/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>2403870
Does the AC run on DC? If not you have to add inverter losses

>>2403872
Yeah, I have inverter loss for the AC, I think it will be ok. I really need the AC to run for 10 minutes to make sure it is working, that is all.

>>2403873
As long as the inverter is rated for the current you’re using should be fine. Not sure if portable ACs have some current peak when starting up

how of do you guys seal around your windows with caulk?

how do i put in a new cable?
do i have to loosen the screw and pull out the second from the other side of the lamp to change it?

>>2403881
>the second
*socket

>>2403881
Yes. Knurled thing screws off, loosen the small screw on the side, then pull on the other side. You do have enough cable left to make a connection without removing it but new single cable is better

>>2403884
That set screw is there to prevent the outer portion of the socket assembly from unscrewing and twisting/damaging the wires.
Almost all lamp sockets of that type have an internal section that comes out for wiring maintenence and repair without doing anything to that .outer housing or set screw.
The last thing you want to do is wire a socket and *then* screw the thing back onto the threaded tube.

Moisture and bathroom pros.
Im going to build and install woodstuds in my tiny bathroom. The bathroom has these plastic wallpapers on the floor and walls. After showering there lot of moisture in the in the air. Does simply filling the cracks with silicon and treating the wood with some special bathroom paint going to protect it from moisture?

>>2403476
Did some self research. I can do witha ‘U’ shape instead of a full square. Apparently it’s pretty easy to bend, but should I get styrene glass or PMMA glass? I’ve never bent anything but aluminium

What is the softest canned spray foam I can get?

>>2403994

>>2403870
>>2403875
Portable AC's usually have a substantial startup current peak, and depending on the particulars you may or may not have trouble getting it to start on a smallish inverter with a smallish battery.
But yeah, your math is somewhere in the neighborhood of the right timeframe.

>>2403870
I’m converting an old 5 bay external hdd into a NAS by ripping the old board out and replacing it with a tiny pico itx celeron. The old drive ports are ide, so I’m going to replace them with sata. I already ordered the through hole connectors.
But what is the purpose of the smd resistor on the old power line?

>>2404068
Wait I think it’s a capacitor, I see a C

I guess it’s to ground? To do the voltage trimming or whatever it’s called

>>2403878
When they leak.

>>2403975
>build studs.
>plastic wallpapers on floor
wtf.

>>2404068
It's a cap and there to smooth ripples in the current from drives spinning up.

Ive got a wooden platform bed with pretty slats as the support structure, but my new bed is required to be on solid, flat surface. Since its double sided, when you sleep on one side it needs to be evenly compressed on the other to maintain it.

Whats my best/cheapest option to throw on top of the bedframe to make it flat? It Just get some cuts of 1/4" plywood or is there some thin solid wood I should be looking at? The slats are very thinly spaced so it doesnt need to a supportive structure since the frame is supportive enough itself, it just needs to be flat all the way through.

What do you call this sort of bearing/joint/thing that allows free rotation around a fixed shaft? I was just going to print something because itll be fairly light duty and a bit of extra friction is good, but if I can run to the hardware store and buy something close enough that'd be great. I'm just too brainlet to figure out what to google.

>>2404141
just cut a sheet of plywood to fit and lay it over the slats. if you're worried about how the plywood will look from underneath use finished interior grade or put some sort of fabric between it and the slats

>>2403875
>>2404017
What about voltage drop trying to pull >1500W off a single battery? Will it hold up?

What do you use if you need to wire a power supply to a bunch of different components neatly?

I have a bunch of devices I need to wire together, each taking a 5v input and a ground. Normally if I have a couple of devices I'd just clearnly connect them all to a Wago-221 block and be done with it. But those only go up to 5 slots and I need to connect ~12 together. I could do it with a breadboard rail, but I don't really want to rely on a shitty connector that might randomly fall out.

>>2404145
Completely depends on how you want to fix the bearings to the surfaces. You could use thrust bearings, needle bearings, cone bearings, ball bearings, roller bearings, etc.

>>2404154
Did OP ever say the chemistry of the battery? I doubt it will handle a 100 amp continuous load for more than a couple minutes. If it's lead acid those are rated at like 1 to 2 amps @ 25 hours. If it's lion/lipo/lifepo4 you need a lot of parallel cells or special high discharge cells to draw that kind of amperage.

>>2404068
decoupling capacitor
hard drives have motors which can generate noise especially during spin up and spin down
you can ignore if you'll be using SSDs otherwise do the same with your new SATA setup.

Prepping my home exterior for painting.
Is renting a pressure washer worth the money?

>>2404228
yes, if you have ladders and don't mind doing work that turns out to be about 10x harder than you expected, and is a total blast if it turns out to be cloudy and a bit breezy.

but if you're planning on standing on the ground then no, it's not worth the money unless you really enjoy noise.

I'm asking here before I bother the machinists general...
What does a button presser's position entail? Is it really just pressing buttons? I'm autistic and don't mind repetition as long as it means I can help out with the bills. It's either this vague idea of a job, or McDonalds + a side thing I'm planning.

>>2404252
Probably depends on the company but a lot of the time:

>put stock in fixture
>press button
>machine go brrrrrr
>take out part
>probably do some basic quality checks
>repeat

Every machinist I know is a sperg. You'll probably fit in.

>>2404263
holy shit that's awesome lol, thanks so much anon.

>>2404228
Yes, paint doesn't stick to dirt.

>>2403875
>>2404154
>>2404171

My original info on the battery was bad. It is a 40Ah 514w LiFe with max 80A draw for 30 seconds. picrel: right column. The inverter is rated for 3000 w.

Either the inverter or the battery cannot handle the compressor kicking on. I don't understand - if it's pulling more than 20A wouldn't it blow the fuse when it is plugged into the wall?

When compressor kicks on, the voltage drops to below 60V, and then the AC restarts. What is the math that I am missing?

Wtf are these?

>>2404338
dumbbells for zoomers

>>2404308
All fuses and breakers are time delay. Even the quick blow ones. Only difference is the delay. You can pull 200a from a 20a breaker for 1.5 seconds before it will trip. Post the model/make of the AC and the inverter if you want to know why it's not working. I'd guess the battery isn't able to supply the inverter enough current during startup to get the compressor spinning.

>>2404338
kind of look like industrial shelf pins.

>>2404342
> I'd guess the battery isn't able to supply the inverter enough current during startup to get the compressor spinning.

probably this - but how do I determine what the battery can handle. I'm trying to understand the math side of this so I can plan things out.

This is the inverter: https://www.amazon.com/WZRELB-3000w-Inverter-supply-Generator/dp/B07LG8RJ9K/

>>2404338
My best guess is zinc sacrificial anodes.

>>2404342
>You can pull 200a from a 20a breaker for 1.5 seconds before it will trip.

Is this how portable AC compressors work, that they will normally pull those kinds of amps on startup?

>>2404361
Doubtful.

>>2404368
You have the datasheet for the battery 80a max 30a cont. If you want to understand the math side link me to the AC you're trying to power. I need to know the load, inverter and battery's specs.

>>2404371
No. That's just an extreme example of what you can get out of a 20a breaker. Startup load for an AC can vary from almost none (soft start) to 2x running load. This is why I need to know the exact AC you're trying to start. The starting amps will be listed in the specs. Once those are known we can compare them to the inverter's specs and finally figure out battery demand.

(I'd guess you'll need 5x what you have.)

>>2404361
Naw, those racks use j-bolts.

>>2404338
Some kind of specialized shear pin.

>>2404338
rivets

>>2404338
ANSI rated buttplugs

>>2403870
I want to fab up a receiver hitch to my car, but I'm a little confused.
What height is it supposed to be?
Is it supposed to be parallel to the ground? My car has some serious rake
If I change up my rear suspension set up, do I need to change up the angle of the receiver?

>>2404338
They are rivets, real rivets not fake pop rivets

>>2404432
I'd make the receiver parallel to the car's frame at whatever height functions best for the car and do any angle and height adjustments in the hitch adapter.

>>2404451
>>2404395
Real rivets aren't galvanized because the zinc would just burn off when heated.

>>2404456
>parallel with frame
>do any angle and height adjustments in the hitch adapter.

Understood. thank you

>>2404370
It's galvanized steel.

