/diy/ - Do It Yourself

The generic "I don't give a fuck" PC concrete mix is 1:2:3:0.5 with plasticiser (water reducer)
That is, 1 part portland cement, 2 parts sand, 3 parts coarse aggregate, 0.5 parts water
Plasticiser will make it more workable so you don't have to work with what is essentially bread dough that weighs 5x as much
Also assuming you don't have any rebar don't expect this ramp of yours to last more than a couple years if you're leaving it out in the cold

>>2579214
Why is there sheer strength on washers? Also what could go wrong using 8.8 washer with 12.9 bolt

>>2579214
ah yea thx for making a sqtddtot

Its a me, the armor fag. Last time I asked with what type of rivets I could afix epoxi'd fiberglass scales onto some sturdy clothing. Got good answers but sadly it would become too heavy to wear. Am bidding on ebay on some fragmentation protection vests. Now I got a new question.

As you all know, I made a 1 cm thick polycarbonate visor. Heat bend it in my oven at about 175° celsius, thermoplastic anon helped me greatly figuring this one out. I used a curved wooden piece of a children's chair the get the polycarbonate in shape. How would you make a more dedicated curved forming piece of something that can withstand oven heat. For example, I buy a cheap used helmet that has it's own visor, I make a copy of the visor with the same curvature, place it in the oven and heat bend the PC over it into shape, then remove the original visor of the helmet and place my own made on it. On a further note I would have studded the helmet with fiberglass clothing and epoxy.

Voila, ghetto certified lvl 3-ish bullet resistant visor helmet. 2 cm of PC is used in liqour store counters for keeping clerks safe from handguns so shut up.

>>2579573
another pic of the bubble free second bend of which I'm very proud of. With what could I replace the wooden piece, something that won't deform under heat and that's shapeable. I'm currently thinking some simple sheet metal but I asume it will flatten out with the heat.

>>2579214
can I preserve mechanical parts if I submerge them in cooking oil for many years?

I have a rare 450cc Honda atv and a lot of its components are phased out. so I bought components whenever I saw them available and submerge them in cooking oil in drum.

>>2579726
hmm I would assume oxidation needs oxygen to happen so no oxygen no rust

>>2579726
>cooking oil
you fucked up
why would you not use regular motor oil? it was common practice to wrap parts in cloth or paper that's been soaked in motor oil to ship it this was done with guns a lot

>>2579726
Look up cosmoline

You want something thick and sticky

buzzing noise from this piece of shit all of a sudden, newly built flat (2019). Woke me up in the night, thought I had tinnitus. I am seriously pissed off and am about to spray it
with water or something to destroy the electronics. If I notifiy the rental organization it probably will take months to 'fix' it. Help me out here please I am going insane

Recommend a robotics guide. For their design, I mean what kind of mathematics is needed, how to draw in AutoCAD and etc

>>2579896
Bug inside
Open it, clean it and then put it back

>dometic 2 way fridge (120v and propane)
>doesn't run on 120v, outlet has 120v
>replaced power board in back, replaced 120v heating element even though it tested at 40 ohms
>Still doesn't work on 120v, gives 2 blink error code meaning 120v not found/cannot start on 120v

help please $200 in parts and the fridge still isn't working.

I'm splitting wood by hand a few different kind of trees I had felled. I'm not an arborist and I have no idea what they are except they're not pine. I have an 8lb splitting maul that splits some dark red and white woods pretty well. Note, these aren't seasoned rounds and were just cut down 2 months ago. Anyways, some of this lighter red stuff is extremely fibrous and when I split it it holds extremely well. By the time I'm done splitting that round its just chewed up. Is there a good axe/maul for this type of wood?

What is this piece called and where can I find one?

>>2580119
Maybe sharpen the maul? I'm not an expert though. Maybe some wood is just not good for splitting

>>2579738
Not always. All you need is a substance more electronegative that whatever it is you're trying to oxidize. Halogen gases or oxygen, as you mentioned, are the usual actors for that sort of role.

>>2580119
sounds too wet, maybe drier wood would split along the grain better

>>2580119
No some wood is just like that

What is this component?
A resistor in series with a capacitor?

How would I restore my ashtray's shiny part? Is there a paint I can use or what?

>>2580299
ceramic capacitor

I need to soundproof this door to my room I never open. Too much sound gets in/goes out. What’s a good cheap way to block off sound?

Ran to home depot and they have noise canceling foam pads but they’re really pricey and probably too fancy for what I need.

>>2580360
Rockwool, as thick as you can manage, is often used in professional sound booths. It has both mass for the low-freq shit and foamicity for the high-freq shit.

>>2580299
0.22 ohm (220 milliohm) F-tolerance (+/- 1%) SMD resistor. Probably hermetically sealed.
>>2579896
website says it has a servo motor in it, could be that it's bound up? if you don't care about whatever the fuck it does, you could take the AAA batteries out.
>>2579726
should be fine provided that the oil doesn't go rancid. Seal your drum airtight.

>>2580321
buy a bit of gold leaf from your local craft store and rub it in.

I want to make my own microscope slides but I can't find a single online store that sells mounting mediums. Not even the store where I got my microscope from sells it. I find some from stores in America that sell it, but I live in the EU, and if I try to order chemicals they are 100% going to confiscate it in the customs and charge me money for it
Any alternatives?

>>2580539
might be able to find optical-clarity glass plate and cut it yourself.

retard here, what's the measurement here please?

>>2580637
Can't tell because the picture has to be straight on. Best guess is 0.200" + 0.050" + 0.005"

>>2580659
thanks, that's the best pic the seller posted....

repostan from old bread before it dies and I forget to ask again
my old ass chair keeps lifting up on its own and I want it permanently lowered. how? also I'm stealing that pic above to grab more attention.

>>2580360
XL Twin mattress from craigslist

>>2580113
Did you test the power source?
Did you test the cord?
Whats the correlating error code?

>>2580161
That's an ancient tank spigot/valve/drain

You'll probably have to figure out how to put on something like this
If the threads on the tank are shot you might have to hire a welder

>>2580119
Let it dry

Can anyone tell me if this pressure washer is good?
>https://www.homedepot.ca/product/generac-generac-2900-psi-9l-2-4-gpm-residential-pressure-washer/1001546387
And also if 2900psi is suitable for washing home siding, as well as car washing? I really have no idea how to gauge how strong 2900psi is. I don't want to buy a cheaper, non gas washer due to a bad experience in the past.

>>2580696
if you don't want it to raise then just drill a hole in the bottom and drain all of the hydraulic fluid out of the piston and it will sit at the lowest position. you can get "chair repair kits" with a replacement piston, just need to get the measurements right

>>2580931

I have that exact model at work that I use every now and again. Hard to come up with any complaints, but, then again, we bought it years ago when it was a little over $300.

2900 is middle-of-the-road for power washers. Definitely a step above the 1500-2000 the small electric ones manage, but, really, you need to also consider flow rate. Even if they have the same max pressure, the one with the higher flow rate will give you a higher pressure at the nozzle in practice, and be able to clean faster because, duh, more flow rate.

In any event, I haven't personally had any problems with it yet, though a single anecdote isn't worth shit as far as durability goes. It at least doesn't feel super cheap. The only issues I have with it are that the wand is too short for cleaning floors, and 25 feet of hose sounds like way more than it is. I used the thing once and immediately went out and got a longer wand and 100-foot hose. If you ever plan on doing concrete with it, get a surface cleaning attachment. It's so much faster than a wand it's not funny.

IDK about using a pressure washer to wash a car. I know people do it, but I tried it and wasn't a fan. It doesn't actually work that well, and I have concerns about it damaging weather stripping and blasting water where it shouldn't be. I had a way better time with a soap sprayer and a flow through brush. Was faster, gentler, and more effective.

>>2580934
drilling it is then, thanks!

Does high cri led only really matter for "recording video?"
I want to set up some esp32 led bulbs around the house, especially for lamps.

>>2579214
Bong here.
27, stuck in a dead end minimum wage job with no room for manouvre or advancement.
I'd like to do something build-y and need to get my foot in the door.
I have little to no DIY skills besides painting the odd bedroom.
I've been looking into getting an apprenticeship in something like plastering/tiling and add to my skills from there? It seems like the best option to start heading in that direction.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Ta in advance.

I bought a chink clone apple watch charger and found it has no strain relief at all. I can even twist the cable freely. How should I add strain relief to this?

Hello /diy/, my dad and I are going to build an aluminum boat, he is a professional welder. I'm researching boat plans/designs for cutting the aluminum sheets but there seem to be loads of companies selling various designs and I don't want to risk $800+ for a digital file. Does anyone have any experience with things like that? Is there a specific reputable company or are there free plans we can check out somewhere?

Been troubleshooting an error message with my washing machine which has stopped working, think the error is due to a loose cable, but don't know how to get the cable securely back into this thing. I think it should open up somehow but can't easily open it, and don't really want to force it either. Are these designed to re-open or are they meant to be permanently secured after being closed?

