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making one seeing as i cant find one in the catalog.

>> No.1718486

this is a fucking daft question but if im applying for a job as an electrical labourer for the first time what sort of stuff am i best putting in my CV? right now ive got my cert scheme card mentioned, where i wanna go with this shit so it seems like im motivated to put in some proper work and do my job properly, and a bit of fluff about how i like to keep busy and prefer physical work, but thats about all i can think of. i dont exactly have much experience in construction. i also wrote all this in the third person.

>> No.1719224

How much do hangers and tapers make in your area? Trying to figure out if I'm getting scammed.

>> No.1719434

why can OSB be advertised as water resistant, or great for high moisture structures?


>>1718486
i also wrote all this in the third person
kek

>> No.1719477
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1719477

I need to build a few sockets into a housing, what do I look for to find something that doesn't look like it belongs on a wall and takes up a bit less space?

I'm using a chink temp/humidity regulator for my cheese cave and I'd like to put it into a project box. The sockets will be used for the switched devices.

I've been searching locally and on aliexpress, but I feel like I don't know the right terms.

>> No.1719494

Can anyone show me a picture of what the back side of a lathe chuck looks like? I know there's a few variations but I can't find any good pictures of it. Every just shows the work piece end when they're displaying them or attaching them.

>> No.1719915

Does anyone have a way to find parts diagrams of older appliances? I'm looking for a diagram of a GE Spacemaker JAS010J2 stove / oven. Parts are hard to come by but all of our senior living apartments have them still.

>> No.1719929

Anyone how I can use the import command on python?
Do I make a separate .py file, for example test.py with the library contents in the same path of the script I want to use?
Then I can say import test in the script I want to use that library in?

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>>1719477
there are these aluminum sockets with a cap, they are completly flat when you install them correctly

this one is from busch jaeger called 1705U-101 but you will probably find cheaper ones

>> No.1719957

>>1719929
its a bit tricky, if you want to know more google modules and packages in python

in the end, if you can place your script in the same directory as the library you using you can just import it

- script.py
- library_dir
-- __init__.py
--library.py

in script you do import library
or you if you library is just a single file in the same dir, use from library_file import library

>> No.1720280

I know nothing about fencing, but want to put a nice fence in my backyard so I dont have to keep my dog on a leash 24/7. Is chain link pretty self explanatory? I just can’t get behind the idea of paying some guy a few hundred bucks to drive posts into the ground for me, but I also don’t want to ruin 200 ft of fence.

>> No.1720296

>>1719953
Thanks, that looks close enough, but I'm gonna have to find something cheaper indeed.

>> No.1720297
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1720297

is it worth tearing into old large transformers for anything? I have this big 40 pound one but its encased in solid rubber. whats the easiest way to take the rubber off?

>> No.1720304

>>1720297
If all you're looking to do is salvage the metal, then fire is the answer. Acetone would be a less destructive method, but you'll need to submerge the thing, which will take a lot of solvent.

>> No.1720405
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1720405

How do I cut tiles (concrete ones, pavement, idk, pic related) without angle grinder or cutting thing.

>> No.1720496

I'm using OSB as floor boards in an outdoor shed, with pressure treated 2x4 around the perimeter, so the stuff should've be exposed directly to the elements. I'm going to coat it linseed oil, since I have a 55 gallon drum of it sitting around, but wanted to know if I should be doing anything else, like a wax coat as a follow up. TIA

>>1720280
i've never done it, but i imagine it is. watch a few install videos / read a few tutorials before purchasing just to be sure.

>> No.1720537

>>1720496
>samefag
I've since learned that linseed oil is a vector for mold and various fungi, how do I mitigate this risk in conjunction with the question above?

>> No.1720542

>>1720405
you don't.

>> No.1720599

>>1720542
But I have a fucking steel pole I forgot about. Can I just drill a bunch of holes and chisel the crap out, or it will break entire tile?
I don't care if edge is jagged, because I will use grout thing anyway, and it will hide everything

>> No.1720654

>>1720405
>oncrete ones, pavement, idk, pic related) without angle grinder or cutting thing.
nice third reich floor tiles

>> No.1720703

How deep do I need to set 4x4s in concrete if they're holding up a small, roughly 100 square foot flat sloped roof at the corners, with no walls?
Digging gets annoying after ~3ft but the ground is solid so if 3' works that's great. Haven't settled on a roof height/slope yet, no more than 9' at the high end and anything from 4'-7' at the low depending on how it works out. Snow load is usually light but does exist.

