/diy/ - Do It Yourself

How do you make plywood look like metal? I need a smooth finish on some panels which need to look like painted metal, I have tried multiple coats/sands of varnishes but the pattern of the wood invariably remains visible.

>>2439832
Primers are pretty thick, they usually hide all the texture beneath. Obviously you can get spray paint that looks like metal.

>>2439832
Paint it chrome

>>2439847
All parts are primed to seal the timber and get a flat base colour before.. colour colour, but yeah, still getting this crap coming up. This was 5 coats (prime > prime > sand > colour > sand > colour > sand > colour > sand) but here we are.

Is there a different type of paint or sealant which goes on thick enough to fill this shit before I lay down the colour layers perhaps? I'm considering resins but that seems like crazy overkill, plus I'm not sure how it would flow into these fine grain patterns.

>>2439847
>Primers are pretty thick, they usually hide all the texture beneath.

Not in my experience, on either count, unless you're talking about high build primer.

Would it stupid to merely stick the wires for a plug, without its connecting piece, into an outlet? Ive seen it before, but i wanna know if its """safe"""

I've got a oak board I made from gluing some planks together and i want to attach it to an electronic standing desk base. What size pilot holes should I drill? Just the minor diameter of the screws?

I am retarded and don't want to fuck up at the final stage

>>2439902
Glue aluminium foil on top

Wa-la

>>2439832
fill it and sand it smooth before paint

>>2439964
i mean with bondo or something similar

>>2439902
Star with MDF instead of plywood.

>>2439821
How do l remove oil stains from my driveway?

posting again:
my house trap has a ~3/4" hole and leaks into the pit whenever there's backup from a storm. the backup also makes its way to the basement tub which is about 7 feet away from the pit. why does the tub fill up but the pit doesn't overflow even though the tub sits higher than the pit? also, if I put a pump in the pit, will that reliably prevent water from making it to the tub? pic related

Can I take off semi truck lug nuts with this reliably?

3/4 drive 800lbs max torque

repoasting from >>2439981

Per the recommendation of my contractor friend, I'm looking to repair a horizontal crack in my concrete foundation with an epoxy injection. I plan to (roughly) follow this tutorial: https://youtu.be/eEXAWukRfD4

First off, here's what I plan to do, in case I'm overlooking something: angle-grind the crack to widen it (at certain points); wire brush to loosen debris; shop vac to remove debris; stick injection ports along the crack with sealant every ~6 inches; seal the rest of the crack; inject epoxy and wait.

My question is — what the fuck do I use for the injection? I've found that half of people say epoxy resin is too strong and that I should use something more flexile (polyurethane-based) instead. Then the other half notes that the epoxy resin is itself polyurethane-based. I can't find shit at the neighborhood HD/Lowe's, and I'd really like to buy the stuff in person just in case I need a quick re-up. Not to mention the fact that some people recommend filling the crack with sand or foam backer rods before injection.

I want the best possible job done, so I'm willing to pay the material cost necessary for that. I've already been assured that more drastic methods of foundation repair are unnecessary and that other contractors were trying to hustle me.
>tl;dr what goes in big crack?

>>2440009
> Then the other half notes that the epoxy resin is itself polyurethane-based
Pretty sure this is false

> I've found that half of people say epoxy resin is too strong and that I should use something more flexile (polyurethane-based) instead.
Pretty sure this is crap too. “Epoxies” or “Polyurethanes” don’t have a fixed hardness, toughness or flexibility. Yes epoxy floor coatings are generally harder than PU coatings, and epoxy resin glues less flexible than PU glues but they can both be made with additives to have any of those properties increased or decreased. In other words, doesn’t matter what it’s based on, just pick a product that was made specifically for this kind of thing. Does nobody in your area sell Sikaflex self leveling sealant? Also Amazon ships this kind of stuff in like a day and it should be pretty easy to find out how much you need

I've started learning electronics recently, I think I have most of the basics down now. I plan on going to the store and buying some old devices and breaking them open to see how they're made, perhaps I can get some parts out of it. Any tips or anything to look out for?

>>2440043
Vintage phones are pretty cool to mess around with, and the protocols are usually well documented. Basically anything from the late 60s to early 70s has large identifiable measurable components. More professional/factory type stuff or old radios too as they used to be made to be field serviceable

I think I heard somewhere about transparent film that can be glued onto windows to insulate a little better. Is this a real thing or have I hallucinated it? I wasn't able to find it locally but it might have been like, a Canadian thing or something.

>>2440031
>Sikaflex self-leveling sealant
Being a sealant, that's a thicker paste than I'm looking for. What I think was recommended was an even thicker sealant to secure the injection ports (and cover the remaining crack) but to inject a less viscous epoxy into there.

But I'm a weekend warrior, so I don't know what the hell I'm doing really. What I wasn't expecting was the difficulty in finding suitable materials. The process itself seems straightforward enough.

Why does finding these sorts of long narrow solar panels seem so difficult? They would be pretty easy to put into places where they wouldn't be an eyesore, and as such perfect for a project of mine, but I'd need to find them first.

I WANT TO ASK THIS:

Do you guys all have female significant others? I want a wife. I'm going to school for watchmaking, like yes really really my job will be fixing clocks and watches. I don't know if a guy that's handy gets girls anymore, since women all find men ONLY by looks on their cellphone.

>>2440160
>since women all find men ONLY by looks on their cellphone.
I wonder how much a lot of people get this perspective by receiving most of their social experience on the internet....
Most of the women that I know I met through work or family/friend gatherings, and most of them met their partners the same way.
Honestly though I don't know all that many teenagers so if you're really young maybe it's a different scenario.

>>2440115
you can apply bubble wrap to your windows using a spray bottle full of water and it will increase their insulation value a decent bit. Or you can apply tint/reflective films which help with radiant heat gain.

>>2440160
I don't, and I no longer want to. Even if I did, I don't think I could trust anyone like that. That said
>since women all find men ONLY by looks on their cellphone.
unironically believing this hurts your chances more than anything. Get rid of the incel mentality first if you want a relationship.

I need to cut circles of specific size in specific spots on generic photo paper. It doesn't matter what happens to the leftover circles themselves, but the rest is not to be fucked with.
Is there a cheap+good way to do it?

>>2440197
Compass cutter. Should be under $10.

>>2440158
They’re pretty much building materials, and those come mostly in standard sizes because it’s easier for builders and suppliers etc. Standard pv cells are square 6”x6” (150x150mm) so 80mm wide must be made of non-standard cells. So 42x6” (1050x150)would be the closest with standard cells, those are generally available in ~55W from yachting/sailing shops

>>2439902
Just use joint compound. You may need to sand it rough again for it to stick, but it will. Then sand it flat. Or use this:
https://www.amazon.com/UPREDO-Stainless-Adhesive-Metallic-Backsplash/dp/B07C91L5HB

We used to do that building stage props in theater class in college.

>>2440001
Muratic acid is what I've always used, since I was a kid, it's what my dad used. If it's a concrete driveway. But in a pinch, oven cleaner can get most of it off, with a power washer after letting it soak.

>>2440203
Thanks, I'll see if I can get one.

to the anon who replied to my post, >>2439253
good idea, thank you, desu.

>>2440177
They are often heated before being shoved on the shaft so when they cool they shrink on ultra tight. I've had mixed results heating them with a braising torch before removal but it's always going to be a bitch.

>>2440208
>>2439933
I considered some sort of bog but that seems legit. Have never heard of high build primer though, will investigate it. I'll have a decent amount of this shit t do, I should be able to A/B test it without wasting too much. Cheers anons.

Trying to pop open this music box so I can redecorate it for an art project, screws on the back only fuck with the crank, which id rather not screw up. Drill the plastic front and sacrifice it? Jamming a knife into the little tab has been fruitless

>>2440321

>>2440322

>>2440322
Try these

If nit then the clear lid just pops off and you.need to give it some wolly

>>2440322
Try these

Otherwise just pop the lid off.

Not sure there's any seam to take apart with screws under these feet though. I think it's probably just the clear lid.

wanna reupholster my dirt bike seat, its legitimately torturous after less than an hour. recommend me the appropriate foam for this application, brand name, type, link, whatever. I want it as soft and comfortable as possible without being a sofa (well Id love it to be a sofa, but ill be flopping all over the place I'd imagine)

>>2439821
Angle grinder chainsaw discs - yay or nay?

>>2440409
Planning on telling us what you're going to use it for or..?

>>2440410
wood carving. people all say OMG ITS GOING TO KILL YOU but I don't know if those people are just pussies or if those disks really are that dangerous

>>2440415
This may be one of those things where you are best to draw your own conclusion, but I find it telling that there doesn't seem to be a major brand manufacturer making these things. There have been enough injuries due to kickback and loss of control with them to generate warnings like this (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-safety-alert-issued-for-angle-grinder-chainsaw-disc-attachment))

Then again, those bongs say the same shit about how dangerous butter knives are.

I wouldn't use one, but then again I wouldn't run a regular angle grinder disc without serious eye and face protection and ear muffs.