>>2579573
>>2579575
anyone got an idea? could gypsum work? Some minor cracks won't matter much if it could hold form good enough

>>2581089
Google the model number. I just had to replace some shit on my washing machine and the front has two clips at the top you need to hit with a putty knife. It would’ve taken me awhile to find that without a quick Google.

>>2581089

Wow fantastic, forgot the image.

>>2581089

Got it open with a pair of tweezers, should be just a case of stripping the wires a bit so the connection is reestablished and closing back up right? Or would ordering a new clip like this be better?

asked in /sew, here too

I want to dye these Bundeswehr Splitterschutzweste to light urban grey or dark blue for a more civilian look. I've no clue about dyeing atall. Reading up about it and watching some yt vids but am bit overwhelmed with dye options and lots of unsuccesful stories. I think the cloth is impregnated with some rain liner or something. Thx

>>2581097
Maybe. Try stripping them and putting the wires back in and see if it works. Just make sure it’s tight because if it’s sending power through there, you don’t want some loose ass connection with a bunch of sparks when the thing gets shaking.

Check online and see what the replacement costs. I’m sure you could get away with any 3-pin connector for the correct wire gauge if you want to chop the other end off and make it new and clean.

>>2581097
that is an insulation displacement style connector. you don't want the wires stripped or they will fall out.
you pull out the remnants of the wires still in there and try pushing a clean end straight down onto those prongs which cut through the insulation.
impossible to see the state of the plug not least because it has some mosaic filter or something on it but it looks like you made a mess of opening it.
did you have an idea of where it was loose? did you test it with a meter? did you wiggle it? or did you rip it out and pry it open for no reason like a deranged ape

>>2581292
I'm pretty sure you can't dye that synthetic type of material.

This is a stupid question but I want to know whether this design of wall shelf is strong?
The brown bit is the shelf itself
The grey parts are the supports underneath the shelf
The red parts are plastic caps covering what I imagine to be some kind of screw, each of the supports have a few of them
The reason why I'm asking is because I want to put some very expensive things onto them which would lose their value if the shelf collapsed, I'm a bit paranoid

Does anyone have any advice on how to use one of these guys to cut glass? I'm trying to cut some and I am struggling to get a consistent mark in the glass to break it on. In addition, whenever I break the glass, I do not get a clean, straight break. Instead I get a break that is uneven.
Do these cutters get worn out? I just used one that I found in my shed.

I am on municipal water. Recently (noticed today) my water tastes bad. I can't describe the taste... Earthy maybe? Perhaps ground water contamination?

>Is there some website I can check to see if my municipality is having issues with their supply?
>Is there a test kit to see what the impurity might be?
>What are my troubleshooting steps?

>>2580938
Thank you brother. Means alot

>>2581495
Check your city's website for water quality tests and standards. Go to lowes to buy "groundwater test kits". As a stopgap, boil your water before drinking it. It may be mold in your pipes or tap and not the city's fault.

is it better to plant my lawn from 0 with fresh seeds or to buy those carpet style squares of grass and just water the garden. ??

>>2581569
Buying turf only works if you know how to plant it. It's not an instant lawn. Planting is better that said, first find out why the lawn is dead.

>Lack of light
plant low light groundcover plants instead. Grass with violets in it was popular for a long time so it's ironic that people say wild violets are a "weed" now. Frankly, lawns with wild violets not only are easier to care for, they get pops of color every time the grass it cut or grows low. Wild violet is non-toxic. Shoot for whatever specie is best suited or native to your area.

>Poor soil
Plant clover, not grass. Clover is less picky than grass and doesn't grow tall so you don't have to mow as much. Bees love it, too, and it has a nice smell. Even better: clover improves poor soil. Leaving it for a few years can make the ground healthy enough to add in a small garden!

>Too dry (ex: Arizona)
Don't plant grass! Xeriscape instead.

>Too wet
Clover, again. Clover loves water and may do better than most grasses. Or perhaps consider moss instead of grass? Find wild native moss on rocks, toss it in a blender you don't care about. Fill the blender with water. Scatter the water across the wet dirt. Wait. Moss is very slow, but once it takes hold it sticks in a nice soft carpet that never ever needs mowing. Be patient!

Looking at getting the Klein ratcheting screwdriver, however i'm not a huge fan of the proprietary bits. Is there an "adapter" somewhere I can buy, like a bit extender that has that little ball so it locks into the screwdriver but accepts standard bits magnetically on the other end?

I have a stupid little electrical question that I’m trying to figure out

I’ve got two ground heating blankets, one works, one doesn’t. I’ve found the instructions for testing them and I have my ohmmeter hooked up testing them etc.

on the one that works I get the right reading between the leads, but no reading between the leads and the ground

On the one that doesn’t work I get no reading between the leads but a reading between the leads and the ground.

I know something’s wrong here but where would I start short of just stripping and rewiring the whole thing, I have very casual electric/electronic experience

Oh shid, new thread.
Asking again.
>>2569441

>>2581036
Hey anon
I too desired a less shitty dead end job and got into HVAC.
Fire Alarm tech, crime scene cleanup, and equipment op were other things I checked out.
Its going to be hard work (you arent 20 anymore) but if you try hard its 100% possible if you dont have a serious disability.
Big thing is finding someone to take you on (friends dad, uncle, guy you kow from work) and making them like you.
If this guy (dont work for women) can tolerate being in a truck with you for 14hours and you dont break shit... your set.

>>2582005
Cheers for the response anon, I thought my querie had been lost in a sea of other posts. Filling out a joinery application form as I type.

>>2582044
Fuck yeah man, I hope you absolutely kill it. First step is spooky but wish you the best of luck.

Need help making sense of this wiring diagram for a flouracent light fixture. Um trying to replace the tomb stones but I'm not sure what wire goes in which end or if it doesnt matter. They are non shunted tombstones.

There are two red wires in one tombstone and two blue ones in the other.

Can I take my old school thermostats and convert them to smart? Want to regulate the heat more in the house since it's oil and expensive as fuck.

>>2582054
Before buying one figure out if yours has a C wire. It probably won't, so you'll need to make sure to buy a smart thermostat that doesn't require one.

How do I suck less at drywall repair? I think I over-sanded. Going to start over again. My process is: spackle > sand > texture > paint

>>2582063
Thanks anon

>>2579214
Do any of you guys know a good solution to stop a glass cabinet from rattling when you walk by it on carpet?
not a fatty, so inb4 lose weight

Going to sand more lightly this time

>>2582077
the lower one is going to still fuck up, and probably the upper one as well. if you have a proper mud knife at least 6" wide then you skim a much larger area and try to feather the edges. The middle part should not have any ridges like are still visible in your new lower patch. Then gently sand around the edges to smooth it out, and just level the rest the minimum. You don't want a mound, especially if you ever work with eggshell or anything with a sheen, but even with flat you don't want much of a mound because light from a certain angle will make it visible.

>>2582081
fml you're right. I'm going to cover a larger area with spackle.

Alright, we'll see what happens when I sand. I only have a 3" knife. Also this isn't the right type of texture spray, but I'm spraying lightly, so it should hopefully still look decent.

I have old, heavy, squeaky, orange communist era roller blinds and I want to make them less noisy. I remember applying WD40 once on one of the blinds and it became so unbearingly squeaky that the blinds are effectively permanently lowered on that window.
>inb4 replace
I would but I'm moving in a few months so it's not really worth the investment unless I find some cheap ones that can fit into the box. also I only use 1 (big) window for ventilating.

>>2580931
I like mine

>>2581862
>reading between the leads and the ground.
It's not properly grounded. Check your grounding wire.

>>2581892
Use the 3D prints to make a mold. Cast flower pots in clay, metal, or cement. Problem solved!

>>2582128
WD40 displaces water. It sucks as a lubricant and I really wish people would stop suggesting it. WD40 can dry out, leave residue, and make everything WORSE. Clean away the WD40 if you can. Use actual lubricating oil or at least try graphite powder to fix the squeak.

>>2581815
I had the same issue with it and worked my snap-off ratchet screwdriver into my daily work bag. The adaptor will likely come out all the time and just be annoying.
>LTT store has one I want to try
>PBSwiss ratchet handles seem awesome, but I cant find any here
>Wera and Wiha have some neat ones but im not sold yet
>Mastercrap has micro that has lasted me beating on it since forever
Id just buy the exact one you want since you will likely be using it a ton.

>>2582263
I’m just doing what the troubleshooting manual said

Varnish won't strip off no matter how much stripper I use, how long I leave it or how much I sand it, scrape it and use steel wool. Rock solid varnish i guess but what do?

>>2582266
Yeah I decided to get a Vessel one instead. I really liked the rubbery grip on the klein, but i'd much rather have the convenience of standard bits. There's too few good ratcheting screwdrivers on the market to choose from imo

If there's a threadlocker on something, does turning the thread after it's cured fuck up the hold, or will it "recure" given the opportunity?

>>2582503
99% sure you’re supposed to reapply threadlocker after you remove the fastener. If the threads are gummy with the old shit, you will still have some resistance I guess.