>> No.1721421

>>1719224
by the hour is scam. Get paid by the square and get good.

>> No.1721427

>>1720280
If you've never sunk posts, you're in for a treat. The softer the soil the deeper you need to go. Also, encasing wood posts in concrete is the perfect way to create a permanent water bath to rot the post as rapidly as possible.

Gravel is just as solid as concrete in compression, but lets water drain away.

Chainlink is ugly. Wood looks better but rots. Decisions, decisions. There's a reason guys get paid good to do good work, and folks that have never done the work do not understand the specific challenges work presents.

Try sinking a post hole along the proposed fence line, and see if you want to do that every 8 feet. A couple hundred bucks may be a gift to your back.

>> No.1721428

>>1720405
>How do I cut tiles (concrete ones, pavement, idk, pic related) without ... cutting thing.

Do you see the problem here?

>> No.1721432

>>1720537
Vapor barrier underneath to reduce water ingress. I wouldn't use linseed oil on OSB because I have no idea how the glue in OSB will react with the oil.

Use a good deck paint on OSB and you'll extend it's life. Frankly I'd spend the money for planks or plywood. OSB sucks balls for high traffic, particularly if it gets wet ever.

>> No.1721433

>>1720599
You are no mason. You won't produce attractive masonry hiding ragged edges with mortar. There's a reason masons do things the way they do them, and there's literally millenia of experience behind those choices and technologies.

>> No.1721437

>>1720703
If you sink posts less than 4 feet, particularly in concrete, whatever they support will sag, tilt, lean and wobble. Concrete around posts creates a pool around the base of the post that holds water. Use gravel to allow water to drain off and keep the post as dry as possible.

It is difficult to grasp problems you have no experience with. You may profit from driving around and looking for leaning fences. Ask if you can look at them and see how deep they are set and what they are set in.

I have built many fences, and set the posts 4 feet deep in gravel for best long term results.

>> No.1721472

>>1721421
I am getting good.

Buy subcontractors do not pay footage over here. People do dogshit work when working footage so they refuse to pay anything but hourly.

>> No.1722000

As your co-worker, is there anything preventing me from bolt-cutting your LO/TO and blaming you for your own death?

>> No.1722043

my beams are about 3' apart, how do i figure out how far apart my 2x6 joists need to be?

>> No.1722701

old microwave: 1000 watts, popcorn took 3:00 to cook.

New microwave: 900 watts, popcorn burns at 2:30. cooks at 2:00. WTF?

>> No.1722708

I'm using some hardboard/masonite for making drawing boards. I also want to make a file system for storing artwork (typically like 12x18 sheets, so slightly larger than that). My question is, how big of a distance can I go (witdth) before the masonite starts to bow? Figure maybe 25 sheets of paper on it, which doesn't amount to much weight.

tl:dr: can I use masonite for shelves in a rack without it bowing if the wood spans approx 18 -20 inches x 12-14 inches? I hope that's not too vague. I can post pictures if that would help.

>> No.1722735

>>1718483
What are my options for gilding foil? I want to make custom business cards, but I'm sure the service uses ink rather than toner.

>> No.1722819

>>1722000
that'd be manslaughter at best, premeditated murder at worst. Assuming you get caught.

>>1722043
You can find joist spacing tables online. They give spacing based on the span of the joist and the live load weight per square foot.

>>1722708
sounds like it'd be fine

>> No.1722949

so if i want to energize a relay with an RF transimitter do i need a a microcontroller on the receiver ?

>> No.1722952

>>1722949
they already exist...

