/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Don't let that shit touch your skin.

Don't splash it around while applying or cleaning it off.

Hey yall. My mower has rusted in two, are the engines and holes on the mower decks universal? I was hoping I could find a donor mower to steal the deck from...will I have to find the same brand that I currently have now?

>>1610690
Magistrip and Cirtistrip are safe to touch and breath. They are much safer than normal strippers.

I use Magistrip, will never buy normal stripper again.

That stuffs not really worth it in my opinion. I just scrape and sand. You'll be sanding anyways.

anybody recognize this automotive power connector?

I got one of these - will this work with all sizes NPTs? It has 3 washers - maybe for different hose sizes? I don't know shit about pneumatic tools.

I need to put a shutoff valve on a pipe on the lowest floor of a 5 story apartment building. I need to drain the water from 5 apartments. Does anyone have any experience with this? I drained the water for an hour today but had to stop because of timing. Is there something I am missing? I have two faucets and a shower I was using to drain the place.

>>1610828

Ive got the exact same piece of shit. Bought it and a weedeater new at lows and BOTH blew the fuck up the first time i used them

>no im not an idiot im a grown ass man and didn't make some noob ass mistake.

I love in northeast oklahoma. I'll drag it out beside the garage. Come get the mutherfucker

>>1611014
No. The threads in your picture look to be 1/4 NPT and would work best with 1/4 ID hose. You'll need a 1/4 female connector as well.

>>1611175
>would work best with 1/4 ID hose.

I was under the impression that most air tools and equipment have the same size connectors (with some different profiles for auto vs. industrial, etc.), but that for something like an impact wrench, a larger hose (like 3/8) hose would work better than a 1/4 hose due to less restriction, but for something like a nail gun where you drag the hose all over a construction site it's easier to use the smaller 1/4 hose since the gun still works ok being as how it just fires a quick blast.

I'm building a fence. I want to use 2 by 4's for the rails but the short side (1.5") facing the boards. My posts are 6.5ft max apart. About 15 pickets between posts. 3.5 inch width pickets with 1 inch air gap, pickets only on one side. 5ft fence height, 2 rails between posts.

Should I be worried about it sagging or will it be strong enough? Brown Pressure treated pine is the wood. I'm doing this because I think it looks nicer and the screws I bought are too long if I orientate the 2 by 4's the other way. I think it would be OK, but I can't find the numbers to do the math.

>>1611014
>>1611175
The hole is like 11/16 wide on the aluminum. why are the washers all different sizes holes in the middle?

how come when I try to unscrew some phillips screws it doesn't work
when I turn the screwdriver I just feel a bump then the screw doesn't get turned at all
the screws are inside a hole so I can't tell if the screwdriver is actually in the screw or not but I think it is

>>1610851
This is absolute bullshit. Citristrip will eat through your gloves and numb your fingers so you don't notice, then you'll have dead leather hands for weeks afterwards. I used it a year ago and three of my fingers are still weird. At least normal paint stripper burns like shit so you know if it gets on you.

I'm restoring an old Rockwell drill that I found at a thrift store. I've gotten it taken apart except the main housing that holds the motor, the rotor looks like it was pressed into the rear of the housing. pic related, I circled a small hole beside the bearing where a rubber plug was in place. I have a feeling that hole is meant to be used to pry the bearing out but I can't fit anything in there.

There are no drawings online that I know of and with every other drill restoration I've read/watched, the rotor just falls out with a bit of wiggling or there's a hole on the back where it can be tapped out using a hammer and punch.

>>1611401
Well this is the exact opposite of me.
I used several containers of it to strip paint off of bike frames. AKA, cover the bike in goop and throw saran wrap on it and wait.

Its gotten on my bare skin and I havent had an issue with it. It discolored my gloves but didnt eat through it or anything.

The fact that just being near regular stripper is like breathing fire is enough for me to never use it.

Question about bearings:

I'm replacing two bearings on a pool pump, 6203DW and 6203DG. My limited understanding is that the suffix pertains to the seal and/or lubricant used in the bearing.

Is there a more common equivalent that I could use? I'm having some difficulty sourcing them from somewhere with fast shipping to or from within Canada.

Maybe my googlefu is shit, either way any help would be appreciated.

>>1610991
What vehicle is it for and what is it connected to? How many pins are inside?

>>1611364
It’s stripped. Or maybe it’s JIS or Pozi so it doesn’t fit perfectly. Or it is Phillips and you’re using the wrong size driver.

>>1611670
>What vehicle is it for and what is it connected to? How many pins are inside?
thanks, but i've since found it

>>1611191
You should be fine as long as the lumber is treated well. I did a 6' privacy fence with (2) 6'x2"x4" rails and 3.5" x .75" x 6' pickets. No air gap. No sag.

Just curious, what CNC based cutting/machining process provides the thinnest kerf?

Fiber lasers get about .005", EDM is good down to .002 with the right wire on thin materials. Are there more precise EDM machines capable of thinner kerf? Is there another machining process I am unaware of that is capable of thinner kerf?

I am aware shearing provides virtually no kerf, but I'm disregarding it due to the deformation of material.

Pic kind of related. The little stars are ~.040" dia out of 11ga stainless, cut with a 10kw fiber laser.

>>1611127
Lol that's not my mower, I just Googled one. Would've been an expensive used mower as I live in the south

Any sheetrock workers present? How much will this repair cost roughly, labor and all? The stick of deoderant is all I had for scale. Is it too big to cut out a piece and replace it or would a contractor only replace the whole sheet?

Before anyone asks, I have a kidney stone and was running to the bathroom and stubbed my toe on the floor, pretty sure I broke it (my toe) cause I can't walk at all basically.

Thanks in advance contractor-kun.

>>1610828
>are the engines and holes on the mower decks universal?
They're not completely 'universal' but most of similar size have the same hole pattern.

>>1611191
>but the short side (1.5") facing the boards
it will sag
a 2x4 will barely support itself at that span for any length of time
>>1611191
>the screws I bought are too long
return them and get the correct screws

>>1611332
>The hole is like 11/16 wide on the aluminum
That sounds like a 3/8" NPT - use the large washer
Are you sure you're assembling it correctly?

>>1611364
>when I turn the screwdriver I just feel a bump then the screw doesn't get turned at all
press harder

>>1612174
each side will be at a stud inside the wall
I would cut down the center of each stud and up and down past where the paper is broken.
(nails or screws will make it a PITA but it's doable.
A rectangular hole 14-1/2" x ~3'
Then attach a strip inside to the top and bottom to force the insert to align with the original drywall.
Tape it and mud it two or three times then texture to match.
Paint with matching paint and you're done.

>>1610638
This is my first time here and I'm taking a shit

>>1612188
>A rectangular hole 14-1/2" x ~3'
*A rectangular hole 16" x ~3'
sorry - was thinking about the first cut between the studs before widening it to the centers.

>>1612188
I'm a tenant, unfortunately I have to get it done by someone who is licensed and bonded. Just was hoping some really nice anon would keep me from getting ripped the fuck off.

>>1612192
A drywall guy can do it like I described.
He should NOT suggest replacing the whole sheet.
How much depends on your location.

>>1612194
Mobile County, AL, down south.

>>1611364
>how come when I try to unscrew some phillips screws it doesn't work
Because there's like 50 fucking different things that look like Philips and none are interchangeable and somehow they're never proper philips anyway.

>>1612194
I know you can't give me a number but is it going to be more than $1,000 for instance?

>>1612217
Low: $150
High: $300
they'll whine about matching the paint...

>>1612224
Thanks anon. I appreciate it for real man.

My roommates are loud. My bedroom has a small entry way area from the door into the room itself and inwas thinking of hanging a soundproof blanket there on a curtain rod. This looks best at the part where the entry way opens up into the room, so my question is will that work? Or does the soundproofing have to be up against the door and wall for it to properly work?

