/diy/ - Do It Yourself

And this pic is after. Possibly you can't see very well what I did, the nail clippers are already curved so the front of the nails already has some curve built in, but I left them flattish

i keep a pinky nail pointy, usually doesnt get in the way like a pointy other finger.

i used to also keep a bicycle spoke in my long hair like a sexy librain keeps her pencil in hers.
i would use mine to pick things out of small holes, punch small holes, scratch stuff off like a dull knife, do dabs off it, ummmm its been like a year so i forgot many of the uses but i would use it like 3x a day at least, sometimes i still reach for it and then im pissed off i dont have it and have to waste time lookig for some sort of pokey

asking again

will water diluted with vinegear clean all my tarps after being covered in concrete dust and dry portland cement?

okay, i brushed my tarps with white vinigear mixed with water about 1:5 to 1:10. do i need to now rinse with water or will the acidity dissapear as the vinigear evaporates??

>>2605125
acetic acid, which is the acid in vinegar is a liquid at room temperature... go look up its boiling point, I'd wash it off if it were me

>>2605060
Looks like you still need to trim your fingernails... Cut all the white part off.

>>2605148
Yeah was just an example, I'll tidy them up later. Just this new thing... utility nails with a flattish front part for picking at things eg all the plastic parts we have to pry apart these days. Or peeling the end part of sellotape. etc

I'm going to convert a few standard propane tanks to hold compressed air for airbrushing. Wondering what volume air this adds to my air supply, my compressor is only a 6 gallon.

What's the best material to deaden sound in an apartment without adding or removing the roof and walls?

trying to make some mochi hammers (picrel), looking at uhmw-pe because wood's too fucking expensive. the uhmw itself seemingly has to be virgin to not leak too many plastics into the food. grainger is the cheapest option i've found by a good $25-50, but they don't explicitly say anything about the product being virgin or FDA-approved for food contact. customer service says it is and that i should read the product description, but that only says "standard-grade" and "commonly used for food-handling applications", which is a bit too vague for my tastes. what the fuck is a "standard-grade", everybody else says virgin, reprocessed, or a brand name.
>tl;dr can i trust the customer service pajeet at Grainger or is he just reading the same unclear product description as me and making assumptions?

bonus question, is grainger really the best way to get a single 4"x3' rod of virgin uhmw? looked at other places like McMaster-Carr, Interstate Plastics. all more expensive but at least they're clear about standards and whatnot. i'm willing drop an extra $50 to not get cancer from my mochi, but would much rather save that.

i tried to use plastic drywall anchors to install a coatrack but its loose as fuck.
there seems to be a gap between the 2x4 and the wall that wont close.
i have a shitty ryobi drill that wont screw the screws in any further, and when i try to screw them in with a screwdriver, the screw wont budge.... what gives? what do?

i tried to use plastic drywall anchors to install a coatrack but its loose as fuck.
there seems to be a gap between the 2x4 and the wall that wont close.
i have a shitty ryobi drill that wont screw the screws in any further, and when i try to screw them in with a screwdriver, the screw wont budge.... what gives? what can i do differently?

*this is my first time using plastic wall anchors*

How long does gasoline last? I need to mow my lawn but the only gas I have is what was left in the mower and the 1 gallon tank in the garage from last year. Is it safe to use in the mower?

Is there anything remotely close to these things that can mix a reasonably dialed in amount of something?
Like I have a liquid that I want to mix in at a rate of 1/4 cup per gallon.

Is that even feasible? I just want to buy one to get my damn projects started already

>>2605577
Yes

>>2605577
Couple years

of all the things to start this thread with, disgusting

Hello frens. I don't own any tools. What are the basics everyone should own? I got into a spot of trouble and a stranger pulled a bag of tools out of his trunk and helped me out and I thought damn I should get some tools I could carry around like that. Being the clueless dunce I am, can you spoonfeed me what to get besides like, a screw driver and a hammer?

>>2605665
vampire straw
pocket boxcutter
boltcutters

so im usually really good about holding onto reciepts. but i heard the failsafe is to pay with creditcard, that way if you lose the reciept, you can still have proof of purchase.

well i cant find the reciept for my ryobi impact driver and i was looking at my credit card statement and there is an $80 purchase that fits the time frame. but the statement makes no details on what was purchased. does the store have copies of the purchase? how do i prove i bought the product?

I cant find the reciept to my busted ryobi impact driver.
how do i use credit card statements to show proof of purchase?
i am looking at my credit card statement and there is an $80 purchase that fits the time frame. but the statement makes no details on what was purchased. does the store have copies of the purchase? how do i prove i bought the product?

>>2605577
The gas is probably fine, but the gas that was in the carb of the lawn mower when parked, it depends if that turned to jelly enough to clog up the carb.

If it starts, you’re fine.

>>2605537
Try pic related instead of the shitty anchors.

If you have to use the shitty anchors, make sure you tap them into a tight hole so they’re flush with the wall, and use more of them than you think you need because 2/3 won’t be very secure.

>>2605674
If you’re lucky, maybe Home Depot corporate could somehow find it with your credit card info.

Did you try contacting Ryobi? If they have a serial # from the tool that’s <3 years old plus your credit card purchase, maybe they would help you.

Honestly though I gave up long ago on expecting favors from any companies like that. I blame the con artists. Next time click “email receipt” when you buy a power tool.

>>2605665
I could give you a long ass answer but…

Probably just grab a $25-$50 kit like pic related from Walmart to have around the car or house until you know what you’re doing. This thing saved my ass a bunch of times and I got a similar one for my brother when he moved into his first apartment.

>>2605665
#1 get a ratcheting screw driver and bit set. Here's an example https://a.co/d/5YqmgRQ
That one comes with a socket adapter and a few metric sockets leading into the next item-

#2 socket set & wrench. Your ratcheting screwdriver can turn 1/4" sockets with an adapter, so get the adapter and a full set of sockets, then a 1/4" socket wrench. You'll have a lot of fucking capability there. But 1/4" is limited to smaller sizes nuts and bolts, you'll probably want to add a 3/8" socket set and wrench later.

#3 cutting tools. A boxcutter and a pair of scissors, both have their place, get both if you can.

#4 a hammer. Sometimes you just need to fucking hit something, and you look just as silly as you feel using a not-hammer when you need a fucking hammer.

#5 Pliers. Get adjustables like these https://a.co/d/2RN2yjV they're knipex knockoffs but they're pretty good. Then get a pair of wire cutters or linesman pliers, being able to cut thin metal cables or electrical wiring will save your shit one day.

#6 a pry bar. Don't pry with tools that aren't meant for it. We all know that and we've all done it anyway and fucked some shit up. Have a tool for that around so you aren't tempted.

And that's about it, those 6 groups will cover most bullshit you may run into in day to day life. Pack that shit into a tool bag and call it a day. Also put duct tape and zip ties in your tool bag, you'll thank me later.

>>2605692
>#1
Gross. Ratcheting screwdrivers always feel so disgusting and don’t spin much faster than regular drivers when you git gud

>>2605695
Yes but newbies love the ratcheting. Personally I use a T-handle spinner bit holder. The boy said he doesn't own a single tool, he doesn't know what to appreciate yet. If he takes to doing more hands on shit, he'll learn in time.

>>2605704
That’s fine, he will get a shitty kit like this >>2605680 and learn to hate ratcheting drivers on his own.

>>2605680
>>2605692
Wow thanks for both answers. I will probably get the preassembled kit as an immediate solution but I screenshotted the long answer and I'll make sure to get anything the kit lacks or upgrade anything in the kit that sucks.

>>2605710
Just be careful with the preassembled kits.

If you’re in the US, there are lots of “Mechanic’s Kits” which are basically all sockets, I don’t recommend those for your first beginner kit to have around. The one I posted works well because there’s a hammer, pliers, and tape measure which are super helpful in general. However, all of the wrenches and sockets are metric, that’s good for cars and random consumable shit from China, but if you need to take apart some appliance at home like your water heater or plumbing stuff, there’s likely some SAE nuts and bolts. You could probably get lots of that stuff with an adjustable wrench.

Here’s an Amazon one that doesn’t look too bad.

>>2605712
>>2605710
This kit looks nice as well. The little level in there is great for hanging bullshit around the house or apartment, and it has a good amount of sockets.

>>2605714
Honestly that kit does look pretty good, covers a lot of bases. I was going to recommend if he didn't mind spending extra & didn't want to gamble on no-name Amazon chinesium, he can go by lowes or home depot and get one of their house brand tool kits. I don't have much experience with the home depot stuff because they're not in my area, but my sister bought a kobalt set from lowes and it was acceptable.

>>2605720
This looks solid too, and watch the prices and it will probably drop down to $99 or something because those Kobalt and Husky kits always go on sale.

I avoided mentioning Home Depot because most of the kits they sell are “mechanic’s tool sets”

>>2605720
>>2605723
There’s one or two Craftsman kits focused more on homeowners than mechanics.

>>2605527
Did you try onlinemetals.com? or hell i have even bought a lot of materials from e-bay for cheap.

My office chair is wonking around because the plastic holding the seat's pipe in place has shattered completely. Now the stand is a bare phi 5cm pipe and phi 1cm stick that goes in the leg of the chair (the thing with wheels). I figured I could fill the pipe with phi 19.5 to 20mm bearing balls, but my local iron shops don't sell these. Would you fix this somehow else? I don't want to get another chair. Does anyone have an idea how to stabilize this without balls?

>>2605760
It seems like this is sold only in bulk to factories. Maybe I'm just going to make a wooden cylinder with a hollowed out slot hole for the stick.