Best chemical/product that I can buy to unclog shower drain, pretty much solely blocked by hair (Room-mates have long thick hair)
Somethingni can get from bunnings or a retail chemical supplier (I buy my acetone for Bong cleaning here) https://www.melbournesolvents.com.au/products/acetone-100

>>2404530
most youtube videos say "... without harsh chemicals". Is there any reason not to use "harsh chemicals" in this case? Seems like the perfect time to use such chemicals.

>>2404537
Harsh chemicals cause serious burns, serious eye damage, serious lung damage, can cause serious damage to weak pipes.
And if you mix and match, you can end up with chemicals interacting with each other, flaring up and shooting out of the pipes onto you. This is why you always tell a plumber what chemicals you used before they use their industrial shit.

Nobody wants to mess with that garbage, they just want something pretty safe they can dump down the drain and not have to worry

>>2404538
ah yeah, makes sense. don't want to make a little chemical mix beaker in my own piping.


So Drano and/or liquid plumr?

>>2404541
I like liquid fire

t. not a plumber

How well do propane hose quick disconnects hold up to daily use? The forge on my trailer is on an arm that swings out for use and back in for travel and eventually the hose wears out at the crimp from bending when I swing it in and out. I’m thinking I can put a ball valve before the quick connect so I can disconnect it before I fold it up.

>>2404544
cool cool. Seems to be a bit difficult to get from Australia, but I'll check out something with similar ingredients.

Any idea how to get an image to a glass like this?

What would be a good option in terms of CAD software for designing a house (an underground / earthship style house mind you)?
I'm aware of Chief Architect but the price tag is not worth it at my level of knowledge and all the torrents I found have some kind of malware built in.

>>2404565
Use sketchup

>>2404568
Is the free version any good or are the paid versions worth getting?

>>2404572
Should be fine for what you want if its anything like it was back when I used it. I use fuckin' blender now like a real schizophrenic.

Ok, I know that (((LED))) lightbulbs are known to cause a variety of health issues, particularly as they relate to the eyes, because they "flicker" constantly at a rate above 100 hz. However, I don't know if halogen bulbs are prone to the same flicker.
The reason I ask is I'm replacing all of my LED bulbs, and have a couple boxes of halogens lying around. I don't want to special order a case of incandescent bulbs if I don't need to.
Will the halogens be safe - aside from their fire risk - or should I just bite the bullet and buy some incandescents?

Hey guys, I'm a /diy/ King in training and I could use some input.

I took the trim and skirting off my trailer, power washed it and painted it. The guy I bought the trailer from never had the tongue/hitch removed and I want it removed.

Can I just find someone to weld it off? The trailer is old, it was built in 1982.

Also, is it worth the money to insulate the back of the skirting with some type of peel and stick or foam board insulation?

It has really old fiber glass but it's starting to rot from moisture in a few spots.

Any input is welcome and greatly appreciated!

>>2404610
>flicker
lol did you buy your leds off ebay or something?

>>2404381
what industry are you in that they are around?
could give some clues in relation to the part numbers on them

i'm trying to install a window unit AC and it's not going well and i don't have a drill
am i fucked
you have to put screws into the metal of the window

>>2404556
try a shop vac, i've had good results with that

>>2404796
Sounds like you're doing it wrong but you can use a nail and hammer to make a hole for a screw.

Why did awnings go out of common use? Most houses used to have them and now they're pretty rare. They were good for shading windows from the sun and it's not like the sun has turned down in intensity. What happened?

>>2404683
The flicker is not perceptible by the naked eye. but it causes irritation, etc. just the same.

>>2404844
>What happened?

air conditioning and double glazing allowed us to stop attaching eyesores to our McMansions

>>2404382
I can't find specs, but it can be literally ANY portable AC. I have 5 or 6 different ones, they won't start off the battery.

https://www.blackanddecker.com/product/bpact12wt/portable-air-conditioner-remote-control-6500-btu-doe-12000-btu-ashrae

This is the inverter: https://www.amazon.com/WZRELB-3000w-Inverter-supply-Generator/dp/B07LG8RJ9K/

finally got my air conditioner into the window
but it is tilted towards the house instead of away from it
how do i make it tilt back

>>2404983
I had that problem with my trailer, and I had to jack up one side. You could probably do that with a real house, I suppose.

>>2404966
Running amps 9 - 11, starting amps 15 - 18. So, 1200 watts running and 2000 watts starting. Your invert is 85% efficient so that bumps those figures up to 1380 watts running and 2300 watts starting. With 12 volt batteries you'll need to provide the inverter with 115 amps running and 192 amps starting.

Your battery can supply 30 amps continuous with 80 amps surge. Thus you need at least 4 batteries in series to power your AC (to get to 120 amps continuous).

Battery lead size can also be found. With a 4p battery configuration we can calculate the max draw from each individual battery to be ~48 amps. Assuming 7 feet leads you can use 8 gauge if each battery has its own feed to the inverter or 00 gauge if the inverter has only one feed.

I'd suggest returning the 12 volt inverter for a 48 volt inverter and running the batteries in 4s configuration so you only be pulling a max of 50 amps instead of 200 and can get by with one run of 6 gauge wire. Save a lot in connectors, fuses, and work.

>>2404966
Running amps 9 - 11, starting amps 15 - 18. So, 1200 watts running and 2000 watts starting. Your invert is 85% efficient so that bumps those figures up to 1380 watts running and 2300 watts starting. With 12 volt batteries you'll need to provide the inverter with 115 amps running and 192 amps starting.

Your battery can supply 30 amps continuous with 80 amps surge. Thus you need at least 4 batteries in parallel to power your AC (to get to 120 amps continuous).

Battery lead size can also be found. With a 4p battery configuration we can calculate the max draw from each individual battery to be ~48 amps. Assuming 7 feet leads you can use 8 gauge if each battery has its own feed to the inverter or 00 gauge if the inverter has only one feed.

I'd suggest returning the 12 volt inverter for a 48 volt inverter and running the batteries in 4s configuration so you only be pulling a max of 50 amps instead of 200 and can get by with one run of 6 gauge wire. Save a lot in connectors, fuses, wires and work.

>>2404983
shim it to the position that you need?

>>2404983
Take an inside/outside pic. Normally people have the opposite problem since all the weight is hanging outside.

>>2405036
i can't change the position because then the window don't come down and sit on the top rail like it needs to.
>>2405046
i checked it with a level it is tilted inwards.
FUCK

>>2403870
Need help with screw thread pitch.

I am rebuilding an old candy machine. I had to disassemble the mechanism to clean out 50 years of candy gunk that jammed it. Upon putting one of the machines back together, I found that the old screws just barely grab purchase, and that the female threads are all rusted/stripped out. The screws seemed to be 8-32 so I bought a bag of longer ones to test if maybe deeper down there was enough threads (there is not).
Luckily I bought one size up with the backup plan of retapping the holes for a thiccer screw. Oddly the 10-32s that I bought seem to hand thread into the existing holes. So my question is are the 8-32 and 10-32 essentially compatible as far as thread pitch? Do I need to tap the holes?

>>2404563
Self print decals?

>>2404338
100% legit, these are called dogbones

It's a hoisting device

>>2405093
They're close enough but you should always be chasing threaded holes with a tap on restorations. Esp in diecast.

>>2405137
Interdesting.

are there any(industrial) alternatives to these?
i mean, sure i can use these to put things togethere, they are pretty strong but they are overpriced just because they have the marketing.

surely there's something else i can buy to replace this in a hardware store?

what's the name for it?

>>2405224
bungee cords

>>2405224
You want them for $0.002 each? I gotcha senpai.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/High-Strength-Customized-Flat-Resistance-Bands_1600450101467.html

All you need to do is order a 20 intermodal containers worth.

If you think they are over priced then step up and undercut the competition.

>>2404546
That’s basically the same thing air compressors use and they hold up decently well. Make sure you get good brass ones and they will do a little better. Compressed air is a little different than propane though, a little leak isn’t a big deal with air, but if the fittings are rated for gas, I’m going to assume they work.