>>1610638
hello /diy/, I'm restoring an old letterpress and I'm wondering what kind of paint is best to use on the cast iron.

The machine requires consistent oiling and ink will inevitably get everywhere so the paint needs to be robust enough to stand up to oil exposure and frequent cleaning.

any suggestions?

I need something to cap off the end of a metal rod/bar that is under my desk chair. I just don't know if that "something" exists. This is just a plain straight rod/bar that is .7cm diameter. I tried experimenting with tape and it didn't work, the moment I lean back or get up it eventually falls out of place. I can't weld glue is because it controls the height of the chair and needs to be free moving.

I don't know if I should post here or not by I literally have no idea where else I should ask so any help will be appreciated.

My Switch console died after being thrown by a retard (no, not me).
I took it apart and the motherboard seems okay and the battery still has voltage, also the console is still charging (checked with a multimeter).
But it doesn't turn on, no indication on the display whatsoever that it's charging and no sound coming from it either.
Anyone have any idea what's wrong with it? I tried Google and YouTube fix it guides but that was no help.
My next idea is to buy a replacement screen and see if that one lights up or not cause I have no idea how to check if it's broken or not.

>>1611084
Find the water service cap and turn it off there. Then further up the line open as many output valves that you can. Make sure the water heaters are fucking turned off or you'll burn the element out instantly

>>1611191
It will sag like everyone else said. Use a 4x4 you cheap ass

>>1612355
Hammerite, Smoothrite or any epoxy based paint.

>>1610991

yep i see them every day, theyre used in pretty well everything from hay balers to runway brooms.

wiper washer pumps use this 99% of the time

luckily for you 2 spade connectors do the same thing

>>1611175

this is 1/8 not 1/4 shitlord look how fine the threads are. 1/4 is coarse

>>1611663

https://www.amazon.ca/uxcell®-6203RS-17x40x12mm-Rubber-Bearings/dp/B07KW7XXFR

with bearings just search by dimensions

dont measure them yourself though, find part #, google, then copy pasta dimensions

>>1612359

zip tie

only on the rod itself, one on each side of its support so it cant slide either way

I want to stop this rust without caring too much about what the end result looks like (old car). Is there a spray or liquid I can apply to convert and stop the rust that is commonly available and that I can buy from a store?

I live in Ontario, Canada and google told me something called Corroseal was decent but I can't source it locally. Any other more commonly available brands good? Any recommendations?

ie I'm hoping its a rust converter + primer AIO. My plan would be:
>Sand/grind the affected area
>Clean it with some lightly soapy water + clay bar to try and get any weird contaminants out
>Dry
>Apply rust fixer + primer coat as required and let it cure
>Paint over it with touch up paint and a few layers of clear coat on top

Just need some help finding the rust primer thing.

I pulled this battery out of a jumper pack in my grandpa's car today. How close to meltdown is it? And is putting it in a burn barrel and poking a safe way to dispose?

>>1612761
Ok, I shot it with a pellet gun and it just smoked a bit. Pretty anticlimactic, really.

>>1612787
Safety regs have made them a lot less exciting than they used to be.

What's a good filler for foundation concrete? Someone (not me) shot the floor.

Just bought my first house, found this in the garden, any idea what it is? Best way to remove?

What's up with the frame of my shed? The wood isn't soft but is that black stuff the beginning of rot? Can I mitigate it by applying some penetrating waterproofer?

>>1612736
Try to find a rust converter. Make sure it'll chemically change the rust, some are basically just primers (Rustoleum rust reformer). You could use Evaporust gel, but really that doesn't look so bad you can't just use an abrasive pad.

Why air dusters don't use CO2?

>>1612895
>Rustoleum rust reformer
Is this a converter or a primer?

So, um, let's say I have 3 full grown racoons and about 8 pups carcasses that just ended up on my property(because in my city putting an end to an infestation is illegal abd so is putting them in the woods). Double wrapped indicidually they'll fill up almost a half of my 55 gallon trash can and I know they're going to start stinking. Is there a better way to dispose of them aside from viking funeral or strategically placing them around a play ground? I got about 70lbs of racoon corpses, plz respond.

>>1612941
It doesnt compress as much as other refrigerants. You can get co2 dusters
They use those pellet gun cartridges

It's kinda cheap mechanism though and freezes easy

>>1613004
I dunno but I am now monitoring this thread.

Good friends/family in the area? Just split up the racoons

>>1613004
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Nongame-Furbearers

It seems like you just missed the season. They probably justified it to protect breeding pairs or something. Because we dont have enough raccoons.

>>1612861
Freedom

Uh, keep digging until you can get it out?

>>1612941

Because CO2 doesn't liquefy (with the associated change in density) until at least 800PSI or so at room temperature, and higher when it's hot. Naturally, the can would have to be much bigger, heavier, and more expensive in order to contain that kind of pressure safely.

Hence, various hydrocarbon derivatives that have much more reasonable vapor pressures.

In order to make something unspeakably degenerate, I need a pressure relief valve of these specifications:
>very small
>opens with fairly low pressure
>has a closing pressure lower than the opening pressure

Unfortunately, seemingly anything that meets the third requirement lacks the first two requirements.

>>1612761
>>1612787
If it’s bulging that bad, it’s probably almost dead so there isn’t much more than the smoke. I think you will get more heat and flames from a new one. They don’t explode though, just a hot fire.

>>1613058

usually a pressure relief closes automatically once pressures drop below cracking pressure. so the closing pressure would definitely be lower than the opening pressure? or no

why not use the pressure relief out of one of those small blue disposable propane cans. they can be unscrewed like a normal valve stem core. then just cut/stretch spring until desired pressure

curious as to what you're making

>>1613137
Enema device shaped like a doggy cock that connects to the showerhead and uses alternating pressure to swell up the knot and then spurt out warm water.
The valve is required for that behaviour.

Can anybody recommend any good sources to learn transposing equations? Studying to be an electrician and man I am bad at maths.

>>1613148
To clarify I struggle when fractions are involved. Particularly I don't know what to do when moving the numerator

>>1612963
It's basically a primer, avoid.

>>1613142
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluidics
Fluidic amplifier, o1 goes to knot bladder. Knot bladder should squeeze and shutoff the control flow so it will then flow to o2

>>1613004
Wrong board. Take to /ck/

>>1613004
Dude, just go drop them in the woods and they will get eaten up

>>1613004
>>1613296
And yes you said it was "illegal", but so is burning or dumping them elsewhere. Just be discrete about it. Nobody gives a fuck about racoons, they are garbage animals

>>1613153
So you know PEMDAS maybe? Well it's a half-truth and I think it's not explained well by teachers.

Addition and subtraction are the same operation. I find it easier to think of it as addition. When you think you are subtracting, you are actually adding a negative number.

Multiplication and division are also exactly the same operation. If you have a+a that's 2*a

Exponentiation and rooting are also the same operation. If you have a*a that's a^2

Did you know theres an operation for repeated exponentiation? Tetration

Parenthesis are just organizers to make things simple to write

2/3=4*x/5
You can multiply by 3 or 5 and divide by 2 or 4 and get somewhere in your equation. You can also multiply by any n/n fraction, but that's only useful when adding and subtracting.

Look at the side with x. That's an unknown 4*x/5. Or 4x/5 or 4/5*x they are all the same.--Note that 4/(5x) would not be the same that would be 4/5/x.

So 4/5x and if we divide by 4 and multiply by 5 that would turn into 4/4*5/5*x or 1*1*x which can be written as just x. That's nice, that isolates x so I can get x=something.