>> No.1722954

>>1722949
look on ebay "rf relay" it uses keyfob though

>> No.1723523

Can you use a cheap pressure meter to determine the level of water in an overhead tank by connecting to plumbing 2-3 floors below it

>> No.1723526

>>1723523
>>>/diy/

>> No.1723530

>>1723526
Wat

>> No.1723533

I'm a dumb-ass tech NEET and I realized I don't want to be completely fucked if I ever need to be relied on or do something for myself:

What is something I should pick up doing? more specific is like what have humans been doing for hundreds or thousands of years and isn't going anywhere anytime soon?

I just feel that tech won't have me set for life or maybe the US/elsewhere gets impacted by an EMP- I would be fucked. And I'd like to not be bored too :/

>> No.1723648

>>1718483
Could I use contact cement to bond PTFE to plastic? The plastic part moves a lot so it has a what I think is PTFE strip on it to help reduce friction.

>> No.1723733

>>1723648
Never mind, there is a piece of some sort of material that is already attached to the PTFE so I decided to just use superglue to attach it to the piece that I wanted to put it on.

>> No.1723796

Husqvarna or STHL for a 24 inch chainsaw?

>> No.1723799

>>1723533
Diesel mechanic. Off-road specifically.

>>1722701
How old was the old microwave?

>bought brand new $40 microwave
>ran lots of foil, CDs, and marshmallows through it
>only pops a dozen kernels in a bag of popcorn after 5:00

>> No.1723806

>>1723648
>can i glue x to ptfe
the answer is always no

>> No.1723835

what kind of paint do i need to re-paint a wheel barrows whose paint is chipping off.

>> No.1723916
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1723916

Got some furniture from my folks, but the feet have these small plastic nubs molded into them. What's going to be my best bet to attach some feet/furniture pads that won't royally fuck up my flooring?
I tried some little rubber coaster kind of thing but it was a pain in the ass to work with, and stick-on feet didn't do well I guess because there was so little surface to stick on to

>> No.1723923

how tough is it to reglaze your bath tub? I recently moved and this tub looks horrible its caked up with a previous failed reglazing.

>> No.1723960

What does the rest of the world call 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ratchets if they use the metric system?

>> No.1723971

>>1718483
Someone please help me with the following:
>live in rent control apartment
>pay for electricity at a flat monthly rate
>electricity sometimes goes out, especially when everybody is using their microwaves all at once
>but also it doesn't help that I have 2 mini fridges plugged in, laptops, coffee drip machine, heater, fan, lights, and teakettle
>and also the local power company can be a bit unreliable, especially recently
>want to start storing muh free electricity power
how do?

>> No.1723988

>>1723835
Whatever rattlecan color tickles your fancy.
Unless you epoxy that sumbitch, it's just gonna chip again.

>> No.1723990

>>1723960
7, 10, and 12mm I'd imagine

>> No.1724181

So ive ripped out my laundry and retiled it, about to paint it when i noticed theres a foul smell coming from the sink drain (no sink attached, its just a tube sticking out from the ground). It smells like utter shit, is it likely to be a bacterial issue that i can fix myself?

>> No.1724215

>>1721427
Can you avoid post rot by painting the posts with creosote tar or something similar?

>> No.1724237
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1724237

Tung Oil

The can says to dispose of oily rags I should store them in a water-filled steel container, then call my local or state government environmental agency.

What does /diy/ do with their used oily rags?

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1724246

Would I be considered an ultra nerd if I had these in all my walls?

>> No.1724368

>>1724246
What the fuck, were would you even find female-to-female cable?

>> No.1724521
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1724521

>>1723960
I think they just suck it up and use freedom units, even on the .de Wera site and a Bahco site that gives prices in some Viking coin value.

I think they call 1/4” driver bits “6mm” a lot of times though.

>> No.1724597

>>1724521
>just suck it up and use freedom units
Men's Olympic hurdles were originally 42", but today they're defined as 1.067 meters (42").
And just like real life, women's Olympic hurdles are shorter (33").

>> No.1724599

>>1724368
>What the fuck, were would you even find female-to-female cable?
It's actually male to female.
I'm an IT guy, and I've got a half dozen of them hanging from the shelf in my shop.

>> No.1724606

>>1724181
>just a tube sticking out of the ground
It's sewer gas, since you don't have a p trap set up.