>>2403870
I painted something using a resin based paint and ended up with bad orange peel after the first coat. I used a wool roller with 3/8" nap. I'm hoping to sand out the orange peel before applying the second coat, but what type of roller should I use for the smoothest finish? I was thinking maybe a microfiber roller with 1/4" nap? The paint is pretty thick and really tacky so I'm not sure if foam would work. I don't want it to start shredding apart and getting stuck in the paint because of the tackiness.

how would I go about repairing pic? Its part of a glass roof over my balcony and rusting. Its a rain gutter so its leaky at the moment. The parts have holes in them and I think I could just completely rip it out since its thoroughly rusted.
So to repair I thought of removing the rusted part applying a rust converter and then welding some aluminum or copper plate on there.
Would that be good enough?

>>2405241
thanks
>>2405314
f u

>>2403975
You need some ventilation. A fan maybe.

>>2405363
Smaller the nap the smoother the finish. You might have to thin it to get the finish you want.

>>2405390
>welding some aluminum or copper plate to steel
Brazing fyi. That metal looks galvanized. I'd avoid heating it. Pic it too close up to know what I'm looking at. If it's not structural I'd pop rivet/screw some aluminum over it, paint it and call it a day. If it is structural then bolt/screw plate steel or weld if it's thick enough to buzz box. If it's a part I can take down into the shop and I really cared maybe put the time into tig welding it.

>>2405363
try rolling it on then smoothing the surface with a brush, don't cheap out on brushes or you will be chasing bristles left in the paint

>>2405486
>Complaining about the price for something being too high
>Be told how to get said thing at a dirt cheap price and be a force for market correction
>Tell helpful guy to fuck himself.

When a price is irrationally high rational actors make corrections.

>>2405169
Cool, thanks. Yeah I guess I was trying to be lazy. I should know to always make the extra effort to do th8ngs correctly

>>2405031
Thanks. Ok clearly lots of shit I didn’t think about here. Appreaciet you writing this up.

>>2405031
Random question. I have a spool of 6 ga wire, but it’s all red. Can I just spray paint some of it a different color rather than buying a second spool a different color?

>>2405063
Post a photo please. I don’t see why you can’t just shim it.

>>2405844
You could but the paint will flake off. In the trade we wrap different color tape around the ends to recolor them.

>>2405868
or use different colored heat-shrink tubing

>>2405868
>>2405874
ok thanks. The whole thing about changing the voltage from 12 to 48 kind of blew my mind. Re thinking a bunch of things. I have been messing around with small solar set ups, and using 12v because it's easiest for the fans and everything I want to power. so much of electricity is counter intuitive for me, shit drives me crazy

>>2405879
48v to 12v dc-dc step down converters are cheap as shit because golf carts run off 48v and have 12v accessories. You can get a 200w converter for 20 bucks.

>>2404565
Dude, get a used laptop that you never connect to the internet for like $100

>>2404530
>acetone
Didn't they ban that in bong land?

>>2403975
Slumlord tricks 101
Always wire the fart fan to come on with the light.
Never fix anything

>>2403870
Anyone know how Home Depot is doing their clearance system now? Seeing a lot of $.07 and $.04 prices, which I don't think I've ever seen before. Also do $.06 prices automatically degrade to a $.03 price? And do $.03 prices still get automatically removed after 3 weeks?

/diy/ im in a bit of a pickle.
I have these taps on a fix-er-upper house and for some god forsaken reason they decided to silicone on the tap covers.
If i am wrong what would you suggest to pry these off the spindle?
Is there a tool out there for such an awkward shape?

>>2405946
I'd just use scraper to make a hair's worth of gap in between the cap and sink to put a knife in and slide it around.

>>2405950
Already tried that, its stuck on their good. I am not opposed to breaking the thing off.
Is there anything i can get or use to put some real leverage on it to try and break through the silicone i cant cut?

>>2405952
There's no way silicon is holding it that good. You sure it's not held down with a nut?

>>2405954
I can take the nut off the top and the handle comes off its the bell shaped part underneath that i cant seem to budge.

>>2405954
Im thinking i should just try something like this
If it doesnt work i may just have to break it off.

>>2405955
I'm saying there's no way silicon wouldn't 'budge' if pried. That's exactly what silicon is made to do. It's a highly elastic sealant. If the cap won't budge at all then I'm guessing it's fixed to the valve body being held on from below with a large nut on the inlet pipe. Unless you're trashing the sink I'd take off the whole fixture before going ham on it.

>>2405959
Oh righteo. I get ya. I would rather not cut it off if i dont have to but its stuck on their good. I was just hoping to see if there was anything out there that anyone knows of to try and get a grip on this.
But i will just take my angle grinder to it.

>>2403870
How do I remove dog odor from a couch? I got a free couch from a friend and it's great except that there's a smell from his dogs. It's not super strong and they didn't pee on it or anything but it definitely smells like dog.
What's the best way to get rid of that?

>>2403870

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>>2405969
I got this stuff called No Vac Foaming deoderiser, its the fucking best.
You just spray it on and an hour later it smells great.
Dont even need to wipe or anything.

>>2405986
>>2405969

>>2405943
their clearance shit is always too expensive it seems like they mark the shit up, not down

>>2404619
>Can I just find someone to weld it off?
you could angle grind it off yourself
>Also, is it worth the money to insulate the back of the skirting with some type of peel and stick or foam board insulation?
always. if you are doing any kind of heating or cooling, you will make the money back in a year or two
>It has really old fiber glass but it's starting to rot from moisture in a few spots.
that's no good, you may want to have that looked at

>>2405943
I've never seen anything on their clearance rack that wasn't attainable for much cheaper on eBay amazon

>>2406004
100% this. After reading about the different discount codes related to pricing, I started keeping my eyes open when I went there. never seen a single thing worth buying.

>>2405997
>>2406004
Supposedly once it hits $X.03 deep clearance, there's 3 weeks before it is removed from the system and will thus ring up for only one cent, which is what I'm trying to game here and wanted to know if the system changed at all

>>2406017
ok fair enough. good luck!

>>2406017
I've never seen anything anywhere near that low. Do you have pictures or screen shots. Are these prices available online or only in store? I am a huge sucker for a good deal.

How do I locally source a thin walled aluminum tube? I want to extend my paddleboard paddle. Do you have to special order for very specific measurement metal stock like this?

>>2406017
honestly, why not just steal stuff through self check out. walk in with one of their bags in your pocket, put shit in it, buy other stuff at same time. unless you are taking really expensive items, they don't notice.

If you check out a bunch of expensive clearance items for .01, you run a better chance of getting caught.

>>2406025
search for local metal suppliers in your area?

>>2406024
Pic related. The key (used to be) for it to end in $.03, as that was deepest discount before it was cleared. And after it clears, it rings up for a penny
>>2406027
I'd be going after tiles and doorknobs, not any big ticket items.

>>2406027
shoo shoo Jew Jew

>>2404568
Scatsup

>>2406027
why would it be stealing?
if the anon isn't spoofing the checkout and the system rings up the item as a penny, why would he worry about getting caught for something that is legit in the system?

Anyone have any experience with picrel? I'm thinking of buying a shitty one and swapping out some stuff to make it faster. Going to follow a guide.

>>2406027
There is nothing wrong morally or legally with buying shit a store doesn't want anymore for $0.01

Actually stealing shit is nigger tier and you do that shit you deserve to be forcibly removed from the gene pool.

>>2406045
>>2406061
He’s exploiting their system. It isn’t the stores intent to sell it for a penny. Ethically it isn’t any different from just stealing it. Pretty typical to associate stealing as nigger tier, but because you do it through a technical loophole it’s somehow ok.

Sort of like how when a bank accidentally puts money in your account and you withdraw it.

There is also way more deniability with accidentally putting shit in your pocket than scanning up shit for 1 cent every few months. As a well off white person who spends tons of money there, accidentally forgetting to pay is no big deal. But “accidentally” getting stuff to ring up for 1 cent is way less believable.

Up to you.

Either way, it’s way cheaper to just get shit on the HD returned and damaged item sites.

More hvac. I’ve been picking up these broken AC units, and fixing them. It’s normally something stupid. In this case, the styrofoam is pressed a bit too hard against the fan, preventing it from turning. There isn’t much room for error on this shit and I totally get why they have a whole page of the manual about “noises your machine can make”. I can’t even tell where the minuscule bent occurred in the metal that forces this to happen. Maybe the unit was dropped.