>>2440009
Use hydraulic cement (DRYLOK). Only mix up a little at a time as it dries REALLY FUCKING FAST. After cleaning the area use a wet rag to moisten the area around the crack and then trowel it on and scrape it smooth. Shit works great, can even use it while water is leaking out the crack. Don't mix it up until you are ready to apply. It will be too hard to trowel on in under 2 minutes. I found if I mixed enough to do an 8 inch length that was about right.

>>2440410
scratching his ass

>>2440415
you could build a jig and use it as a rough transfer cutter

https://youtu.be/L-sgMSGh0hQ?t=631

>>2440415
Yeah, I'm with the other anons, sounds like a great way to wrap your wrist around your forearm. Much better tools for the job.

>>2440432
Pic related. Right tool for the job anon. It's not like you need anything else anyway.

>>2440409
Noooope

Nope nope nope

>>2440409
Why not just a chainsaw, or a wood cutting disc, chainsaw chains require a lot of maintenance to get a good cut if you where planning on using it for making nice shit

>>2439821
So my kitchen sink clogs up somehow.
I've tried giving it drain cleaner twice this week but the problem persists, and the way it acts is a bit funny.

So if I leave the water running for about 2-5 seconds, it'll go perfectly down the drain with no problems whatsoever. I can hear the drain working perfectly fine, and I can make it repeatedly work in those short bursts.
As soon as the water has been running for more than 5 seconds though it'll basically completely clog up to the point where it takes 5 minutes to drain a liter of water or so.

Anyone knows what it could be, and what I should do?

>>2440456
based

>>2440002
It could be a couple different things, the pit could be dumping its water somewhere before it overflows, the basement could not be level (altho if the tub truly is 7 feet away I highly doubt this would be the case or else it would be fairly obvious) and some other things but I would definitely check the pit itself to see if there is anywhere the water could escape. A sub pump won't help you here. The pump will only clear out the pit, not prevent the pressure of the water to making it to your tub. If you have the means to hire a plumber they can install a back flow prevention valve in your main sewage line that will completely prevent this problem but it will set you back a grand.

>>2440456
what are you on about? that thing won't even have the torque to clear his ass hair

>>2440542
Sounds like some sort of obstruction that is reducing flow through the pipe, the short bursts allow enough time for it to trickle through, but sustained flow allows it to back up to your sink. pulling out the s-bend and running a drain snek though might clear the backed up cooking oil. I assume you've tried plunging it to try and knock whatever it is loose?

>>2440574
I'll say it again, right tool for the job anon. Stop moving the goalposts.

The "midsole" of my shoes has eroded unevenly and it's "jagged", like a rocky landscape.

Is there some sort of material that I can fill the gaps with, so it becomes flat again? Maybe some epoxy? Some sort of foam that solidifies?

I am lost. Please, send help. I don't want to have to remove the "hills" and lose the midsole.

>>2440578
that would just catch the asshair and wrap it around the armature.
do you WANT the anon to bind up and burn out his dremel?

>>2440587
i put thick wool inserts in my boots, they seem to work well to me

>>2439821
Here’s a gud one:

So I bought a spot welder at garage sale for $20 dollar bucks. Don’t need it, but I’ve needed a tiny spot welder for like 18650s and various NiMh packs (like for roomba).

I’m pretty sure this is over board for ting batteries, but can I wire up a huge resistor to make it useable for tiny battery tabs?

>>2440691
Like take one of these $10 dollar buck handheld things, and wire it to the copper jaws.

How big of a resistor would i need?

what's a good way to mount my water heater. Bought a property a few months ago and the previous owner mounted it on some broken cinderblocks. it looks ghetto, so im thinking of putting it on a platform of some sort which should be easy but im a noob

>>2440587
I assume these are fancy shoes, otherwise I'd say just get new ones or rip out the insole and file it away

>>2440627
Thank you. Any brand in particular?

>>2440702
Nah, they're just some levis trainers. I just prefer to repair stuff when possible.

>rip out the insole and file it away
Removing the midsole you say?

>>2440704
>Removing the midsole you say?
well maybe that or literally filing it down with a nail file or sandpaper. not sure what kind of material the midsole is but thats what I'd try in your position. id try putting the inserts like the other anon suggested first

>>2440709
Ah, I see. Thank you for the clarification. I'll see what I do in the end.

>>2440703
no i don't think so, i forget who i ordered them from or what they cost. they're like a quarter inch thick made of alpaca wool, i put them in a pair of boots i've had since '14 and they wear like new, they're in need of a resole though.
you could probably get some wool felt at a craftstore, cut it to size and stitch it together to make something that fits you perfectly.

>>2440757
Thank you for the advice, my friend.

>>2439948
yes, drill the shank diamater.
if you are scared of the wood cracking, slightly fix it with some clamps before running the screws in

>>2440760
i hope it helps anon, i'm no expert

Rate this repair.
Yes I know they are shorted but somehow the motherboard works so shrug.

>>2440409
There’s this guy on YouTube that normally makes tool safety videos and he even sliced halfway through 3 of his fingers with the chainsaw thing. I won’t say it cannot be used safely, but the issue with them is that on any non smooth surface, the direction and force on the tool may change instantly into anything. You could say ‘I’ll just hold it very firmly’ but your arms just aren’t made to offer 100% stiffness instantly in all directions. I’d say it’s not worth the risk if there is a safer option available, so better go with an actual chainsaw instead (it will only push or pull unless you use the tip)

>>2440803
Atrocious.
Saved...

>>2440803
As an ISO9000 certified SMT rework specialist, I'm just going to walk away and pretend I didn't see this...

>>2440852
>>2440860
I think i got chinked with the flux i bought, i followed a how to solder guide online and the flux left a lot of mess, it was supposed to stay clear and evaporate, instead this turned into gunk and a dark yellow/brown.
The thing refused to stick to the pad.
It was amtech brand and it said made in USA, it was $6.

What's the cheapest method of cutting 1 1/8" mild steel plate? The cut quality doesn't have to be anything nice it's just to make the pieces small enough to fit in my band saw or milling machine.

I thought about drilling many small holes along the contour and saw or chisel out the rest because drilling is practically without cost. Plasma cutting doesn't seem to be viable above 1/2" in the home shop. Flame cutting would do it but the overhead cost is like 300+$ only for the gas bottles. I could use the angle grinder but i never cut anything that thick. How long is it going to take me approximately? I need to cut at least 12" for a piece. If i need 200 cut off disks it probably isn't that cheap either. Any alternatives?

>>2440888
The one thing I always teach is high heat, get in and get out once it reflows. I use 700 degree tips for nearly everything. The flux that's left over is expected and can be cleaned up with a brush and alcohol or 555. What I see here is too little heat. You can reflow this by applying more flux, reheat the connection quickly and get out.

>>2439821
How long is a piece of rope?

>>2440930
how long is a chinaman's name

What kind of leather do I buy to make leather knife sheaths?

I have done some leatherworking before as a kid so I know the general idea, but I never had to source the leather myself or was told anything about types or grades of leather. It doesn't need to be a premium quality product, I just want to make something basic but pretty tough and not too expensive if possible. Pic is the kind of thing I will be shooting for, really basic.

>>2440892
Skilsaw with a cutoff wheel? And wear some fucking PPE for when it blows up

>be trying to make a screen for my window
>watch a video and it seems pretty easy
>take measurements of the window from within the channel just like the video says
>measure the corner connector pieces and subtract that from my measurement, then take maybe a quarter inch off of that so it isn't too toight
>put it all together and see how it fits
>3/4" too wide and tall, the exact measurement of the corner connector
I'm obviously retarded so can someone explain wtf is going on

I want to make a manual mixer type thingy. My idea would be making something like pic related, with a crack attached to the shaft and a stainless tube attached to the reciprocating piece, I also need it to move horizontally and it needs to withstand a bit of abuse as there will be metal spheres banging around inside the mixer tube.
Problem is, I have little to no tools available and also little to no stock materials available. I'll be back in hometown for a while and have access to papa's shop where he has tools but he works on cars so no fabrication tools or mills or anything of the sort, once there I'll also have some time to go around buying materials but it's tiny town so I won't find hard to get stuff. I'd also need a support for it all and it would be ideal if it was easy to modify it later adding a motor to make it automatic as it might run for up to two hours at a time (I have other people to do the cranking for me and this is a proof of concept so it's okay to abuse their arms a bit).
What would be the best way to go about doing this? How should I design the pieces and the support and also how to mount it all?

Should I get a 12" miter saw or 10"?

>>2440587
The trick is to put a layer of sandpaper facing up on your foot and run about 3/4 of a mile, the soft side of the paper will delicatly remove the "hills" without causing damage to your midsole

>>2441033
this creates nerve gas

>>2441009
Did you measure to the inside or the outside (red or blue) of the mitre cut? If you measured the inner, you dun goofed.

What was the video you watched?

>>2441033
>>2441038
Sounds like a great way to sand down my fucking foot, anon. I don't think my blood would be a good filling for the valleys of my midsole.

>>2441054
https://youtu.be/Uo5Bkq2J96c?t=60
looking at your pic just makes me feel even more retarded, I dunno lol. I measured it by putting the end of the tape measure in the groove/channel/slot where the screen frame slides into, made sure it was toight, and then creased the tape on the other side with my finger to get it pushed into the corner of the groove/channel/slot to get my number. then measured the corner connectors at 3/4" so subtracted that from my measurement to get the overall length I needed it cut to.
>tfw took 3 hours and had to take it apart twice to make extra cuts

>>2441059
at least the first try came out a bit too big and you didn't waste as much material as you would have if it had come up to short

>>2441059
It's ok anon, there are no stupid question, only stupid people.