>> No.1724607

>>1724237
wash em in a old shitty washer set aside for just that purpose, and air dry them on a rack so they don't spontaneously combust should there be any oil left behind

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>>1724607
>old shitty washer set aside for just that purpose
Thanks, but...
What if I don't have a spare washing machine?

for reals tho, I'll hand wash them, and then air dry them, thanks.

>> No.1724656

Is there any reason to not go with ICF? The cardboard houses meme has gotten to me and also my eternal paranoia.

>> No.1724717

>>1724637
I've got a washing machine i built out of a 5 gallon bucket and a plunger i keep at deer camp if you don't have an old washing machine laying around

>> No.1725066

>>1723971
Hey, can someone help with this? I'm in a similar situation and my place doesn't allow fridges. Probably because they drain current. I don't want to get kicked out just because I want to keep cold beer and frozen hot pockets in my room.

>> No.1725214

what's the recommended finishing to go on top of solvent based spray paint? polyurethane? varnish?

>> No.1725219
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1725219

I want to do a simple sewing project, is there any free software where I can plan out the pieces, see how they fit together and how much material I'm gonna need?
Preferably something that doesn't need 2 weeks training to use.

>> No.1725269

Doing some plasterin and sandin and its makin a fair bit o mess, keeping the vaccum on while sanding and mopping fairy regularly but what else can I do to remove dust from the air and what not?

>> No.1725481
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1725481

I have one of these. I want to drill a hole in my desk large enough to fit cables (for cable managing.

How would I do this? Does this thing have an attachment for big holes?

>> No.1725486

>>1725481
You're looking for a holesaw, yumyuts

>> No.1725490
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Anyone know what this is?

From an appliance from the 50's

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>>1725490
Side view

>> No.1725496

>>1725486
would something like this be right? https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-5-piece-hole-saw-set_p6370199

>> No.1725497

>>1725496
Yes

>> No.1725499

>>1725497
thanks, friend.

>> No.1725568

>>1725490
Well, it's got the symbol for diode printed right on it, so I'd wager it's a diode

>> No.1725604

>>1722000
Ehh no one would find out if you're with a big crew, do you hate your coworkers?

>> No.1725609

>>1723523
I dunno mang, we have TLI sensors on our boat but they arent cheap and they never seem to work right. I think unless its radar($$$$) or a float($) it's not going to work well

>> No.1725610

>>1724237
Burn em

>> No.1725654

>>1725568
Found it, it was a selenium diode. Presumably a rectifier as I can't find selenium diodes that were not functioning as one.

>> No.1725771

Question for those who have installed a flat screen tv on a wall mount. The wall on which I want to hang the tv (currently a 40", but will someday up to 50) has 2 studs, but neither is in the center of the room, the closest is approx 12-16 inches to the right of center. My concern is, will the tv have to be that far over to the right, or are there adjustments that will allow me to extend it at least close to the center of the wall? I've never investigated these things as my tv has always sat on a shelf, but I'd like to get rid of my entertainment center and go for something a little more minimalistic

>> No.1725777

>>1725771
toggle bolts?

>> No.1725780

>>1725771
It's a mobile home, so I could easily remove the sheetrock and put a couple of horizontal studs between the (vertical) studs. possible?

>> No.1725782 [DELETED] 

hey guys, retard here.

I have a 9v battery and a 20mA 2v LED and a 470 ohm resistor. I connected them with the LED's anode facing the positive end of the battery, and the LED wouldn't light up at first, then it popped and shattered. Am I missing something?

>> No.1725783
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1725783

>>1725771
Get some beefy drywall anchors. How big is the TV and how heavy is it? My older 60” plasma, I would try and stick that into the studs, but these new 40”-50” LEDs are so fucking light.

Or what this anon said >>1725777

>> No.1725785

>>1725783
it's around 25lbs. 40in screen. I'm considering this as a more secure solution>>1725780

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>>1725610
Brilliant!
thanks

>> No.1726103

>>1725219
wtf there are sewing programs now? I just make paper mockups...