Any suggestions on how to address this? If it were wood, I’d sand down 1mm but it’s styrofoam so that’s not an option. I’ve tried pressing the retaining metal apart but while it gives it breathing room for a few second it bends back into place. Maybe adding a rod in there to press it apart - but if that were to fall out into the fan shit would be rekt. Also I don’t want to accidentally create some giant static engine that kills the next person to touch it. ( I’m making that up - I’m just pointing out that I’m ignorant, but aware that small changes can create hazards )

>>2406050
See the many forums for all you seek to know.

https://www.planetminis.com/threads/qa50-parts-sites-etc.104667/

This is where I would install a bar to push the metal wall 1mm further apart.

>>2406105
Why can't you sand styrofoam? My sander sands styrofoam. Also the bend you need to correct is most likely in the bottom case. Put a 1" square bar or piece of wood under the center of the unit going from side to side and push down on the front and back.

>>2406104
the company lists it as a penny because they want it off the shelf, then they have space for products they think will sell better and no longer have to pay a tax on dead stock, the anon is not doing anything wrong, it's nothing like your bank example, fuck the banks too anyway
> it’s way cheaper to just get shit on the HD returned and damaged item sites
probably less hassle too

>>2406114
I don’t think you are understanding how it works. Or maybe I am? . The item will be listed as 24.03, and at a certain time, after say 3 weeks, it will be removed entirely, and internally it will be listed as .01. So if you can find it on the shelves before they clear it out, you can ring it up for .01. You are exploiting a gap in time where the computer system has removed it from active inventory ( it’s no longer for sale ), but staff hasn’t physically taken it down. It is never their intent to sell it for a penny.

>>2406110
Ok good point. I didn’t think that was possible. However , I’m going at this a different way. Took the fan off and going to add a washer to get the distance I need.

This is the second “broken” AC unit with a similar problem - really tight tolerance between fan and insulation.

>>2406131
ah, i gotcha, i thought it was a way to clear dead stock.
it's a little greasy, but what can one do?

Nope that wasn’t the problem after all. The back fan is physically brushing against the floor. I’ll take your suggestion about using a square on the bottom.

>>2406104
The stores don't want them. It costs them money to dispose of shit that will never sell. Often times they are obligated to mutilate goods before weighting them off, most of the times they have to pay to ship it to a facility that charges to do this. Not only that it is extremely bad for the environment to cause all the harm to produce a product and then grind it up and burn it, burry it, or try to recycle it.

The store clearly doesn't mind or they would not set the price to $0.01 in their system. The manufacturer or producer or their competition would likely care as they don't want you blowing it out in faceborg marketplace, craigslist, eBay, flea markets, and garage sails because each one that enters commerce through such channels reduces their profit. But I don't care what the manufacturer thinks in such cases. This is the exact reason why apple grinds up bad cell phones, they don't want them or their components re-entering commerce, they got the original sale and if people can keep old products functional longer they aren't making new sales even though ecologically that is the best thing to do, and economically that is the best thing for society as a whole if your goal is (as it should be) to increase the total standard of living.

>>2406105
>>2406109
>>2406110
>>2406133

Can I clip off the ring around this fan? That would give me the clearance I need. I assume the fan wouldn’t be as efficient and would lose some rotational stability. What kind of problems would that cause?

>>2406131
Ask yourself what you think they do with it after they take it down.

They obviously no longer care what happens to it. or they wouldn't use such a ham-fisted way to store metadata about a products status. If they item is on the shelf it is available for customers to purchase. There is no real reason why they would set the price to a penny other than shear laziness to come up with a different way for shelfers to know what to pull.

>>2406151
That isn’t accurate. And rationalize it however you want, it’s still stealing. Personally I don’t give a fuck-just pocket it. But don’t be a coward and pretend you are fighting the good fight by gaming their system. If you want gloves they have, but them at the price they offer them. Wait until they are as deeply discounted as they will get. That is a fair and legal negotiation between buyer and seller. But to exploit their inventory system to gain it at a price they never intended is neither fair nor legal. It is their property to shred, or sell in bulk to discounters ( which is what they normally do ).

>>2406161
After they take it down they either return to the manufacturer for a refund, or sell it to liquidators.

>>2406162
If it rings up as a penny I'm going to buy all of them. If they ask me not to I will comply. If they didn't want to sell it for a penny they should not have made it ring up for a penny.

>>2406017
When items get dropped to 1 cent in the system, they don’t actually ring up they get flagged that they aren’t for sale anymore.

>>2403870
>Just bought a house with a pool
>Never owned a pool
>Pool is green and full of spiders
>It's saltwater or someshit
How do I make it safe to swim in/what do I need to find out?

>>2406156
No. The ring is structural support for the blades. Remove foam or bend case.

>>2406196
Oh well. Bit late for that. I couldn’t find a way to adjust the case to make the fan align without rubbing.

>>2406194
There’s a lot of people on YouTube, they throw some chemical powder in the water that makes the green stuff come loose and then vacuum it before replacing the water. But if it has a filter you may want to clean that first

If it was salt water nothing would grow in it anyway

>>2405958
>Premium PP materia

I have a couple cans of brakeklean and the like that are mostly full but aren't spraying. Is there any way to rescue them? Perhaps the sprayer is gummed up? Nothing came out besides a couple dribbles when I squeezed the can

>>2406156
that is a sling ring, its purpose is to sling water from the drip pan up on to the coils to help cool them.

I need a molex power supply and there is only chink shitty ones on amazon that have horrible regulation and spikes. Short of getting an actual psu what else can I do? Is this something I can make myself if I only have basic soldering skills?

>>2406454
sure build a linear power supply with heavy filtering, and voltage regulators for 5 and 12 volts. it will be heavy and inefficient but less noisy.

you did not mention amps needed.

Does citristrip work better in the sun/heat?

I'm stripping the spray paint off a few guns for a retarded friend and a few old forum posts mention putting the guns in a trash bag and leave them in the sun, but I don't know if that would actually speed up the process or if that's just some "the wife will kill me if i do it inside hurr hurr hurr" shit

>>2406461
I only need 100w at most. I'm building a stand alone pc radiator on my window so I need to mount all the electronics there. Obviously the smaller the better so I can mount it better or a wall brick but I'm not opposed to getting a cheapo, maybe gold rated, psu.

18 fans at around 1.5w each for 27w
Fan controller
2 Pumps for 25 w

Where can I order sheet copper for cheap? Preferably in at least 12"x12" sheets and 20 gauge or thicker? I usually buy from Rio Grand but I feel like I'm getting gyped. Anyone have any suggestions?

>>2406462
Use saran wrap (or garbage bag)
I doubt the sun will do anything, the chemical reaction doesnt actually get warm when its ripping up the paint.
While its less noxious than other paint strippers, its still really shitty to breath and get on your skin. So do it outside anyways.

>>2406467
Have you tried searching "metal suppliers *where you are*"

>>2406497
I live in the middle of fucking nowhere.

>>2406467
Methheads dont rip copper pipes and house wiring out of walls for no reason anon.

>>2403870
Any good cheap mobile/highpower VHF radio setups that can just be plugged into a wall?
Got quoted $500 for a used mobile + converter, just don't have the money for that.

>>2406454
use computer PSUs are cheap as shit, if not free.

>>2406196
>The ring is structural support for the blades.
Are you sure? I read that it reduced drag and was quieter. Not that it is structurally important

>>2405224
Overpriced? How poor are you? And no, there are no alternatives. The closest you'd get is surgical tubing, but that would be more expensive than the chinesium shit on Amazon.
Stop eating and save up $20 instead to buy some, fatty.

>>2405363
A roller is THE worst way to apply resin based paint. You spray it, or brush it. And if you brush it, brush it slowly. A roller is just being lazy.

>>2405946
Siicon? Just use a utility knife to cut through it.

>>2406627
I know, but fuck, even sfx would look too bulky at the side of this:
https://www.titanrig.com/blog/post/watercools-mo-ra3-radiator-system

I found this which is pricey but would be much easier to mount along with the fan controller in a box or something.

https://www.quietpcusa.com/Streacom-90W-nanoPSU-and-ACDC-adapter-block

Hello guys, I have a question a while back I use my stove top in my apartment for the first time, and I would hear a clicking noise, I was nervous and felt like I would waste maintenance time if I called them over nothing.

The clicking sounded like it was coming from the back burner or in that area. Does anyone know what this could be or what I can check?

>>2406670
HOLY SHIT WATCH OUT YOU FAG

>>2406670
How often was it clicking?

>>2406605
What band and power output?