>>2582507
It feels like a stupid question but this is the thread for it.

I mean without removing it. Like I'm wanting to tweak a knife pivot, and without the thread locker I've had actual issues with the screw working out when I fidget-flip it.

Is this what a man with a hot latina wife looks like?

>>2582509
>I mean without removing it.

Doesn't matter if the screw comes out or not, if the thread lock is cured and the threads are moved, it's not like the adhesive is just going to go "oh, this is fine my molecular bonds won't break unless the screw goes ALL the way". Think about it: If you could turn the screw far enough to loosen it without breaking the thread locker, what was even the point of putting it there in the first place?

You'll still get some effect out of it (any kind of crap in the threads will cause them to stick at least a little), but it won't be anywhere near the strength of the original bond.

Caveat: I have no idea if this applies to the pre-applied stuff that you sometimes see in little packs of screws that come with crap like Ikea furniture or some electronic devices. It probably does, but IDK.

>>2582521
>Is this what a man with a hot latina wife looks like?

This looks like a man who has several.

For UK bros or any country with brick housing:

If I drill into the outside wall for a fixing would it ever be possible to hit any wiring? I’d assume not as any wiring would be on the other side of the cavity?

>>2582521
>>2582554
I only put a ring on one of the many fine Latinas.

>tfw old Latina lady tells me I need to stop smoking so I can live long and make many many beautiful babies that look like me

What’s a good way to test a controller that won’t power on? Got a shit rinnai tankless heater and I’m tempted to connect the black and white wires of the controller directly to an outlet to test if it even turns on

Fucking thing won’t connect or turn on once it’s plugged in despite the unit itself having power

What are some good materials for retaining heat? When i look up heat tape im only getting results for heat resistant tape, not heat absorbing

I asked this question a week ago but never got to the bottom of it. Some recommended spray foam or aryfoil... Basically I'm trying to make my dehydrator work a bit better since its getting old and my first idea was to duct tape a folded piece if aluminum foil along the sides of the dehydrating trays minimize loss of heat, but maybe there's a better material for the job?

I want to make my house into a Farday cage. What's the cheapest and most permanent way to coat the outside with metal?

>>2582624
Insulation is what you're looking for.

>>2582627
You think something like this would do the trick?
https://www.amazon.com/Inch-Pipe-Insulation-Tape-Resistant/dp/B0B8W5S9CY/

>>2582634
I don't know what kind of size you're looking for but if it's just a strip the width of the tape on four sides, your heat losses out the side aren't enough to give a shit about.

https://www.amazon.com/Corning-Owens-Insulation-Thick-Pieces-1sqft/dp/B097F6Q94L

if you have bigger areas of significant loss.

>>2582626
Aluminum siding.

>>2582612
Anon plz dont do that.
Which model is it?
I have a couple service manuals on my phone and couple boards kicking around for couple different Rinnai's
Read me through in graphic detail what it does when you plug it back in, it has gas, and water.
We can find you a troubleshooting guide.

is there a technical term for the dull part of a tool that cuts by squeezing a blade against said dull surface?

>>2582662
I believe that's called the anvil but I'm not certain. Maybe another anon can confirm.

what happens when you use old, slightly bent rebar instead of new fresh stuff?

>>2582653
Hey anon still around? Sorry I didn’t see this sooner I went out and tested everything where the unit is plugged in and everything is good as far as power goes there’s 120v into tankless and I have gas and water flowing just fine

I have the controllers black and white cables hooked to the 18g wire I have connected to units control location and nothing. Controller doesn’t turn on whatsoever no matter what I do the controller doesn’t respond even if I press the black button A to turn it on

Is there any way to turn on the tankless without the controller? I keep seeing something about adjusting dip switches to do so

It’s an RL75

>>2579214
I've got a little led cob light that runs great off of 5 volts, I'd like to run it off of 12 V by changing the resistor. It's 4.1 ohms. What value resistor should I put in place of it to run it at the same brightness at 12V? If you don't mind running though the math, what equations are needed to figure out something like this?

>>2582695
find out the diode's voltage drop by measuring it, then use ohms law or a calculator on the internet

>>2582690
Rebar is usually the cause concrete fails. It expands and contracts with the seasons and micro cracks let in moisture, then rust starts breaking the concrete. So if you use old rebar, it will rust even faster and have a shorter lifespan. Concrete only lasts about ~100 years.

>>2581477
get something much heavier than the things you want to put on the shelf and use that to test.

>>2582067
hard to tell from the photo, is that paper tape? Sometimes it can get fucked up like that if you sand too much and expose the paper tape, which creates fuzzies that cause your primer and paint to not adhere properly. Whatever the type, your tape should be entirely hidden when it's time to prime and paint.
>spackle > sand > texture > paint
mud > sand only until smooth and uniform > roll on primer > roll on paint
Your patch is way over-textured compared to the rest of the wall, and I suspect that's because you've gone in and tried to create that texture manually. Normal wall texture is just the texture left by a paint roller. Only use brushes when your roller can't fit, such as corners or around taped-off bits.

>>2582691
No worries
I appologize in advance for the tons of questions incoming.
>Have you had any weird power issues lately?
>Does the unit make any noises (when plugged in) and what are they? Normally you will hear the water pump and gas valve.
>If you have a multi meter there are fuse(s) listed in the schematic, may blown one somehow.
>Reason I didnt want you to give mains power to the control panel is it operates on 11-13v dc, one of the trouble shooting test is across the leads
>The terminals are normally screwdown, perhaps you arent getting a good electrical connection on the controller header
>How old is the unit? It ever get serviced in the past for issues or maintaince? Do you have a water softener in your home? How is the condensate line run?
I ref'd below / pile of manuals around the shop, my first guess is bad power. There is also a paper manual inside the door(on the off chance say dip switches got messed with). Most of the easy troubleshooting is unfortnately the error codes on the control panel though.
https://media.rinnai.us/salsify_asset/s-d8dba17e-35c3-45d7-8953-8d3ce916df8d/100000244-VC%20Installation%20and%20Operation%20Manual.pdf

My electric fat tire's mantle is used and abused after driving for 1000km.
I will buy another one, with more puncture resistance this time.
hopefully that holds for 5k km at least.

When it says 20x4 is this information all I need to know to get a new tire and maybe a new tube?
I will have to change it myself now, that I am dreading to actually wait for a week for the bike shop and pay 80€ for a tire change.

I just hope I can do this and can find the required tools.

My water comes in two varieties, ice cold and scalding hot. It applies to both faucets and my shower, with an extremely small range where I am able to control temperatures on a human scale. I remember reading about this forever ago but sealed the knowledge away because I rented for the first five years of my adulthood.

Google is giving me unrelated answers when I ask it, so I must be phrasing it wrong somehow. What do I do to remedy this?

>>2582780
You can turn the heat down on your water heater

Hydronic under floor heating.
Can you ad hoc add rooms? Like, if you're replacing a system, just do the kitchen and bedroom, then add the bathroom and livingroom at a layer date?

>>2582757
It’s a new unit we have installed in the back only now being turned on for the first time. I’m not sure about any particular sounds but as far as i am aware, everything seems to be flowing just fine

Can’t find it in manually but can these function without the controller attached? All i see is something about dip switch being set to 5 for temperature but nothing on starting it without a controller

Mobile home cabinets: buy new versus refacing.

This pic is not mine but the closest thing I could find since I'm not home atm. My early 90s mobile home has the cheapest cabinets I've ever seen. The doors are just a flat piece of (pressed) wood (nothing fancy whatsoever). Anyway here's an explanation of what I've got if the pic doesn't make sense:

I've got 2 banks of upper cabinets (3 connected, straight basic cabinets as well as 3 that are in a corner "L" shaped--between window and fridge). The lowers consist of 3 taller doors, 2 are below the sink with 1 more to the right (same as in the pic). Beside the fridge I have 4 drawers. These drawers aren't even on casters, They turn to the left and right when you pull them out. This little bank of drawers almost certainly would need to be replaced. I'm on a budget and don't see the point in spending $1500-2000 on cabinets when the cabinets themselves (sans for the drawers) are fine, it's just the doors and facing that are hideous.

What I was thinking was I could pull the cabinet doors off, and cut a piece of real wood (instead of pressed), using the current door holes as a template, stain or paint this and install over the current junk (or pop that old piece off and replace entirely). Then buy new doors (paint/stain). Thoughts? I don't plan to live here forever and this place is old enough that I just don't think it's a good investment to put all new doors.

>>2582994
thinking along the lines of this: New veneer https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/cabinet-refacing/#:~:text=You%20simply%20cover%20the%20cabinet,place%20for%20even%20greater%20savings.

Recently bought a house, bought it knowing that two outlets on main floor don't work.
today I'm in the process of renovating parts of it and I decided to follow the knob and tube to find that this is split, and it trails to the two outlets that don't have power. With a cut like this, is is possible for me to splice this safely, or should I just completely rewire it?