How to best transport long lumber in my 6ft tuck bed? I usually just load them resting at an angle against the tailgate and strap at the far end but with 12' posts that can get sketchy. I've seen people using a board cut to fit crosswise and wedged under the lip of the bed, with the lumber levered against it, but my liner prevents that.
Any ideas on securing the fronts of the posts so they won't slide? Should I add some d-rings at the bottom for additional strap points?

>>2605796
If they're that long probably just rent a small trailer fambalam. Installing attachment points is a good long term solution but if you don't want to permanently modify the bed, you can try to find a used ladder rack and modify it to work as a lever stop.

I spend the last 4 (full) day's designing a new RC foamy plane and now I have problem converting the design for my laser cutter.

The design has 3 colors.
Black = Full cut.
Green = Half cut.
Red = Engrave.

Now I just loaded the green layer into Lightburn and the problem is it still see's the small grey outline of the black layer (and picks up more of that the green).
I cannot remove it in Photoshop because there is small pixalation around it of all kinds of grey.

The only option that I see is erasing everything by hand accept the color but doing that for all the parts and the 3 layers is going to take a really long time and I was really looking forward to flying my new design this weekend.

If anyone knows a solution I would love to hear it, I don't have allot of experience in lightburn so I may overlook something.

The colors in the screenshot are written in Dutch Zwart = Black, Green = Groen, Rood = Red.
Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.

>>2605796
this is what i do. furniture is always free on the streets. you can leave the furniture back where you found it or burn it when youre done, lmao

good industrial hose?
1", 500psi

I was using a Gates Plant Master 501AR and no complaints, but it's expensive.
I can get a Parker Grizzly 500 for cheaper, and a Dixon A105 for even cheaper.

I guess my question is if the Gates' price is justified?
I use it for air in mining.

How do I clean the shit stuck in the pipe that goes through the wall?
If I let the tap run for a few seconds, not even full blast, it starts filling up the sink. I've cleaned all I can from below by loosening the screw plug but it's not the issue. I can't reach inside the pipe with anything to get to the gunk. I've tried some mild solvents and hot water + plunging the shit out of it with all the holes plugged up to no avail.

>>2606009
Auger. If it's soft like built up hair it's easy to remove. If it's a bunch of solids, thats a little trickier.

Theres an old fridge thats 26x32x48" in my closet with a door width of 23".
This is with the doors and hinges of the closet and fridge removed. How do I get rid of the fridge?
Im thinking I need to drill and suck the refrigerants into a haz waste container and then slice the fridge into sections. How would I do this? Pic unrelated

>>2606045
>Im thinking I need to drill and suck the refrigerants into a haz waste container and then slice the fridge into sections. How would I do this?
If you can't get to the back, how are you going to remove the refrigerants? Your best bet is probably to remove the door jamb and trim.

>>2606036
>Auger
Thanks, I'm worried these metal springs might damage something though. The plumping is notoriously flimsy.

>>2606047
I can get behind the fridge. The closet is much larger than the fridge it just has a small door. Is there a thing in the back to drain that shit out?

I added a small wall in my (finished) attic to create an office space and I tried to get Home Depot to match the existing paint color twice, and it's still noticeably different. Since they can't get it right, do I have any alternatives other than using the off-color paint? pic related. it's their "match" vs actual

I have two square rods that are made of stainless steel that I’d like to combine into one that are like pic related. I don’t have a welder or know someone around, so how would I go about combining two 1/4in stainless steel rods into one that would not be toxic for cooking? Do I just combine them like I would copper pipe using lead-free solder and a torch?

>>2605074
How big are these tarps? If 10’, couldn’t you just hose them down with one of those soap hose attachments, scrub with a broom and dry under sun? Vinegar can fuck some shit up

>>2606090
By any chance are you Indian or brown in general? Don’t lie

>>2606090
Are you taking color chips from them or bringing samples for them to match?

They should get pretty close to their own color chips. Matching your sample is a crap shoot really

Wiring an old bedroom that had knob and tube wiring. Fairly straight forward for the most part, however, I'm having an issue with one of the interior walls. The studs are installed so that the 4" side is the one facing the room, and there's only 2" space between this room and the next. The space isn't a big deal - there are shallow electrical receptacles. The issue is the wiring.
Pretty sure I shouldn't drill a hole through the 2" face of the stud to run the wire. Some kind of code violation or whatever. Is there a correct way to do this, or am I gonna need to run it up the wall and between the ceiling and attic, and drop it down into the box from above?

>>2606117
anyone? Only have these two pieces so can’t experiment

>>2606009
Sodium hydroxide will deal with most organic materials

I saw a video on yubtub years ago of a guy working on some smaller decorative things, and he had a tool that's stuck in my mind. The video wasn't in english, but he had a T-handle bit holder with a spinner bearing, but the handle of the T had a thread and changeable mallet face caps so he could hold the shank and use it as a small craft mallet. He seemed to have a brass face on it and at some point changed to a metal face. I cannot find such a tool, I've been trying to google different descriptive phrases for about a week looking for it now. Have any of you seen such a thing?

Is there a way to achieve a good clear coat on stuff not much bigger than motorcycle gas tanks and body parts using a 6 gallon compressor with 175psi max and 4.0scfm@40psi 3.0scfm@90psi?

I have 2 propane tanks in converting to extra air tanks.

>>2606300
Indeed I have not seen such a tool. And now that you have described it, it seems like such an obvious combination that I'm surprised I have not seen such a thing. It was likely custom made for that guy, or perhaps he made it himself. It certainly wouldn't be hard too hard to make and if he is in a craft where he frequently needs both a bit holder and a small hammer it would be logical to make his own.

I don't know much about plywood, which kind should I use to make leveling pads for my cars?

this is not for ramps, it is to make a larger custom sized/shaped version of pic rel, the cheap plastic crap RV leveling pads sold everywhere which always crack

>>2605620
Bump for a hopeful product

I was given this picnic table as a gift, it is unfinished, all pressure treared lumber. I'd rather not paint it but what do you guys think will preserve it best for outside and uncovered, I'm thinking soaking it in BLO.

>>2606451
Plywood is not durable in the long run. It will crack like the plastic and it can mold, too. Stop buying cheap plastic crap and get either thick high-quality rubber or steel pads. No Harbor Freight crap, ok?

>>2605620
That's basically a T or Y connector with an in-line flow control valve. There probably are kits for that. Make sure you have everything sized correctly. Be wary of US vs metric sizes and units as swapping between the two can lead to leaks due to tiny size differences. Make sure the valves are all one-way flow, too. Pic related is roughly how it goes together.

Or you could just mixt it together ahead of time and use it combined in your sprayer. That should work most of the time, too.

>>2606635
Boiled linseed oil works, but will need to be reapplied yearly just to be safe. This means stripping the old oil then repainting the whole thing. Or you can use the linseed oil, let it cure, then top it with outdoor varnish like they use on decks. That gives the oiled look plus better durability against the weather.

>>2606469
If you got one of those spray bottles and threaded in an air fitting to hook up your compressor, you could probably get a fairly consistent flow if you mess with the regulator and take some measurements with a stopwatch and a measuring cup, right?

I really really want to fuck this girl that's on a farm commune with me. We work 1 on 1 a lot. Lately it's been hot and sunny, so she's been wearing next to nothing while we're working in the garden. She's got this fucking tight little body and a ridiculously nice ass. She asked if I wanted to go to a doom metal show in town in like a month. But if I fuck it up, I still gotta see her every day. So I guess my question is: does wd40 make good lube for jerking off?

>>2606751
>: does wd40 make good lube for jerking off?
No. WD40 is bad lube for basically everything, especially jerking off. Best non-lube jacking lube is coconut oil (it's what we used before lube was common, that and surf wax). If you don't have that, crisco (not bacon grease) or Vaseline is OK but wash your junk really well or it gets sticky. You really should just invest in some KY jelly, though. It's cheap, easy to get from anywhere with a pharmacy section, and a whole lot safer than the old school tactics. There's a reason people invented better options, anon. You're gonna want to bring condoms anyway, so while you're there pick up some KY.

>>2606469
>>2605620
Are you using water as the base? Have you considered a fertilizer injector? 1/4c per gallon is 1:64 which is definitely achievable with something like a Hoss fertilizer injector, although even the cheap chinese venturi units might work OK as long as your flowrate is high enough.

Some of the cheaper simpler units have the disadvantage that their mixing ratio is tied to the flowrate of the water.

I have a 12v DC air pump with no plug at the end of the appliance-style black cord and I don't know which wire is which as there is no coloring or labeling, how do I tell which one is + and which is -?

>>2606861
Trial and error

I'm looking to replace a bathroom fan on my rental unit. Are they typically the same size? I'm looking at getting one that has a sensor and hooking it up to a switch that has both on/off as well as 30/60/120 minute timer. Looking at Home Depot, it doesn't seem that they have those? Just want to get as much information before heading into the store and asking the tenants to take measurements.

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/categories/bath/bathroom-fans.html?page=2

How can I attach premade steel legs to a veneered MDF? The legs have plate part with holes that I can pass bolts through but what can I do make a strong connection between the bolt and the board? What is the way the furniture manufacturers do this?

>>2607026
They make screws specifically for MDF. Just use those.

>>2607039
the screws go perpendicularly to the surface, isn't there a better way?

>>2607041
You could drill a hole and epoxy rivet nuts into it.

>>2606927
>my rental unit.
If you are renting from someone, Do not replace the fan. Call them up to replace the fan. Otherwise yes, most fans are about the same size. Look at air draw (it's usually in cubic feet) and measure the old fan's exterior just to be safe.