Let's go back to the equation and do both sides so they remain equal to each other.
2/3=4/5*x multiply both sides by (5/4)
2/4*5/3=4/4*5/5*x
1/2*5/3=x
5/6=x

Trap for young players is to not multiply the entire equation by whatever you are using to simplify. So if you had 1 + 2/3=4/5*a you would still multiplay by 5/4 but. Ow you have
5/4*1 + 5/6 = x
Sometimes you could leave it at that or plug it into a calculator for a decimal answer.

But simplifying more
5/2/2 + 5/2/3 = x

We need those to have identical divisions to add them together. We can pull 1s out of nowhere because they are always there. And what is 2/2? 1.
5/2/3 needs another 2. You can write it as 5*2/2/2/3 without changing its value at all so you can do that without applying it to the rest of the equation.

So now
5/2/2 + 5*2/2/2/3
Left side still needs a /3 and we can only get there by multiplying by 3/3.
5*3/3/2/2

So now we got
5*3/3/2/2 + 5*2/2/2/3

/3/2/2 is exactly the same as /2/2/3 so we are good
(5*3+5*2)/2/2/3 = x

We could factor a 5 out but it doesnt really simplify anything.
15+10 =25 /2/2/3 = /12
25/12 = x

Is lead antibacterial?
I just managed to cut myself pretty deeply with leaded solder, and I absolutely don't want to use alcohole to clean this.

What will happen if I mix alcohol (IPA 99.95%) and bleach?

>>1612359
Thread the end with a 7mm die and apply a matching nut with some blue loctite

>>1613308
>>1613317
Many thanks for all that effort anon, I really appreciate the depth of that explanation!

What's the best way to go about buying 28 square metres of silicone sheet?
It's in that awkward size range where it's too small for bulk orders, but too much for a sensible price when buying as small squares.

I have some strips of 1/8" thick cold-rolled 6061 aluminum that I want to shape. Can I make do with hammers or should I go buy a propane torch and anneal it? If I anneal it, would shoving it in a kitchen oven for a few hours be fine to harden it again or is there some other method?

>>1612174
not a taper, but I'd ballpark that at maybe 25 minutes for the initial repair (installing the patch plus the first coat of mud) then five minutes each for the second and third coats. In total you're looking at less than $20 in materials and less than an hour of labor. Exact prices would depend on what drywallers charge in your area.

>>1612359
Buy a tiny pair of vice grips from a dollar store/ harbor freight, clamp them on the end.

>>1613055
Ok.
>hydrocarbon
Does this mean that I can use R600a refrigerant or cooking butane (which cost nearly identical in my shithole, while airdusters are expensive as fuck) as air duster?

How do I fix this? Link to an article is fine. I don’t even know what to call the problem to google it.

>>1614083
>I don’t even know what to call the problem to google it.
"loose veneer"
"patching veneer"
'how to repair loose veneer on furniture'

>>1613993
Is r-152a expensive too?

Spraying a lot of butane around is nerve wracking. Its heavier than air and can pool on the ground if you don't have strong ventilation

>>1614083
ur vaneer is fucking fucked mate. big time

Anyone here made and sold items on Etsy? Of any level of complexity. How was your experience?

>>1614191
>>1614363
Thanks. Googling solutions now.

>>1612736
>I want to stop this rust without caring too much about what the end result looks like
Angle grinder with cup wire brush it off, prime the section then just use cans of matched paint with clear coat.

With those drywall patch repair kits that involve a mesh square applied over the hole how much space do you need the mesh to overextend past the hole by?

Lots of places online say those are suitable for holes up to 6 inches but you want an inch or 2 on either side of the hole. However the biggest patch I've seen is only 6 inches.

>>1612431
>Use a 4x4 you cheap ass
That defeats the purpose of making it look nicer by exposing less of the beam surface area.
I just did what >>1612182 said to do. Rails are up now. Gotta remove all the clay laying on my lawn, end cut seal the rails then on to the pickets.

>>1614626
Picture got rotated.

>>1614624
This is the hole I'm hoping to get away with using one of those kits for. Does it seem realistic to achieve or do I need to suck it up and go through the more extensive repair method?

>>1614628
Wew, that’s better!

>>1614631
Holy fuck it was up for 15 seconds. I tried rotating it but it's not working.

>>1614632
Phone shits and lazy programs only change the orientation exif tag. Guess what gets stripped when 4chan posts an image?

>>1610638
what happens when you plug both ends of one of these >>1613786 into the same socket?

>>1614629

>>1614774
Nothing.

But can you melt old solder with a lighter? Or atleast soften it?
For some reason I suspect that from years of leaving my TV on for hours has loosened the RF cable connector.
>Pic related.
You can kinda see it's not connected fully so it might be giving me really bad signal.
All I did was bump the RF cable and it's been acting funny since. Pretty sure the cables fine so I think it's the TV connector. What do you think?

>>1614629
>do I need to suck it up and go through the more extensive repair method?
If the 'plug' is reasonably solid and takes some pressure to move in, you don't even need the kit.
mix enough plaster of paris to fill the dent 1/3 - 1/2 half way.
don't try to fill it all at once!
plaster dries pretty quickly so you should be able to apply a second layer in a few hours.
don't fill to the top on the second layer either
after the second layer dries, use a sharp knife to bevel the edge of the hole - you're trying to remove any paper edge that could 'stick up'
the red line is where to trim the paper
you may be able to take a shortcut on the blue line if the paper is still level above it
if the plaster is within 1/8" of level with the wall, finish filling with drywall 'mud'
this fill needs to dry overnight
once dry, sand smooth and flat with the wall and finish with a 'skim coat' of thinned drywall mud.
once it's dry you can try to get the same texture if there is any
from the pic, it looks like the paint was applied directly to the drywall with no texture coat
once it looks good, paint to match.

>>1614809
sure

>>1614812
>sure
If you look at my pic you can see they just applied a big glob of it on
Is that really solder or could it be something else?
Cause I applied a flame directly to it for about a minute and it didn't even soften up. It just went black.

>>1614819
that looks like an RCA plug on the end of the cable
the bulkhead connector appears to be a special type with F connector on the outside and RCA socket on the inside
RCA connectors are friction fit - the blob of solder is just to make sure it doesn't get disconnected accidentally

>>1614819
why is the RF connector a female shell?

>>1614838
>Friction fit
Yeah. If you zoom in you can see its not fitted properly at all. That's why I thought I could loosen the solder and reconnect/fit it properly.
For some reason I think from prolonged use the solder has been softening and then gravity decided to slowly pull it down and loosen it.
>>1614842
>why is the RF connector a female shell?
You'll have to ask sinotec engineering about that.

>>1610638
i want to make a homemade water distiller from some pipes and old kettle
what materials are safe to use so i will not get a poisoning ?
i know that stainless steel is and of course glass jar for end product
what else ? is rubbber/silicone safe ?

>>1614844
It's more likely the center pin of the RCA connector has corrosion or the center pin of the RF connector is broken off. Did you look?

>>1614844
>For some reason I think from prolonged use the solder has been softening and then gravity decided to slowly pull it down and loosen it.
That's not how solder works.
It 'freezes' (becomes a solid) at not much below it's melting point.
It would have to heat to at or near the melting point again to 'soften'.

>>1614853
>It's more likely the center pin of the RCA connector has corrosion or the center pin of the RF connector is broken off. Did you look?
I tried looking inside with a light and all. It's alil awkward but from my eyes it looks like the point is too far back. Looks like there is a copper wire just like on the coaxial that's suppose to plug in.
I can see it but I can't tell if it's broke. But it does look like it's too far back to be even making contact with anything.
I'm getting picture on the TV it's just got lines and fuzzes out intermittently. Not to mention the hum that's coming from it. Also the moment the picture has to show dark colours the screen really fucks out and turns white. Seems whatever signal for black really fucks with it.
>>1614855
Sorry. I just thought because I remember the PS3 having an issue where the soldering came loose after awhile that caused the infamous red/yellow light of death. Just like the Xbox.