>> No.1726119

Why aren't HVAC thermostats recessed into something such as an electrical box?
I'm so tired of getting hit in the back

>> No.1726123

>>1726103
boomer

>> No.1726125

What is the best way to cut the neck off of a glass bottle? I can never score a straight line with my cutter

>> No.1726127

>>1720405

you could try smashing the grooves with a cold chisel and club hammer, hoping it'll crack nice and neat, idk

>> No.1726186

How pedantic do i have to be with paint timings? i want to get some blue tape on my ceiling which i just painted, but if i want 24h ill have to paint it the day after. if i wait 20h ill be able to get both coats on tomorrow

>> No.1726192

>>1726186
It says to wait 24hrs before using the tape on the fresh paint?

You should be straight with 20hrs, but I would crank up the heat in the house a little bit, will help it dry faster.

>> No.1726196

>>1726192
yeah for ceiling paint and using blue tape. shit dries so fast its basically touchable once you put it on the ceiling. got all the doors open and looks like were at 40% humidity.

>> No.1726199

>>1724215
yes. also you can select a rot resistant type of wood. i recommend white cedar

>> No.1726200

>>1720537
purified linseed oil. it has the proteins removed and will not host bacteria/fungi

>> No.1726201

>>1723533
farming

>> No.1726202

>>1725066
where the fuck do you live where you cant have a fridge?
that sounds like it HAS to be some kind of violation

>> No.1726204

>>1724237
i invite friends over and we watch them burn

>> No.1726235
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Anybody here do jewelry work?

I got one of these necklaces for the girl a couple years back, the first jewelry I bought for her so it’s super important to her. She broke a link in the chain, I gave it to the old JEWeler to get it repaired, and a week later another link breaks.

She wears it daily and the chain is super fine, so I want to get a new sterling or white gold chain that is a little heavier. Problem is the original chain has the gemstone in it plus a Disney tag on the back and I want that on the new chain.

Advice on how to go about this? I have soldered a couple earring posts back on, how difficult would it be to DIY some splicing on a silver chain? Or should I find a Jew to do it for me? What would they charge to do some work like that? I paid $35 to repair the one link and I don’t want to go to that guy again because he sent the thing out.

>> No.1726254

>>1725783
Project Farm has a great video on drywall anchors.

>> No.1726558

I've noticed a small crack on my laptop.
Laptop is made out of poly carbonate plastic
What should I use to reinforce that place with a crack? Hot glue doesn't stick, I tried.

>> No.1726655 [DELETED] 

>>1725490
It's a model 65.

>> No.1726837

>>1718483
How do i stop masturbating?

>> No.1726949

>>1726125
Tile saw

>> No.1726967

>>1726558
Cyanoacrylate usually does the trick.
Pick any brand you want but loctite for me worked good.
The plastic fan grill on my laptop snapped and i fixed it with that.
It was good until i disassembled my laptop and broke it again.

>> No.1726990

>>1726967
I need something permament

>> No.1726992

>>1726990
permanent*

>> No.1726995

>>1726990
JB weld or something?
Sorry i dont have other ideas

>> No.1726996

>>1726837
Find a girl to do it for you. Or start doing heavy opiates, those kill sex drive.

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I'm trying to fix my mom's coffee machine (Jura ENA 9) which is struggling to froth milk on the cappuccino and latte functions. During the frothing process, the milk flow seems to cut off, even though the pump is still running and the machine shows that the frothing cycle is only a 1/4 to 1/2 done. Everything else on the machine seems to be working as expected. Using this, along with the block diagram, I have deduced it to a solenoid valve (marked K on the provided picture). Could someone tell me exactly what type of valve the symbol for K represents? Could you also tell me if a failing valve seems like a reasonable diagnosis? Can these valves even fail in this type of way, where they close prematurely or something like that, or is it possible that my issue is somewhere on the control part of the system?

>> No.1727175

>>1726995
Hm...
But can I weld PC plastic with scrap piece of PC roofing thing?

>> No.1727337

>>1726202
It's a rent control building that's really old. The place has no kitchens either. It's not just the problem of fridges being against the rules. There's also the issue of the power being finicky when too much is plugged in. Whether it's a violation or not, I don't care. I pay 600/month for prime bay area real estate. That means I can save 90k/year based on how cheap my living cost is vs typical silicone valley tech salary.