>>2406467
12x12 20ga is well within normal shipping range. Buy at any of the online metal suppliers.

>>2406466
If you have the know how modifying an old laptop power brick from 19v to 12v is a matter of swapping one resistor.

Looking for a 4x6 to 4x4 perpendicular bracket like pic related that's more robust. Most of them are 18 gauge and I'm looking for closer to 1/8th inch or thicker, and maybe 2 piece welded. I don't have the capacity to bend steel that thick and I don't trust my welding ability. Don't want to go to a fab shop for something like this.

Anyone know someone that makes one?

>>2406729
double them up.

>>2406691
>How often was it clicking?


hard to say, its been a while, sometimes ever 20 seconds to a minute.

>>2406743
That's not a bad idea, I guess another concern I should have mentioned is the fastening hardware. Shear strength is a concern so I'd like something closer to this pic where they don't cut the corners back so I'd had more surface area. Was thinking getting some 3/8 or 1/2 round stock from work and cutting it to size and cutting threads in, or even snaking some b7 studs out of work but that's a little over kill.

With pic related though I could cut out the faces on the lower portion with the pre drilled holes.

>>2406745
Could be arching could be the element warping as it heats and cools... Hard to say. I'd swap it with the other small element and see if the noise moves. If it does then get a new element. If not then check the connector.

>>2406756
I'd use 4" wide 1/8" plate and let the bolts bend it into shape.

>>2406670
if it's anything like mine then you can lift the top up pretty easily, lift from the front and it hinges up

>>2406786
then do what after that? Just see if there is anything out of place? I never lifted the top before

My toilet seat is made of a hard plastic frame, I want to rig it with a hose so I can run hot water through it and make the seat more comfortable in the winter
The under side of it is hollow, what is the best way to have good thermal conductivity between the water hose and the seat itself?
pic related, crude drawing of my idea
>red and orange is the hot water input
>blue is the hose inside the seat
>green is the hose output, which sends water to the bowl

I need to make this shape out of something not metal. It's got an inner diameter of 10mm, outer under 20, with a recessed hole of 4mm and a total thickness of 6mm.

I considered using some nylon washers I have lying around, it's 10mm inner but I'd need to attach a 2mm thick base to it, and I worry about the joint holding up given it may experience sideway loads. Getting a piece of 20mm round stock and cutting a 10mm hole is kind of an option, but all my drillbits have an angle, so it's not ideal. The central hole isn't important, I can drill that whenever.

>>2406944
You could heat it with your own pee

You prolly wanna buy a second identical seat and glue them together with small spacers between, and just make an inlet/outlet port.

>>2406962
Round stock
Drill to depth with tip of 10mm drill
Come back and clean up with 10mm flat point drill.

Here are a few vids on how to make one.
Its not that hard if you have ever done hand sharpening before, and since you are using plastic stock it really doesnt have to be perfect. Itll still cut

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpDQQltc-GE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwuSBJFa5uM

>>2406965
Good plan but run plastic tubing between the seats so you need not seal them perfectly and can use standard connectors.

Easier way would be a heat lamp over the shitter. Hot water will turn cold quickly and continuously running water will waste a shitload of water. Heat lamp aimed from side heats seat and outside of toilet so all is warm.

>>2406944
Have you considered waffle stomping?
You only shit once a day, you get into the shower where its nice and warm where you can dump off the load right down the drain.

Why make a complicated seat?

https://www.bobool.it/gres-porcellanato-effetto-pietra-grigio-caprera-30x60-cm-pietre-di-sardegna-casalgrande-padana-P6849.htm

These tiles at 9,4mm thick are sold as floor tiles, but could I also use them to tile the walls in my shower, which is a converted closet? Would they be too heavy/thick or not suitable for walls that aren't specifically insulated?

Should I construct my own furniture? I'm starting to get tired of soulless IkeaTargeGoodwillMart clown furniture cluttering my fucking 50sq ft apartment room

>>2407043
You cant afford it

>>2407048
Ok granted I should probably work on finding a job rather than driving nails into 2x4s

>>2407043
It'll cost more and look uglier. But it's pretty fun, I like building shit out of 2x4s so it'll stand up to anything and I can do stupid shit like jump on it.

>>2407050
Thats the thing, you dont really want furniture made out of 2x4s, shit is actually worse than particleboard-in-a-box from walmart.

Its cool for shit going outside or in the garage for practice or whatever, but since you live in an apartment, not really great.
Youll choke when you see the prices of hardwoods right now

>>2407052
"Cost more and look uglier" is the vibe
Sturdiness and reliability is the Spartan way

What are some decent simple and free cad type software for planning builds?

>>2407052
i don't know, i built this out of lumber i salvaged off jobs i did, it's mostly treated 2x6s

>>2407094

>>2407095

>>2407066
designspark

>>2407096
this is the first set i did also built from scrap lumber

>>2404530
I've had good luck on hair clogs with lye. The kind that comes as a coarse powder. Just pour a spoonful down the drain and then take some boiling water and pour that down after. It makes a huge cloud of steam so make sure your hand isn't above it. I used my electric kettle. Repeat as many times as neccessary. Shouldn't damage pipes since waste pipes can handle boiling water and the lye gets flushed out/ dilluted quickly.

>>2407037
I have no idea how thick 9,4mm is nor does it matter. Also the insulation status of the wall doesn't matter as insulation doesn't add structural support. What maters is the weight of the tile, framing of the wall and sheeting material. If it's a 2x4 wall with durock on it then you can hang a few tons without issue.

>>2407094
>>2407095
>not preconditioning pine before staining it.
Your joinery looks good though.

>>2407096
Top shelf is bowing pretty bad. It'll bend your books if you don't fix it.

>>2406447
See if you can squeeze the cans and feel any give. If yes then there is very little pressure inside. just punch a screwdriver in the thin metal near the bottom and pour out the liquid into a jar or something.

>>2407158
thanks anon
i put a straight edge on the top shelf, the bow is less than 1/16th inch across the length, it looks worse than it looks in the picture, i will see if i can correct it though.
>not preconditioning pine before staining it.
i considered it, but decided since it was for my
own use and not something i planned to sell just the stain would suffice.
i built it all out of shit lumber and was working around nail holes and shit too, so there was no need to get carried away with it. the paint in spots is left behind because it doesn't bother me, and there is a spot inside where a nail blew a big chunk out

If I mount a computer fan with the ‘incoming side’ directly onto a flat surface (maybe a few mm gap) will it still generate a light breeze or will it just stall and break?
It’s to give some plants a tiny breeze every now and then, but the enclosure is mostly glass so I can’t put extra holes.

>>2407210
you can get drill bits for glass if you're that concerned about it, i don't think they will work if your enclosure is tempered glass though

>>2407210
it would still turn, but it wouldn't cycle much air. is there any way you can put some standoffs on it?

>>2407223
Yea I can, maybe 25mm offset maximum, question is mostly will it go more like A or more like B in this poor quality drawing.

>>2407219
It’s from an aquarium, bit afraid to drill into it

>>2407265
In a closed system A and B are the same thing, you just didn't complete the lines on A.

How do you draw the schematic for a circuit that reverses the polarity of a motor, with these parts:
>One SPDT switch
>Two 5-Pin relays
>One DC Motor

>>2406965
There's not enough room under it to fit another seat unfortunately
>>2406999
Water is actually one of the liquids with the highest heat capacity, and the seat doesn't need to be perfectly warm, just less cold
My problem is figuring out a good way of taking the heat from the water and passing it to the seat, as neither plastic tubing not the plastic seat are good conductors
I was thinking about some kind of gel that would touch both the tubes and the seat, to hold and transfer heat
>>2407011
No, I shit more times than I take showers and besides being disgusting, my shit would straight up clog the pipes if I did that

>>2407265
>25mm
that's more than enough. if you can offset it in any way, it should be fine

>>2403870
Who the hell goes to a Sherwin Williams? It’s a big ass company and makes billions in profits a year. I have never seen anyone in one of their stores. It’s only paint for home improvement, I think. Only people that might shop there are house painters that do it for a living. If you go to Home Depot for home improvement or hire contractors for a deck or something, they’d just get the paint there with all the material. Even if you’re painting your room or baby room or something, my mind is always Home Depot, Lowes, or Walmart. Sherwin Williams never comes to mind.