Video seems legit and it sounds like you measured up the window frame correctly, and if you used those specific corner pieces then there are no mitre cuts (45 degree cuts, right of pic related) to trip up your measurements. however..

> then measured the corner connectors at 3/4"
I am a first worlder and therefore do not speak imperial, but did you take this 3/4 into account twice?, it's 3/4 on both sides of the frame, so you'd need to subtract the 3/4 twice (for the left and right side of the frame, same on the vertical, minus 3/4 at the top and bottom)

Even if you did though, it should not have you out by an additional 3/4. You may be some sort of dimensional wizard. I have no idea what you've done.

>>2441061
>but did you take this 3/4 into account twice?
no I just took my final number and made a mark on the frame piece I was cutting, so once cut for each of the 4 frame pieces to bring them down to the overall length I wanted

>>2441062
to add: my measurement for top and bottom of the screen was 33.75 inches. sides were 33 inches. measured the corner connector at .75 inches so I made my final measurements 33x32.25 to account for the corner connector pieces. labeled each piece with tape saying top/bottom/side/side and made one cut at one end of each piece at my desired length. Was that the fuck up? Not cutting on both ends?

is anyone here familiar with different types of plastic?
im looking for:
something that can be gradient colored
cut to pretty specific shapes
~1/4" thickness
can be adhered together with just glue or something

i keep seeing lucite pop up, but i dont really know what im looking for here

Long shot question but maybe someone knows:
I have a 1908 sewing machine I cleaned and relubricated but how ‘smooth’ are those supposed to run. I can turn the drive wheel with one hand, but not with one finger and most resistance comes from the needle shaft when the needle is almost all the way down. Is this normal or should it be smoother?

>>2441119
All I know is styrene is relatively brittle and low melting point, PMMA is relatively flexible and high melting point. PMMA should be bonded with solvent (Acryfix) but in me experience Cyanoacrylate glue works pretty well on both

>>2441150
Are you the dude with the singer that needed a clean? As the needle is bottoming out the mechanism is also engaging and pressing the foot down, which will increase the load on the system until you get past it. Perfectly normal.

>>2441183
Yeah that’s me, it’s pretty clean now and almost ready for pictures

> As the needle is bottoming out the mechanism is also engaging and pressing the foot down
On my model the foot doesn’t go further down with the needle. The dogs go up and make an elliptic movement to push the fabric up against the foot instead, but it also happens when there’s no fabric. I think the rod that holds the needle could have a slight bend, or maybe it’s just a dead point of any of the huge solid metal cams. Either way the machine is great, I think my car has smaller camshafts

>>2441193
> it’s pretty clean now and almost ready for pictures
Sick.

> The dogs go up and make an elliptic movement
Oh I see. Either way, it's a mechanism engaging for only certain parts of the cycle, you can expect some resistance as it engages (much like a cam in a car will see greater resistance as the lifter climbs the lobe)

>I think the rod that holds the needle could have a slight bend
If it can be disassembled to a point where it can be rolled across a flat surface you'll soon find the bend if it exists, I'd also expect to see some wear marks on the shaft where the bent section is entering the bushings. If not, get a steel ruler and hold it against the shaft from different sides (if you're looking from the top down the length, you'll want to hit it at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, if that makes sense), this should also reveal a bend if it exists.

Now post pics of your smol cammed twingo.

>>2441195
Thanks I’ll definitely check these, but it may be normal. It doesn’t look new ofc but it looks in okay condition imo. Got some painting to do on the foot/case still

> Now post pics of your smol cammed twingo
Audi A1 but still very smol indeed

>>2441150
okay cool thanks. the cutter i know has a laser machine, how would that effect my options?

Can I sand the top jamb of my prehung door

When I drilled it down it looks like its fucking mdf and not solid wood so I'm afraid if I sand too much it will look like shit

The problem I am having is the tiniest bit of resistance from the top of the door from the header above

>>2439821
How big of a copper spool do I need under a powerline to get free electricity from the jew.

i am looking to buy an electric drill for around 150€.
i dont know much about drills. But i also dont want to buy garbage that needs to replaced in two years. or one which starts smoking when i want to get a screw a few cm deeper into wood.
so far the makita 482 with 52Nm and the bosch GSR 18V-28 Professional with 63Nm are looking like a good choice to me.
not increadible expensive, enough power to get all the stuff done i care about and it is from a well known brand.
any reason i shouldnt buy either of these two?

>>2439949
It's Voíla, you dumb fucking yankee.

>>2441296
Makita is a fine brand, lots of tools on their range. But if all you need is a drill to use very irregulary, stuff like ryobi will do the job at a fraction of the price.

>>2441228
Among plastics polystyrene is one of the worst materials for laser cutters and PMMA is one of the best

>>2441314
Do you want to re-read the post and have a good think to yourself if any of it was serious

>>2441259
Should not be a drama to sand, though If you have enough clearance at the top of the vertical of the door frame, (opposite the hinge side ofc), maybe you can shim the top hinge with a washer or two instead? Might push the door back enough to clear where it is binding

>>2441288
About tree fiddy.

>>2441520
..and if you do sand it, be sure to reseal the fuck out of it, otherwise it will pull in ambient moisture, swell, and put you right back where you began. Shimming would deffo be the preference.

Is there any trade type job that I can do part time while finishing a math bachelors (online)? Particular ones where I could learn on the job or get certified quickly. I hate having minimal hands-on skills.

I currently work at lowes full time and hate it. I want to do carhartt shit.

What's a good way to clean shave cream, human oils, etc off titanium and tungsten? are there specific chemicals I should avoid/gravitate towards?

>>2441547
Tech at an oil change or tire shop. It's dirty and shitty work, the pay will suck and you'll be working with morons, but it's entry level carhartt shit you can do part time. The skills you learn just to do the job will be minimal, but you will learn more over time just through putting your hands on all the different vehicles that come through the shop. Old timers will point out facts about vehicles, how to identify noises and issues even though you're not there to fix them.

>>2441573
Literally just warm water and dawn dish soap

>>2441573
For reference, this is the stuff I'm trying to clean if possible

Recently picked up an air compressor and brad nailer for carpentry. The air compressor is my new loudest tool and I am pretty sure my neighbors already hated me working with my other stuff. Any suggestions on ways to muffle the sound without overheating the compressor, causing a fire hazard, or keeping the compressor inside the house while using it?

tl;dr: How can I be less of a noisy dick to my non-diy neighbors?

>>2441586
>2439821
only be a noisy dick during normal working hours if possible.
you could get a bunch of hoses and run them out a window near where you're working, or save up and buy a quieter air compressor.
the contractor i work with has a husky that runs surprisingly quietly and has more than enough oomph to chooch a nail through whatever gets in the way

>>2441587

sorry >>2441586, accidentally fucked you out of your (you)

>>2441586
>How can I be less of a noisy dick to my non-diy neighbors?
I am a drummer (and a metalworker, but no compressor). I have an arrangement with my neighbours on both sides that I will only rehearse in one of two agreed windows on weekdays, 11:00-13:00 or 15:00-19:00, and anytime between 11:00 and 19:00 (Usually for no more than two hours anyway). They have the option of adjusting this window around if their circumstances change, I WFH, I have no issues around that. I proactively approached them and I feel like because I made the effort they were more likely to agree. One of them can barely hear me anyway.

First off, go introduce yourself, let them know your concerns around their peace, ask them if they mind you coming onto their property to see how loud it is (while it's running of course) and if it is indeed a problem ask them how bothered they are and if they would like to request a few windows of guaranteed silence. You may find it's background noise from that distance. Leave your cell number so if they do get the shits, they can call you instead of city council as I did with my neighbours.

Again, if you demonstrate you are concerned, they are likely to be far more tolerant.

>>2441586
Just wear hearing protection and use it during the day.
Loud compressors are what they are unless you want to spend way too much money building some box with sound dampening in it.
At which point that much money could just get you a "quiet" variant of air compressor. Everyone sells them and they are in fact very quiet.

>>2441592
>and anytime between 11:00 and 19:00
..on weekends.

>>2441577
Sounds like a plan, stay the course

Bit esoteric but, where can I see a doctor that could help me see what kind of toxic shit Ive been exposed to at work?

I used to work in aviation maintenance, and got exposed to a ton of chemicals on bare skin, aluminum oxide dust in the air, exposure to chromium. I have notes from whene I worked there, all the chemicals on inventory.

But my gp wont hear any of this. I brought in a binder with notes and she said "if it happened at work, see a work doctor", and basically escorts me out. Well my work doctor wont help either because I quit the place like 8 months ago

I don't want to sue, I know Id lose. I just want to know how bad the damage is you know. I have this chemical burn on my foot in like 2020, and every now and then it hurts so fucking bad, but the x ray came back clear, and I spent 200 for a copay to see a foot doctor who poked it and "perscribed" 150$ loafers

Im 23 if that helps.

>>2441646
get in touch with L&I?