>>2582765
Yeah that’s probably right, 20 is likely the rim diameter and 4 is the width if it’s a fat tire. I don’t know if any bicycle tires do a sidewall height measurement like cars.

>>2582780
This >>2582783

Unless you have a fucked shower cartridge possibly.

If I dug a water well on my property could I use the well as a drain for excess storm water attached to a French drain system to clear out standing water spots on my property?

Like, can you just let gravity fed water go back into the aquifer? Am I thinking about a well to simplified?

>>2582683
i looked it up and it seems like this is only true with calipers. i can't find any cases of it being used in reference to cutting tools.

>>2583026
I think he’s right. On shears like that with one sharp part and one dull part, it’s normally the anvil.

how do you windshield niggers apply rainex to your nigger windshield?

I used to have a real piece of shit niggermobile and I would just hop the fuck up on that niggers hood and rub that rainex right on my niggershield. But I just bought a brand new SUV and I dont want to turn this thing into another niggermobile.

>>2583026
>>2583029

>>2583030
I get the Rain-X wiper fluid, applies the shit as you use it.

Otherwise for a new SUV, get a step stool and lay a blanket over the fender

>>2583033
very white of you.

>>2583031
>>2583029
alright, thank you.

ok, my screwdriver has room for 8 bits in the handle plus one on the tip. what bits and sizes would you put in there.

>>2583089
Are they double-ended? t6, t8, s/m/l of flat and crosshead, and a roberston drive for electrical. Don't carry it loaded.

Dumb Question. A tree in my backyard snapped in half and nicked my house. I had a company come and they cup up what part of the tree that was on my house. Now I'll have to remove the rest myself.

Can you just give me any tips? this is my first time doing this. I have a bow saw and a small chainsaw. Looking for safety tips mostly but if you have any tricks up your sleeves I'd love to hear 'em.

>>2583149
Watch YouTube videos buy the chaps if you feel inclined. Cut one thing at a time, don't use the tip to cut especially the top part of the tip (the dangerous kickback occurs). How do you have no experience but own a bow saw lol. Hand-me-down? You're gonna need a bigger saw I imagine than what you currently have. I'd buy the biggest echo or husq you can afford.

>building a house with your own hands with no previous experience
how stupid of an idea is this? asking for a friend.

>>2583192
Stupid. Look for the other 1000 threads in diy about this topic.

>>2583101
not double ended

Can someone recommend me a high quality screwdriver set that's in the $50-100 range? I'm trying to find something that has at least 4 Phillips and 4 Flatheads. I'm tired of buying junk sets and want a set that will last for years.

>>2582780
Anon the answer you want is a mixing valve. Dont turn the heat down on your water heater.
You can install (depending on you plumber skill points) one directly above your water heater to mix the hot side with cold before it sends to the rest of the house. There normally just little 3 way looking guys with a plastic cap to protect the adjustment screw.
Very common (esp on air handlers) and solve this exact issue.

>>2582860
Sorry about the delay.
Guessing you didnt check the units fuses / if the socket is properly grounded / if the control board wires are loose?
If there is a way to dip switch out the controller I personally havent seen it but Rinnai has a call in tech support number. Honestly id consider a warranty claim if you can / dont want to dissaemble the unit. They are pretty ok about it most of the time esp if you can convince them its DOA. Boring answer but if the board is dead this is the go. They may even repace the entire unit sans delivery and install.
ALWAYS test gas appliances on install day, never wait, unless its literally new construction and there isnt a line into the house yet.
Wish I knew the konami code for you anon.

>>2583018
>can you just let gravity fed water go back into the aquifer?
No. Rain water is full of dirt, smoke, and pollution even in the cleanest of areas. Ground water is filtered through literally hundreds of feet of dirt sand and rocks which results in clean water. Aquifers are especially deep and hard for water to get to which is why they are so clean. Putting filthy rain water into an aquifer will wreck your groundwater.

> drain for excess storm water attached to a French drain system to clear out standing water spots on my property
Consider building a drainage ditch to channel water away from the standing areas, Maybe even make a small ornamental pond in one of the standing water spots. The pond will hold the water for you. Add in some fish (at least some common minnows) to eat mosquitoes plus a few pond plants like cat tails to eat any nitrogen and you'll be fine. You MUST put plants and fish in the pond or it will become an algae filled pit of mosquitoes.

If any standing water areas remain, either add in semi-aquatic plants or water hungry plants to help drain the water. Things that like wet roots like peppermint plants or even a willow tree can really help clear small wet areas. Big marshy areas are better turned into ponds or marshes, IMHO.

>>2583261
Screwdrivers come in sets of 5 or 6, anon. I'll demonstrate.
Cheapshit screwdriver set: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Screwdriver-Set-6-Piece-48-22-2706/302174847
The same set marketed to women: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Screwdriver-Set-8-Piece-48-22-2718/302174922
The same set again, this time marketed to women who have children: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Screwdriver-Set-10-Piece-48-22-2710/302174758
Don't buy that garbage obviously.

Very good for the price: https://www.wurthusa.com/Tools/Hand-Tools/Screwdrivers/Assortments-and-Sets/ZEBRA-Screwdriver-Set---Hexagon-Blade---Phillips-and-Slotted-Head---With-Wrench-Adapter--6-Pieces-%284/p/061394226
Very price for the good: https://neprostools.com/collections/screwdriver-sets/products/a000259
Obligatory German sex toys: https://hausoftools.com/products/wera-05007680001-334-sk-6-rack-screwdriver-set-kraftform-plus-lasertip-and-rack-6-pc
Good, albeit in a very effeminate 8-piece set: https://www.southwire.com/tools-equipment/drivers/8-piece-screwdriver-set/p/65139940
(Note how they have holes for lanyards instead of strike plates, so you can wear them as fashion accessories. Typical 8-piece screwdriver set.)

>>2583261
The one in your pic. Or one of the Wiha sets. Or Felo Ergonic, I really really like my Felo drivers.

The 8pc set is kind of rare, the only one I have seen is Vessel because they give you PH3 and 2x stubby drivers. 5pc is the most common witb PH1 and PH2 and 3 slotted drivers. If anything, get the 5pc or 6pc set and buy the 2 stubby drivers by themselves.

>>2583382
>>2583261
Here’s some heavy duty drivers. Wiha also has a 12pc set with the stubby drivers for like $80, but not the heavy duty.

>>2583261
https://www.amazon.com/Williams-100P-8MD-8-Piece-Premium-Screwdriver/dp/B002NH5F30

Don't mess with anything else
This has the 3 main Phillips heads, 3 main flat blades, And 2 cabinet flat blades

I've got a pin prick pipe leak. I disconnected the water and put some pc marine on it but after a few hours it blasted a hole right through. Anything tougher that might hold?

>>2583395
Fwiw, those are exactly the same as the old Snap On screwdrivers. And the Snappy screwdrivers are supposed to be really good because mechanics hammer the fuck out of them into rusty shit and they keep going.

>>2583406
I actually saw some video that didn’t seem like a retarded useless lifehack type thing, dude got a piece of like rubber radiator hose with an ID about the size of the pipe, cut a ~2” length, then sliced it along the length so it fit around the pipe. Then get yourself one of the hose clamps with the screw and put the clamp over the rubber hose directly on top of the pinprick leak and tighten her down.

Don’t know how long it lasts, but dude was a legit plumber and claimed it’s like the only quick fix that actually works.

>>2583406
>>2583424
Here’s a pic of it

Looks like they sell actual leak fixes that are pretty much a clamp with two bolts and a rubber strip as well.

>>2583426
>>2583406
Or these?

I’m with you though, I have never had any luck trying to fix leaks with epoxy or putty or wrap, the pressurized water always works it’s way through or blows through it immediately. Even FlexSeal! products.

>>2583427
Thank you

I'm sick of pulling weeds, I want to put cement and then these nice stones on top.

How viable is it for me to pour my own concrete here.

Do I need to dig the soil underneath?
How much?

I want to upgrade my fuses to a breaker box.

My city uses 2023 NEC. Besides pissing off the electrician why shouldn't I try to do the things required by 2023 NEC to save money on my own.

Example: bonding my furnace and water heater, installing a permanent fire alarm, etc.

I really only need the guy to build the panel.

>>2583480
5" slab

6" stone

I need to solder an ic (https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/cirrus-logic-inc/CS4270-CZZ/923160)) onto this partially populated board. Never soldered anything that small before. Advice?

Unsure of what type of holes I should cut in it, never done something like this before.
Needle? drill? Puncturing?
It's 29m length, 8mm in diameter. Got it hooked to a small 300 liter/hour pump.

any easy/practical way to tell what nm range my harbor freight uv flashlight emits at? I'm almost sure its nowhere near UVC, but am still curious

What's a good tool kit to start out for a growing commercial plumber apprentice? Milwaukee? Rigid? Dewalt? I'm leaning towards Rigid because it seems like it's plenty for a good 5 years or so. Has enough tool selection for my work and a nice warranty. All of my coworkers use Milwaukee.