>>1610638
My dad has a old trolley jack that leaks fluid and it pretty beat up but it was his dad's so holds a lot of sentimental value.
With his permission I'd like to restore it as a little project for me to give myself until I graduate in a few weeks.
My plan is the following
>disassemble
>paint stripper
>clean
>sand and/or wire wheel
>primer
>paint a few coats
>reassemble
Now i imagine there's a few gaskets and seals that will need to be replaced. O rings are going to be easy to replace but what do I do for gaskets? Would I be able to buy a sheet of rubber from eBay then take a stanley knife to it to create a new gasket?
We have another jack that we could use but it would be a shame if it becomes unusable because I did something wrong

>>1613937
>If I anneal it, would shoving it in a kitchen oven for a few hours be fine to harden it again or is there some other method?
lololol no, you need nearly 1000F to heat treat aluminum.

>>1614810
Yeah the “plug” is fairly solid. It’s a little weaker on the bottom section where it expands to the left a bit. Is there a best way to apply the plaster when you’re trying to partially fill in a small space? Does a brush work or do you still use the same wide spreading thing you see in most repair videos?

>>1614899
>Does a brush work or do you still use the same wide spreading thing you see in most repair videos?
for that size hole a tongue depressor or a 1" putty knife or anything similar
the first layer being rough is not a bad thing - gives the second fill something to hold to
the second coat is similar but make sure none of the peaks get above the level of the hole
You don't need the wide blade until you get to the final two coats - the mud fill and the skim coat.
It's much easier if the wide blade is wide enough to reach all the way across the hole.
That way the un-damaged wall guides the depth.

>>1611127
Tulsa/Bartlesville?
Yeah, you must be retarded.
Only problems with the TB230S are the carbs gumming up from shitty/old gas.

i need a small, dirt cheap water pump for a fuckaround project. i don't need much flow but i do need decent head. the random chinkshit i see has plenty of flow but only maybe 2m of head whereas i might need something like 5m. any tips for search terms to find the right pump? are there sites with representative (ie still cheapish, not mcmaster) catalogs that i can search that aren't trash like ali, ebay, or amazon?

>>1612420
Are the cuck switch memes really true? Make retard buy you another or if it is legitimate retard his parents

>>1612420
look for hairline cracks in the solder joints around heavy components and connectors. you can put the motherboard in your oven to reflow the joints but i've never done that and it's easy to melt the attached plastic connectors so that should be your last resort.

>>1614938
You're the dick knot valve anon arent you? You should use saline buffered water

>>1614969
Dont do this it ruins youroven and doesnt work.

If you get it hot enough to reflow the solder half the board is going to fall off, and dense bga chips will misalign and never work again. You would also need to cover it in flux.

>>1615013
i'll bear that advice in mind next time i want to shove something in my ass, but what i want is a remote controlled hose to spray the faggot squirrels that keeps showing up at my bird feeder. i just need a gallon jug, a pump to put in it, a remote relay module, and a tube feeding into a nozzle that i can point at the bird feeder. it's right outside my balcony so i could just press the button whenever i see the little shits. i guess i could just shoot them but i don't own an air gun.

>>1615021

they make squirrel traps

like mouse traps but for squirrels

Planning to build a simple a/c from ice box and 2 pc fans. What I need to know is there a switch where I can turn the other fan on and off. Here's an illustration too

>>1615153
Just a simple additional switch and wire it like this?

Or do you want all with a single switch? You can do that with a centre off switch.

>>1615156
>Or do you want all with a single switch?
Sounds good, but how would I wire that? I'm a complete novice. Also, what's that piece bottom right?

>>1615161
>bottom right
left*

>>1615162
>Sounds good, but how would I wire that?
Solder it or use a Wago connector, or a terminal block and just shove multiple wires in.
>Also, what's that piece bottom left?
Just a minus to indicate it's one of the power lines.

>>1615163
alright thanks dude

>>1612192
>have to get it done by someone who is licensed and bonded
Oh boy, I sure do love obeying rules that will inconvenience me greatly in the future, and it looks like you do too, Anon. Good job bud. Remember, breaking rules is bad, even if they're unenforceable.

>>1612736
There is no way to "convert" the rust back into original metal. It's best to take the rust off (A brass brush works fine for this, a scrubbing pad, whatever) and then in the case of a car treat it just how you would if you were repainting it.

Most things that advertise themselves similar to that "rust fixer" are just things that disallow moisture from getting to whatever surface was rusting in the first place, usually by coating them with something like plastic or sometimes a layer of copper.

(caveat: Technically you can convert rust but 99.999 percent of the time that's not what people mean at all when talking about cars, nor is it what products mean when they advertise that they convert rust. In layman's terms, it's not a thing.)

>>1614884
>sand/wire wheel
Remember, less is more. Don't be a retard and grind off metal when you really mean to be grinding off rust.

>>1615182
that's something that would be in the back of my head but I would completely forget when doing it, thanks
does everything else sound alright?

I've filled a stripped screw hole with a toothpick and a mixture of wood filler and wood glue. Is that enough? How strong with the screw hole be afterwards?

>>1612787
>>1612761
Kek. I did the same with my scooter battery, when it became puffed.
I still blame chink BMS which failed.

I sawed some model hobby wood yesterday without a mask and now I have congestion/allergies/sneezing. I have 4 more hours of work to do with this sinus clusterfuck until I cam get home and rinse it all out with saline. in the meantime, what chemical can I breathe in that can completely unfuck my sinuses? Im willing to lose some brain cells in order to stop sneezing

>>1612228
>Getting an erection from a vintage Finnish painting ad. Perkele.

>>1615264
>a toothpick and a mixture of wood filler and wood glue. Is that enough?
More than necessary.
make a square tapered peg that will 'just start' into the hole
drive square peg into round hole (dip in wood glue if you must)
knock peg to the side to break it off
re-install screw (can be off-center if you're trying to adjust something)

I'm trying to do a stupid idea, and surprisingly I have stupid questions

I have 3 harbor freight AC angle grinders that I'm trying to get spinning all at the same speed, I threw together an outlet that they plug into, but they tend to spin at different speeds.
To me, electricity is magical fluid under pressure, but could they be spinning at different speeds because of some frequency interference? What should I look up to figure out how to run these off one outlet at the same speed?

>>1615451
your angle grinders have 'universal motors' they think the AC is DC so the frequency is not a factor to them

the variations in speed are due to minor differences in each grinder - wear, gears, lube, etc.

>>1614774
The technical term is "short circuit" and it will blow your breaker or the wire will blow up and burn your house down.

>>1615505
I was tempted to respond to your ignorance but decided against it.
You're too ignorant to understand why you're wrong even when it's explained clearly.

>>1614774
Depends on wiring.
If it is done properly - nuffin. If it is done by me - 50/50 chance of kaboom

>>1615546
nvm, I figured it out.

>>1615559

black wire to gold screw
white wire to silver screw
green wire to green screw

>>1610638
I'm trying to make an adapter for a Soviet Tankist helmet, but I'm finding difficulty with the wiring.
The two plugs far apart from each other are for the speakers, while the closer ones are for the laryngophone. I'm going to use an EC5 that is slightly crimped for a snug fit, and I'll solder wires to them as this guy has already made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWxKplY0vu8

However, when looking at a TRS connector, it apparently requires a "ground" wire as well, which is not included: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZcifo0XQA0
How is it possible to get away without a "ground" connection? I thought it was a necessary component. What are the dangers in lacking it?

>>1615584
black wire to green screw?

>>1615585
>How is it possible to get away without a "ground" connection? I thought it was a necessary component. What are the dangers in lacking it?
If the ground wire is not conducting current, it's just there as a shield to protect very low level signals (like from a microphone) from interference from external sources.