> a sensor and hooking it up to a switch that has both on/off as well as 30/60/120 minute timer
The wiring will be the hardest part here. Make sure there is enough power for the fan plus all the fancy stuff. Bear in mind that the more fancy stuff you add, the more points of failure you get. That is why I prefer an analog timer instead of a fancy digital/sensor/internet thing.

a few things:
i'm trying to run a dc motor with a solid state relay. it was working alright until my jumpers sparked, then i swapped to higher gauge wire. now the motor jolts on and immediately loses power when the relay is active, it has the power light on even after the motor loses power
also, my multimeter may be fucked up, but when i touch it to the leads of a 36V lithium ion battery, it reads over 70V. my teammates were in charge of it but afaik they were pretty good about unplugging whenever the charger light turned green (telling you to unplug), so idk what's happening. i accidentally shorted the battery for a super brief moment when clipping off a burnt xt90, but i dunno if that could've somehow damaged the internals. what are the odds this thing blows up and kills me and what are the possible causes of the high voltage? it doesn't feel warm and it isn't swollen, so i have no idea why it's reading so high. last night just after shorting it was reading 40V but i figured it was normal to be a little bit above
i think the voltage issue may be related to the relay, could it be that supplying above the rated voltage kicks in some safety measure?

I need a clever idea of how to take a normal 2D picture (a person's portrait) and turn it into a physical object with some depth (i.e. maybe separation lines between hair and face, maybe a layered structure where the hair and nose are higher than the face etc.). And no, I do not have access to a 3D printer for this purpose. I was thinking on maybe cutting off certain parts of the picture and print them onto different-height cardboard or something. I don't need much, maybe 1 cm height tops.

My idea was that one it's got depth, I will cast it in food-grade silicone and make it into a mold for chocolates and stuff, for a bday gift to my girl.

ryobi vs milwaukee/dewalt for diy

it's less than two times cheaper (more like 6.5:10 ratio)
which almost makes me think get the best shit that will last you (if ryobi breaks even just once I'm paying more money for worse experience)
but maybe for casual diy, not everyday use mil/de isn't gonna last that much longer?

or go even cheaper, some shit brands are only third of the price of mil/de

>>2607348
Depends on what you are buying and how hard you will use it. Impact driver is something you will use a lot if you are a DIY person, for that I love the milwaukee surge because it is quiet compared to other impacts. It's also 350 but you get a hard case and two 5ah batteries, it's a great tool. I'm a professional though so to me it's a no brainer. When it comes to other stuff, it depends. If you are getting a big "set" of tools, a lot of guys like rigid because home depot gives you a great warranty on the batteries. I would still go milwaukee here though because so far I love their batteries (much better than bosch). Dewalt is good for miter saws, bosch is still the choice for jigsaws, routers I would go for the bosch kit with the fixed and plunge base, unless you are going to really put it through the ringer. If you don't care about the quiet impact driver, for 850 you can get a milwaukee set that has most of the bullshit you will need for most DIY scenarios other than your miter saw and table saw and oscillating multitool. It's all battery, but you just have to evaluate the cost/benefit of that on your own.

https://www.redtoolstore.com/products/milwaukee-3697-25-m18-fuel-5-tool-combo-kit-w-free-2737-20-m18-jig-saw-bare

>>2607042
I found about threaded inserts
How can I use them without them bulging out on the other side of the surface when I try to screw something in?

why do guys using rear handle saws put their left/front hand on the front of the shoe? it seems like it is a pretty sketchy thing to do.
I assume its to help stay on your cut line but I'm hourly so id rather just clamp on a guide. I have regular circ saws and table saws but picked one up as a promo to get a free 6amp battery yesterday and was dmor on the thing since I don't remember using one before.
here is a review vid with lots of examples of the technique in question:
skip to 1:30 if you don't want the intro
>https://yewtu.be/1-0mZsozaiE
also any tips and horror stories would be apreciated.

>>2607377
saws kick backwards not forward

>>2607378
I get that but there's a top handle and I was more thinking of your front hand catching or running into something with your elbow that would pull your front hand fingers into the bade.

>>2605059
Hey anons, I'm thinking of building a dobsonian reflector telescope.
Here is my plan: take old parabola TV aerial, and turn the inner surface into a mirror (maybe with mylar). Put mirror in focal point (well a cm or so down, calibration will be needed). I will need two rings of wood or something lighter like plastic or fiberglass, one to hold the parabola and alow for colamination, and one to hold the focuser. The two rings could be held together with PVC pipes. The drum of the dobsonian would just be plywood.
Here is my question. Do you have any idea how to best make the parabola mirror? Mylar seems the simplest, but it would be needed to fitted to the parabola as perfectly as possible. Maybe with streatching by air preassure. But a coating would be better. Can you think of anything like that?
Thanks for any help, and sorry for wall of text. Pic semi related, one i took of orion nebula.

Had a screeching hot water tap in my tub. Replaced the old washer with a beveled washer and it solved the issue. 2-3 months later it starts closing weird and starts dripping. Pic is what I took out after opening the faucet. I replaced it with a flat washer this time. What happened to this washer? how will I know it won't happen again?

>>2607080
It's my place that is being rented out. I own it but moved from the area and kept the place and now it's being rented out. My previous tenant moved out and a new one in and viewing the place the air was very stale and I really worry about moisture build up. (Very common to get black mold around windows and in bathrooms.) When I lived there & any other place I live I always have a window open and the bathroom fan going. I've come to find out that most people keep their windows tightly closed.

I'm not going to nitpick my new tenants to keep a window open but I want to ensure there's constant air flow through the unit and the only way I can think of is having a fan that detects moisture installed. I guess I'll have to get an electrician to put in the extra wiring as well as the new switch? Unfortunately that would be out of my expertise to do myself. Thanks for your help.

What do I buy to help me uproot brushes and very small trees (after you uncover the roots you need something to cut them, it can't be my good pullsaw or chainsaw because I don't want to destroy them). Something cheap (because dirt destroys blades, no reason to overspend on expensive tools if I'm gonna to mistreat them), that hopefully will stand up to at least some dirt, preferably with replaceable blades.

I have a house that has wooden walls on the inside and a single brick layer wall on the outside. The windows and the roof frame are built onto the wooden frame, while the brick wall isn't really doing much. It isn't bearing any load and it's not even anchored to the wooden walls as far as I can tell.
Would it be safe for me to extend the brick wall to cover the second floor as well, or would that be too tall for a single brick layer wall?

what would cuase a ryobi impact gun to fail in this manner:
>pull trigger
>motor moves about 15deg then stops
>pull trigger again, motor moves about 7deg and stops
>pull trigger again, motor movs about 7 deg and stops
...any idea the sort of failure it must have suffered?

>>2607515
Diagnosis: you bought cryobi
Solution: sneed

>>2605692
>>2605680
Hey frens, it's me >>2605665 again. My room mate and I went by a garage sale we heard about today and I ended up getting this plastic toolbox absolutely loaded with shit the old lady said belonged to her son that died earlier this year. I gave her $40 for it. Holy Jesus he had this shit tetris'd into this tiny box perfectly with some of it (everything lined up to the far right in pic) strapped to the lid of the box with velcro, and now that I've taken it all out I doubt I'd ever manage to fit it all back in, but I stopped by a lowes and grabbed a cheap but larger toolbag to transfer it all to. I have a few questions I was hoping you could answer for me pls sirs.

1. What purpose does the magnifying glass serve in a tool kit?
2. What is the bent screwdriver below the baby hammer
3. Below the bent screw driver is some kind of tuning-fork looking thing, I assume it's a saw of some kind because it has tiny sharp teeth, what is this called?
4. Any idea why so many fucking tweezers
5. What's the tooth brush and the metal toothbrush for?
6. Why are the sockets multicolored, does that signal anything or are they just like LGBT themed
7. On the far right under the pencil, what's the purpose of the little metal spikes?
8. Under the flashlight, what's the purpose of the prison shank needle?
9. And lastly is this worth $40 or did I hose myself

Sorry if these questions are dumb but this is the dumb questions thread right

used/discount prices on useful car tools
puch of something? idk?
measuring tape, $3, not needed for car repair
stubby wrench set: $8 (are they english or metric?)
allen key set: $4 (are they english or metric?)
nice tweezer set: $3, dont need that many for car
2x adjustable wrench: $8
mini hammer: $4 (your gonna need a bigger hammer for car repair so -$4)
#2 item looks to be some sort of pry bar $2
nice saw! $10
scissors $1
snips $4
metal brush $0.50
mini screw driver $4
screw driver: dime a dozen, free
*complete* socket set $8 (are they english or metric?)
socket wrench $4
snips $3
vice grips $4
level $2
ruler $2
flashlight: whatever the batteries are worth
punch: $2
magnet $3

you did good, but youre missing some tools.
you couldve gotten used tool bags for $5-15

>>2607710
Be careful that shit ain't haunted man.

1. Magnifying glass can be useful in a few different ways. Looking down gaps or through opening of machine guards/shrouds, there's many times being able to see small shit better could've helped me.
2. That appears to be a pry bar that had a handle but the handle broke off at some point
3. That is a mini hacksaw. Just lookup hacksaw then know this is a compact version of one.
4. Most of this stuff appears to be from harbor freight, which I know from experience sells a pack of like 6 tweezers. He probably bought the pack and just threw the whole thing in there.
5. Brushes have many purposes. A regular tooth brush can be used to clean debris away from your work piece, or used to work in whatever oil or fluid you're trying to apply. That looks like a brass brush which is good for scraping dirt and rust off of metal, cleaning corrosion off of battery terminals, lots of things really.
6. Harbor freight sells those multicolored socket sets, and while calling them LGBT themed is hilarious, the point is supposed to be you can identify what size the socket is by color. That's all, nothing deeper.
7. Those look like punches. You use them to concentrate a hammer blow onto a small area. Typically used for driving roll pins in or out of a hole, any time you need to hammer a small specific area, you use a punch.
8. That is an awl. It's stiff and sharp, you use it to scratch hard surfaces and mark them, you can also stab it into wood to mark for drilling and plenty of other things.
9. If you went and purchased everything pictured, it's definitely at least $100, probably up to $150. I'd say you did good at $40.