>>2441658
Who?

I tried osha, but the lady on the phone didn't give a flying fuck, said I'm too young to be hurt

>>2441646
are you in the US? That is a crazy story that doesn't make sense to me.

1) I've never heard anyone say "see a work doctor". What does that even mean? what the fuck is a "work doctor"?

2) see a different fucking doctor? One with experience with chemical burns?

3) you don't decide if you want to sue like that. you call an attorney with experience with work injuries, and you talk to them about your case. they probably won't be interested because you don't have a loss of limb ... but I'd still call around. sounds like you have nerve damage in your foot. Please note that there are serious limitations on lawsuits and the time frame. once you go past that time frame you are fucked.

you'll feel pretty fucking stupid if a few years from now you can't work, but it's too late for you to get compensated for it.

Getting ready to do flooring in my house in a few weeks. I'm going to be pulling up the existing flooring in the kitchen and dining area which I'm pretty sure is a peel and stick vinyl. The problem is that the existing flooring was put in when the kitchen was remodeled and the cabinets were installed on top of it. How to I remove the flooring as close to the cabinets as possible without damaging them? My first thought was to run my multi tool along the toe kicks to cut the flooring, but I'm afraid that the multi tool will scratch the hell out of them.

I don't have a plunge router and I want to clear out.. basically it is a mortise. can I use a straight bit on a regular router, and just drill out a starting hole?

Is the "plunge" part of the router so I can just rout out a half inch depth at a time?

>>2441763
I would pull the toe kicks off. They’re usually not too difficult, but it comes with some risk of cracking them. Vinyl usually cuts pretty easy with a razor knife though.

>>2441764
> Is the "plunge" part of the router so I can just rout out a half inch depth at a time?
No idea what this means, but the difference with a plunge router is that the bit can move in height relative to the base

> can I use a straight bit on a regular router, and just drill out a starting hole?
Yes and yes

>>2441586
Do as >>2441592 says. I use the cnc router on work days between 10-12 and 14-17 and it’s fine. If you’re the one using loud tools in a residential area, it’s your responsibility to talk to them. If you wait for the first noise complaints you’re already getting off at the wrong foot.
Now on topic, you can put it in a plywood box lined on the inside with rockwool (or more expensive foam) and cut a few dBs. Open every so often to let heat go out. But ymmv

>>2441573
Tungsten anything but bleach or ammonia, easy on the strong acids. Titanium resists pretty much anything but sulfuric acid. Dish soap is probably fine.

Also wondering where you got a tungsten shaving handle

How reliable is fireproof sealant? A guy near me is selling pic related and says the made the fix two summers ago with fireproof sealant and hasn't had any problems with it. Drop that sucker into a table and no one will even see the crack. $150 is a good price for a large green egg but I don't want to get fucked somehow.

>>2441765
>>2441765
Surprised I didn't think of this. I'll have to take a look at the toe kicks to see if they're easy to get off. Maybe then I can go right under them with the flooring then rip the toe kicks down a little to clear the new flooring.

>>2440160
Join a church or some sort of social organization.

Keep up your hygiene.

>>2441771
It's fireproof, meaning it wont catch fire.
It's not heat proof, so it will crack again

>>2441768
A simple AC chassis fan mounted high and a low intlet, both behind a baffle to act as a sound trap should help drag heat out, he could install a double adaptor internally meaning if the box is receiving power, the fan is running, regardless of whether the compressor is actually running or not.

I just moved to a wreck of a house and I don't know where to begin.
The whole place is full of holes. We're talking holes between the wall and the floor, ancient wooden doors, windows and rotting cupboards you can stick a finger through. It's freezing. Not to mention the creepy crawlies. I've seen two cockroaches in the kitchen already. Have I mentioned how humid it is? Not 'you feel sticky' humid which already is terrible. We're talking 'there's water running down the side of your nose' humid. I left a door to a small closet closed for two weeks and every surface had been covered in mould, I shit you not. I spent days scrubbing it off and it still smells, it'll reappear.
The worst part is that I'm on an actual 0 budget. I got no support from my parents and barely make it through the month myself.
I keep plugging holes with total ghetto solutions and cleaning and trying because actually doing any amount of proper renovation is out of the question, but it just seems pointless.
This is more of a vent than a question (even if advice would be really appreciated) but I didn't want to waste a thread just to blogpost.

>>2441661
department of labor and industries

>>2440001
it's probably mold and fungus, not oil

>>2440043
Don't fuck with TVs or you will be electrocuted to death, sometimes even if the TV was unplugged for weeks

>>2440587
just walk like a normal person

>>2441857
he just needs to short the capacitors to discharge them

There's a chip in my Thinkpad. The /g/ solution to this would be to just swap that top plastic piece out, but it looks like I'd have to buy a whole second laptop to do that, and even "not working, for parts" ones seem to go for some decent money.

Is there some kind of putty or gap-filler stuff I can use instead? Most of the stuff I found seems to be either delicate stuff for scale models (that assumes you want to sand and paint it, I'd prefer if it was just black colored) or heavy-duty shit for plumbing leaks and such. My dad suggested drywall spackle, which strikes me as... not one of this best ideas. How about this stuff, would this probably work?
https://www.amazon.com/Milliput-Epoxy-Putty-Piece-Version/dp/B09ZPSKXJ1/ref=sr_1_23?keywords=plastic%2Bfiller%2Bputty&sr=8-23&th=1

I'm looking at a pump curve for two centrifugal pumps arranged in parallel and am trying to figure out how to determine the capacity of the system from this. I have no idea what a system curve is. Is the highest point that the system curve reaches (55 foot head) the capacity?

>>2441973
Forgot to add pic rel

>>2439937
Like just run wires into the plug of an outlet and those wires will be your source of power? That's not really safe since you'll have "bare" wires running wherever they're going. Real problem is that the wires will be really loose in the plug and will probably fall out.
>T. Have done this before at work to test things.

>>2441817
get a dehumidifier and a small space heater.

>>2441914
/g/ are a bunch of tranny obsessed faggots who have no fucking idea what they are doing. That board is fucking cancer.

Just buy the palm rest as a spare part. Why are you fucking around with epoxy?

Herro frens.
I don't usually post here, but I figured this was the most relevant board to post this in.
Anyway, I've been clearing out and fixing up this 100+ year old barn over the past few months, and I found a big steel plate that's about 60x60x2cm in size. What I'm wondering is if this is safe to cook on. The guy who owns the barn has wanted a pizza oven for a long time, and I was wondering if this could be used as a base if it was scrubbed clean of asbestos, rust, mold and sheep shit from the 1920s. He's a lazy, useless poorfag, so he's never going to be able to afford or build one himself, but I figured I could do it if this steel plate could be used as baking steel.

>>2441770
>tungsten shaving handle
all of it except the threads of the handle is titanium, but there is a very important, don't-fuck-this-bit-up-to-continue-use section of it
saw an ad on fb, read reviews of it on autistic shaving forum sites, figured "why not?"

>>2441914
Ramen noodles and white glue

It's such a tiny chip that you're obsessing over. Any solution you did wouldn't be adequate to stop your fixation. You would just be fixated on the patch instead of the hole. That's why you should just buy a new part

Trying to a waterline up through an exterior wall. What is the best way to core/drill through the bottom plate to get in the wall?

>>2442059
>"palm rest"
thanks for telling me the magic word to search for on ebay, anon, I couldn't find it at all before when I was just using generic terms like "parts". /tpg/ on /g/ didn't even give me any replies.

>>2442175
you're not wrong

>>2440115
>>2440171
The shrink wrap window insulation kits are for old drafty windows you still want to look through. It's not common in southern Ontario.

I need something explosive I can carry on me, in my pocket or straped to my belt or whatever.
Doesn't need to be powerful, lethal or even harmful, it can be smoke, loud noise, light anything. If you know how to make one that hurts, great, if not, just distraction is enough.

I'm also taking suggestions of traps for my house/bedroom doors etc, anything is fine, again, not necessarily lethal but harmful is appreciated, it can be something simple, right now I was trying to think of a way to hide razor blades on my doorknob. It's a round knob, I'll try to switch it for a L shaped one, I assume it will be better.

>>2441914
Just get creative with JBWeld.
Remove it first, apply it in a way you are happy then sand it.

I'm looking for someway to attach shit to my belt securely, but still able to rapidly remove them as needed. After an initial search I was only able to find 2 systems, the Safariland Equipment Locking System which seems pretty solid, but a bit too premium for my budget. And the ToughBuilt ClipTech system which sits at a nice price point, but would require a bit of effort to modify for my needs.

Are there any other quick attach/detach system out there?

Are 3:1 heatsrink tubes legit or i am getting scammed and only 2:1 ones exist?

>>2442587
3:1 are legit and normal-- they even have 4:1

If you're concerned, then only buy Raychem brand (the original manufacturer of heatshrink tubes)

I bought this mount kit for my dc, but I'm afraid of the plastics quality. I'm an psychotic ocd patient and this stuff terrifies me, but I need it

>>2442621
I second raychem. I especially like 4:1, it allows me to be sloppy and still get tight results.

>>2442665
sloppy and tight at the same time is the ultimate combination

is there any reason I should spend 4x as much for a non-OEM branded filter?