If the microphone wires are twisted or use other protection, the shield may not be needed.

any recommended LED flourescent replacements that just switch in? I'd rather not need to rip out ballast, and I'd rather the LEDs be flicker free. Looking for something that comes in t5, 1 and 2 foot lengths, but most stuff I've found is 4 feet, ballast-incompatible, or just a big ol' brick with loose wires coming out of one end

>>1615587
>black wire to green screw?
>>1615559
>kaboom

>>1615584
black to green
white to gold
green to silver

>>1615629
as long as it's the same on both ends, it's fine

I can't find any information on this for some reason: what's the difference between these two filters. I've seen the pink p100 for sale everywhere online and featured in videos, but they don't seem to be sold in my country (Switzerland). Is there a difference between the 2091 filter and the 2135 filter? Is it just because the company has to abide by different standards depending on whether they're in the US or the EU? Does one filter more than the other?

>>1615805
Call 3m

>>1615805
>Is it just because the company has to abide by different standards depending on whether they're in the US or the EU? Does one filter more than the other?
The p100 filters are available on German Amazon so it's not some Europe thing.

the hose connecting cold water to my clothes washer is leaking here between the plastic bit and the metal casing around the hose
How would I fix this?

How do I get gutters delivered to my house for cheap? I need a 30 foot gutter, I'm ok with a seem in the middle, or maybe more, but the less seems the better. I live in a rural area, but there are a couple hardware stores in this small town (one being a franchise, True Value). Not sure whether to call local gutter companies and just have them drop it off, or if I can order through True Value and have them ship it out or something.

Just posting in case there's an obvious /diy/ solution that I'm missing like the idiot I am.

>>1615968
Call up a gutter company and tell them u want a 30 ft piece delivered. It will come on a truck or trailer.

>>1615956
Buy a new hose. It's delaminated, you can tell because its puffy.

Does anyone know what security screws have a completely round flat head with nothing a screwdriver could hold on to?

I ended up cutting a slit in with a dremel to unscrew them but I'm curious what tool could unscrew them properly.

Can you charge empty mini split air conditioner without vacuum pump? In third worlds you can get refrigerant without license.

>me looking on butane cooking gas canister and bicycle...
Can I get butane powered engines somewhere, which will output at least 500W (0.7 HP?), or somehow modify moped motor to work with butane?

>>1615994
Is there a nut on the back?

I want to set up four 120mm fans in a line and use as a thin window fan for evacuating steam/smoke out of my kitchen. I'd like this setup to be relatively as strong as a small 120v fan. I see 120v 120mm fans on ebay, do I just wire these in series? PC fans are cheaper and I assume weaker, would using PC fans not approach the strength I want? Thanks, all help is appreciated

>>1615994
Some sort of break away shit?

>>1616128
House wiring is always parallel

>>1616122
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvUih9Y2Nmw

>>1616125
No, it's self tapping.

>>1616130
No, doesn't have any features like that.
Looks like a normal screw except lacking a screw drive.

>>1616131
Not always. I had two light bulbs connected in series in my bathroom, and shit lasted more than 15 years.
Normal bulbs, of course.
>>1616128
I don't understand, you need weak but quiet fan, or powerful but compact?

>>1616132
Not enough powah.

>>1616135

>>1616137
I want four 120mm fans that, together, are comparable in strength to a regular 120v window fan. Quietness is nice, but not as important as the size of the fans and the ability to move air out of a room quickly. I'm curious about using PC case fans instead of 120v 120mm fans because of cost, but if PC fans will not be as strong as I'm describing, then I'll skip them

>>1616144
also, if PC fans are an option, would they require an additional electrical component to be able to plug them into the wall? I imagine they're very low amp

>>1616142
Were buried too deep and tight to get anything around it.

>>1616148
I think you’re lying.

>>1616149
I think you're an idiot.

>>1616150
Pics or it’s a lie

>>1610638
Buy a marples varnish scraper instead. Same labour, better results. Better lungs

>>1616155
It's a hassle to make photos of small reflecting things with my piece of shit camera - so fuck you for that.

As I said I've already cut slots in them, I don't have an undamaged one.

>>1616161
That’s a regular minus screw you idiot

>>1616162
Damn, dog.

>>1616162
That's the cut.

>>1616170
I kinda feel like you're lying, too..

it's not a carriage bolt... how was it driven in?

>>1616145
>would they require an additional electrical component to be able to plug them into the wall?
Yes, a 12V power supply.

>>1616176
>I kinda feel like you're lying, too..
Why in the hell would I make random screws up to ask about in sqt?
>how was it driven in?
That's what I'm asking!

>>1616181
Maybe some weirdos used friction as bolthead?
Weird. My best guess is still some sort of knock-away head, but maybe someone polished it after breaking....

>>1616186
It's from an old cheap power strip, I doubt they went through any such unnecessary efforts.

>>1616186
My best guess is anon is telling tall tales

>>1616187
Hm, I have actually seen these. I have no fucking idea how they do it.
>>1616190
No. IKEA euro power strips had similar shit.

>>1616187
>It's from an old cheap power strip,
If it's going into plastic, just press in.
As long as it's not brittle plastic it will work at least once.

>>1616161
>>1616130
It's one of those break off ones. When it reaches torque, the top breaks off.

Boss ordered ground rod clamps like that for awhile

>be me
>enjoy mini split heating my room
>hear loud woosh and some compressor noise
>get scared AF
>check outdoor unit, steam is coming from it, as well as indoor lines are cold.
>hear same woosh again and same compressor noise
>check outdoor unit, no steam, pipes are hot again.
Did AC enter defrost mode? How the fuck it knows when to defrost, considering that I have non-inverter mini split and it doesn't know "condenser" temperature? Is it bad for AC?

anyone know how long those cheap party/lawn gazebo/tarp structures last? Specifically, those 100$ish ones from amazon. is it safe to assume it will fall apart in a week if you try and leave it out all summer?

Pic related.
Redoing outlets and wires in basement.
Wall mounted outlet box is barely deep enough to fit wires without nut.
Do I have to use wire nuts on ground as shown and go to the store to buy deeper boxes like I was wanting to avoid doing?
Can I just use the existing ground screw and put both wires in it?

>>1616722
In my shithole they would daisy chain sockets. I don't know if it is legal in US, but screw connections are good enough with copper.

>>1616734
Something like that, except we can daisy chain ground too. In some countries it is illegal.
So, you can safely use other tabs, just make sure you tight them good and check annually.

>>1616744
And yeah, I know US doesn't use blue as neutral, I just couldn't see gray or white on pic.

>>1616722
>Can I just use the existing ground screw and put both wires in it?
On the ground wires I usually just twist them together near the back of the box without a wire nut and cut one next to the twist.
Then hook the long one around the screw and move on to the next box

>less than 1/4" off
Not a question but god fucking damn it. (I know, should be at least another inch to give the receiver some airflow on the side).
I thought about stacking them but could not find riser shelves that would be either
>real enough to go over the receiver with some clearance, and the player on top of it, or
>deep enough to support the receiver and at the same time short enough to leave it sime space above (player would be under receiver in that scenario)
I could rig something one way or another but it would look like shit.

>>1616861
Pic related, the kind of riser shelves I've been looking into, but all I've seen had one or more dimensions wrong as if to fucking spite me.

>>1612185
>>1612185
I have no idea if I'm using it right at all. I just know that it comes with the stuff shown...

here is another version from a different company

>>1616863
you just need to put that little sony thing up on some stilts. What model is it? Can you show me a pic of the bottom?

I use these in a pinch ( pic ) they are speaker isolation spikes. You just stick them to the bottom of the sony, then rest it on top of the pioneer.

https://www.amazon.com/Isolation-Subwoofer-Amplifier-Turnables-Gisveate/dp/B078JJKX8T

I bought these to stretch out my shoes - the toe box is always a bit too tight because I have fucking hobbit feet.