>>2583527
Might be able to make a ghetto spectrometer with a difraction grating fashioned from a CD. Not sure if the polycarbonate will block the UV though.
Or if you are an /ohm/ guy see if it deletes stuff from those old UV EPROMs those usually need quite hard UV.

>>2583508
You'll fuck it up. You'll need to practice on donor boards to even get bad at it.

>>2583551
Ridgid has all the basic stuff, but Milwaukee has by far the best lineup for tradies like plumbers. You’re going to pay, but Ridgid isn’t going to sell you shit like the PEX crimpers and the copper pipe cutters and knockout tools and all that shit.

I mean your first few years you might be able to get away with Ridgid, but when you really get into it, there’s a reason so many of the dudes use Milwaukee.

DeWalt has a pretty good lineup too and they have a lot of the specialty tools, but Milwaukee is the only one who focused on those trades while everybody else is aimed at general contractors and shit.

>>2583480
nope, you do not need to dig out the soil, just pour it. I will say you do want to compact the dirt first, allthough it is probably already pretty compacted. use rebar.

>>2581478
Those cutters are shit - the cutting wheels are useless. Get a pencil cutter - they're a little more, but work a lot better. I've never gotten a good cut from the cheap ones like the one in your pic.

Related:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbJ04hvaNb0

Brit shit here. Bought a volt gauge for the car, it says to use 18awg wire. I've tried working it out myself but what amp cable should I use?

Local Halfords use amp for measurement.

Is 1.3v still a recoverable range for lithium batteries?

Took some cells out of an obsolete laptop battery. Haven't got a purpose in mind for them yet but if it's a low chance of usefulness I won't bother spending the $10 for a charger.

>>2583589
I have access to a hot air reflow station. If I tape everything off with kafton,(sp?) Tape, would that be easier?

didn't see this thread so I'm reposting it here
I'm buying a Makita drill (just the drill) in the box off ebay but I'm not sure if I need certain battery and charger or what it's compatible with whatever. Pic rel

>>2583760
You'll need at least a 12V battery with makita's proprietary connection format. They make adapters if you have other brands' batteries already, probably not worth over just buying makitas.

Is this okay for a wiring diagram for a relatively simple control cabinet? It's a pretty basic layout, but would an electrician scoff at this? The whole system can fit on one page

I accidentally dropped a blob of hot glue into a drain and flushed it down. Will it disintegrate on its own or will it give me a clog later?

>>2583007
someone please help this retarded nigger out

I have a reciprocating saw and an impact wrench. What tool should I buy next? I was thinking a drill? Should I get a regular drill or an impact drill? Whats more useful?

>>2584161
if you want general advice, for most projects you want to be able to cut something to attach two things.
Next option would be to get a drill or impact driver, or probably both in a bundle if you can

>>2584167
What tool do you use more? Your impact driver or your drill?

>>2584190
if you're building get an impact, if youre repairing get a drill

>>2584190
I would get a combo kit. So many of the big brands will sell you a basic drill or impact driver with one battery on sale for $99, or you can often get the drill and impact driver plus 2 batteries for like $149.

When you’re building shit, you use the drill to make the pilot hole and the impact driver to send the fastener.

Fwiw, in my go-bag with one power tool, I picked an impact driver instead of a drill. You can drill holes when needed if you get hex shank bits, and I use it all the time instead of a screwdriver or ratchet. But if I could only own one, I would probably take the drill because a drill is better at driving than the driver is at drilling IMO. Any larger holes with an impact driver become a bit chaotic, but also driving larger screws with a drill puts a lot more strain on your wrist than the impact driver.

Are these table top sanders even worth giving a try, could they work hardwoods well at all? If you have experience with one, which brand? I work a lot with cherry since I have a steady free supply but like to mix it up with some mahogany when I get it cheap or other harder woods.

>>2584246
Forgot pic

I took the tracks off my shower surround because the doors were hella dated. How do I seal where the screws went into the plastic? Surely not just silicone?

>>2584280
Yup, silicone and paint. Or I used boat epoxy on a crack in the wall of my tub.

>>2583526
Here's a how to: https://www.treehugger.com/how-to-create-your-own-drip-irrigation-system-5184802

I'm struggling to understand what an inductor does. What can it do that a capacitor cant?

>>2584584
The best place for a beginner to start understanding something like this would be Maxwell's equations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell%27s_equations

>>2584584
Inductors keep current stable, capacitors keep voltage stable.

I put too much drywall mud on one corner and the shit is like cement to where two out of my three sanders won't touch it with 120 grit. I've been using my belt sander but that monster barely touches it as well. Is there an easier way or do I just have to suffer?

I need to fix a jigsaw puzzle made of card to a corkboard, I was thinking just get it on there with some PVA glue but if you got any better ideas let me know

>>2584591
Autistic answer
>>2584623
Straight forward, and sociable.

God I hate autistic people.

>>2584662
Are you legitimately retarded?

>>2584626

>>2584666
>op says he's gonna use pva glue
>gets called a retard with a picture of pva glue
holy fuck anon you are the retard

>>2584668
I didn't call you a retard for using pva glue, I called you a retard for trying to complicate an elementary school level project. Thanks for proving me right.

>>2584680
Not the OP but he was asking if there was any alternatives, bet you're really fun at parties huh

Hey so I was making this little barrier wall for my a small bed and originally planned for it to be just 2 courses tall. I had a few extra blocks and I'm kinda liking the idea of 3 courses better.

What do you guys think looks better, 2 or 3 courses? Probably gonna switch out the bushes for something that flowers too, so I'd take any recommendations on thise as well. I'm in hardiness zone 7b

>>2584683
It's a project for 8 year olds. Does it need that much thought? Why would you need an alternative?

>>2584684
Ask your husband

>>2584702
Jesus christ you're a fucking autist

>>2584720
Keep trying to hang on to the scraps of your ego.

Guy walks into the job site wearing this and slaps your work bfs ass, what do you do?

>>2584703
I will have to catch him before he starts drinking, but still open to outside opinions

weird question that im not sure how yo phrase eight but fuck it. is there a cheap ghetto way to generate penetrating disinfecting rays a touch stronger than UVC? do the bright sparks emitted from touching live wires (like the ones emitted from an old laptop power adaptor) have disinfecting properties?

>>2582662
shearbar

>>2584785
I have no idea, sorry, but I really want to know the context for this question.

okay i'm a software developer and one of my colleagues made fun of me and ridiculed me at work because i've never used a power drill in my entire life before.

clearly i need a new hobby that's /diy/ related so i can learn these manly skills that i'm supposed to have (right?), but i'm not sure what is good for beginners.
i was thinking wood working, but then it seems you need a fairly expensive setup (work bench, tools, materials, etc) so maybe not. i was also thinking i could get into soldering (PC equipment etc) but maybe that's not manly enough.

any ideas?

>>2584835
Why care if someone is making fun of you for not being handy?
Enjoying making shit, whatever it is, is way more important then if some software dev thinks your manly.
Btw post your programmer socks since your clearly a bottom and care about what other people think of you.

>>2584835
How about ignore your coworkers and do what makes you happy? If you let others define your masculinity, then you will never be man enough for anyone. You need to define yourself. Not them.

As to hobbies: only do things you are actually interested in doing. If you do things you aren't interested in, then you are going to get bored and walk away with a lot of unfinished stuff and a lot of lost money.

>>2584733
Sir this is a pizzahut and I will not have you objectifying Brad despite your very fancy hard hat. He may be a slut but pizzahut is a family and were going to have to ask you to leave. Also please pickup the empty cans of white claw that fell out of your hyundai with the 'dirty hands make clean money' sticker. Thanks.

>>2584835
If you want a universally applicable starting point taking a community college auto shop course is one way, but a very cool complementary program would be mechatronics because you learn the hardware end of control systems while the software end will be a breeze. I suggest that because it makes you more versatile and there's money to be made.

Adult technical education is big fun. I took machine shop and welding in retirement to further my hobbies but I was already a skilled mechanic.

>>2584785
You sound like a middle east ESL retard.

>>2584835
During less basedlant

>>2584904
wat

Why do nogs not change the battery in their smoke alarms?

>>2582128
WD-40 is not a lubricant.

WD-40 IS NOT A LUBRICANT.

WD-40 will just remove whatever grease or other lubrication was on your blinds, and make them squeak more. What you need is some kind of household oil. If you have mineral oil that would work perfectly.

im going to mix up some concrete but someone threw a near empty bucket of house paint and a soaked paint roller in my 55gal drum of water i hauled in. will the latex strengthen my concrete or should i toss this water?

I want to build my own chicken coop. I have lots of materials on hand however I would like some direction or advice without having to watch multiple conflicting YouTube videos

>>2584978
What kinda chickens?
How many?
Do you have any wood working skills and tools?
What climate?
What budget?

>>2584979
>What kinda chickens?
Laying chickens though I haven’t narrowed it down to a breed yet, probably whatever I can source locally and not from Tractor Supply
>How many?
I think I will start with 6-8 however depending on how it goes I may expand in the future
>Do you have any wood working skills and tools?
Not professional but I build things around the house
>What climate?
I believe USDA plant zone 9b so mild winters and hot summers
>What budget?
I would prefer not to spend any money on materials besides on chicken wire. I have a small amount to start out with and probably enough wood with build a small (human sized) house.