>>2605059
Need halp

I picked up a resistance solderer but no have the wire leads things. And can’t figure out what the plug/port outlet thing is. It’s not the typical banana plug or whatever old headphones are. The plug is about 7mm diameter and deep inside it looks like it’s threaded

>>2607807
The threads

>>2605363
make sure theyre completely empty first by filling them with water before you make a bomb. pretty sure they can take 100psi, so about the same as your tank.

>>2606117
dont do it with solder, it wont work. your best bet is to get a SS sleeve that fits tightly around them and either drilling thru and screwing together or roughening everything and potting with epoxy. they make food-safe versions

>>2607513
I have been thinking - what if I knock down the timber frame and replace it with brick, resulting in a cavity wall that I can build off of with no worries? There's a brick barn that is falling down, I could salvage bricks from it.
However I'm not sure how I'd go about connecting the new inner brick wall to the existing brick wall? As far as I understand, it is usually done using metal ties that are laid down while the walls are being built.

>>2607830
Could I maybe just drill holes into the existing brickwork and somehow glue rebar inside of them?

>>2607807
go to the company website and look at the user manual

I just know I'm gonna fuck this up - I'm not familiar with how these adapters are named. I need to go from this standard compression hose to a bare 1/4 tube. I have a press-to-fit fitting the tube will plug into.

So I think I need a male fitting on one end, and a 1/4 barb fitting on the other. Is this a thing?

Or do I need to do [male quick-fit to npt][npt female to npt female][npt to 1/4 barb]

How do I attach a new Male quick-fit to a tube? They all seem to have nut at the end.

>>2607731
>>2607750
Alright thanks guys. After migrating it to the bag I still have a lot of room so next paycheck I'm going to pick some more things up. Any specific suggestions?

Can i make a bigger power bank using batteries from 2 power banks of the same brand? The plan was to completely discharge both batteries and solder them in parallel. Will i burn my house?

My other use would be to use these batteries to power a Bluetooth speaker that has a dead battery but this one has 3 wire battery pack inside

>>2607935
did you find out if your sockets, wrenches and allen-keys aka hex-wrench are american or metric? does your vehicle use american or metric?

bigger hammer
bigger adjustable wrench
cheater bar for your tiny wrench set and tiny socket wrench
if you want to do car maintance and not just emergency repairs then get a $20 1/4in torque wrench and a $25 1/2in torque wrench off amazon.
get some pb blaster penetrating fluid, and some brake cleaner.
tiny mirror on a stick.

>>2607935
did you find out if your sockets, wrenches and allen-keys aka hex-wrench are american or metric? does your vehicle use american or metric?

bigger hammer
bigger adjustable wrench
cheater bar for your tiny wrench set and tiny socket wrench
if you want to do car maintance and not just emergency repairs then get a $20 1/4in torque wrench and a $25 1/2in torque wrench off amazon.
get some pb blaster penetrating fluid, and some brake cleaner.
tiny mirror on a stick.

i highly recommend buying that shit from the flea market if you are on a budget. yard sales have them much much cheaper but youre less likely to find what you need

hot tip for flea markets. the tool guy knows what his tools are worth and also charges a convience fee. if you can find a vendor that looks like he is just clearing out a garage full of crap, then you can get a ton of tools for $1 ea

hi /diy/
i live in an apartment in a building. i noticed a few months back my electricity bill spiked (picrelated). i tried talking to the power company they told me to disconnect everything in my apartment one by one to see what was going on. I found that there is a water heater connected to my apartment with two fuses and when i take the fuses out the power jumps down to basically nothing, but when i leave them in the usage is massive. I have lived in this apartment for 5+ years and my bill has been consistent up until this happened.

For some reason it seems like the water heater is using a lot more energy than it used to, and it seems to be using power kind of randomly but mostly during the day. Nothing has changed with my habits. An electrician came to check and said they couldnt find anything wrong with the heater. He apparently cleaned up the tank a bit or something... but I see no change.

>>2608009
Leaking hot water tap?

>>2608009
You can see the time at which the heater kicks on is random in picrelated. I should have mentioned:
>There is a main water heating system for the apartment which is not connected to my power (I think its a boiler?). This heat is on during winter and also supplies the radiators in my apartment for heat.
>Each apartment also has its own water tank in the machine room, some apartments including mine also have a water heater connected to each tank
>When I turn the water heater for my apartment off (by removing the fuses marked "water heater" in my apartment) the water temperature from the taps is significantly reduced, but I still get some warm water probably from the main heater. I don't know if this will go completely cold in the summer when the heat is off.

Does anyone have any idea why the heater might be kicking on and staying on for such a long time? I don't even shower every day at my apt, and barely use the hot water in general (I live alone). I know nothing about water heaters and tanks. My landlord sent an electrician and a plumber and they both said "looks ok" so I'm not sure what to do. I'm worried that once the main heat is off all my water will be ice cold, and the alternative is plugging the heaters back in and dealing with a $100/mo power bill.

>>2608012
How can I check if this is the case? The faucet in my bath tub sometimes has a very slow drip, but the plumber guy said that wouldn't cause the heater to be on that often because its such a tiny amount of water. There are two other faucets one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom sink and they do not seem to drip at all.

I need a square nut for a very specific purpose, I bought the closest one to what I need that I could find, that was 25mmx5mm, the threading is fine but I basically need to take off 1mm off the top face and another mm off two opposite sides so that it will fit into a specific slot. So the final dimensions should ideally be 23mm x 30mm x4mm. It's made of carbon steel. My question is, is it feasible for me to file these down with a steel file? I have an old shitty one that didn't really make a dent in it, I'm wondering if I should even bother going out to get a replacement.

I need a square nut for a very specific purpose, I bought the closest one to what I need that I could find, that was 25mmx5mm, the threading is fine but I basically need to take off 1mm off the top face and another mm off two opposite sides so that it will fit into a specific slot. So the final dimensions should ideally be 23mm x 25mm x4mm. It's made of carbon steel. My question is, is it feasible for me to file these down with a steel file? I have an old shitty one that didn't really make a dent in it, I'm wondering if I should even bother going out to get a replacement.

DIY noob here.

Had some heavy rainfall yesterday and my outhouse got a little bit wet inside. What's the best method to block the points circled so it stops leaking? I'd rather not replace the roofing because I plan on knocking it down in the future.

Something like cement to hopefully block it up?

DIY noob here.

Had some heavy rainfall yesterday and my outhouse got a little bit wet inside. What's the best method to block the points circled so it stops leaking? I'd rather not replace the roofing because I plan on knocking it down in the future.

Something like cement to hopefully block it up?

>>2608034
youre going to need a vice or a jig, otherwise it will file down crooked if it files down at all

>>2608059
Best I can do is a c clamp on a table, If it's crooked it's not a big deal as long as I can get it in the slot. It's a temporary solution that just has to work for a little while at low stress so I'm not too concerned about accuracy.

I need to replace my curtains as they're both old and they frequently leave a gap in the middle which results in a blinding light shining in my eyes at sunrise.

I stayed at a hotel once where the rod for the curtain had an overlap like pic related. I'd rather not have rails as they're a pain to fit for the window in question but I haven't been able to find any sort of non-track system with an overlap. It doesn't seem like something no one at all has ever wanted so I'm guessing I'm just searching for the wrong phrase. Anyone able to help me find what I'm after?

>>2607969
The sockets are 10 each of american and metric, the short wrenches are 5 each of american and metric, and the folding hex wrench has fraction sizes written on it so I assume american. I drive a 2011 chevy Impala, not sure what kind it uses.

I went to visit my mom & stepdad today and was showing the bag and what I got to my step dad and he gave me a few things. These were items he had in the tool storage on his boat but he sold the boat and didn't need them because he has duplicates also he laughed at my tiny box cutter and said I needed a real one so he gave me one of those too. One set of wrenches is american the other is metric, and he told me to google how to calibrate and use a torque wrench. It's a weird coincidence he gave me several of the things you recommended

>>2608073
>The sockets are 10 each of american and metric, the short wrenches are 5 each of american and metric,
also read the sizes on those wrenches. often times complete wrench or socket sets from harbor frieght will be missing random sizes. fucking dumb. you may have to pick up a few missing sizes

also its a pain in the ass but in the long term you end up needing both shallow sockets and deep sockets and stubby wrenches and long wrenches as well. pita

So I discovered a leak between the shower head and the valve handles. I'm just curious on idea to put it back together and have it match the rest of the shower walls. Is there an easier way besides removing and replacing all the trim and laminate?

>>2608093
>Remove silicone from wall and around tap, hower head (if on laminate) and handles
>Remove handles
>Remove faucet and shower head
>Take down laminate
>Do your repairs
>Put it all back

As long as you don't break the laminate it can be put back. There you go.

Why does my fire alarm keep going off when there's no fire?
How do I disconnect my fire alarm completely? I'm about to snip the wires and be done with it.

>>2608272
The battery is getting low: replace the battery. Don't disconnect the fire alarm.

>>2608290
I replaced it very recently but I'll try again.