All the way expanded, these barely touch the side of my shoes... how do I make one get wider?

Maybe take the two wood blocks off, glue a spacer on the sides of each, and then drill those spacers so they expand with the same mechanism?

Is there some kind of spreader tool I could use that I'm just not thinking of?

>>1616996
Fill the boot with water and then freeze it.
As water freezes it expands.

>>1616600
I've gone through three in tree years.
Fucking wind killed two and the firepit singed the last.

>>1616996
>Is there some kind of spreader tool I could use that I'm just not thinking of?
Yes, but they're not made for gently stretching leather shoes, and getting them to work would amount to a more expensive, more laborious version of widening the one you have. Conceivably somewhere in the world there is one that already fits your shoes.

>>1616948
It's ubp-x700. Shit you're right, I was so fixated on finding the right size shelves that I didn't think of this solution. Thanks for the link, I see a lot of related offers that may or may not be a good fit.
>mfw that price for 4 fucking pieces of rubber
My first real home cinema setup and I'm already paying the audiophile toll kek.
Also more simply I could just put the narrower version of the shelf in
>>1616863 on top of the pioneer, and then the sony on top of that. That'll give 1" above the sony, and 2.75" between pioneer top and the shelf, which sounds about right.
Also
>>1616861
>>real enough
Meant tall enough.

Dumbass here. I just signed a 12 month lease and discovered that my truck won't fit in the carpark. Should be able to squeeze it in except the CB aerial. Any ideas on what I can rig up to easily bend the whip down when I come and go?

>>1617044
do you really need that antenna? take it out.
or rent the carpark and park outside

>>1617044
What's the huge spring for?

See how far it bends over. Probably just need to make a hold down for it when you want to park

>>1610638
Greetings lads, I know fuckall about electrics and also I'm an ESL. The switch on the right isn't working anymore unless I really push it up and keep it pressed. I've looked for a replacement but I can't find one with this many volts.
Will there be an issue if I use a 40A/220-280V switch instead? Is it possible to disassemble and fix the old switch component? I don't recall the switches at the store having screws.

>>1617206
Replace the whole panel, that stuff looks outdated.

>>1617206
220 is phase to neutral
380 is the equivalent phase to phase of a 3 phase system.
Your breakers are two pole.
So who knows, depends what and how its connected. You cant under spec a voltage rating of a breaker because the voltage determines what size of gap an arc can jump.

>>1617206
>switch on the right
>two switches one above another
>know fuckall about electrics
>ESL
Serious answer, hire a professional.

Is there such thing as teflon tape with a sticky side? So you can adhere it to stuff and make a super frictionless area?

>>1616722
Alright so you're going to want to start out with a 50 amp fuse in your breaker. Wirenut this onto your 120v split wire. Then you start on your first 15a outlet and move on to the car battery you're going to use as a transformer for your basements charge.

!!IMPORTANT!! Wrap your ground around the case of the battery at least twice.

After this make your next two jumps to a 20a and 10a outlet. Then this goes down into a hot/neutral jump between three AA batteries to reduce your 50a into 15 (50/3= 16.6*). Then this is going to pair off onto your final 15a outlet which honestly I would jump about three surge protectors off of this (minimum) to protect your setup completely. The ground from this goes around to a wooden dowel (you can use a shovel handle) that you need to bore a hole into the concrete in your basement for. Wrap this around several times and end in a wirenut. Safety first.

Now that you've gone outbound from this setup I would call the fire department and toggle your main breaker and 50a fuse until the setup finally comes to life.

>>1617418
If it had one you'd never get that shit apart in your lifetime or the next.

>>1617044
Take the fucking rack, cover and US ARMY issue radio wand off of your militia-mobile and it'll be fine.

>>1617418
Uhmw slick tape

>>1611401
Consumer grade stripper doesn't bother my skin at all. Methylene chloride however is fucking lava

>>1617012
>>1617012
yeah I've been there, that is how I knew about those for use as air spacers.

You could just get some wooden blocks, or slice up a pipe, or even hang it with zipties from the top. all kinds of options.

>>1617176
>>1617044
just drive foreward. it will bend down then pop back up safely when you are inside.

>>1617009
yeah, not having a lot of luck, and its a bit of a rush job.

>>1617004
makes me nervous - I want it to expand in one particular area. I'd rather do the "wear them in the bathtub" method I think.

>>1610638
NEEDS SOME SMALL SWITCHS

For small /diy/ hobby project.
WHERE IN THE Hell do I found a small push buttopn or rocker switch that isnt 3/4" in diameter?

Every place I find switches they're huge. I just want some small panel switches for 12vdc circuits

>>1617689
radioshack used to sell them

Are Pis standardized somehow?

I'm looking into building something like pic related, but deeper and with proper ventilation. Now do follow the "classic" Pis (f.e. raspberry pi 3 B) some kind of size standard that i could predrill all holes? I know Raspberry has the same holes for their generations, but I'm not sure how that goes for the competition, if i some day decide to put an ODroid within there. Maybe it's a dumb question on how to google things, but i'm only getting some useless results redirecting to the Raspberry series..

I'm doing my brakes and i noticed this shit on my pistons recently

Do I need to go and replace the caliper now or will i be okay?

T-thanks

>>1617762
Nah you good as long as the piston and everything moves freely. Brakes always get surface rust. Grease the parts accordingly before you put it back together.

>>1617418
>teflon tape with a sticky side?
>teflon - nothing sticks to teflon
>I have an idea, make sticky teflon

>>1617044
>except the CB aerial.
1/4 turn and lift

>>1617762
you're looking at the inside of the piston
some rust in there is expected - it's open to the elements
the part that seals is between the piston and the cylinder
(between the silver ring and the black ring around it)
as long as brake fluid isn't leaking between those parts and the brakes operate, they're fine

>>1617879
That's why I'm asking, and why I'm asking here. You don't know then? k

Aliexpress website is broken? I use for diy stuff. You can't view any product details.

>>1617909
being sticky defeats the purpose of using teflon

>>1618006
Now you're pretending that you didn't read my post. Or you're retarded. Either way, cease replying to me immediately.

>>1618019
>i dont understand what PTFE tape is and what its actually supposed to do
>ive literally never felt PTFE tape IRL

The answer is no you fucking retard.

>>1610638
Wwyd with this Channellock holster?
I can't figure out its intent or a need.
I have a dedicated electrical belt and a general carpentry belt.
What other belt does /diy/ need?

>>1618069
Throw it in a cabinet somewhere and forget about it. Its worthless really

>>1612861
Better question - why does it need to go?
My dad buried our first dog in no less than 1,000 lbs of concrete.
Some things underground are meant to stay there.

>>1615992
Good eye. I was just going to tell the woman to tighten the plastic nut.

>>1617044
>Dumbass here
>12 month lease
>Carpark
>CB antenna
>Not actually a photoshopped pic
It's all so tiring.

>>1618070
What's the clip intended for?
From the layout - it seems it's just a general/accessory pouch. Am I missing something? I read Channellock and jumped to plumbing. Not out anything FWIW, dad was going to toss it otherwise.

>>1618064
how about instead of sperging out like an absolute fucking degenerate you give him a suggestion that fits what hes looking for or are you that incompetent?

>>1618064
This is the LAST time I'm going to tell you, STOP replying to my posts RIGHT NOW.

>>1618095
>you give him a suggestion

Im not even the original anon, but I gave him a direct answer that is fucking obvious to everyone else.