>>2584982
Neat.
I dont know anything about chickens but figured that was info you should have included in the first post.

>>2584982
A box with a roof and multiple doors. Give it about 3 and a half feet of internal height. It would help also if the top is removable. Put a few internal walls about 6 inches high to make the chickens more comfortable with nesting there. Also put the roof on a hinge so you can actually access the eggs. During the summer leave the doors open, during the winter close all but one.

If you're dealing with foxes you can never really keep them out with chicken wire and things, you basically have to fully enclose the entire chicken pen like it's a federal supermax prison which is gay. Better to just pen the chickens in and have an attentive guardian or livestock dog.

>>2584971
It's just water. Toss it.

>>2584001
Hot glue is plastic. Welcome to clog city, population: you. Get it out of the drain ASAP before it gets really nasty.

Dear god that ancient patchwork to the left of the top circle. This place needs a rewiring badly in general. Don't patch anything. Replace it.

>>2584971
It's just water. Toss it.

>>2584001
Hot glue is plastic. Welcome to clog city, population: you. Get it out of the drain ASAP before it gets really nasty.

>>2583007
Dear god that ancient patchwork to the left of the top circle. This place needs a rewiring badly in general. Don't patch anything. Replace it.

>>2584994
Why do you want a chicken coop?

To post some more child porn in?

>>2585000
So basically just a 3 1/2x3 1/2ft cube will do?
>If you're dealing with foxes you can never really keep them out
No foxes but I am mildly worried about opossum and raccoons, I’m hoping my mutts will keep them away.

>>2585064
Not that guy, but at least a 3ft by 3ft cube per bird. Inside there needs to be a foot wide nesting ledge about six inches above the ground. You will need an electric heater for winter set to at least 60F plus a water source and food. The coop will need air circulation so have some venting under the eaves, kind of like a human house. Insulation is optional but reduces heating bills. If you insulate make sure you have an internal wall and not exposed fiberglass.

Chickens can fly about 6-10 feet off the ground, so more height is OK as it makes it easier for them to move around. It also makes it a lot easier to get inside so you can take out eggs and clean up dung. And hens do get territorial, especially when nesting. Giving them some space makes it less likely that they will literally kill each other. Lower stress also improves egg yields. Be sure to let the birds out during the day to scratch and peck in the yard. Birds like space, even if they are literally chickens. They will want back in the coop at sundown, though, so leave the door open for them. Lock them in after dark to keep out raccoons and such then open it again first thing in the morning. If you want to get fancy, add a timer that opens the door for you about an hour after dawn.

How do hydraulic cylinders add up?
If I take 2 hydraulic cylinders with 10T of force (I know that's not how they're rated, but bear with me), do I now have 20T of force? Or do I just have 10T over a wider area?

>>2585145
They should add up, or disperse the weight between them. Lifting a 6k item with a 10k cylinder, you have 6k of pressure. Lifting the same 6k item with 2 evenly spaced 10k cylinders, you have 3k of pressure on each.

Hello boomers of diy I have a couple of questions for you

Can I use this on my 12" miter saw to cut metal (aluminum mostly) without dying? The saw cuts at about 3800 rpm and the cutting disc says it's rated for well over that but I still worry about it exploding

>>2585220
Also what is the purpose of these pliers? They were in a toolbox a tweaker sold me for $15 that he stole from what seemed to be an automotive mechanic

>>2585221
Propably yes. Also use saw for alu. And also also for ceramic tiles.

>>2585232
Ah that makes sense, scoring and snapping the tile? Thanks I am just a clueless wood elf

>>2585249
Tile nipper, great for taking very small cuts very quickly.

>>2584971
do you know the amount of work it took to haulthat water?

>>2583672
You should be fine with the cheap 10 amp probes that you can find all over the place for doing anything with a regular 12 volt system on a car. They typically have the wire guage listed on packaging somewhere too.

>>2579214
Replace some of the sand and aggregate with lime, quickcrete (non-slaked/hydrated lime), and a pozzolan (buy it at store, or try pulverized brick dust or pulverized pumice powder). You'll probably need some more water and you must get it on the ground fast so add the quickcrete last.

This is apparently the recipe for self-healing roman concrete, according to recent research.

>>2579575
Use potters clay, cut it to form at a hobby shop and pay them to bake it for you in a kiln.

>>2580360
Cut up an old towel into long strips, buy flat thumbtacks, and put a single layer of towel strip on the inside of the door. Attach it to either the door or the doorjamb, but you only need one layer.

Around the floor put an old towel you rolled up loosely unless you have a cat or nuisance housemates, in which case buy something to install there that raises the gap, then attach those brush-like pads to the bottom of the door.

Afterwards put something heavy in front of the door like a bookshelf, or attach coat hooks and hang clothes on and around it.

Got a chinesium 43cc weedwacker thats fucked
Got new carb, cilinder and spark plugs
Doesn't start most of the time and if by any miracle it does it stalls the moment i pull the throttle
What can I do?

>>2585405
Does it run on starter fluid? Does it have a spark? If your fuel lines are good and the carb isn’t DOA, check the spark. Make sure the run/stop switch isn’t fucked as well. That’s the only other real part that could prevent it from running with a new carb and plug

>>2585405
>>2585485
Sorry by check the spark I mean confirm the run switch is good and if so and no obvious damage to the plug wires, and if you still don’t have a good spark, probably the little induction coil deal.

>>2585133
I own this book, pic related, and the only diy coop it has instructions for says a 3x6x2 (36sqft) coop is satisfactory for 3 birds, with the roof extending another 3 ft or so for roosting space and says as long as the coop is moved regularly a run is only optional. If that’s the case I don’t see why a 3.5x3.5x3.5 (42+sqft) plus say a 2ft ceiling wouldn’t be good enough especially since I plan to free range the chickens. I definitely think you’re exaggerating saying a 3ft cube is necessary for a single chicken.

>>2585133
>>2585562
Of course I forgot to attach the image

>>2585486
Afaik run switch seems to work fine (if it's running turning off the switch obviously stalls it so it seems to work), now about the spark i don't know, there is a spark but idk enough to say if it's a good spark, sorry

I have a harbor freight torque wrench but it only goes up to 150 ft lbs and I need 180 to reinstall a main pulley bolt on a Toyota truck. Is there any way to estimate the remaining 30 lbs so I don’t have to buy a new wrench?

How do i wear out a shirt print without wearing the shirt itself?

>>2585634
Lube the bolt threads. That always lowers the torque required by 20-40%

>>2585634
Hold a 30lb dumbbell while torquing.

>>2585634
Spend the 60 bucks and get a 3/4" torque adapter

Bottoms leaking when tap turned on.
Is this a cartridge issue or a rubber o ring issue?

>>2585804
Probably 0 ring, but hard to tell until you take it apart.

Is there a cheap and safe way to clean out a old pill style propane tank? I am pricing a build on a oxygen generator setup for glassblowing. I could save at least a thousand reusing a old but sturdy propane tank I’d guess 300 gallons to he used as a high volume low pressure oxygen storage tank. Oxygen in the presence of oil creates a spontaneous combustion hazard and the stink oil in propane is oil right? What would I be looking at to clean a old tank out and would I need solvents that’ would cost more the the savings I’d get from recycling the tank.

Got a fly infestation in my house - 3 different types. Pic related is 2/3 (2 on the left are the same type). The 3rd type is regular house flies.

Can anyone ID these? So far Ive found them congregating by the cats litter box so ive started emptying it out way more often and put mothballs in the trash which has helped. Now they are congregating in the bedrooms. Im trying to seal up all the electrical with spray foam but they just keep coming. Any advice?

>>2585962
>How do I clean oil off of metal
Are you really this retarded? Just use some Dawn, you stupid fuck.

can i use velveeta cheese in my concrete mix?

>>2584971
we asked a few concrete people and they said the paint water would be fine, possibly may cure faster (i think it did)

shall we throw a lb of velveeta into the next mix? what could go wrong?

Looking to make something like pic related but with each generation of gameboy up through the 3ds. What would be a good way to secure them into the shadow box that won't leave any lasting damage? For ones like picrel they just smooth them between the glass and backing but that will be bad for buttons and won't work for my multigeneration thing. Is there some kind of tape like adhesive that would be good? I have access to a 3d printer but designing and printing different clip in brackets is a lot to do and won't look as clean.

>>2586082
Just use whatever you use to tape your penis back, faggot

I'm a commercial locksmith and have been looking to buy a couple tools for myself that are an upgrade from what my boss gave me to make jobs easier.

I often have to drill door holes through metal doors with stainless steel plates and sometimes thick strikes, would a Milwaukee 12V brushless drill have enough power for this to be a piece of cake or should I look at 18V? Have been interested in other tools in the m12 battery ecosystem including the impact, cordless vacuum, etc.