>>2407285
you could use copper tube inside the seat with flexible line outside , it would have better heat transfer to the seat

>>2407274
It’s not really a closed system, the sides are closed but the top is open, fan goes at the bottom. I want the air flow/circulation to go as high as possible, preferably past the top so that it gets more ‘fresher’ air. Sorry for not being able to produce a better drawing right now

>>2407294
I’ll try this, thanks

>>2407300
Pro grade coatings cost more but work better than consoomer trash. Visit contracting forums for what to use and application info.

>>2407329
>Pro grade coatings cost more but work better than consoomer trash

actually, many "pro grade" painting products are the cheapest shit they sell, and the top line products are (not to my knowledge) labeled "pro grade", and are marketed to consumers most of all because professionals know what they want and may or may not want to pay the premium.

pic related: pros only buy this shit to impress the home owner; otherwise they know that lower priced products are just as good in every way.

t. actual house painter

Does anyone know how to disassemble this style of Craftsman ratchet fully? I would like to clean it out and apply some new lube.

>>2407301
Thanks, but I also need something to increase the surface contact between them, something akin to thermal paste on a cpu instead of a dry contact

>>2407359
pot it in with silicone or something?

>>2407387
Thanks again anon, I've completely forgotten about that option

>>2407431
i hope it works out for you, let us know how it goes.
alternatively, you could just capture a fat person to sit on you toilet and keep the seat warm for you

>>2407300
who cares. use ben moore, it's better in literally every way

>>2407450
just remember to tell em to add a shot of black, that way they will know you're a pro

>>2407441
>i hope it works out for you, let us know how it goes.
Well anon, truth be told I was just entertaining the idea for now, thinking how It could be done
Even then I thank you for your attention and ideas anon, I'll be sure to remember them if/when I have the means and resources to actually build this contraption
>alternatively, you could just capture a fat person to sit on you toilet and keep the seat warm for you
top kek

>>2407337
Do you already have it apart in that pic? How much more do you need to take it apart?

Remember that Craftsman never really manufactured their own tools, so that ratchet was made by some other manufacturer and maybe you can find more info if you figure that out.

Anyone done diy chrome plating? The cost of the diy kits are a joke. There's got to be a cheaper alternative.

>>2407509
if you can control the current you could put a wire through the seat, something like a toaster element but at a much lower voltage.
i don't know how you feel about electricity near water and your junk though

>>2407527
I would have no problem, but I don't have outlets in the bathroom
Also sounds like a bitch to clean

>>2407558
if it's potted in it shouldn't be an issue, just disconnect from power, or don't, and wipe it down. as long as there aren't exposed terminals it shouldn't be a problem

Looking for a spray foam that will cure in an enclosed space. I really, really don't want to fuck with two part mixes, at all, as I'll be making dozens of individual castings. Tried Loctite tite foam and while it has the exact physical properties I want when cured, it refuses to cure in a mold.

is there a way to highlight (You)s so they are easy to see in a thread?

>>2407600
ctrl f and look for them

>>2407578
look for unexpanded polystyrene beads, they expand and set with steam, people also use them to fill antique milk bottles they want to display

>>2407602
aight thanks. was hoping for something automatic

>>2407604
Can a 3D printed mold survive the process?

Is there a household product that lets me seal MDF edges and can be painted over? Only have a small edge and can of edge sealer is like $20. Would PU glue work?

>>2407519
Can you nickel plate instead?
That is dirt cheap and easy to do, polish your shit up beforehand and it’ll shine nicely

>>2407517
You could have just said “no”

>>2407611
i don't know, it would depend on how thermally stable the resin is and whether the polystyrene sticks i suppose

Can anyone give reccommendations for painting plastic that's gonna be handled a lot? Paint brands, proper finishes, that sort of thing? Anything available in the UK.

>>2407704
So you're saying I'd need to print it in PA or something. Not sure my Ender is equipped for that. Was hoping to avoid having to heat the entire mold or other similar headaches. For reference, im trying to make dozens of pear-sized device bodies if that makes any difference.

>>2407772
i can't say for certain, i'm not too up on 3D print stuff
can you just print the part you want to cast and go with a lost wax type process? cut out a step.
i suppose that would get sort of spendy.
or use the mold to cast wax plugs of the final parts? that would be less expensive and more easily doable

will replacing the metal pads on the hydraulic disk brake on my bike remove the sound when the bike is about to stop?

>>2407164
Yeah it gives quite a bit. OK thanks anon

>>2407792
try applying silicone grease aka dielectric grease aka brake lube to the NON FRICTION surface of your brake pads (IE put the layer of grease in between the brake pad and the caliper piston)
This can help to arrest or prevent a lot of brake squeaking on disc brakes.

Obviously, if your pads are worn out they should be replaced first.

>>2405946
>>2405952
Get a dreamer with a cutoff wheel, and make a notch all the way down, and peel it off

>>2407789
That's still totally roundabout.
My preference would be for a canned expanding foam product that I could just dispense into a series of molds printed in conventional PLA as if I were putting cream on cookies and just pop them out after they set. It does need to be somewhat soft foam so any other materials are out. Two-part expanding foam gives the end result and molding properties I need, but are far too messy, require far too much prep and multiply production time considerably.

>>2407517
I thought that there was more to take apart. Apparently, there isn't more to it. The repair kit for it is just that whole assembly.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-craftsman-ratchet-rebuild-kit-439136224

>>2407792
Depends, no need to replace them if they aren’t worn out. They have indicators. The well known solutions are >>2407822 but also clean them with brake cleaner, sand them very lightly and try to brake softly for the first 50 miles or so. What happens often is that they get a wear pattern that doesn’t match the shape of the disk or they some chips on then when you break very hard. But that can happen on new ones just as well. It’s harmless btw

>>2407641
I’ll update on my own question. PVA doesn’t work at all. PU glue makes them too hard. Sanding 240 then mod podge is pretty okay, mod podge then sanding 240 seems to be the sweet spot, holds paint well

>>2407714
If the part is rigid you have a chance. Scratch it up with sand paper and use a specialty plastic bonding primer like rustolium or krylon makes. Then use a decent paint for the color coat. Doesn't matter if it's for plastics or not since the primer took care of the bonding. Finally clear coat the fuck out of it then clear coat it some more. When you finally think you have enough clear coat do another 3 coats. That's the secret for handled parts. Every layer of clear coat is so many months of use. Never let them wear down to the color coat.

What is some good info/books/sites/whatever on making homemade soap?

>>2403870
How to absolutely fuck up a house and not having it pinned down on me? Don't worry, I'm not in the US. I already know about the concrete and oil down the drain, but how to fuck it up even more? Like electrical, induce foundation problems over time, etc etc...

>>2408065
i think there is a section on soap making in the first foxfire book, or the homesteader's handbook, but i don't have either in front of me just now

County wants $3 a bulb to take old florescent bulbs. Fuck that. I'm going to break them and toss them in a bag. Tips to not poison myself?

>>2408110
lamp dust, don't breathe this

>>2408110
Put on a mask, or if you're too poor for a filter, do it underwater and hope for the best.

DIYed my rooms lighting with a bunch of really bright white LED strips, but now it's TOO bright, but I'm having trouble finding dimmers that actually say how fast the PWM is and I'm super sensitive to flickering. Can anyone recommend a good LED dimmer? They're 12V 5A each strip.

what is the best fabric for cleaning glasses
Ive had it with Microfiber, they dont wick up moisture at all

>>2408375
Uhmm, cut the strip shorter or put some diffusion over it, like a piece of white cloth

>>2408268
Under water is a good idea, thanks

not sure if this is the right board/thread
software for planning a room layout? where I can input dimensions, doors, and furniture I already have, maybe access points to them

>>2408485
http://www.planyourroom.com/

Does it matter how I reconnect brushes in a dc motor? There's 2 pairs, are the brushes in each pair supposed to be opposing?

>>2408538
If you're talking about re-routing the wires to the brushes it might work in some other configuration but in general you should not change that. Why would you, in the first place. If you had to cut the wires and fucked up the lengths, then you should fix that, or if you fucked around and have a mess that you don't know how it should go, then wait and maybe a motor guru can hold your hand while you sort it out.

Will I be able to cut this with a jig saw? Should I use the blade labeled "thick metal" or should I use the "thin metal" blade?

>>2408937
Yes and any fine toothed metal blade will work as long as you cut properly.