>>2442583
have you ruled out a military style web belt with pouches?

How much flow should a fountain like this except about half the size need? All the guides I've found either use fountain diameter or waterfall width to determine it. But using waterfall width of 100GPH/in would mean easily 8-12k GPH for a 2-4 ft tall fountain. seems extremely overpowered (and $$$)

Do I need an impact driver to get a threaded insert into a plastic surface or will a drill be fine?

Do I need an impact driver to get a threaded insert into a hard plastic surface or will a drill be fine?

>>2442883
I would use a hand tool. If it gets away from you it may crack the (presumably) irreplaceable plastic you're driving it into. At least by hand you'll know immediately if it is starting to fracture and will be able to stop and drill the hole bigger before raep.

It may also be worth heating the insert with a soldering iron (if you have one) once it's in to bed the fins into the plastic and relieve the stress on the hole. Just sit the tip in it till you see something happen, no longer than 20-30 seconds I would guess.

>>2439821
i have a wooden table that has a keyboard tray (of the same wood) that is screwed into the bottom of the desk. Its a naked screw job, there aren't any plastic screw holders or anything.

anyway the reason I'm posting is cause one of the screws that attaches the tray to the desk fell out. How do i go about fixing it?

>>2442929
Larger diameter screw? Drill a hole beside the existing, threaded out screwhole and run it into a fresh hole?

>>2442654
Cheap 3d printed stuff is the worst kind, rip anon

>>2439821
i never worked with cement and i want to make my own flowerpot
https://youtu.be/6yQF0mYqRXc?t=281
watched couple of videos like this where they use sand base and then apply cement it look pretty easy but is it really that easy?
some of them put metal wires or nets inside the cement but is that really necessary?

What do you use when WD40 is not enough?

>>2442949
Heat, if possible AKA the smoke wrench.
If you can't heat the part for some reason, you can use a half and half mixture of ATF and acetone. It's a gross mess, but it works.

>>2442939
Fuck

>>2439821
does anybody sell furniture? specifically metal furniture. I was thinking it might be a nice way to earn some cash. How do you price it?

>>2442929
plug the hole and reset the screw?

>>2442965
i think the guy i know basically started by charging materials plus 30%.
he went from doing gates to car suspension

Hi guys, I need to figure out the measurements of this apartment, if anybody can help me out I'd really appreciate it. It's in Madrid, and it says the windows are 6 meters tall. Thanks!

>>2443106
More pics

>>2443109
and more

>>2443109

Could anyone point me in the direction that I can find something like this only bigger? I've looked at hobby stores and Amazon and I can't seem to find anything that suits my need. It doesn't have to have a hanger on it.

Simply trying to get one that's about 8 in wide and 4 in deep that I can use as a core to paper mache around.

>>2443112
silly me

>>2443114

>>2443115
last one

Hello /diy/,

A friend recently gave me a keychain made of - I think, I don't understand the details - acrylic, with a print on it? I really like it, but it seems like it would be really easy to scratch or bang up, because I go /out/ a lot. Does anyone know of a way to make this stuff unbreakable (ideally some clear material I can glue/stick to the outside), or is acrylic itself really hard to damage, even with an intricate design printed on? Google gives me conflicting answers.

i've had my job for a while now and i'm slowly but surely becoming an adult with some money saved and i would like to look to buy a house with at least a garden or something. something that needs some work done so that it's cheap enough to buy, but that it's not a ruin because i wouldn't know where to start.

does anyone know what books or guide i could read, or any tips on what to look for or wha tto avoid. i'm socially incapable so i can't ask anyone for second opinions or nothing and i'm kinda lost and it's a big decision to make so i thought i should try asking here just in case, even though i know my question is too general

i guess what i'm asking for is house buying advice/guides

>>2443121
epoxy, buy one that is crystal clear when dry

Made some weights using cardboard and duct tape for a mold, probably going to line it with flex seal.

>>2443126
Is the Gorilla Glue stuff okay? That's the only one I've ever used, just the stuff you can pick up at craft stores for a few bucks. If not, do you have any recommendations for properly clear epoxy, or any places where I could do my own research? Thanks in advance.

>>2443065
neat. thanks

>>2443150
please consider i said that "i think", i could be wrong, it's been a number of years and the gargle has dimmed me brains.
you need to find out how long the project is going to take you and what your time is worth to you and price accordingly

Does anyone here know how to do the Ryobi flamethrower mod?

For a regular flat washer, does the sharp edge or the beveled edge go towards the material?

>>2443248
It usually isn't going to matter at all. (this may be more of an autism concern than anything else)
If you have a material where the sharp edge might be scratching your material, consider pointing it away. Or if the washer will be exposed to sight and touch a lot, consider putting the beveled edge away from the material.

It really doesn't fucking matter, because the main function of a flat washer is to distribute the pressure from the bolt/fastener so that the smaller head of the fastener doesn't pull through the material. It also tends to somewhat protect the surface of your piece from getting scratched up as the bolt gets tightened down.

Today was repair day for the boomer neighbors. Fixed a leaky primer bulb, then he brought me his riding mower that wouldn’t start.

Tested fucking everything including the 2 safety switches- the seat and the PTO/ blade engage thing. Got some wiring schematics, everything seemed ok, then I trace one more unknown wire to the other side of the mower deck.

Craftsman R1000. What the hell is this safety switch for? I figure a zip tie and the other two safety cutoffs are good enough. His teen kids use the thing alot and all of them run over any size stick so I’m guessing they broke some shit off, but I don’t see anything obvious.

>>2443248
personally, i go flat side down. but only because i like the way it looks better with the round side up

>>2439821
is it worth it pulling out the cat5 cable running to my room and replacing it with cat6?
feels kinda lame having a fiber connection 5 meters from my computer but only getting meh speeds

>>2443278
probably to make sure the chute cover is in place when no bagger is attached? looks like it's not fully seated. idk post some more pics at different angles

>>2442939
This, even if they don't release poison gas when heated, they most certainly warp into completely useless mess. Make own of order from a legit maker.

>>2440007
dunno but these guys do.

https://youtube.com/c/TorqueTestChannel

I'm going to put the "stupid" in SQTDDTOT: can I sharpen my chef's knives with either an angle grinder or a random orbital sander? I really hate standing in front of a whetstone for hours while I sharpen all of my good knives and cleavers. If so, which disk/grit would I need? What's the technique?

>>2443237
> a flame shooting out of a plastic tube
Yes, your first step is to pirate photoshop you fucking muppet.

>>2443364
>What's the technique?
There is none. It is not something anyone does. Think about that for a minute, then give up being a chef and go carry bricks around. You should not be near sharp objects, nor near anything anyone is going to be putting in their bodies.

>>2443157
No, I understand. I was just thanking you for the response :)

>>2443364
you could get a worksharp or something like it, it'll put a wonderful edge on a chisel should work on a knife

>>2443376
stay golden, anon

i want to build a small wooden home - around 1100ft2 - and i'm trying to check for the best practices, materials etc. The local contractors in this shithole never built wooden homes and i am by myself. Can you guys recommend any sources for this kind of project?

>>2443396
I am also interested in this anon's project.

>>2443134
Skipped the flex seal and bought truck bed liner at 1/3 the price, looks pretty good and isn’t chipping at all.
For the 25 lb weight I used a 2 inch tube from wrapping paper, and six 2.5” x 7.25” cardboard sides, and pizza box lid. The concrete fit the dimensions almost perfectly. Would recommend pvc tube instead of cardboard. I suck at stirring it and adding water cause it’s all rocky, put at least I got to practice my concrete-fu.

These things or a wire wheel to strip the rust spot on my car to bare metal? And should I use rust converter or primer before painting it? Already have the former, the latter is a spray so I'd have to screw around masking it off. Looking for quick and dirty here, it's an old car.

>>2443534
What location on the vehicle?

Wire brush to get into the pitting, rust converter, you can prolly get away without primer before paint but if you're going to the effort, you may as well do it properly, shitbox or not.

>>2443534
>Looking for quick and dirty here, it's an old car.
Flap disc and $15 angle grinder
Wire wheel wont take the paint off, and the dremel drums will be awful to use.

>>2443551
Unless it's a flat body panel a flap disk won't get into the rust pits and corners. Absolutely useless if it's a seam or water channel.

>>2443534
paint stripper > wire brush > rust converter > wash primer > paint

>>2443551
He doesn't need to take paint off, he needs to take rust off. Wire brush will preserve what paint is still there, which is much better than exposing metal unnecessarily.

>>2443544
>>2443551
>>2443567
It's a pretty small spot on a rounded edge so I don't want to use an angle grinder. Think I'll go with the wire brush and read up on primers. Thanks for the advice frens!

>>2442654
> but I need it
No you don't, just get a stick to push the button.

I found an old bicycle in our cellar and want refurbish it. any good sources for general bike repair and refurbish? could be book, youtube channel, blogs whatever.

>just google it
yeah, but I would like a recommendation from someone who did something similiar.