Don't have a stake in the brand war, open to suggestions. Been using an 18V Ridgid drill and it's held up well for a while.

>>2586108
if you have a 18v ridgid why would you downgrade to some piece of shit 12v. What bit do you use to drill door holes in stainless steel btw?

>>2586120
idk, just wondering about relative strength between the older Ridgid brushed and the new 12V brushless models or other 18V. I don't mind going ad hoc tools but since I need niche shit it might just make sense to commit to a brand that caters to pros.

Was using lenox 2" from lowes and Milwaukee 7/8" bit, wasn't exactly impressed with either of them and will probably invest in a better hole saw bit specifically made for stainless steel in the future.

>>2586108
I think your bag setup should dictate your tool selection personally. M12 stuff is pretty nice if you want one bag for all your tools, but I just use the second section in my bag for m18 sized stuff.
M12 impact with the 4amp/h battery is awesome, ive yet to use their compact hammer drill but im pretty tempted.
For latches id imagine it would be fine with cutting fluid but no clue how it would fare if you needed to drill a lock. Ive only ever tried that corded.
If the rest of the ecosystem is appealing and it wont put you in debt id try it.

>>>>2585962
Oh ya it’s completely obvious how to clean out a 300 gallon tank with only a 1.5 inch opening on top. Dumping dish soap in is a retarded plan that won’t do shit.

>>2586155
It's always the hole saw bits on metal that fuck with me, everything else is just taking a 1/2" or under drill bit and working your way up.

Might still get the combo 12V drill and impact mostly for the impact, and keep the drill for DIY stuff at home.

>>2586120
Listen up, the voltage doesn’t directly impact how good, fast, how hard or how long a tool goes for.

Higher voltages let them use thinner wires. That’s it. Your car battery is 12v but it can put out probably 200 cranking amps.

There”s some hikoki 12v tools that outperform makita 40v. It just depends on how it’s designed, the battery configuration, etc. It should be obvious that a dc/dc converter could step up a 12 v to a 40 v without a problem, so the voltage itself is pretty meaningless.

PoE jumped right to 48v instead of getting there slowly. The highest voltage still considered “low voltage”

>>2586159
My hole drilling is in concrete with corded sds-max or m18 with 2" hole saws.
The m18 in wood gives zero fucks.
Sorry I cant be more help anon but hope you enjoy the impact!
Made room in my bag to buy the m18 impact but the m12 is such a nice size.

>>2586108
Maybe an old 18v isn’t that much stronger than a new brushless 12V, but a newer brushless 18V will have way more balls.

Remember that the 12V batteries get hot under load too and a 4Ah 12V pack is like a 2Ah 18V pack. So it depends what you’re doing. If you’re drilling small holes in sheet metal for ducts or 1/4” holes in drywall, that 12V will feel like it’s keeping up. But once you start trying to drill >1/4” holes in steel or you want to use spade bits or hole saws in wood, the 12V is going to be slower and/or kick into protection mode a lot faster than a full size 18V.

I’m a big fan of the subcompact 18V. I got the drill and driver kit because I wanted the free impact wrench, but ended up using the tools more than I expected. The brushless 18V subcompacts are smaller than the brushed 12V and have way more power, plus you can use the 18V packs on other tools that are worthwhile. Like I can’t imagine that M12 vacuum has any balls at all because even most 18V vacs aren’t that great.

Doesn’t have to be the Ridgid subcompact, although they have a gen 2 subcompact kit now, but look at some of the brushless 18V tools with a 2Ah pack and they’re the same size as the 12V tools. I would never get the 12V to replace my 18V stuff, only as a supplement like if you need the ratchet or want the little impact driver for sheet metal screws on panels.

Can i just wire a copper wire with a copper "nail" to the garden so i can make an old outlet a grounded outlet??

>>2586082
Here are your options retard:
1) Tape
2) Glue

>>2586157
Since you know so well, figure it out retard.

I've got a watch bezel, and I want to make it thinner. For the top this is easy enough, I can just find a flat surface and sand it down 1mm. But what do I do about the internal cavity where the bezel insert rests?

I could just make the insert thinner but I might want to go even lower. Buy a piece of round stock the right size and stick sandpaper to it to ream out the inside? Obviously, I can't remove any material from the bottom or the way it rides on the clickspring will be compromised.

>>2586284
My father was a watch maker. He abandoned it when Einstein discovered time is relative.

>>2586204
No. Ground rods are many feet long and having multiple separate grounds creates issues as they wont all be electrically at the same potential. The system needs to reference to the same point.

>>2586284
An appropriately sized reamer would give you better concentricity. Or sandpaper on a slightly conical base of some type if you just need to sand off a few thousands.

I got a little project I want to do but there's no guides really on what to use or how would one go about it. I want to engrave a name on a bullet casing and maybe make some nice flowery patterns on it. I only have hand tools and nothing where I could laser engraver so I was thinking a very slim dremel would work. My issue is polishing the casing, as I'd like to keep it nice and shiny for as long as possible. What could I best use? The casing is a .30-06 brass casing if that helps.

>>2586324
Why not hand engrave? Polish it beforehand, make a graver from a piece of tool steel (a ground down punch works) and go to town.

>>2586306
It's the inner lip that I need to sand down, not the central hole I need to make wider. The insert sits on top of that lip, so I want to make that face thinner.

>>2586324
Hand engrave. Or draw out your pattern with a marker, soak the brass in vinegar, then clean off the marker.

are miele dishwashers worth it?
I lucked into a thermador range on facebook marketplace for 500$, need a big dick dishwasher to match it.

i am afraid my house is haunted by a roastie ghost. How do I ensure that she becomes my whore before my wife calls a ghost hunter to get her out ?

>>2586374
You sure the roastie ghost isnt your wife?

>>2586374
There are no laws against raping ghosts.

>>2585643
Rub the print with baking soda and soap mixed together. Then wash the shirt. Repeat. This will wear down the print a little. Also crinkle the fabric in your hands.

>>2585273
dude........ thanks

>>2579573
>>2579575
>>2586481
What are you making this for, and have you range tested it's bulletproofness?

Hello guys, my toilet bowl flushes only at the red area.
Does that mean that the jets on the rim of the bowl are clogged (the holes through which the water should be running), or is there any chance that it is just some crappy made toilet bowl? Is it possible that they would make a toilet bowl that flushes only on the red area?
I currently don't have a mirror, so I can't see if there are holes under the rim.
Thanks

>>2586578
Flush the toilet, hold the fill valve closed, and then put your head in the bowl to check. Chances are good it's just blocked with crud, I imagine you can just take off the top, do the same thing, then pour bleach and limescale remover down the hole, and maybe tape up the holes that work if it doesn't work its way around.

>>2586578
use a mirror or a phone on selfie mode. dont stick your fucking head in a god damn toilet.

>>2586578
Don't put your phone in there, could result in water damage. Putting you head in is the only way

>>2586162
very stupid post. Companies are aware of how people think and they design 20v tools to be standard power and 12v tools to be more compact and less powerful. Obviously theres exceptions but its foolish to buy a 12v tool expecting it to be more powerful than a 20v

>>2586371
i have the cheapest piece of shit frigidaire dishwasher and it works phenomenal with cascade platinum tabs. I think the tabs matter more than the machine itself

>>2586650
All dishwashers work, the problem is how long they work for. Pretty much all consumer shit is built to fall apart, although I do have an old Samsung fridge that is going on 15 years with no problems I'm impressed with. Everything else fails right after the warranty period, which means 5-10 years.

>>2586511
sure

How do I slow this electric pepper mill down? The problem is it works too well. You can’t gently turn it over to apply pepper, you have to flip it over and back real fast or you get too much pepper on whatever it was you were trying to season. It uses 6 AAA batteries and the housing is sealed. I don’t see a way to get to the guts without risking permanent damage. Ideas?

>>2586785

Put a dummy battery in so it only gets 6V instead of 7.2V, maybe.

>>2586785
mill over an empty dinner plate and only use the amount you wanted?

are hydrostatic front mower worth it?
our 15 year old mtd finally kicked the bucket and we have to replace it. Now considering of getting another again instead of moving to an upper end mower.
What maintenance do you have to do on a hydrostatic mower? yearly oil change? the old transmatic didnt need any love in over a decade

What are your favorite websites related to diy and making? Stuff like project ideas, tool reviews, etc.

>>2586890
4channel and reddit

>>2586893
any subreddits in particular?

>>2586894
r/realscatgirls

>>2586894
https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/

For reasons very hard to explain I need a photo of the little spirals power washers (my karcher did then if I moved the nozzle fast)

I think it comes down to rotating nozzles?
Anyone planning on powerwashing soon and can snap me a pic.

>>2587012

>>2587015
this is some shitty one I got from wal mart for 20 bucks, its only rated for 3000 but I use it on my 4200 anyways and its fine.

>>2587015
No, but like, the clean pattern it leaves on dirty surfaces.
When it does all those spirals like this

>>2587024
oh ill just jerk of instead then. I aint fittin ta drag dat bitch out da shet and fire it up fo a blow J.