>>2607939
I’m assuming you are talking about lipo batteries right? You should ask in /rcg they are the battery masters. Post pics of your batteries. In general yes, you can hook them up in parallel. How will you recharge the batteries? What are the voltages of the batteries?

>>2608291
Also make sure the connectors aren't dirty, rusted or otherwise jank. A bad connection to the battery can make the alarm trip like the battery is dying. Replace the alarm if the wires are bad. Don't go without one. Dying in a fire is bad.

The front face of my house and patio is made up of 10" cedar boards.
How do I clean this shit? What's the best "house wash" I can get for wood for my pressure washer?

I recently bought the house and the wood is just fuckin aged in a bad way.

>>2608340
Thanks. There are a bunch of other ones in the house that don't go off for no reason so I think I'll just remove the problem one entirely.

i dont mail out many packages. what is generally cheapest service? i gotta mail out a drill. afaik, usps/fedex/ups services have predetermined box sizes that are cheaper then just bringing your own package and shipping it out, ya?

i need to send the package out to somewhere only about 60miles away. if this shits over $20 ill just fucking drive it.

I need some small landscaping stuff, just want some recommendations for
>hand snips
>gloves
>rakes
>hand saw
>tarp
>lengthy loppers

I need a job from 6 pm to like 2 am. Have some medical bills and I am drowning in debt.

I have a full time job during the day it just isnt enough. I am living barebones as it is.

Help an anon out. I am not above fast food I just figure machining is an option

Is it feasible to learn basics of woodworking and furniture making by just flipping salvage furniture and buying tools as I go? Or is there a better recommended way?

My sister has a portable AC unit and is going to be living in a 2nd floor apartment in Boston this summer. The thing you stick in the window is a cheap piece of plastic, what are some ideas on how to secure the window? I can prevent the window from being opened further with some 2x4 and screws but I'm worried about someone wiggling in through the gap.

>>2608748
>Have some medical bills and I am drowning in debt
is the debt from the medical bills or stupid shit? just dont pay them and work in your field under the table

>>2608616
It’ll be nearly $20. Probably need a medium flat rate box from usps. There are two shapes for this boxes one is more rectangular.

You could also try the usps regional box since it’s close. You’ll pay more money in gas driving there and back. 120 mi/ 15 mpg =8 gallons x $4 per gallon = $32

2 hours wasted driving, assuming nothing goes wrong and the person gave you the right address etc.

>>2607388
Pretty sweet. What is your set up for that photo?

How large a dob do you want to build? You can often buy slightly broken ones for cheap on CL or local auction sites. You should also check out cloudy-skies or other astronomy forum. You’ll get much better advice.

>>2608818
(140mi/25)*4.25 = $24 and then i get to pack a friend in the car and visit a skatepark or two along the way ....maybe theyll offer to pitch on gas :p

>>2608812
My daughter needed extensive work done. Prefer not to get into details.

I have an interview for shift manager at wendys... better than nothing. Menards and home depot don't like my availability so I'll keep trying.

>>2606635
I’m trying out tung oil this year. You could also use spar urethane but you need to apply it every few years as well. The wood will expand and contract and that fucks up most finishes.

>>2606009
Remove trap under sink, prepare to be horrified. Clean this out.

>>2608811
Portable ACs suck and will not keep her cool. Use a window AC. Remove it when the summer's over. If dead set on using a worthless POS portable AC, then basically use a dryer vent window gasket. https://vent-works.com/blogs/the-dryer-vent-blog/15846873-how-to-vent-a-dryer-out-a-window

Sup /diy/, tourist here.
I rember a few years ago there was this guy posting about his underground bunker/missile silo that he bought and tried to turn it into a living space.
Can anyone point me to a place where all his progress has been archived? Or really just some info about who the guy is or what the place is called in case he ever blogged the whole thing somewhere.
Thanks

>>2608873
>Can anyone point me to a place where all his progress has been archived?

Probably not because it was a colossal failure. His fanbois will chime in and claim that he was forced to stop posting because of national security, but the reality is he bought a worthless mass of damp concrete that has no value to anyone.

>>2608901
Last time I saw one of his threads years ago I remember he finished some of the rooms, I didn't know the project failed.

>>2608901
>he finished some of the rooms
I think he (and most people) neglect to understand just how much water infiltration these structures have. They're deep underground, into the water table. They weep water and limescale constantly, they normally have industrial sumps running constantly to pump out the water. There's no way to seal them either- When they get abandoned they fill with water in a matter of months, which just increases the humidity problem if you say fuck it and live in the upper unflooded rooms.

Is there any kind of solvent I can put inside a grease gun or otherwise force into a zerk fitting? It is currently jammed up and I'm trying to get out the old sticky grease

>>2606117
Borax and silver solder, but youd need sleeve that overlaps. Keep in mind Silversolder flows only ingo tihght spaces.

>>2608937
Sorry you need special solder for that. Getting it to a welder shop will be faster and cost you less tho.

I am planning on making a shed in my backyard to set up a small personal gym. It's mainly going to be used for heavy lifting (deadlifts, clean and jerk, etc) so I will be dropping weights and need a solid foundation.
Here's the caveat though; I don't want to pour a concrete foundation as there is a good chance I will have to move the shed around overtime.
Does anyone have ideas as to what I could do? I thought maybe to lay down some concrete garden stones.

>>2605059
Is there a name for this attachment point? I have a couple of drill bit sets from different companies and they both have em.

I need a pair of PPE earmuffs, as I'm sick of those foam things you stuff in your ear canal: I was looking at 3M Peltor already, I just don't know which level of protection to choose. I need them for when I /diy/ in my garage with power tools. Suggestions?

Can I reasonably tuckpoint my masonry veneer like 4'x8' section? Or will I fuck up and be mad I didn't just pay a pro

>>2608982
Do u mean the hinge of the plastic case or the square head bit?

>>2609058
If you don't mind spending a little for something nice, I use a pair of electronic ear pro muffs. They cost around $40-50, have a microphone that will play outside noises into the headset so you can talk to people or just maintain basic situational awareness, then deafen when they detect a noise over a decibel threshold.

>>2608982
Dovetail

What does it mean when you think that there's thunder outside or an earthquake but you realise it's actually your neighbour and it sounds like an engine is revving and the garden smells like petrol?
What is this person doing? I am very confused, it is very fucking loud and the house feels like it's shaking

>>2609323
Shidding and farding

>>2609323
Go over while sippin a beer and be like “Whatcha workin on neighbor?”

>>2609289
Can they react fast enough to muffle gunshots or other peak noises?

>>2609354
I wear them to the shooting range and it's never blasted me with loud speaker output, they've always cut out perfectly.

I have a piece of commercial equipment which drains fluid food waste (ice cream type stuff). The restaurant has been having a drain fly problem lately. The drain pipe is air gapped therefore the drain flies absolutely love swarming over the open hole in the ground. Is there any way I can enclose it while keeping it up to code and not back flowing? Been trying to keep the drain clean but the nature of the beast is that sugary slop is going down this drain and it's going to be a constant source of attraction for these bugs unless I can find a way to stop the odors from being emitted.

Thanks to anyone who can help with this!

>>2609289
I don't need that fancy of a equipment. I just need to choose between Optime I, II, and III.

I got a large carbon fiber panel I want to use as the side cover for my PC. It's a tad too large for the task and I need to cut it down I just don't want it to fray or shatter when I cut it. I've got plenty of saws to choose from I'm just looking for the best tool for the job and if I'd need to put on some sort of resin for the new edge. Never has the chance to work with carbon fiber before but it reminds me a lot of fiberglass.

>>2609387
Can’t you just enclose the air gap? As long as it isn’t a pipe that water can flow back up you should be fine. Like cut holes in a plastic box and put that around it.

>>2608820
>Pretty sweet. What is your set up for that photo?
Thanks. It's a 80/600mm apo refractor, canon D2000 (rebelT7 or something if you are american), guidscope with a little guid camera, EQ3 mount, on camera guiding with two little motors. This is only like 2 hours of exposure on a partially moonlit night. This winter has not been kind with it's cloudy nights.
>How large a dob do you want to build?
As big as i can, just to see what it would be like. Mainly for visual astronomy, and the fun of building.
>You should also check out cloudy-skies or other astronomy forum. You’ll get much better advice.
Thats a good idea, thanks

i have a garage, 2x4 stud wall, sheathed in osb with vinyl siding. the osb has rotted out. i fixed the leaks and i have a huge stack of rubber/plastic composite shingles. i want to replace the osb and clad it with the plastic shingles. should i tyvek it? do i need an air gap? can i nail the shingles directly to the osb? or do i need furring strips?

>>2609434
You work on it pretty much like you would with fiberglass.
Cut a bit in excess of your target and then sand the rest down to avoid a frayed edge. You shouldn't need to add any resin at the end unless you fuck it up real bad. If you have power/air grinding tools, use those to cut the excess out if you are too afraid of doing damage with a saw.
Do it in the open and wear a mask, carbon fibre dust is literal cancer to breathe

>>2609516
Thanks anon. I'll take a crack at it tomorrow. Any particular grit of sandpaper that'd work best on it? I imagine the particles being pretty small and clogging up anything fine.

>>2609531
Nothing specific. Yeah you'll go through a few pads of the finer sandpaper at the end but there is nothing out of the ordinary when dealing with CF. You gotta use fine paper to get a good finish so it's not like you can avoid it

>>2605577
depends on the ethanol content, might be fine, might not be fine.
in future only use premium (lower ethanol content) for things that will be sat around for long periods of time, garden tools, motorcycles over winter, etc.