I got pic rel and I have a problem with it
if I enable the PAS sensor, speed is limited at 25km/h
I asked the vendor for help but he says it's impossible and I couldn't find any way to change the firmware for this specific controller (I actually don't even know which controller it is because there is no label on it and the numbers on the pcb didn't lead me to anything)
does anyone know of a generic controller without this limit?
>36V
>bonus points for cruise control

>>2443375
>give up being a chef
lmao, I'm just a home cook who enjoys the hobby. But I have too much shit to do in a day already to sharpen all my knives the traditional way.

>>2443383
Thanks: I was hoping not to have to buy a new tool, but I guess that's probably what's needed.

>>2443364
you definitely can, but you'll fuck up the heat treatment and you'll have to sharpen it more often than with a properly cooled system like whetstones
maybe your steel is just shit and you want something harder... I sharpen my SG2 knives every 6-8 months and only because I like sharpening
with home use they last a very long time
>t. knife autist

>>2443666
satan trips checked
you could sharpen them this way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n_qiCeMdiM
not only would you have sharp knives, you would prevent yourself being a fat bastard

>>2443675
>t. knife autist
Just the person I was hoping to find! I have three primary knives: one is a low-tier but sturdy santoku with weird dimples along the blade, one is a nakiri of unknown quality (wedding gift), and one is a super-heavy cleaver that I got at a Chinese market. I feel pretty confident that I could sharpen the cleaver caveman-style and it would be no worse for wear.

I like the nakiri, even though it seems very brittle and thin whenever I sharpen it with a waterstone. The santoku and nakiri only hold their edge for a month or so after sharpening. I have a relatively cheap set of (Japanese?) waterstones, and it takes me forever to sharpen them for the paper test. My technique isn't perfect, but I know how to cycle through grits and angle the blade. I'm just constantly dumping water on the stones, even after soaking them for 30+ minutes prior.

Does the problem seem to be my stones, my technique, or my knives? Since cooking is my favorite hobby, I would be happy to invest in better knives — I just don't know what to look for, especially when buying online when I can't hold the knife. Is SG2 the proper standard for all chef's knives? I care solely about function and feel, not about aesthetic appeal.

>>2443721
That's pretty baller, desu fampai. I'd be worried about shifting the angle while riding, though.

How can I add more resistance to this?
This is the inside of a cheap stationery bike.

>>2443734
JB weld

>>2443734
You need increase the tension on the belt by tightening the cable sheath away from the bracket (red arrow). You can either shim the cable nut away from the bracket with some washers at the blue line (unless it's actually threaded into that bracket which mean you can just screw it out, does not appear to be though) or you may find there is a screwable assembly at the other end (like the brake lever of a push bike) which will also allow you to adjust the tension of the cable.

Post some pics of the other end of the cable?

>>2443738
Wait, I just spotted this shit on the edge of the friction wheel. Is that grease?

>>2443738
this added some resistance, it'll be fine for now.
I think modding anything on this to make it have even more resistance would just make it unusable, the pedals aren't really designed for anything above normal capacity.
Thanks Anon.

how do I strengthen these parts on "old" earmuffs so the wires don't slip out?

>>2443727
>I feel pretty confident that I could sharpen the cleaver caveman-style and it would be no worse for wear.
just an anecdote: when I've been in China, people sharpened their cleavers using the back of ceramic plates
>The santoku and nakiri only hold their edge for a month or so after sharpening
if you take them to razor sharpness or at least they cut paper without a problem then it sounds like it's a soft steel
but it could also be cause by poor manufacturing methods or simply bad use
hard surfaces like bamboo or whatever will dull your knife in a breeze
>I know how to cycle through grits
what grits do you use?
I'd suggest only 1000, and if you want laser sharp, a little bit on the 3000 or 5000
anything else is pretty much pointless for maintenance
>Does the problem seem to be my stones, my technique, or my knives?
assuming your technique is really good and you always keep the same angle, as I said above, I would bet on a bad quality knife or shit cutting board/bad use in general
>I just don't know what to look for, especially when buying online when I can't hold the knife.
there's often a knife thread on /ck/, and reddit is very good for anything consoomer related (r/chefknives specifically), so there you have 2 places to start asking or looking at the wiki
> Is SG2 the proper standard for all chef's knives?
there isn't any standard
most renown chefs would go carbon steel, but that's just "the elite" and not even the majority
SG2 is wonderful in my opinion as it very hard but easy to sharpen, and it's stainless so easy maintenance
if you're worried about breaking it because you're not used to hard laser knives, then VG10 is the best starting point, but jumping straight to SG2 is what I usually recommend, so you're forced to take more care of the knives

>>2443745
take the wires out and bend them slightly at the ends

What would you do with 10x loose 18650 batteries?

>>2443769
a 5S2P battery for a drill, vacuum or any other tool

>>2443766
it worked! thanks!

>>2443757
>bamboo
There it is. I use a butchers block that my wife got from TJ Maxx or some shit; just looked up the brand and it's bamboo. Been meaning to get a high-quality, larger cutting board for a while now. No more excuses!
>grits
I start on 400 if it's been a while, spend most of my time on 1000, spend almost as long on 3000, do a couple of strokes on 8000, strop and hone. But I don't hone regularly; maybe once a week or every two weeks?
>bad use in general
Only treat my cleaver like shit. The nakiri in particular gets kid gloves because it's so thin.
>/ck/
Been on that board for over a decade (Jesus, has it really been that long?) and helpful advice is getting fewer and further between.
>knife quality
I take care of nice things, but I'm not a fan of fussiness. Carbon steel in particular, IIRC, needs to be oiled every day or something. In all honesty, I likely wouldn't maintain it well.

Thanks for all your advice! I really appreciate it.

what kind of mortar mix do I need to use to cover up the mesh reinforcement in this pit where my house trap is sitting? why do the prices vary so much?

>>2443843
>Been meaning to get a high-quality, larger cutting board for a while now. No more excuses!
if you want the best of the best: maple, cherry or walnut is what you're looking for; end grain highly preferred
some oak, acacia or teak mixed with it wouldn't be that bad either
avoid too hard or too soft woods
they're pretty expensive though so I'd suggest you look for local craftsmen who makes them
every carpenter out there makes cutting boards with scraps
keep in mind that wood requires some maintenance, like waxing it once or twice per year
>I start on 400 if it's been a while, spend most of my time on 1000, spend almost as long on 3000, do a couple of strokes on 8000, strop and hone. But I don't hone regularly; maybe once a week or every two weeks?
sounds like you're doing too much work honestly
try with only 1000 and see how it goes, maybe with some strokes on the 3000 if you really want
I don't spend more than 5 minutes on a single knife for regular sharpening (every 2-3 weeks for my 5$ knives)
>Carbon steel in particular, IIRC, needs to be oiled every day or something. In all honesty, I likely wouldn't maintain it well.
you only have to oil it if you're not going to use it for a long time, just like carbon or cast iron pans
the only care it really takes is to clean and wipe it dry after every use, otherwise it will rust
rust can still be removed easily, but there's that
I only have 1 carbon steel knife and it's enough for me
>Thanks for all your advice! I really appreciate it.
glad to help

how can i change the polarity/rotation of this fan?

So my water tap got a hole in it (pic related) which water bursts out now. Since I don't have the tools to switch it out, I'm lazy and have very low living standards I just want to use tape to fix it.
What kind of tape should I use? Water proof obviously but anything else?

>>2443873
silicone tape. It's stretchy, so stretch it good as you apply it and wrap it tightly as you go. I did the same thing on my garage utility sink faucet years ago and it's working fine. They should have it at a local hardware or bigbox store. Pic rel

>>2443573
>He doesn't need to take paint off, he needs to take rust off.
There is rust underneath the nearby paint, to do the job correctly you remove paint until its clean and then repaint.
Doing otherwise is half assing which rust will continue to come up and ruin your repairjob.

>>2443917
> There is rust underneath the nearby paint
Which will have interrupted the paints bond to the surface, allowing it to lift under a wire cup to expose the rust. Good paint, with no rust underneath, will not budge. You can use sandpaper to feather the edges once you are ready to start applying coating, but the other anons are right. Wire brush is generally best for smaller areas.

Can anyone tell me what this is? My friend found it and asked me if I knew.

>>2443930
Caribiner and rebar hook. Lineman or tree guy dropped it, probably.

Can I mix a small amount of concrete (for a garden post - doesn't have to be perfect) using a spade bit or do I need a specialized mixing bit?

>>2443954
You can literally use your hand. Or a stick.

Do you really think mixing concrete is such a specialized, scientific process it needs special tools?

>>2443954
Bruh almost everyone just dumps the bag in the hole and pour water on it

>>2443951
Thanks fren

what's the ideal way to clean up this old moka pot I found at a thrift store without nuking the logo along with the scale and oxidation?

Abrasives are out, but what about electrolysis or a weak acid?

>>2443993
shit

>>2443954
when I did my fence I dumped the bag in a wheel-barrel and mixed it with a shovel, then dumped it in the hole. rinse everything off into the hole too so you don't kill your grass

>>2443993
>>2443994
a soft toothbrush and a sink full of warm soapy water would be enough

>>2443845
just buy a bag of concrete mix for $3 and toss out what you don't use

it's all the same shit, concrete just has larger stones in it
just use less water than you normally would so it sticks better

>>2444002
it already is not

>>2443534
can be used with any regular drill

>>2439821
>I own a product
>product breaks
>I know why it broke
>need product specs so I know what to buy
>everybody says just ask the company

I want to do it, but I don't want to come off as an ass when they ask why don't you just open a customer repair ticket and send it in and tell them that it's because it's cheaper and faster just to fix it in house.