>>2587033
Understandable, enjoy

>>2587035
i want to talk with you the whole time.

>>2587036
call me ugly.

>>2586946
omg ur hilarious lol such a cool guy, get a load of this cool guy over here wow bet his dick is HUGE

>>2587012
You’re planning to power wash a marriage proposal into the sidewalk, aren’t you?

>>2579216
>1:2:3:0.5
lol
>with plasticiser
lmfao

After 3 years, I‘m sick of working in controls. What’s a good option to get out of this?

>>2582052
the two red wires go to one end of the tube and the two blue to the other end of the lamp.
it doesn't matter which end either set goes to, it doesn't matter which of each wire connects to which pin at the end of the tube.
as long as both reds go to one end and both blues go to the other end.

>>2587012
It's a sex thing isnt it...

Still new to wood working. I just applied 1 layer of stain to a small wood handle I made, how long does it take to dry and not feel oily anymore? Am I supposed to wash the oil off at some point? It's oil based btw.

you know those little CO2 canisters used for airsoft/beverage carbonation/bicycle tire inflation?
what are the fittings that these interface with called? they must have some way to pierce the front of the canister. have only seen these as part of those bicycle tire inflator adapters or another type of adapter. can the fitting be purchased on its own that can be affixed to some other arbitrary valve?
also how are the non-threaded canisters used?
having difficulty finding 8 gram canisters that are threaded. can you thread these canisters after the fact with a die?

>>2587012

Only one I could find on short notice because this is an incredibly autistic request.

>>2587175
They're called whip it crackers. People use them to fill balloons with no2.

Are there automotive hardware kits for replacing like... All the bolts under the hood? I bought a project from someone who gave up on it, but the guy didn't have any of the hardware. I am assuming I will have to source everything independently (which is what I have been doing), but thought I would ask.

>>2587188
yeah like those, but just the part that interfaces with the canister?

How do I go about drilling a gloryhole

>>2587216
You could just take the top off one of those, they're like $6

>>2587234
With a drill, most people just use a pocket knife though.

>>2587242
thats probably what i'll do. tanks

>>2586481
Could you do me a favor? I'm >>2585273

Submerge a 12"x16" length of sheet metal in seawater and run weak electric current through it so minerals grow on it, then ballistics test it with various calibers. Wait until it's about 1/2 inch thick, and experiment with different settings for your electric current.

This is called biorock btw, used to make reefs.

>>2587179
Thanks anon4GJ0GA

>>2587188
Incorrect.

>>2586785
woah that sounds WAY spicy!

>>2587329
please elaborate

>>2587336

>>2581478
yes they wear out. never ever go back over the score mark thinking you'll make it deeper so it'll break better. It's full of glass dust and rough edges that will wear out the cutting edge fast.

Has anyone made a composite material by electroplating multiple alternating layers of metal?
I'd be curious if it would make good armor, or be ridiculously strong.

>>2579214
How do I build this ?!?!?!
https://twitter.com/RealSexyCyborg/status/1629665313972158465?s=20

>>2587340
>>2587329
I think the guy was asking how to make a puncture device for these canisters, they are the same canisters that NO2 come in for whip cream refills. People created whipit crackers so that they can fill balloons with it instead.

>>2587141
Hop off your diy ass pounding machines for 2 minutes and answer me, you cum swilling cock goblins.

>>2581292
I dyed a plate carrier that was made of a nearly impenetrable cordura.
It went from tan to green, but took effort.
I used Rit DyeMore (for synthetic).
I think I also added something to the water, I want to say salt.
Let it soak for like half an hour or until you're happy with how it looks.
I'd recommend a dark blue or grey/black.

>>2587520
yes rit seems very good, can't buy it localy here in Germany. Posted in /sew
>>2587423
>>2587426
>>2587431

>>2587526
Don't forget 'DyeMore' for synthetic fabric.
I saw zero change with normal Rit.

I have a brass waste pipe sticking out too far to make the sink plumbing actually work nice

Can I cut the waste pipe back, use a brass compression connector, use a pvc 45, and then put my regular p trap into it?

What is the cleanest way to cut the brass? Does it need to be "re threaded"?

Is there maintenance to do for a nail set? Mine has started to peen over the head of the nails instead of set them. The wood I'm working with is super hard, so it takes twice as many blows to set vs oak.

The feet on my kitchen cabinets are snapping, and I hate them.

Anyone got an idea for something better? I was thinking I should just buy some 2x4s and just stick massive fuck off hunks of wood under every couple of feet to support them, but getting the pieces under seems like a hassle. There's a gap I can slide them through, but the problem is my flooring is higher than the concrete base layer the current feet rest on, so I'd need to do something like put 2 blocks of wood in and then stack them on top of each other in the confined space, and I don't know how level the concrete underfloor is all around so adjustment is going to be a cunt.

Is it permissible under standard building codes to build a house out of plain concrete, with no reinforcement at all? If so, is it a good idea (for short-term simplicity of construction and long-term longevity) or a bad idea?

>>2580113
Computer is dead? Consider getting a new fridge.


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>>2587660
Wood is a valid option here. Go for it.

>>2587667
This varies by where you live. Look it up. That said, yes you can build a house entirely out of concrete. Unless you are doing one of those dome buildings it will need to be reinforced. More on dome houses: https://monolithicdome.com/homes

>>2587626
Sounds like it's started to strike off center because you keep using very hard wood. You can try to open it up and straighten the striking mechanism, though it may be worth it to consider just buying a new one if the old one has been used a long time.

Shower curb on my bathtub is starting to leak in a few spots. How do I repair this?

>>2587451
>>2587141
Answer my mother fucking question, you pole smoking faggots. I have every single person in this thread IP address and WILL drive to each of your houses and cut the power cords to every single tool in your butt fucking garages.

I live in a mobile home and the master bath sink smells like sewage even though I've cleaned the P-trap not too long ago. How often do those require cleaning? I almost only use it to brush my teeth and I always run water after I've spit. Also my septic tank is pretty close so maybe that's a factor

>>2587697
Strip away any old caulk. Replace it with new silicone caulk. If the leak is not near a caulk area, you may need to have the tub reglazed (small crack) or replaced (big crack).

>>2587819
If your trap is needing cleaning all the time, check the trap itself. Is it leaking or cracked? Also make sure you aren't having backflow from the sewage tank into the line.

>>2587819
Pour septic tank enzymes does the tub as the directions state until you can afford to fix it or move.

how to makes a wooden chair higher???

>>2579214
looking at a house where the former old owner apparently allowed let her cats to piss inside, so there's a strong smell of urine

so for a beg I wonder if this is a very difficult project?
removing the smell of catpiss can apparently get quite expensive
guess I would have to change all of the inside surfaces, like the floors and inside-walls plaster + isolation.
although I don't know if knowing the damage is more extensive than that, like touching the concrete-foundation which I would have no idea how to deal with

>>2587963
Lol, chairlet. Is this really that hard to figure out? Make it some longer legs.

>>2588114
While the house is still empty it should be easier. Paint the walls, I'd probably give them a good scrub or sanding first. Mop the floors and shampoo the carpets. Really scrub at the areas where you think they pissed and where the litterbox was. That should be most of it. Leave the windows open for a day or two, and throw out any furniture they leave behind of course.

>>2588124
>>2588114
I don't like the smell of burned sage, but it really does take the smell out of the air really well.

My home has a built in storage unit/shelves made from MDF. Like the attached photo from google images. I can not remove this from the wall. I'd like to cut a channel into to shelves to run speaker cable. What tool can I use to cut a channel the length of a shelf, as close to the wall (well back of the shelf) as possible

>>2588129
Drill?

>>2588130
I have a Makita DHP485T001 (sorry, not a real wood work guy). I was wondering if there'd be any tool like a mini router that may be able to get me closer to the wall: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Laminator-Processing-Handicraft-Production/dp/B095YSP3LN/

>>2588135
>>2588129
Oh, yea just a router. Get a deeper bit if you want a deeper cut. I start it off by drilling a couple holes to the length I want.

>>2587963
Put on some felt pads.

how could i build some sturdy lockable folding legs with 1" square steel tubing?

I replaced the battery in my old Nest doorbell and although it now works again, I mangled the weatherproofing O-ring trying to get the case open. Nest really did not want anyone taking it apart.
It's still intact, but hanging on by a thread. It has multiple large partial breaks in it. How would I fix it? Superglue? I don't even know what the O-ring is made of.

I would just buy a replacement, but there don't seem to be replacement Nest O-rings available for sale literally anywhere and a generic O-ring with similar dimensions is going to take like two weeks to ship to me because its diameter-thickness ratio is uncommon.

>>2587823
How do I clean up any built up mold and old caulking without damaging the tub?

>>2588393
Dumbass

New thread!

>>2588531
>>2588531
>>2588531

How to lower rent prices in my area?

>>2586108
20v or bust

>>2585804
did you check the little filter thing at the nozzel where the water comes out? prehaps its clogged

>>2589048
Crime