the refrigerator instead, reducing the risk of bacterial growth. Move the salmon to the refrigerator, keeping the weight on top of it. The longer you keep it there, the stronger the flavor will be, and the drier the fish will get. Try testing it every 24 hours to see if you enjoy the flavor. Once the salmon has achieved the flavor and texture you prefer, take it out of the container. Scrape off all the spices, and discard any liquid that has been created. This common pairing with gravlax can be found at scandinavian food stores. Alternatively, you can make it yourself using the ingredients for the "sauce" listed beneath the gravlax recipe. Mix the mustards, sugar, and vinegar together first, then pour the oil slowly into the mix while stirring. Once it has reached a mayonnaise consistency, stir in the chopped dill and season with white pepper and salt to taste. Rye crackers or rye bread are another common food served together with gravlax.

summary: Use this recipe to preserve the salmon to eat raw. Start with fresh, farm-raised salmon. Remove the bones and scales. Make several shallow cuts in the skin. Mix the dry ingredients together. Cover the spices with salmon. Weigh down the salmon. Leave at room temperature for six hours. Refrigerate the fish for one to three days. Remove the salmon from the container. Serve with mustard dill sauce.


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Unplug the motor from its power source. Power should not be running into the motor, or else you’re in for a shock. Unscrew any bolts holding the motor in place if there are any. You can test the motor with a multimeter if you think it may have an electrical charge. Take a look at the motor’s exterior to locate the wires that connect it to other components in an electrical system. They are often bright red, black, or blue, so they should be easy to spot. Twist the wires with a wrench to free them from the terminals. Note the wire locations so you can reconnect them later. You may want to take pictures to help with this. Find the gear shaft, which is a metal rod sticking out from 1 of the motor’s ends. The pulley is the small piece that looks like a wheel on the end of the shaft. Use the gear puller’s claws to grip the pulley, then pull it off the shaft. You can purchase a gear puller at most hardware stores. At both ends of the motor, you will notice circular pieces of casing, often made with PVC. These end bells need to be repositioned precisely later, and marking them now makes that much easier. Hold the center punch to the exterior of each end bell and tap it with a hammer to create a small mark.  Put 1 mark on the end bell underneath the pulley, then put 2 marks on the opposite end bell. Your motor may also have long metal tubes called housings. These are located behind the end bells. Mark them the same way. Each bell is likely to have 8 bolts. Look for a set of bolts in the center, then another set around the outside rim. You will need to turn these counterclockwise with the socket wrench in order to loosen and remove them. Depending on your motor, you may need a box wrench or a screwdriver instead. A soft-faced hammer has a plastic, wooden, or lead head. Wedge the screwdriver between the bell and the motor. It should be positioned on the side closest to the motor. Then, use the hammer to strike the screwdriver until you are able to pull the bell off the motor. Remember to get both bells, including the one on the side opposite of the pulley. The starter switch will be on the pulley end of the motor. It will be behind the end bell and housing. You will see a lot of copper wires connecting. Carefully pull off the metal piece holding the wires, taking care not to break any of the wires.  If your motor does not have a starter switch, it will have a brush housing, which is a horizontal tube. Look for the massive bundle of copper wires inside it. Note the position and number of any shims. The shims are flat metal pieces that look like 2-pronged forks.

summary: Disconnect the motor and remove it from its mounting. Disconnect the wires from the terminals. Remove the pulley with a gear puller. Mark the end bells with a center punch. Unscrew the bolts from end bells using a socket wrench. Tap the bells loose with a soft-faced hammer and screwdriver. Remove the motor’s ends and starter switch.


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Use heavy-duty scissors or an exacto knife to cut loose strands out of your wicker furniture. Carefully snip through damaged strands near the underside of arms, legs, or other parts of the piece. gently pull out the damaged strands to avoid damaging other parts of the wicker. Select the replacement reeds you need to fix your damaged wicker furniture. Place them in a large container full of warm water. Let them sit in the water for 30 minutes. Remove the reeds from the water and place them on a pile of clean paper towels. Gently press on the reeds with another paper towel to drain out excess water. Continue pressing on them with fresh paper towels until no more water comes out. Thread a replacement reed into the furniture, starting from a point near the back that is less visible. Using pliers or your fingers, gently weave the reed in an out of the wicker. Follow the pattern of the wicker for the best results. Once the reed is all the way through, add a drop of wood glue to the ends. Tuck them in to keep them from sticking out. Gently hold the stands in place for several seconds to allow the glue to set. Insert carpet tacks right on the ends of the replacement reeds once the wood glue is dry. Gently push the tacks in to avoid splitting the reed fibers. Use your finger or a small hammer to make sure the tack are securely firmly.
summary: Remove broken strands of wicker. Soak replacement reeds in warm water for 30 minutes to make them flexible. Remove excess water from the reeds. Weave the replacement reeds into the wicker furniture. Glue the strands in place. Secure the ends with carpet tacks after 30 minutes.