>>1618098
Rude

>>1617909
https://www.amazon.com/CS-Hyde-PTFE-Mouse-Color/dp/B003DZ16X4

>>1618006
>>1618064
Hmmmm.
>>1618125

>>1617418

yea grab a bottle of superglue and glue down the tape.

superglue sticks to teflon tape crazy good

>>1617436
I think that's just what I'm looking for! Thanks anon!

>>1610638
Looking for a good caliper, mainly for 3D printing and general hobbyist (airsoft, electronics,
I won't be using it ALL the time, but I need something that can give proper measurements. Somewhere below 50$

The issue is that there are too many of them on Amazon and I'm worried about ending up with a real crap one. A Mitutoyo or Starrett is too much for my use case. Any suggestions?

Lulz

>>1618289
>under $50
Anon, it’s either the $25 Chinese caliper or $100 for a Mituyo. You can spend $45 on the $25 Chinese one but it won’t be any better.

How are these ridiculously glittery paint jobs done on custom cars, motorcycle helmets, and guitars (like this Gretsch Billy Zoom signature model)? I know that it's possible to shoot some flake out of a spray gun, but I just can't imagine that amount and size of flake coming out of a spray gun, so I'm guessing that there's another way that it's done.

Duck tape has proven unreliable. What other methods should I try to keep thir screen attached.

>>1618642
Try goose tape. Nah but really you should have built a box around the window and stapled it. What is this?

>>1618642
Put duck tape on both sides. Allow the tape to touch itself and then the wood.

>>1618642
Use duct tape instead or gorilla tape.

What in unholy fucks name is this cunt of a connector called? It's on a 12v dc adapter for a Sony equipment, I thought maybe it was proprietary but a 24v adapter for a Samsung uses the same.
Don't have caliper at hand so I'm using a shitty ruler but max diameter is a little over 5mm, the barrel(?) is metal on the outside, the pin is recessed about 3mm and looks about .75mm, inside of the barrel is plastic. Internal diameter 3mm, plug length 10mm.
I need to extend it by 6ft but no matter where or how I look I can't find a right extension cord. All I'm finding are cords where the pin is in receptacle and i seriously couldn't find a technical name for it.

I'm laying floorboards in my attic. Originally there was only insulation up to the level of the joists but some years back the owner had an extra 8 inches to a foot of fibreglass insulation roll put on top. I'm laying floorboards over the joists so this second layer of insulation is getting ripped out and tossed. Should I expect increased heating bills? I'm losing insulation but the air trapped under the new floorboards is a form of thermal insulation too, right?

>>1618709
https://www.google.com/search?q=barrel+jack+sizes&newwindow=1&client=ms-android-hmd-rev2&prmd=sinv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjzlre2-bziAhWPvZ4KHdRmAggQ_AUoAnoECA4QAg&biw=412&bih=731&dpr=2.63

You mean like this...?

>>1618717
Please point it out to me in the search results, I don't see it anywhere on the first 5 pages. Also Wikipedia doesn't have it under "dc power plugs", for what that's worth.
Nice metadata in the link btw.

>>1618709
You see the one that says 5.5x3mm? Isnt that what you said?

>>1618742
Yeah, that could be it. Thought there was a more simple name for it to make it easier to find that just dimensions? Also half the pages I find have it as 5.5mm, the other half as 5.0mm. not sure if they mean one and the same.
And there doesn't seem to be any extension cords for it. I could make one myself (if I can find the female end - also seems to require more extensive search) but I'd rather not because I'm absolute shit at soldering and it's for a kind of expensive equipment.

>>1618752
You really need to step up your fucking game. You are coming across as absolutely incompetent

>>1618729

Uhh, thanks for being a dick. Was just trying to help somebody who's apparently not competent to find a common barrel jack.

>>1618709
SAMSUNG DC JACK Port Connector 5.5 x 3mm PLUG TIP N151 N350 N145 N143 NF310

My flower is now blooming.
Bigger leaves are full of dark and yellow spots.
Is it nutrition problem or mold?
pH should be good.

>>1618960
Nitrogen deficiency.
>This is a positive sign for your plant. An excess ofnitrogen stops budding and lessens the entire taste and scent of your plant. This is the reason every “bloom” andflowering nutrient systems mostly have a low amount ofnitrogen.Nitrogen deficiencyoccurs right before harvest time.

>>1618714
Look up the R value of each and compare, genius.
Spoiler - I bet it'll be negligible on your bill.

Found this in a old house I bought. Any idea what it is?

>>1619050
Old telephone connection.

>>1619050
This
>>1619054
You can get an adapter for it or just switch it out, if you enjoy using ancient technologies. Or need dsl.

A transistor can be tested with a multimeter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6u6ZohcbaI

>>1618960
Nitrogen or overwatering. If its nitro you can must ride it out from the looks of those flowers.

>>1619071
i tried a similar video but i'm still not convinced, is there another way applying tension?

>>1613863
Hit up a pvc fitting plant. We used to use it for the ovens when heating parts

>>1613993
Just get an air bubble and make sure it's not full of water

>>1614852
>water.

Sure. Nothing with lead. No old radiators or sweated joints and shit. Stainless is great but expensive.

Just run copper coils, throw the first bit out so you dont go blind and run water and vinegar through after each burn

>>1617044
Tie it to the light bar

>>1615956
>>1615992
+1 on replacing the hose, but if you're especially cheap you might be able to get away with replacing the washer

is there a thread on diy or otherwise for discussing sculpting? only close ones i can think of are p and i ic but theyre obviously not good

I get this error everytime i want to upload code to my arduino, im using linux mint 19.1, and an arduino nano atmega328

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00

Is it mandatory to install outlets in a box?

>>1612359
Try bending an l shape

Where can I get decent boots for less/What brands are decent for less?

I can't afford Redwings as much as I would love them and my current boots have completely fallen apart

>>1619761
No, just use a blank wall plate.

>>1619761
Some jurisdictions it is. There was some euro bloke and apparently they do s0mething weird in their junction boxes where the box has like a socket socket integrated into it? So it would be too easy for a normie to plug into?

In the us it should probably be fine. It needs to be accessible

>>1620064
Dude, a pair of redwing king toes are like $150, and'll last you at least a year of you take a little care of them. Your feet are worth it.

>>1612174
easy fix, bro. Square up, snap a chalk line, and cut it out with a utility knife. Screw in a replacement sheet and have a pro retexture it if needed, otherwise there is rattlecan texture.

>>1615016
i reflowed the board for my laser printer. shit worked like a charm....for a while.

>>1615956
>not buying a new hose

dont be a fucking tard. I have seen so many flooded houses because of cheap shitty hoses with plastic components. I'd look into a whole house shut off switch and replacing all other hoses in the house with crap plastic parts. the smart shut off switch might be expensive, but it beats water damage.

>>1619761
Outlet w/o box or box w/o outlet?

Anyone got experience with remote relays like link related?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/433MHz-DC12V-4-CH-Channel-Wireless-RF-4-Relay-Remote-Control-Switch-Receiver/172763087568?epid=27004571321&hash=item28397b82d0:g:lnkAAOSwehZaD5LX
Im worried mostly about quality reports ie the shit just stops working after a few days or the remote eats batteries like theres no tomorrow.

Any other remote (or wifi if not terribly expensive) relay alternatives you guys know of?

>>1620144
>easy fix, bro. Square up, ...yadda, yadda, yada ... rattlecan texture.

>>1612192
>I'm a tenant, unfortunately I have to get it done by someone who is licensed and bonded.

>>1620237
The remote does not eat batteries like no tomorrow. I have several of the same style remotes and they last many many years, still haven't had to replace a single battery after owning some of them 5+ years.
Stops working after a few days, that's always a possibility with chinkshit, but it's $7, you're not going to go bankrupt.