>>2609323
is he using a plate compactor to prep the ground for a new walk or patio?

Is it scummy behavior to get one of those free inspections/evals from a contractor to ask in detail what they'd do and then do it yourself rather than put up with their egregious prices?
(I am very socially clueless)

>>2609284
The head part
>>2609292
Dovetail is it, thank you both

>>2609602
how much to rent these for 24hr, jw

>>2609602
BPUSSY400

>>2609462
The expensive part of the big dobs is the glass. You can’t really fake that with a diy mirror.

>>2609620
It's considered very normal to get more than one inspection/quote from contractors. Take note of what they say, write down their prices (just in case they really can do it better for less than you) and thank them for their time. Let them know AFTER the fact that you are pricing things, not before. They may try to cut you a deal if you are "pricing", too! Also really do get more than one estimate. Sometimes you can get different opinions on what needs doing plus different prices. Don't mention anything the other guys said unless you want to try for a better price.

>>2609482
>Tyvek?
If water is an issue at all, yes. I would say water probably is an issue if you had rotting. Make sure to use UV and bleach to kill mold before you rebuild, too. It reduces risk of rotting and kills anything that made it in.
> Air gap?
Yes. Air circulation is important and reduces rotting and mold risk.
> Do I need furring?
Furring improves insulation and helps with weatherproofing. Keeping it is very wise. Technically you can get away without it, but sometimes a little extra step makes a big difference.

Do I need to use specialty marine paint on an aluminum canoe or will plain old Rustoleum work? And do I need primer? It will only be used in fresh water.

What's the cheapest way I can do this that the paint won't all fall off? I'm a poorfag but I want to paint camo on the autism canoe I just bought

>>2605059

I'm a beginner in gardening and I've found two of these in the trash, I'm going to turn then into raised bed(s). Is it worth it going for two or is there not enough depth? If it isn't I'm going to put one on top of the other and create a single deeper one.

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-automotive-tool-kit-138-piece/521979.html
is dis gud?

Been wanting a big boy socket set with more 3/8 sizes for use with my electric ratchet (have broken 2 or 3 1/4 adapters already). Plus some more deep sockets would be good.

I can get it for AU$175 through their ebay store

>>2609933
It’s ok. We used that depth for lots of years, and only recently increased to 30 inches.

>>2608951
Gravel foundation

Please help me find a replacement for this wiring harness. The harness is for a Mcquay airconditioning unit. It has 6 pins. I don't care if it is a used part or if I have to repurpose something.

Frankly even if you know what kind of connector it is on the end, that would even be helpful.

>pic rel

>>2610134
A slightly better image if that helps

>>2610137
Did you email the parts department

>>2610137
Can’t tell if this is a match
https://www.amazon.com/6-Pin-5-08mm-Pitch-Female-Terminal/dp/B07793ZWD8/ref=asc_df_B07793ZWD8/

>>2610138
Yes I called 3 different parts suppliers it's seemingly officially unobtainium for the OEM part

>>2610139
WHOA are you a wizard?
Looks right, have to get one to test!

Thank you lmk if you come up with anything else

Try a Molex 0395300006
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0395300006/1280673

>>2609572
>>2609516
Thanks again anon. I went at it with the dremel just for convenience's sake. The small jeweler's saw I had made decent enough progress but it would have taken me ages. It's a tad rough around the edges but it looks like how I wanted it to.

Cracked my bathtub at my apartment. Can I fix it or am I just fucked now
I was going to start moving out this month

>>2605527
>because wood's too fucking expensive
Go cut a piece off of a tree for free.

>>2606635
S-oybean oil polymerizes just like linseed oil, but is much cheaper. The only drawback is that it takes a month to cure instead of a week.

>>2607496
Reciprocating saw is the king of stump removal.

>>2610172
How the fuck did you Crack your tub?

Was it your fault?

>>2608019
Is it possible that someone else is tapping off of your water? If so, put a ball valve on there and cut off the supply when not in use [by you].

>>2605537
My guess is that you either didn't drill a hole in the 2× or did and it's so small that the screw threads are biting into the 2×.

Then whatever bit of gap is present when the screw engages with the anchor is still there when the screw head bottoms out and can't turn anymore.

Easiest solution is to make the hole in the 2× just big enough so that the screw threads can't bite into it and the screw spins freely, then whatever gap is there when it engages in the anchor or material you screw into will get taken up as the screw head and threads act like a clamp.

This is coincidentally why you see screws with smooth shank areas just below the head.

As for drywall screw anchors, picrel are far better than the shitty soft plastic ones and won't blow your walks out like toggles. Cheap enough you can overkill the shit out of things like shelf brackets, never had one fail yet.

>>2610205
Accidentally kicked it with my heel and it cracked. It was already super flimsy

Am I supposed to just prime and paint directly over this texturing in my unfinished 1960s garage or do I have to cover it in drywall "mud" first?

How do I become knowledgeable in general electricity like commercial, residential, maintenance etc? Any useful books I can get? I know very little about electricity and want to become familiar with everything b4 I head to trade school

>>2610248
Read "Wiring Simplified" online. (you can find it on archive.org for free)
If you read/skim through the first hundred pages, you'll have a halfway decent grasp on basic electrical safety and wiring practices in the USA. Don't bother trying to memorize the code tables. This will put you ahead of 99% of the other people in your program, but be sure to listen and learn from people with actual experience.

Most people learn these trades from other, more experienced workers rather than from books.

Landlord is a cheap ass

>place is full of 2 prong outlets.
>some outlets are loose/sunken in.
>don't know how old the main panel is.

He probably isn't going to drop the $$$ for a full rewire plus new panel. Should I ask for some new AFCI/GFCI outlets at least?

>>2610281
thanks

I will buy my first bench PSU, just how bad are the $50-70 ones?
I will mostly use it to find shorts in laptop motherboards.

>Spend more
I still have to buy a soldering station and a thermal camera so budget is low.
Siglent would be a example of a good brand based in reviews, what else is around?

I've been storing my jarritos glass bottles in a trash bin in my backyard. what could I diy with these?

>>2610454
A buttplug

I have a .75in(20mm) diameter pvc tube that has a weighted object hanging at one end. I want to put something in the other end that will increase make the weight distribution such that the pipe balances when held in the middle.

What's a good way to go about adding weight to this pipe? so far I've tried shoving in another smaller pipe, but i'm wondering if there is something denser I can easily fill it with that I can also take out/cut to make sure its perfectly balanced. First thought is coins, but the sheer number i would need would probably be more than i'm willing to carefully try to place into a tube

>>2610579
You could hang another weighted object off the other end.

>>2610589
I am very specifically trying to put something inside of the tube, I will not be hanging anything off of it

>>2610243
prime and paint
use drywall primer
the whole wall isn't supposed to be coated in mud, that's just for joints

>>2610364
Lots of noise apparently. I don’t know if that will matter for your purposes. Ask in /ohm

>>2610140
Call them and get the spec sheet for the part. Then you can find a match. You could also just buy a new harness and hardwire it in. . Shit isn’t rocket science.

>>2610140
They say there is a NEw replacement part. Why not get that one?

>>2610591
Put the pivot closer to the heavy end.

>>2610579
sand or rocks is the cost-effective choice
do you have a way to close off the end so whatever you put inside doesn't just roll down to the heavy end anyway?
sand in a ziplock bag would work, and you can tape it in place
not sure how permanent or secure you need this to be

Got some dents on the edge of this fan that I need to work out, they prevent a proper seal after the prefilter. What tools and methods should I use to fix this? I haven't opened it up yet but I don't think there will be a ton of room to work around in there so pushing/planishing/whatever from the inside seems like it would be tricky? Anyways my current plan was to get a heat gun, maybe a more suitable hammer, a dolly or knockdown or something?

>>2605059
Is there a way to test a Fluke 87 accuracy?
Can't get it to read milliamps.

While some ching ching multimeter is showing 0.2 milliamps.

>>2610203
Yeah seems so after checking it out on YT. But I managed with axe, dunno how much I dulled it because I never use that axe.

>>2610604
They lie, Daikin McQuay changed to a different connector and totally stopped supporting the old one trust me I looked into that.
>>2610139
>>2610141
Thank you so much. I installed it today and it works perfectly.

This connector was great too because I only had to strip the wires and screw them down rather than having to splice and solder the whole harness.

>>2610635
Theres no real way to close it off without cutting part of the tube, sealing one end, and then gluing that end back to the rest of the piece. Right now I have the smaller tube being from moving by a bolt I pushed through both tubes.

A ziplock bag of pebbles/dirt could work. I'll try that and see if i dont end up making a mess

>>2610705
*being kept from moving by. . .

Door is sagging and the top hinge isn't going in all the way. Tried raising the sagging side up but it's not tilting any. It's old as hell but I'd like to fix it.

>>2610658
Check the fuse. If it has a mA port, there’s probably a 500mA or something fuse in therr. Pull it out and check continuity.

What's a good knock-off ebay dewalt battery brand for a sds drill? Preferably something around 5AH. I just don't want it to assplode on me or get 50% capacity than advertised.

Recommended designs for a 2HP Steam Engine that I can use as an electric generator?

how big of a dry well do I need for a 1200sqft area? this will be under a concrete slab

>>2605059

I fixed it up as best I could, but what is this tool actually used for?

>>2610779
I believe you can aquire bitcoins with it

>>2610779
This one is very old. Typically there is a knob at the bottom, but this one has been worn away. You could balance the tines on a ledge, then dangle a rope from the shaft, using the knob to catch the rope. Unfortunately old knob technologies have been lost to time, but I highly recommend you create a groove to simulate the capabilities of the knob to hold a noose to KYS with.

