How to Make a Stock Pond

Decide where you will locate the pond. It needs to be within easy access of any animals that will be drinking from the stock pond. Lay out the measurements visibly so that you can step back and see how it will look.
Study the building specifications in your area for creating a stock pond. Make certain you do not need a permit from the city or county to begin the construction. Obtain one through the proper channels if you do.
Dig down to a depth of 6 to 12 feet to create the stock pond. A front loader or backhoe is the most appropriate machine for this job.
Line your stock pond with a heavy clay soil. See if water stands for several days after a heavy rain in other areas of your land. If this is the case, simply dig the pond deep enough and prepare the bottom with heavy clay earth to encourage the growth of cattails and other pond-loving plants, such as water lilies.
Allow the pond to fill naturally with the next heavy rain. This insures the pond water is free from chlorine. You will appreciate this fact when you begin fishing.
Add fish and frog eggs according to the size of your stock pond. If you will be using the pond for fishing, you need to consider what you will want to catch and what adapts well to your area. These eggs are available from your local hatchery. This is where the entertainment aspect begins. Soon you will be able to fish in your stock pond any time you want.
Look through Internet searches to see about supplies for your pond and to find local shops. Just type in 'stock pond supplies' as a keyword search. Remember to look for supplies that encourage the health and continuing enjoyment of your fishing habit.

How to Invest in the Italian Stock Market (7 Steps)

Check among the major securities brokerages to see which offers the most favorable combination of account terms and access to the Italian stock market. Choose the brokerage that commands the lowest commission fees while still offering investors the opportunity to invest in the Italian stock market.
Hire a financial adviser. If at all possible, it's best to find one who knows the Italian stock market and has some degree of experience helping people invest in it.
Sit down with your financial adviser and create a personal investment plan. Determine how much money you're willing to commit to investing in the stock market, remembering that while securities trading offers the potential for aggressive returns, it also poses significant risk.
Follow Italian news and current events in addition to the Borsa Italiana index. Before you invest, you should have a solid working knowledge of the Italian economy and know which companies compose the backbone of the Borsa Italiana.
Pick an industry experiencing significant growth or one with solid growth potential if you're looking to invest long term. Identify the various Italian companies operating in that industry, and do your stock market homework on them, just as you would for an American company. If you don't know how to research a stock properly, head to your library or local bookstore for help.
Contact your brokerage firm when you have determined which Italian company you want to invest in. Place your order and wait while it is filled. Your domestic brokerage needs to route the request to an appropriate, licensed Italian stockbroker to complete the transaction. You may experience a delay while your order goes through.
Follow your investment using the Borsa Italiana's stock-quote tool on the Borsa Italiana S.p.A. English website (see Resources below). Sell when you've reached your investment goal or when the going gets too tough for your risk tolerance.

How to Oil Finish a Gun Stock (7 Steps)

Remove the stock from the rifle or shotgun. Each manufacturer and model will likely have a different method, but the stock should be completely separable.
Rub the stock with 120-grit sandpaper until the surface is fairly smooth and you have removed all traces of the old finish. Wipe gently with a slightly damp lint-free cloth to remove ant excess dust, checking for rough spots or places where the old finish is still visible. Repeat sanding and wiping, if necessary.
Rub the stock with 300-grit sandpaper to create a fine, smooth surface. Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth. You can use finer sandpaper, if you wish, to create an even smoother surface, but it will take a little more time.
Rub the stock with four-aught, or '0000,' steel wool. This opens up the grain on the surface and prepares the wood to receive the finish.
Pour a small amount of boiled linseed oil into the palm of your hand and rub it gently into the sanded stock. You can find boiled linseed oil at most major home-improvement stores. Your body heat, combined with the friction of your hand against the wood, heats the oil so it soaks deeper into the stock. Repeat until the entire stock has an even coat. Let this coat cure for one to two days in a warm, well-ventilated place, but do not apply direct heat.
Repeat applications of linseed oil, curing in between each application, until you get the finished look you desire. Each coat of oil creates a richer color and luster, so it's up to you how many coats you want to use.
Apply a thin layer of carnuba wax after the last application of oil cures with a soft, lint-free cloth. This will help protect the new finish.