>>1620146
https://youtu.be/1AcEt073Uds
Https://youtu.be/Shn7LdIrViQ

How should I fasten a handle to this fridge? Screw or glue dont seem like theyd last to long.

can someone please verify my planned wall painting technique? Room is light blue so I'm going to prime

- putty any holes
- sand
- wash walls? I'm thinking just use general purpose cleaning spray and a swiffer
- once dry...
- apply primer with rollers making long vertical 'W' or 'M' shapes. do bulk of wall area quickly and roughly
- go in with a brush to cut in trim after completing rolling the whole room
- dry
- for the actual paint, aim to work in 2ft wide sections where you complete rolling and trimming from floor to ceiling. Keep wet line until the room is done so the 2ft wide sections dry evenly with no obvious brushstrokes.

Does this sound right? Is it excessive? can I just roll the whole room and then trim afterward? Or will that look bad due to the rolled paint drying before you trim?

>>1620366
yeah that sounds about right, I prefer to cut the wall in to the trim, i find it easier,

stippling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q83BNSiGs0

thats the basic idea, you want a fairly dry brush put the paint on thick with your brush and once its applied and spread even then you stipple. I roll ass close as I can and then brush and then stipple. it makes it blend with the roller.

put plastic on the ground or something. I personaly fucking hate plastic so I put down 1/8 inch hardboard. it doesnt move around like plastic. its 6 bucks a sheet. you wont accidentally punch holes in it and fuck your floor up

when you roll you have to go back over you previously rolled shit kind of a one step forward 3 steps back situation.

go to the front line and roll on your new paint then roll back 3 feet start over. this keeps roll marks from appearing,

if your doing alot paint right out of the bucket with a bucket grid.

mix all your paint together, every is slightly different. you can get away with skipping this most of the time but sometimes it bites you in the ass if you dont do it.

dont bother using tape at all, its a waste of time. if you do use tape, peel it of before the paint dries other wise it will bridge and rip off your new paint.

new paint like shit you put up yesterday can not be taped over. it will peel off the walls when you remove your tape. it needs a few days to be cured hard enough for that.

there is a product called floetrol. it might help you. you probably dont need it. I dont use it but some people fucking love it. make sure get the stuf made for latex or oil whatever is appropriate

alex painters caulk ( the green lettered stuff) is fucking good shit and cheap. dont bither with spackle its way expensive unless you only have like 2 nail holes to fill get a box of dry wall mud. yes I said box. the bucket is way more expensive.

when you have extra caulk mud whatever on your fingers just wipe it into the nearest corner,

>>1620370
thanks, will stipple between brushed and rolled areas
>>1620373
will definitely put something down, can't risk these hard wood floors. 1/8" board sounds less annoying to position than plastic
>>1620377
>>1620380
definitely won't be using tape, it's more work and can potentially mess up the paint, and I see that cutting trim with an angled brush can give perfect results if you have a steady hand. Floetrol looks interesting but I'm not sure if it's necessary
>>1620382
there's only like 20 nail holes from what I can see, I'll probably just get a 8oz tub of spackle for $5 rather than deal with mixing dry mud

thanks guys

How do I stop my rail mounted curtains from sliding back towards the center after opening them? No holdbacks allowed.

Please and thank you.

>>1620400
Your center must be a low spot. Secure it up with fishing line

anyone ever hear.of these guys? They seem to have well made tools with little to no chinkshit and plenty of really high quality stuff mixed in. I've never heard of them before looking for replacement norseman drill bits.
I'm just slightly suspect because it seems too good to be true and the obvious >Epstein

>>1620409
Helps if i actually link the damn thing

https://www.harryepstein.com

>>1620409
>and the obvious >Epstein

I just got a circular saw, figured a specific wood cutting blade would be better than "general purpose". Does it matter if I can't find a 5.5" blade, and do different manufacturers use different center hole sizes?

Can I use a smaller blade like a 4.5" when its clearly designed around a 5.5"?

>>1620413

I'm currently painting a guitar body and has just finish applying paint. There's a few bits of dust on it. Should I sand it off and repaint another layer or just simply sand it off before applying lacquer?

>>1620631
The extremely fine sandpaper.

Would anyone happen to know if the stock cams that come in Honda gx small engines and their clones (ie predators) are iron or steel?

Here's a stupid question, why won't my chainsaw start?

It was running fine, but the primer bulb cracked, trip to store, replaced the primer bulb, now it won't start.

The carb is good.
It has gas
It has spark
It has compression
No start

It's a Craftsman

>>1621043
Small 2 stroke engines are an art. You can't just ask "why won't it start" and get an answer. Check the carbs, intake, throttle position, fuel delivery, spark, literally check everything to make it start.

>>1621043
>replaced the primer bulb
Does it pump fuel now?
It's easy to hook them up backwards.

wanna build over the sink dish organizer something like in pic.
don't want to use wood.
is there any modular DIY adult erector sets one could use to do this?
thinking some slotted rails, screws, terminations, and some way to joint other members.

>>1621268
You should look for extruded aluminum. You can essentially just screw it all together.

how can i learn to build my own house? nothing fancy at all. actually i just want to build a small passivehaus cuck shed. i have no skills at all.

>>1621340
A few ways; you could youtube or google everything, or volunteer at a habitat for humanity at watch them build it with you, or sign up as an apprentice.

>>1621346
i was thinking about going the apprentice route but I just read through that mechanical engineer thread and I think the blue collar guys will have me, a city slicker with 0 skills or knowledge, walking right out the door.

>>1621268
neat idea, but that monstrosity is still going to drip water drops all over the damn place around the top edges of the sink and the surround

>>1621386
my concern is storage space. very tiny apartment. the few cabinets are barely enough space for food.

>>1621306
good source website, recommendation?

I need to power this old motor. It appears to need brushes. The wire in the first image might be connected over on the black slot where the brush goes in, there's another one in the other side it can be seen in the last image above the letter "A". Wires 1-2 go on A pole and 3-4 go in B pole. How do I figure out where to connect the wires from the cable? Will I need a multimeter?

>>1621419
then you have to dry and put your dishes away immediately after washing

Why the fuck are there plastic shopping bags stuffed in both air intakes on my microwave?

I have one of these and why the hell do they fall like 10 degrees before kicking on? It is either freezing or hot.

I'm looking for some 2,60m metal bar for shelves. Is there like a temple of reference for bars online where I could find my particular model ?

>>1621626
After reading a bunch of reviews it seems these things are uber shit and either are way off just for the temp or won't turn off/on until there's a 10-15 degree difference from the setting.

>>1621626
>>1621644
Look inside. If it has a magnet, place something over the magnet as a spacer so the arm it attracts won't be held so firmly.
This way when the temp changes it will let go sooner.

how do i know if im going to overload my arduino? currently connecting 2 servos, 1 laser and 1 PIR sensor to the same 5v and ground.
How can i calculate before turning it on?

>>1621654
I can't even find a way to pry it open. It actually looks like they put the parts in an injection mold and blasted it with plastic. There's no seams.

How would you guys prevent vertical blinds from being blown away by wind? I thought of some niggerriggin solutions like pic related but surely theres a better way.

>>1621656
>>1621654
Well, doesn't matter. I was looking at it and realized that the part that "detects" the temperate is a big flat piece of metal that presses down a momentary switch. All you do when turning the knob is pressing the metal down more or less. No matter what, the travel distance for the momentary switch is about 14 degrees difference. I even tried slipping paper on the button to reduce the travel distance. It didn't help.

>>1621661
attach a binder clip to the bottom of each blind. From there you can string them up together if you want, might be better to thread a thin dowel through them though as rigid is better. Then tie the dowel down or weight it

Two years ago my dad bought some seeds for these bad boys. After harvesting them, he saved some seeds and planted them last year in his garden. I'd like to know if I plant them in a flower pot and keep them in my office, will they produce a new generation of peppers?

>>1621856
Please, see: >>>/out/1527274

>>1622088
Thanks