>well just become a dealer
Do I have to become a dealer for every one of our products that I want to fix? I need to fix these ASAP.

>>2444022
pic related is what I want to replace

>>2444029
specifically whatever the hell this is supposed to be.

There seems to be a crimp inside the wire, a nut casing goes over the rubber grommet thing and it is sealed with some kind of sealant.

my fridge is fucked. its been doing a half ass job for weeks now, but today it seems to have hit a new low. the fan in the freezer is extra loud and its running constantly but not doing anything.

where to even begin fixing this thing?

>>2443994
It looks like whoever used to own it used a scotch pad or sumn to clean it. Make some baking soda paste, this will be mild enough to polish it without marking the finish or the lettering anymore than it is. Brasso might also be a good option but you'll need to make sure you clean it all off. Vinegar will clean off any surface scale.

> t. master race

>>2444022
>>2444029
>>2444031
I figured it out. There was no crimp, just a regular cable relief clamp.

What do I need to evenly reduce the height of a closet door? I bought this thing and I was able to fix another door thag didn't close properly, but it's fairly strenouous and I haven't shaved enough off of these other new doors.

can i change the polarity/rotation of this fan?

>>2443113
Bump

>>2443113
3D print it yourself

>>2444083
Post pic

how to make money with a tiny CNC machine?
ive tried making picture frames, like something funky and then finishing them by hand but its some effort and stuff like that doesnt get bought often, am running out of space. looking for more options, what make.
sorry shit english am mongoloid.

Could I put a resistor on the ground after a fan? I want to increase load but not slow the fan down.

>>2444034
Freon leak, buy a new fridge

>>2444243
Thats racist

>>2444179
I shaved off close to 1 cm and it still drags on the floor.

>>2439821
How dangerous mercury spill really is?
I broke a thermometer containing mercury in my bedroom. I cleaned every droplet I could see, and just to be sure scraped off dust from the surrounding area with a credit card (my floor is really dusty in the place it happened).

Looking for information the opinions I found range from
>thermometers don't contain enough mercury to be dangerous, just clean the visible stuff and you're fine
to
>left over mercury will be processed by microorganisms and in time it will turn into more dangerous mercury compounds! call the fire department!
So which is it? Reminder I sleep in this room.

>>2444334
Don't thermometers contain galinstan nowadays?

>>2444338
That thermometer was at least 20 years old.

>>2444214
bump

>>2444342
I thought so. I was told that if it doesn't go in a cut then you'll be safe, even if you'd eat it it wouldn't get absorbed but any cuts inside your digestive system will take it in for a ride.

>>2444349
What I'm worried about is mercury vapor over time. Annoyingly there doesn't seem to be any way to check the air without special devices.
I guess I'll just go get my blood tested after sleeping for a week to see if I ruined my bedroom.

>>2441183
I couldn’t get the outside much shinier without risking damaging the decals but it’s pretty okay, most important is that it runs smoothly now

>>2444365
Gave the bottom/case a light sanding and 2 coats of poly, so that it still looks old but not like a dirty mess.

These are the big shafts on the bottom, one of them still looks dirty but it’s black pitting in the metal that seems impossible to remove

>>2444368
Last pic, bobbin winder. Really interesting assembly, hidden springs everywhere. The small screw is out of center, so when tightened its head blocks the head of the larger screw which doubles as a shaft. Never seen that before

Sorry to all other anons for spamming sqt but I didn’t want to kill a thread for this

>>2444365
This is a beaut! Thanks for sharing.
Take it to a sewing machine shop and get it serviced, a total bargain. A pro can help you keep it alive forever. I love those machines.

I was trying to remove drivers from a headphones but they're glued with some strong glue. I've tried to use acetone but i think i fucked up everything because it was a different solvent with acetone and benze something. I believe I've strengthened the glue and fused the plastic. Is there another way to remove glue from glued plastics ?

>>2444475
if you dont need them to look pretty, what about a dremel or hot knife?

>>2441914
Get a life you obsessive compulsive faggot. Get a $170K job, buy an apartment complex and rehab it, red pill normies at scale about the Jews, get a nice attractive young girlfriend, impregnate your wife at least 3 times, bomb CIA headquarters, deadlift 405 for reps, start a new religion to get humanity back to right wing sanity, troll Israel and Pakistan into nuclear annihilation of each other, get banned for shitpoasting too hard IRL, convince a camwhore you’ll be her biggest simpbux contributor then take a shit on her chest with her camera livestreaming, literally do anything at all even remotely productive

>>2444334
As far as i remember you should leave the room aerating for a couple of days because mercury develops toxic gasses.

>>2444334
It evaporates pretty slowly, 200 days or so for a gram. If there’s 0.1g or less left in your room and you ventilate properly, you probably won’t go over the TLV of 0.05mg/m3. This figure is the maximum acceptable value for daily exposure for workers (like every work day, all day, for years), so it’s on the safe side.

>>2439821
Is it better to have positive or negative pressure in a house to encourage airflow?
Where I live the summer air becomes very humid. It's significantly nicer inside when the air isn't stagnant. Right now I have window fans in the bedrooms sucking air inside and the windows in the living room open to vent but I'm wondering if I'd get better results if the window fans were blowing instead

Will chinese 3d printed aliexpress stuff kill me?

>>2444769
if you insert it in your body, maybe
but you wouldn't do that, would you?

>>2444773
Maybe through my lungs if they spray dust or something

>>2444774
you'll be fine
in 30 years you'll get cancer anyway because of some other shit

>>2444769
Lead dust could be seperated from the plastic in the sun or air. Good luck anon, enjoy your last few years.

How retarded is having a gasoline generator power several convection heaters? I need a backup for extreme scenarios when both electricity and gas are out.

>>2440115
Yes it's real.
https://www.duckbrand.com/products/weatherization/window-insulation-kits/indoor-84-in-x-120-in

does anyone have some foil tape handy who can answer a question for me? could you tell me what a 12 inch strip weighs and what width of tape you measured?

>>2444792
Well that's fucking fun

>>2439821
>See a bunch of neato nuclear blast and bio-luminescent mushroom LED lamps
>Want to make one
>Work around electricians, ask them for pointers
>They're all completely fucking worthless
>Tbh, I don't blame them too much, most people are really shit at teaching

So, where's a good starting point for learning the basics of wiring/LED's? I've been looking at science kits and all that, but not sure how much I'd really learn from them. A lot seem to be practically plug and play, and I feel like that doesn't really teach you the intricacies of converting 12v into a power source appropriate for LED's that won't fry them on the spot.

Also, bonus question. Can any anons think of other hobbies that have neat starting kits? I kind of want to get better at crochet and sewing. Idk, I like to learn new stuff, and having it come in a "babbies first" kit seems nice.

I have an old oxy acetylene torch that I can't get to seal
There's a leak where the flashback arrestors thread onto the torch and where the acetylene regulator fits onto the acetylene tank
I've tightened everything as much as I can
Is there an oxygen safe lubricant I can use on the threads or some way of ensuring a seal?

>>2439821
Diy tips on getting a twist out of a wood bow? Thought about using a pot of boiling water to steam the affected limb and trying that. No bowyers around me.

>>2444852
It will be vastly different on a brand-by-brand basis.

>>2444773
The plastic probably isn't the best thing to have inside you because chemicals and all that. 3D filament has DEHP which will emulate oestrogen and make you infertile (although you might actually want that). And the texture will harbor quite a lot of bacteria which means that if you do use these, you can only use them once.

>>2444769
bump

>>2441296
Bosch easily, makita is chinkshit nowadays. Make sure it's a brushless motor too

>>2443294
Why stop there, I ordered a 20m long cat8 flat cable earlier myself

>>2443629
Unironically check your local library, I was there a few days ago looking for books on electronics and they had at least 2-3 books on bicycle maintenance in roughly the same section

I have 10 solar panels rated for 40v, 5.6 amp max output, an mppt rated for 100v 20 amp and a 24v battery setup. My question is, can I safely use all those panels with my current setup? Or will I need another charge controller or something? Could I just have it wired that only a portion of the panels will charge and the rest are for day time use?

>>2445171
I guess I really am stupid, 20 amps is the max output. Its a victron 100/20. Anyone here use one of those? Does the amperage input have potential to harm the unit? I'm thinking wiring 80v 28amp. Does this sound retarded? I'm not trying to burn my house down or destroy any components so anyone who knows better please let me know

>>2445181
I Have the same question, as I am trying to set up a similar hacked together system.

I find this confusing as shit. Here is a thread discussing your issues. https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/45674/is-smart-solar-10020-able-to-limit-by-itself-charg.html

It seems to me that you just need t9 make sure that you wire your panels correctly. I believe this means you array should be 2 panels in serial connection to get 80V max. And you should have 5 sets of those in parallel.

The mmpt should then regulate the voltage as needed to get the maximum energy from your system. If there is more amps than needed the mmpt will just not take the energy.

At full power your panel set up will produce 5 x5.6 amps (28A) at 80V. Your mmpt can only handle 20 A , so 8A are wasted.