>>2610807
This knob isn't lost *unzips*

i can't really find a thread or general about composite materials and online resources are somehow vague on the topic, so is there a sure way to stop galvanic corrosion of carbon fibre when you fix metal fasteners like screws/bolts into it?
apparently you're supposed to place a little sheet of fibreglass in between the layers of carbon fibre where you're expected to screw into but does that actually work?

>>2610779
Breaking up hard ground. Back before the invention of shovels that could both scoop loose material and cut hard soil effectively, you'd use a pickaxe to break up a layer of soil, then use a shovel to remove it, then repeat as necessary.

>>2610733
Amazon has 5.0Ah name brand packs for like $75, and 2pks of 5.0Ah DeWalt packs for around $130 all day.

Was going to mention a knockoff brand or two, but the fake Chinese packs that were tested a year or two ago aren’t on Amazon anymore. Those China brands disappear before too many customers leave bad reviews or expect the seller to warranty the packs.

Also, I don’t think I would use the China packs for the SDS. If you wanted extra packs to run your 20V radio or flashlight, that might be a good buy, but the SDS is going to put a lot of stress on those cheap shit shoddy packs

>>2610894

dope AF, thanks for the insight

>>2610709
The hinge has probably bent slightly over time.
You should be able to tighten up the gap by bending the hinge back.
Remove the door, replace the hinge pin (to keep the top and bottom holes aligned), then give it a few taps with a hammer.

Does anyone know what brand this is? I picked up a dirty rusty ass 15" adjustable wrench for $5 at a garage sale, after an hour or two with a wire brush and alcohol wipes I've unearthed some letters and numbers. The letters appear to say PM. I tried googling lots of variations of the numbers with & without pm, adjustable wrench, pm tools, etc, but I'm not getting anything even remotely close. Hopefully an oldfag here will recognize it.

Side note, after a little lubrication and fingering, the gear turns freely and this thing is completely functional. The jaw is pretty tight with very little slop, I'm quite happy to pick up a fine 15" adjustable for $5.

Does anyone know what brand this is? I picked up a dirty rusty ass 15" adjustable wrench for $5 at a garage sale, after an hour or two with a wire brush and alcohol wipes I've unearthed some letters and numbers. The letters appear to say PM. I tried googling lots of variations of the numbers with & without pm, adjustable wrench, pm tools, etc, but I'm not getting anything even remotely close. Hopefully an oldfag here will recognize it.

Side note, after a little lubrication and fingering, the gear turns freely and this thing is completely functional. The jaw is pretty tight with very little slop, I'm quite happy to pick up a fine 15" adjustable for $5.

edit: forgot to attach pic!

>>2611277
looks like there's more writing under the PM

How difficult is it to disable the touchscreen beeps in kitchen appliances?

I recently bought a portable induction cooker and, like every other touchscreen appliance these days, it beeps with every button touch and it's loud as fuck.

What is the actual mechanism of the beep? Is it just a simple case of opening these things up and disconnecting a wire?


I'm a /diy/ tourist so apologies if this isn't the right place, but I fucking hate beeping so god damn much and it's fucking everywhere.

>>2611404
There will be a small loudspeaker somewhere inside the appliance, usually on or really close to the motherboard.
If you don't care about killing every sound that might come from the thing (such as for timers or other warnings) then yes, it's just a matter of finding and unplugging the speaker

>>2611277
Ahhh nostalgia. That is popular mechanics, which was sold exclusively at Walmart during the 90s, replaced in the very early 2000s by Stanley. They had a lifetime warranty honored by Walmart and were actually decent quality tools on the cheap. I was a teenager at the time and overhauled many lawnmowers and go-karts with my set of PM tools.

Trying to help my neighbor with his dozer. The right track slipped off the sprocket while on a slope, we chained a few tractors it and managed to help it walk back up the slope onto level ground, but the track came off to the inside between the frame and sprocket. The one time I helped him with this before it slipped to the outside and working it back on with prybars was easy, but this time there's nowhere to really put a prybar and get leverage on it. I'm a complete amateur, I figure someone here has probably fucked with this stuff and can offer a bit of advice

Trying to help my neighbor with his dozer. The right track slipped off the sprocket while on a slope, we chained a few tractors it and managed to help it walk back up the slope onto level ground, but the track came off to the inside between the frame and sprocket. The one time I helped him with this before it slipped to the outside and working it back on with prybars was easy, but this time there's nowhere to really put a prybar and get leverage on it. I'm a complete amateur, I figure someone here has probably fucked with this stuff and can offer a bit of advice

>>2611468
Can't tracks be taken apart so it's no longer a loop?

>>2611469
The master link is on the bottom side. If needed I guess we can go get a couple of bottle jacks and try to get the right side completely off the ground to undo it

>>2611432
>>2611404
You can also muffle it once you find it, rather than just disconnecting it.

>>2610685
Hey im glad. I ended up calling them too, and was surprised they didn’t offer any replacement nor would they send me the specs.

>>2610705
They make sand bags for photography that would probably work well. Better tha;fucking around with ziplock.

Why would a starter pulley only "catch" about 10-20% of the time? Its on an old US made Briggs, on a rotary leaf blower I got from the trash and want to mess around with.

>>2611578
"Doesn't catch" meaning the starter spins but the engine doesn't? Or the starter clacks but doesn't spin? Or nothing happens?

>>2611432
>>2611521
Thank you, should be an easy fix then.

>>2611578
See if you can order a cheap aftermarket assembly. IME, it’s fucking done if you try and open up those spring recoil pull cord things, I have never had the patience to rewind the springs and cords properly and it’s far easier to replace a $10-$20 assembly especially since some plastic bit is probably broken in there.

>>2611585

As in mostly the starter spins without the engine.

>>2611600
I’m going to guess 90% the pawls or teeth are some plastic bullshit that’s torn up. Shake it around and see if you hear any plastic bits shaking around, but they could just be worn off.

>>2611404
Appliances typically have a silent mode, try to find it online. Normally it's just holding one button down for 5-10 seconds.

>>2611652
I silenced my Whirlpool microwave because the beeps are so loud.
The only options are: "loud as hell" and "silent"

Problem is, it also silences the "done cooking" beep
I decided I don't care and don't need a beep to know when it's done, because I can hear when the fan and hum of the magnetron stops.

I'm much happier without the beeping.

I have an old junky table saw, not my pic but it's similar. it's a flimsy piece of crap but it's all I have and it runs. the top was all beat up and dented. fine, I took it off and put a new one (3/4" melamine board from lowe's) on.

the blade is 9" and the original tabletop was thin sheet metal, so now the blade only sticks out like 3/8" at max height. completely useless for anything besides cutting furring strips or flooring. can I just put a 10" blade on it? or a 12"? I can't think of anything bad happening besides maybe wearing out the motor a bit faster. thoughts?

>>2611671
>I have an old junky table saw, not my pic but it's similar.
Your pic is a cabinet saw with a cast iron table. What do you actually have?

>ask someone about plastic gutters
>oh those leak, just get metal
>ask someone about metal gutters
>oh those leak, just get plastic

well which one is it? I'm doing a short run of gutters (~30') on a section of roof in my backyard for rainwater collection.

>inb4 seamless
this is /diy/ not /paysomeonetodoit/

>>2611468
As someone who only screws around with small stuff like vacuum cleaners, holy fuck that sounds dangerous. Instinctively makes me think someone is going to lose life or limb just trying to get that thing out of the way.

>>2611699
like I said in my first post, it's a 9" table saw with a sheet metal top.

the saw in the pic has a sheet metal top btw. not that it has anything to do with my question.

would carpetting my attic help with keeping it and the floor below it cool in the summer and warm in the winter? the attic is finished so just dumping insulation up there isn't an option

>>2611703
You need to install them right and keep them clean. A lot of people manage neither.

My vinyl ones are leaking but they weren't installed right.

As someone without a relevant contribution, please read my blog post. I'll even say some swears.

>>2611715
>they weren't installed right
what went wrong in the installation? did you do it yourself?

>>2611748
No they were on the house when I bought it. They didn't have enough anchors attached, they weren't pitched right, and they tried to block the eaves out to support them so badly it made the eaves rot

>>2611710
>not that it has anything to do with my question.
Different saws are built to different standards of rigidity and performance. Cabinet saws are heavy and strong for stability, with oversized motors that can handle much more load than the motors on portable saws which sacrifice weight and power for ease of transport.

Do you have a model number or specs?

Is 120vdc very unsafe? Should I treat it with more care or not. 120vac isn't bad but I've heard with DC your muscles get stuck and you can't untouch it so you just stick there until you die. Is this bullshit? I think it's bullshit

>>2612093
Any voltage sufficient to produce more than 10 milliamps or so along some path through your body can lock muscles. This depends on things like how dry your skin is. With dry skin, 120V (AC or DC) isn't all that dangerous unless you do something stupid (though you can certainly be stupid with it). With wet skin, it can be pretty dangerous. AC is more dangerous at a given voltage than DC for a variety of reasons.

Generally, you should disconnect electrical power before working on something, and if that's not practical, you should wear rated protective equipment.

>>2612144
OK but now in the real world?
In my life I've been shocked by ac 120v about 8-10 times.
My concern is I've never touched 120vdc or any high voltage DC stuff and I will now be working around it a fair bit. If an accident were to happen would I just die or nah

My LEDs keep dying prematurely. I haven't had one last more than a year yet. I'm fairly certain the issue is overheating, the fixtures are the classic boob lamps. I cannot alter the fixtures in my current dwelling and must work around the problem. What are some good A19 LED bulbs that can survive the hellish inferno of the boob lamp?