>>2408937
>Will I be able to cut this with a jig saw?
I have my doubts.

>>2408964
jigsaw will cut through 1" aluminium just fine

>>2408937
High TPI for thin metal.
I would clamp it between 2 pieces of thin wood to try and prevent tearout, Jigsaws just will rip up and completely destroy thin metal like that.
Depending on what kind of cuts you need to make, you might be better off using TinSnips

How do I get over the urge to kill myself because I bought a "fixer-upper" house because I completely overestimated my DIY skills and am now in over my head and it gets worse and worse every day?

>>2409043
I mean, if you aren't a fucking woman all you need to do is get the electrics and heating working and get some electrical sockets in one room. Stick a mattress on the floor, plug in a fridge and oven, and you're done.

Could I theoretically hollow out a large tree and live inside it? It'd probably have to be a Redwood or something massive like that, but still.

>>2409049
Sure, until it collapses on you from being dead and all.

>>2409061
Don't people drive cars through carved out trees all the time? How are those trees still standing if that's such a problem? If anything, I'd be doing less damage to the tree, since the only entrance would be a single doorway.

can you own a farm and still travel 6 weeks out of the year?

>>2409093
What do you think kids and mexican farm hands are for?

>>2409031
>Depending on what kind of cuts you need to make
I'm making a small plate to block this hole off on an exhaust manifold.

>>2409109
I dont think aluminum will hold up exposed directly to exhaust on the manifold like that. Aluminum has a complete melting point of 1200F, while getting soft and weak at merely 600F.
Your manifold will be over 600f always and could come close or exceed 1200f under heavy load.

Dont fuck with a jigsaw, dont fuck with aluminum.
Go to lowes and buy a steel flat bar and use that instead. They should have some wide enough.

Cut and shape it with an angle grinder.
Walmart sells angle grinders for $20, harbor freight for like $15 so they arent expensive.
You can also just manipulate it with a file and a hacksaw

>>2409118
I appreciate the reply and I'll take your advice. I'll use steel instead. I've been wanting to get an angle grinder anyway. I currently use a hacksaw for most cutting.

>>2409132
Get a 6" grinder (for ability to use 6" cutting wheels) if you only own one unless poor then go Harbor Freight (which are surprisingly decent). Do buy flap discs which polish as they grind.

>>2409135
I'll probably get this once since I'm already bought into their battery system

>>2409068
>drive cars through
that one collapsed
you could build something inside a Baobab tree, i believe they are still alive.

https://vinepair.com/articles/step-inside-the-south-african-bar-in-a-tree/

>>2409138
I also mod my smaller grinders with 6" guards (thin kerf wheels are worth it). There is likely a matching guard or one very close (it's common for internal "nub" patterns to differ, I just file them off) that will drop on. Worth a look.

>>2409135
>Get a 6" grinder
He (and almost everyone else) dont need 6" grinders
Its added weight and bulk for almost no gain at all.

>>2408047
Much appreciated. it is rigid parts so I'll give this a try.

>>2408427
I like shamois cloth for cleaning glass

Mice shat everywhere in my garage. Is everything ruined?

>>2408427
I use hospital rags for almost everything and it works. But with glass, if you don’t want streaks, you need to get it clean with the Windex on one cloth and then have a second clean cloth to wipe the streaks.

>>2409361
Mostly. If your garage is unfinished then pressure wash everything you can and let it air out. If it's finished close the door and never go back in there again.

>>2408427
Newspaper

>>2408427
>they dont wick up moisture at all
Yes they do, they dont wick up large amounts of dirt and body oils well.
Thats why you use a disposable lens cleaning cloth, or spay lens cleaning solution on part of the microfiber cloth.
Break the oils and everything up with the solution, go back over with dry microfiber and pull the streaks out.

Always wipe wet first or you will scratch your coatings.
They work on $2000 camera lenses, itll work on your glasses.

what kind of clip is this and how does it work?

this is a lamp, fyi

>>2409584
It's a recessed trim downlight. The smaller tabs of the spring should be facing down trapped in between the ring and the black puck which the light is in. That will make the longer tabs of the spring push down and hold the light in the ceiling. Pic is how it should look.

anyone know any good video series or online manuals on how to get started making clothing &/or plushes?

or even better, any good classes in the seattle area? i had a little notepad with some on it but i accidentally put it in the trash.

>>2409412
>They work on $2000 camera lenses, itll work on your glasses.
no they dont, always leave a streak of grease on the final wipe.
i use non lemon dish soap and water in a spray bottle for initial wet wiping

>>2409696
>no they dont, always leave a streak of grease on the final wipe.
Thats because you are an invalid and a retard
Anyone who isnt stupid knows how to use a microfiber cloth

Just change my rocker cover gasket.
I noticed that it was less flattened on one side than the other. I disassembled, checked the joint and on reassembly I have the same result.
Should I drive like this and wait to see if there is a leak?

>>2409757
Did you torque it to spec?

>>2409788
Respected the pre-tightening and tightening sequences.
When I look closer, it may be the plastic cover itself that is bent.

What powertool brand go with if you do some woodworking but mainly want good gardening equipment?

>>2409915
Corded and gas powered so it doesnt matter what brand.

If I wanted to get into woodworking and I don't have ANY tools or materials yet at all, how much money would it cost to get everything I need to the point where I could build a small table?

>>2409945
https://www.yorksaw.com/beginners-guide-to-must-have-tools-for-woodworking/

>>2409945
$5 hack saw
$5 hammer
$5 box of nails
however many 2x4s you need

>>2409757
Looks backwards but I don't know that engine. Run it and see if it leaks. If it does RTV it or get another cover. It's just the valve cover. As long as your engine doesn't have massive blowby it'll be alrite.

>>2409915
At this point there's two tiers of cordless tools. The affordable tier (bd, pc, dewalt, kobolt, rigid, hercules, skil, hart, etc) which are all made in the same factory with the same parts but different colored plastics and badges and the not-worth-it meme tools (fes, hilti, matabo, etc).

You're not going to find gardening tools in the meme bands so pick whichever color of the meh tier affordable brands you like because they're all the same.

>>2409945
Depends on the size, quality and style of the table. You could build one with a hammer, nails, and a saw (under $30 bought new, a couple bucks used). Materials, a couple 2x3x8's for legs and structure would be $8 and the top could range from $5 to $10 for 2'x2' particleboard up to a couple hundred for 4'x8' sanded ply.

>>2409951
>hacksaw
wut

Do mice get scared and leave? I cornered one, grabbed it and yelled at it like some stone age grug. I tried to get a better grip but it slipped and managed to run away. I haven't seen nor heard it for a week now. Otherwise I used to see it running around and sometimes heard making noise.

>>2409996
>I used to see it running around and sometimes heard making noise

It probably thought of you as a friend.

Getting mixed answers and want to mix it up more. I have a block wall around my porch. I want to screen it in on 2x4 frame. The wall has the flat blocks on top.

I removed a few of the flat blocks with relative ease. Inside the blocks is just a bunch of cement mortar. My 2x10s will go across this wall. Should I remove the top blocks and level it out with cement, then tapcon into the cement, or fix the missing and loose top blocks and secure the 2x10 into them with tapcon?

Tradie/diy noob here. What are some good shopping practices with tools? I'm currently only looking for deals online and in stores, but I'm not really sure what good value for tools are. Also, is it fine to get tools a tier above the cheapest if I'm starting out? Everyone seems to swear by every name brand from what I've read online.

>>2410052
Cry once buy once. Also, yard sales and marketplace/Craigslist.

>>2410043
If the block is filled then I see no problem doing either. So for me it'd come down to aesthetics vs time/cost. Having the cap blocks on would probably look better and more period so if fixing them didn't take too much time I'd do it (even if they are getting covered).

>>2410052
If you want good cheap tools check out estate sales. Don't listen to any brand zealot that can't articulate why their brand is better than the rest. Chances are they got raped and know it but can't bring themselves to admit it so shill as if their bad choice was a good one.

>>2410052
buy shit tools to start with, you'll learn and know what you actually need once they break.

>>2410052
>Everyone seems to swear by every name brand from what I've read online.
Buy nice, or buy twice
Everyone who is militant about the brands they buy are so for a reason.

For some reason >>2410055 advice is prevalent.