You can damage your mmpt by incorrectly wiring the panels. If you put all 10 in serial, that could produce 400v which would damage your mmpt.

This is ,y understanding based on what I’ve read. I’d like someone who knows this shit to confirm.

>>2444880
What’s wrong with teflon tape?

>>2444815
Those heaters use a shit ton of electricity so you’re going to need to go big if you want to heat more than one room. Me thinks there would be a way to do it more efficiently with a propane or kerosene heater if you can get around the CO poisoning issue. Those old school long hot dog heaters that are like the size of a 10gal compressor are pretty based, my dad used to have one or two of those that would easily heat up an uninsulated garage in no time with some kerosene but I haven’t seen one in years and years.

>>2445181
What confuses me is how the mmpt can handle different wattage based on the voltage of your battery. And what is the open circuit voltage of your system? That can also damage the mmpt apparently. And don’t fuck up the gauge of the wire. And you maybe also need a specific device to accurately tell the mmpt the battery voltage? It’s confusing as fuck.

>>2445171
>>2445181
>>2445443
If you were to put those ten 40v 5.6A panels into strings of 2, and then put 5 of those strings in parallel, you would wind up with an array that produced 80V at 28A max.

This exceeds the short circuit current limit of the Victron 100/20 charge controller and COULD fry it. This has been an issue with Victron MPPT controllers specifically, because for some retarded reason they are designed to short the array input under certain fault conditions or unusual operating circumstances (such as the battery being disconnected before disconnecting the array or disabling the charge controller)

You will find people who are doing exactly this kind of thing and who don't experience any trouble with it-- but it will void your warranty and if it gets fried, you're screwed. Victron warns against doing this, both in the manual for the charge controller and on their shitty forum. (look for the "Isc" or array/input short circuit current limit in the specifications)

That being said, I think you are really misinterpreting the specs on that unit; It's rated to ~output~ 20A at 24v, which at ~80V input would only be about 6A. Your best match with the panels that you have would be to take 4 panels, put them into 2 strings each of 2 panels (an array of ~80V at ~11.2A). This would service your charge controller pretty well to its max, and would still be operating within it's rated specifications. You could do well with 14 gauge wire and a 15A fuse or breaker with that configuration.

>>2445451
>What confuses me is how the mmpt can handle different wattage based on the voltage of your battery
The idea is that the mppt unit is limited by it's output current. So at 24v compared to 12v, it is able to put out twice as much wattage, because 20A @ 24V = 480w, whereas 20A @ 12V = 240w

I don't know how to explain it without using really ill fitting analogies or without referencing electrical concepts.

>>2445457
> short circuit current limit
Is that number always going to be the max amps? Or is this specific to that mmpt.

I guess I’m really surprised that it can only handle 480 wattts and even less at 12v. That’s the max output of 1-2 panels.

So with the array you mentioned, it’s taking a hypothetical 896 watts and turning it into 480 of output?

>>2445460
Ok that makes sense from a numbers point of view, I don’t understand why that same amount of watts coming in get reduced so heavily in output. Do inverters work the same way? What is the hardware difference between a 20A and 30A mmpt?

So in a situation like this am I correct you get much more power out of the system at 24 or 48 V? So stack the batteries to get hiker voltage then use a buck converter when you need to run things at 12v?

>>2445549
current is voltage over resistance
smaller resistance is bigger current
short circuit means zero resistance (actually very small resistance in the wire but no load resistance)
so short circuit of a voltage source is one way to describe the situation giving maximum current. it might just say 'max current'

>>2445580
Thanks that makes sense.

How dangerous is that white stuff from leaking batteries?
I found a couple batteries with a hefty amount of it and now I'm paranoid that a crumb or two is still around here and goes into my eye blinding me. Maybe it's on a desk and I pick it up, or it's on a piece of cloth etc. I vacuumed every major place but still the fear remains,

>>2445604
It can blind in second, anon, be careful.

>>2445611
fuck

>>2444093
Just take off the blade assembly and turn it around, it’ll blow the other direction

>>2445604
bump

>>2445664
so blinding, no choice now but to spray the whole place down in vinegar to dissolve it, what a shame... thats why no one should use batteries...EVER

>>2444373
>>2444368
>>2444365
Hey, cleaning anon here, beautiful job anon. Did you end up determining if the needle shaft was bent?

>>2445811
Are you serious?

I am connecting a pvc sink tailpiece to a metal drain. Can I use the metal nut from the previous metal tailpiece or should I use a pvc nut?

There is a beveled pvc-style washer, and a flat metal-style washer. which one do I use?

I'm soon going to attempt to fix a camera zoom lens, should I wear gloves? Ideally I won't touch the lenses, so I shouldn't need to wear the glove, but it might be a smart measure to take

>>2442935
>>2443063
I fixed it, put a smaller but longer screw in (possible a fuck up, we will see) but it ended up giving me another question.
How do you prevent from scarring up the drive groves in the head of the screw? I've been fucking them up for years and I don't know if its because the screws are cheap or its (most likely) my fault.

>>2446063
lmao no bro, youre good you nut

>>2439821
>one end of a long rope is tied or the rope is too damn long
>need to tie a knot around a pole/tree with the other free end
>needs to be "tight-able"
Good morning sirs. help

I'd like to purchase a Bulova Computron watch. The problem is that these LED watches only display the time when a button is pressed, making it a two hand operation. Is it possible, either DIY or by paying a jeweller, to modify the watch to constantly display the time? Obviously this would effect battery life, I hope that there is a new, lithium battery the same size as the original that would mitigate this problem.

this might be a weird question but can you use a pressure washer to get weeds out of gaps in concrete? Also should I put in a backing rod and caulk afterwards to cover up the gap?

>>2446827
could be the driver bit, look into gunsmithing screwdrivers, the slotted drivers are ground more parallel while standard drivers are ground to a taper.
they are made to be less likely to slip and cause gouges

>>2446918
bowline?

>>2447284
i mean thats what I would do, clean out the cracks with the pressure washer, dirt, weeds, pebbles,sand etc and fill it

Have a shitty situation in our kitchen and a couple bedrooms I've been trying to deal with and I'm thinking of just ripping the walls down and starting over.

PO put this God awful thick texture on the walls, it's too thick to scrape and it's proving too deep and bumpy to cover. Biggest problem is there's a bay style window casing with some 45s. If I'm researching this right drywalling a 45 you butt the pieces together on the back edge to make a V and simply use corner bead to shape the actual edge?

I've wasted so much time trying to find an efficient way of covering this shit and I should've just ripped it down from day one.

Is it safe to file/dremel pcb?

>>2447460
is it safe?

>>2447463

>>2447294
bowline?

>>2447467
what are you trying to do with your rope?
a bowline will fix a loop around your post and leave the other end loose.
you could also tie an eye into one end, loop it around the post and feed the live end through it

>>2447293
I'm sorry but I'm absolutely retarded so I'm going to need a bit more explanation on some of the terms you used to understand your post.

>gunsmithing screwdrivers
I'm assuming that is a type of forge method to make bits and screwdrivers, if I'm wrong let me know

>standard drivers
standard as in Philips head or standard as in standard forge/make?

>>2447500
checked
hopefully this can clear things up a little
https://trb.fyi/gunsmith-screwdriver-vs-regular-screwdriver-there-is-a-difference/

>>2447508
I don't have time right now to read it, but i will on monday and get back to you. Also what drill would you recommend to buy? I borrow my dad's Ryobi drill but he has a habit of losing shit or misplacing it and I'm looking for a semi-cheap drill to use both indoors and outdoors.

>>2447610
ryobi is fine
i use milwaukee, the contractor i work for swears by dewalt, a friend of mine runs a fabrication business and buys mostly ryobi for daily use. ryobi's quality has definitely come up through the years. they all seem fairly similar to me.
they are all similarly available so what it comes down to is what color you like and what price point you want to hit

>>2447621
okay so basically w/e drill color i like + gunsmith bits gotcha

>>2447635
pretty much
maybe some other anon will have better advice.
i will say though that the dewalt drill has a better chuck than my milwaukee, mine has started doing this thing that when it stops spinning forward the chuck can loosen on the bit

Does anyone know of a good way to turn a .dwg file into a printable cutting template? I am trying to make a set of sim racing pedals from some plans I found online, but all the metal cutting services near me are too expensive.

>>2441973
When you say
<in parallel
Do you mean both pumps are feeding and pumping individual of each other into same line or one pump pumping into another pump?

>>2447887
One pump pumping into another pump has a name and it's not "parallel".

>>2447460
Bump

Im afraid to use a chinese 3d printed mount, but I must if I want to continue with my project. I'm afraid it will spray some dust and kill me

>>2439821
i have a stupid question total amateur here
lets say that i have some device, heater or fan or fridge
i erect a wind turbine a small one on vertical axis
i make a circut and attach it to said device
no batteries
turbine spins with speed depending on wind
question is will it power up the device every time it spins or do i need to archieve appropriate voltage/amperage for it ?
will it work on a simple fan ? will it work on something more power hungry like fridge ?

>>2448030
A small turbine might run a fan or low tech heater. Other devices run the risk of being damaged with the variable. amount of voltage/amperage.