These are the bulbs I've been using https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/light-bulbs/led-light-bulbs/sylvania-reg-a19-led-light-bulb-4-pack/73888/p-1444431908005-c-7482.htm

>>2605059
I've got 2 stupid questions:
1. I'm sinking a French Drain pipe for my mom on the cheap, I was originally going to have it go into a dry well but its just too expensive and if I leave the French drain end poking out of the ground my Dad will tard out and run it over with the lawn mower. So my question to you guys is, is it okay to just sink the French drain into the ground without gravel and have it just terminate into the ground with a mesh covering the termination, or am I just asking for roots to grow up into the French drain or will it cause greater problems for me down the line?
2. I was fixing the keyboard mount under my desk and up screws that were slightly too long and now they are protruding out of the top. I looked up how to do it with grain in-tact, but one of the holes does not have the grain in tact, how am I going to fix this? I thought of maybe just saying "fuck the grain" and taking a Dremel to it to cut the ends of the screws and then put wood filler in and then sand it. What do you guys think?

>>2610779
its a pickaxe, one side is for picking rock or concrete to break it up. The other side is, believe it or not, a hoe that can also be used to break rock. It was invented around the time humans started to cultivate areas of land that weren't lush valley river soils.

>>2612337
I sunk my French drain pipe in your mom last night for cheap.

I need a super concentrated scent for commercial use
Anyone suggest something like pic related

>>2612342
funny, but unhelpful, at least I know its flexi-pipe because of all the smoking french do.

Establishing a Sole proprietorship to legitimize side work? Still need a contractors license however after a certain price range. Or can one Establish a Handyman front for just HVAC and Plumbing? Seems there's a lot of barriers to entry. What do you guys think of all these prerequisites to start a trade based business. Does it really thin out the incompetent and more importantly the competition? I mean even if I don't go far, wouldn't having a business cooking in the background give you the age to justify legitimacy once you decide to go all out for yourself?

bump >>2611714
the temp regulation in my attic is shit. it gets too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. I plan to put insulation behind the finished walls and carpet on the hardwood floor. will this help to control the temps? pic rel

Hello, ESL here.
I'm looking to put legs on an aluminum suitcase, so that it canbe turned into a table with four legs that can be lengthened.
What are these sort of rectangular aluminum tubes called, where one tube fits intp the other and there are these sort of springed bulbs that you push in to adjust the height?

>>2612487
Telescoping

>>2612190
>If an accident were to happen would I just die or nah
Depends on the kind of accident. But if they're the same kinds that you survived with AC, probably not. DC is less dangerous at a given voltage, not more.

>>2612337
bump

>>2612418
I can't answer your question but im in a similar boat. Want to establish an engineering consultant firm but dunno intracacies.

Maybe make a small business thread? Its pseudo diy

>>2612574
You won't get far unlicensed, and some insurance companies won't cover you without a license and certs. Unlicensed engineer is a big red flag for lawsuits, even if you have work experience.
And yes, you need insurance. You're a moron if you try to consulting of any kind without insurance. One grumpy customer can wreck you completely.

What's this worth? Made in germany in 94 and functions like it should. The gun's a little crusty but not bad.

My rear main seal on my truck is leaking, but I don't want to take everything apart to replace it yet.
I've tried JB automotive and RTV sealant, but both fall out.
No amount of chemical oil treatments have stopped it.
Can anybody suggest a sub-permanent quick fix? It's just a small gap that oil seeps out of. You'd think it wouldn't be too hard to patch, but I'm already out of ideas.

>>2612863
shut the fuck up that is such a stupid thing to even think about
if you don't make your oil 80% or more Lucas oil stabilizer you are not going to to stop a rear main seal leak

>>2612875
For me, it's Marvel Mystery Oil + Quaker State UPFS

>>2612648
Am licensed but thank ye

General insurance and errors and omission insurance right?

I bought my house a few years ago and my kitchen has one of these weird wall mounted faucets without an aerator. I want to put an aerator in. But these are garden hose threads.

What do? Obviously the long term solution is to replace the fixture but that would be a bigger issue that I don't have the time or money for right now.

>>2613286
Search for aerators for garden hose threads. You can find them for laundry or utility sinks faucets.

I'm sure the answer is yes but to confirm - if I make a fire pit out of galvanized steel, I can just burn the zinc off and it becomes safe to be around thereafter, right?

>>2613315
depends on the grade of steel, most likely they mixed it with lead to make it harden quicker during forging, could have other additives in the steel that makes producing it cheaper. When it comes to metals its better to now fuck around with it and just use it for what it was made for.

How do I get a Christian homesteader wife?

>>2605059
god damn it, the name of the thread is fucked up, took me 10 minutes to find it.

What is realistic if you wanted to build a really tall swingset? Could you build a 20 ft high swingset out of schedule 40 pipe?

>>2613611
>1: Get out of basement
>2: Go to church
>3: ???
>4: Profit! I mean Wife!

Seriously, though: you must live what you want to attract. No more porn. No more fapping. Get fit. Get a job so you can get that land to homestead. No more non-Christian crap. Get out there and get to it. You need to be at the standards someone like that would want or you will not find anyone. Clock is ticking: the older you are the lower the dating pool gets unless you are ok with widows and divorcees.

And don't expect them to be lenient or "soft" women who just say yes to everything. Trad wifes want partners, not masters. And they have HIGH standards. They don't want an old fat guy working minimum wage when they can marry a cute fit 20 something from their youth group. They will leave you if you don't pull your weight and do your part. And you will pay child support + alimony.

Mormon and Catholic are your best bets. Jewish is third best. Be prepared to convert and get serious about faith.

>>2613857
>They will leave you if you don't pull your weight and do your part. And you will pay child support + alimony.
Tough to pay alimony from prison to a dead woman lol.

>>2605577
I had to start my mower a few times to burn off the garbage in the carb before it would run for more than about 10 seconds when I broke it out this year. Next year I suggest grabbing some fuel stabilizer for over the winter. I’m probably going to do that as this is the first year my gas has actually gone bad over the winter. Any small engine or motorcycle parts shop should have some. Generally when people bring their bike into my workplace and they won’t start/run the first question I ask is 1: Does it have gas? 2: how old is that gas?

>>2613857
>Women in current year
>Trad at all
Most your gonna get is larpers, there is a reason why men are fleeing the dating market in droves right now.

Anyone have a good methodology for circulating air in a room with one window (the opens out onto a porch that gets sweltering in the summer) and a door that has to remain closed?

>>2614110
Window fan?

>>2613409
gotcha, thanks

>>2614154
Sorry, i wasnt clear. Thw window opens out onto and enclosed porch.

How do I not suck at caulking

it fucking gets everywhere and the towel/sponge/finger trick doesn’t work and just spreads the mess

>>2614511
Caulk tool
Wet rag
Disposable gloves

Youtube

A cure for autism

>>2614511
I hate caulk. It's wet and messy and it gets everywhere.

hi /diy/, for the last couple of days my tap water tastes metallic. it doesnt seem to be like that all the time, kind of hard to tell. i actually thought my mouth was bleeding at first (thats what it tastes like) but it wasnt the case.

i drank some bottled water and i dont get a metallic taste. I live in a really old apartment. Any suggestions on what to check? Can you get water sample testing kits that will tell you whether or not the water is safe? kind of frustrating because it feels like its not always nasty but it often is.

>>2614601
If the pipes are galvanized steel. Many old houses/buildings sometimes have that to carry water. If you see any rip it out and put copper

>>2614718
Thanks for the suggestion. The pipes in the machine room of the building all look like they are copper. Pipes under my sink where this is happening also look like copper. Unless the ones I can't see are galvanized steel. Each apt has a water tank, I don't know what thats made of.

>>2605059
Where can I find faucet water supply line convertors? especially I'm looking for conversion from 13mm to 20mm. In other words faucet water supply line's thread diameter is 13mm and I want to connect that to the 20mm water supply line.

need recommendation for degreaser concentrate for using in pressure washer
there are a ton, some are very very expensive, like $100/gal
then there are much cheaper ones like Zep and Ecolab

I need it to clean up petroleum product residue grime shit, basically a sludge of gasoline and tar/asphalt and all the shit like dirt that it has accumulated

was also wondering what I could use to pre-treat the surface before pressure washing, thinking something like spray-can engine degreaser foam, brake cleaner would be too harsh I think as some of the surface is paver stones

>>2614811
Could also just be the supply. Get a zero water filter and filter your drinking water

I have a window unit im putting in a wall unit sleeve at this apartment because I cant justify $800 for something im going to use for one year.
Problem is that its too small for the sleeve. Whats the best way to fill the gap on the sides? I thought about pink XPS rigid insulation but Im not buying a 4x8 piece for such a small fill

>>2614893
Ac units have lots a it's all over the sides for air flow and covering them may cause the unit to overheat.
I would suggest either a price of plywood that you cut to fit around the unit or a piece of foam board like you suggested. Look for a free peive on craigslist or go to a store that sells 4x4s
Or drive by a home construction site and see if they have scraps or post on a Facebook group in your town if anyone has any laying around that they will give you for free or 5 layers of cardboard glued together.
If you're trying to be cheap about it then get creative until you find the pink foam

>>2614893
There's usually cut up.pieces by the wood cart at home depot and one might fit with one more cut

do I have to get rid of the dust after sanding joint compound before I paint? or can I just paint on top of the residual dust?

>>2614938
I would get rid of it, but I don't actually know

New thread is up!

>>2615049
>>26150
>>2615049
>>2615049

>>2607830
if you leave the wood frame you could use long screws to tie the bricks to the timber