>i dont want to buy this expensive tool
>so ill buy a cheap tool for 1/4 of the price, then when it breaks Ill play full price for the good tool, ending up spending 5/4 of the original price I didnt like!

Buy as nice and as high end as you can afford in the beginning.

>>2410052
Start a new thread, asking specifically for brands or for types of tools
People make them every once in a while. Everyone on this board loves to throw out their favorites tools, hidden gems and all that.

>>2410067
>buy expensive tool
>find out what you need and what the actual good brands are
>end up paying 2x the price
ok good idea

>>2410074
>what the actual good brands are

True.
How will he ever figure out what a good pair of needle nose pliers are.
Should he buy the channellocks, or the milwaukees, or the xinyijiayis, or the qiguch66s, or the areclerns? (real amazon names btw)

>>2410052
i would suggest not buying tools you think you need, generally they get shuffled aside and buried, lost, forgotten by the time you do end up needing them, buy the tools you need as you need them unless you have a fetish for them, then go nuts

I've been a sparky for over a decade and in my experience the expensive tools are overpriced versions of the mid tier stuff people with more money then sense buy to stroke their egos. You want buy once tools, get the cheapest set that come with a lifetime exchange warranty. You can always keep them as backups if you buy a more expensive brand.

>>2409400
Never go into my garage again? That seems excessive

theres a shop on ebay selling their own no name cans of epoxy primer for $1 each.
thats waay cheaper than any of the others.
do i take up the offer and get the cheap cans, or is there likely to be something wrong with them if theyre flogging them at that price.

cant tell if im being dumb for thinking more money gets me a better trusted product.
or if im being dumb for thinking i can buy something that everyone else is selling for 12x the price and its gonna be the same.

>>2408110
Put them in the bag first, then smash them.

>>2410268
Smashing glass tubes in a bag leads to a shredded bag.

>>2409132
Want to thank everyone who gave me advice. I ended up getting 1/4" steel plate and cut it with my jigsaw. Worked great. Overall the job was a success.

I ended up spreading the gasket maker over the entire piece before bolting it down. Bye-bye emissions bullshit!

>>2410053
im frugal and buy used cheap tools and see how they break ir what sucks about them then go and buy better tools at different levels of quality based on how much time and abuse i apply to that tool.

>>2410067
>buy cheap tool for 1/4 the price
>find out that cheap tool is good enough for the job
>save 3/4 the price on tool

>>2410469
>dont buy cheap tools
>never have to learn if tool is "good enough", because yes its good enough
>never have to worry about the tool breaking under normal use
>never have to just scrape by with a tool that barely works only to later find out when you replace it, the better tool is way easier to use

Do you live in a trailer park?
Do you wear a burlap sack?
Do you drive a yugo?

I know this is a shit diagram, but tell me if there is any fault here. For a screened in porch. Do I need to go all the way across over the door with a 2x4?

https://youtu.be/H6Dnmd3lDzA
Is this a transgender?

>>2410555
You obviously have an emotional investment in this subject. How much money has Festool conned you out of? Can you show me on the diagram where Mac Tools touched you? You still mad finding out Snapon come out of the same shithole in China as Craftsman?

>>2410597
It is carrying the load of 3 joists so you should put a full header across. Depending on how long those joists are determines the size of the header.

Also, you might want to put in a larger door. 30" is tiny for an entrance.

https://static.cytron.io/image/cache/catalog/products/MO-SMWP-5V/MO-SMWP-5V%20(4)-800x800.jpg
does this 5v water pump works both direction if you were to flip the voltages?

not sure if this is the right board but ima try anyway. My kratky pepper is getting too big. But it’s also starting to flower so I don’t want to stress it too much. Can I leave it like this or should I prune it somehow

Why do people only give amp hour ratings for batteries, even if the voltage isn't known? What am I supposed to do with this information without the voltage?
In pic related, wouldn't a 20 Ah Battery for 100 grand be pretty good, if it supplied those amps at 5000 V for example?

>>2410666
It's an impeller pump. It will never pump water from the outlet to the inlet.

>>2410672
People selling batteries don't. People trying to con venture capitalists out of money with vaporware do. If you see an article on new tech and it's lite or missing key specs that's how you can tell it's vaporware.

>>2410657
>You obviously have an emotional investment in this subject.
Its not an emotional investment, its being pragmatic.
Some people just dont actually think about what they do or why they do it.
Case in point, people who just buy the cheapest tools they can waiting for them to break.

Never understood why 2 door SUVs exist

where do i get good quality screws?
i need countersunk m2x8mm, torx head, and preferably treated with TiN PVD for cosmetic purposes

This is a really stupid question. But how do impact wrenches work?

I just bought a vintage Skil 821 corded impact wrench for nine dollars. The motor works fine, but the 1/2” socket cap tip chuck thing doesn’t spin

Do I have to like put it on a bolt and press down on the “drill”?

>>2410794
The square head should always spin the second you pull the trigger, like a drill would
It has a spring loaded hammer/anvil inside, and as long as you dont loverload the spring it will spin freely without impacting.
You can freely drive loose bolts as much as you want.

Once you go to tighten the bolt (or loosen a tight bolt), the forces applied to that hammer spring load up. Once it loads up enough the hammer slips and spins hitting the anvil, creating the "impact" effect, over and over and over as long as you pull the trigger.

If your square drive on the end isnt moving with the trigger, something is broken. The spring tension should always spin it.

>>2410803
Ah cool, thanks. Yeah, so if the head isn’t spinning, it *most* likely is the spring maybe, that isn’t pushing the hammer down to engage?

I can still return the thing for $9 of store credit.
, but I’m thinking it would be nice to fix it. The thing is a beast. I see lots of vendors online that appear to sell parts

>>2410803
Or I guess the tabs on the hammer could be broken. I guess I should open it up and see if it’s an easy fix

Where would one buy a single circlip? Without paying 5 times its price in shipping costs?

>>2410873
The hardware store?
Do you not have hardware stores near you?

>>2410878
They don’t sell circlips no, not even the big ones.

Maybe the better question is, is there some diy replacement, or a method to make a something that works like a circlip?

>>2410885
No, look harder and buy them
Just buy a whole kit of them to justify the shipping and handling cost.
I have a whole big box of them I got at the local hardware store

You arent going to diy a replacement for it

Black = live
White = neutral
Copper ring = Ground
off white exposed wire = ????

Should this be covered separately or should it be tied together with the white?

>>2410987
Was it a ceiling fan?

>>2410993

Bathroom light fixture hanging on the wall

>>2410995
Did it have an outlet in it?

>>2410996

No. Maybe the previous light fixture did? Should this be tied up with the white? Saw this on another bathroom

>>2411006
That looks like a simple black/white light. Dunno what you mean by tied up with the white.

Your first pic is less straight forward. I'm guessing that one of those extra wires is a constant hot for an outlet in the fixture but it might be a fucked up feed too. My best guess is old/off white is the neutral and black or new white is the switched hot with the other being a constant hot. You'll need a meter or test lamp to be sure. You got either?

>>2411012

Damn and I thought painting was a bitch. No and no. Gonna replicate what I saw on the other outlet with the power off and try not to burn the house down

>>2411018

ah fuck just shocked myself on the offwhite kek okay guess it’s a live wire. needs to be covered…separately?

>>2411021
Try off white and white on the light. If that doesn't work try off white and black. if that doesn't work try white and black. Whatever wire is unsused put a wirenut on and push back in the box. Keep it in mind thou because you're probably going to find something that doesn't work anymore that it was going to. Without a meter to know what is what I'd not want you connecting it to something else.

This is my idea for a minimal low-load standing desk. I'm picturing it being rectangle aluminum stock with 3d printed connectors. The target load is like 10lb and the leg height is 44". Do you think this is feasible with printed PETG? I'm picturing inserts to connect the tubing, and supports on the outside. What dimension stock would you choose to use for this - keeping cost in mind? For the top I'm just thinking thin MDF

>>2411023

offwhite to white and light’s white + black to black gets power to the outlet below but none to the light. I’ll try another combo tomorrow thanks for your help

>>2410885
auto parts store?
or a place like Granger

>>2410885
>a method to make a something that works like a circlip

get a washer a few mm larger then you need, drill out the center to the size you need. drill 2 small holes in ring then cut with dremel.

would get you something that kinda looks like a circlip.

>>2411067
or search for industrial supply houses near you