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>>1718483
When I got home from work today I noticed hot, steamy water coming out of my water heater in a steady (low) flow. This is just it boiling up a fresh batch of hot water and the excess coming out and I have nothing to worry about, right?

>> No.1728633

>>1727910
It's leaking, and you'd better replace it now before it dumps however many gallons of hot water all over your house.

>> No.1728638

>>1728633
Ok went and had a look at it just now and it's still leaking out water.
I'm Australian and live in a house on stumps about a metre off the ground (just plain dirt), the hot water heater is one of those little half size ones and is mounted under the house, and there's probably a half to full metre radius of damp dirt around it. It's almost 10 at night so I'll worry about it tomorrow. In the mean time I turned off power to it, but I don't know if that'll stop the water going into it and overflowing since that might run all on water pressure and not power?

>> No.1728641

>>1728638
There should be a valve.

>> No.1728934

>>1727112
I've decided that I am first going to try to replace part f, which is a discharge valve. Apparently, the seals on that go bad after a while, which might cause pressure issues in the rest of the system.

>> No.1729880

How stupid would it be to apply bluing on the heatsink of a cob LED?

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okey so I have this home theater system (sony str de485e) i got from my dad but the remote is missing. Fund this on ebay and it says its for my system but doesn't say anything about it in the description. also i dont speak baguette. Can i be sure it work?

>> No.1732069

i want to whittle a cooking spoon

what kind of wood should i use? can i use a razor (like on a utility knife) to whittle?

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I know it's not the right season but what would be a good and common material to make a frog gig out of? Would a coat hanger work alright? This might be a stupid question I've just never stabbed anything to death before and wanted to get it right

>> No.1732738
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I've been restoring this 1970s La Pavoni Europiccola (lever espresso machine). Now that it's more or less done (need to reinstall the brand badge and I want to have the group head rechromed but it works), I'm looking into some modding.

The more luxurious edition of this machine has a manometer installed in the circled area, whilst this edition only has a stopper screw in said location, which enables you to install a new water level glass if it were to break. They seem to have chosen a rather obscure thread (M12 x 1) as to prevent people from easily installing a manometer which would of course make the luxury (La Pavoni Professional) edition less attractive.

Seeing that most manometers have 1/4" or 1/8" threads and metric to imperial thread adapters seem to be virtually non-existent, I think I have to use a custom solution.

>> No.1732741
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1732741

>>1732738
So I found this. It's an M12x1 male to M10x1,25 female adapter. Sadly the thicc part is only 13mm wide so I can't tap an 1/4" thread in it as the outer diameter of its threads are 13,3mm.

So if I want to go this route, I could
>Screw in an M10 bolt and drill/tap an 1/8" thread in it (pro: easy con: the hole required would be so large it would consume most of the M10 bolt, risking its threads coming loose as shreds of brass)
>Mill off the threads on the manometer itself and mill it to 10mm (1/4" gives more than enough "meat") and then cut an M10x1,25 thread on the manometer connection. Pros: probably the cleanest solution, cons: I only have a shitty micro mill and a small division claw plate so it'll be hard to center the manometer precisely so the center of the connection is exactly in the center of the division claw plate rotational axis)

>> No.1732744
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>>1732741
So this would be the idea. But, maybe someone has a better/easier/neater solution or some tips or whatever. Everything is welcome

>> No.1732817

Help...

I got prescribed Terbinifine for athlete's foot, and evidently it builds up in, and gets excreted by, the skin. I brew wine and beer, I bake bread and pizza, I just ordered an oyster mushroom kit. Am I committing /diy/ suicide by taking this, and destroying everything I touch for the next several months? Is there anything I can do to save my projects?

>> No.1732830

Is there such a thing as a flat top gas stove? I'm a lazy cook and really only make a few basic dishes, so my ideal metric for a stove is how easy it is to clean.

>> No.1732841
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>>1732830
like this? It's not designed for cookware though so it won't be very efficient, especially with warped pans

>> No.1732842
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>>1732830
you could also get a 'french top' like pic related, where there's no heat adjustment, the middle is just hotter and you move the pan around to control heat

but good luck finding a cheap one, it's fancy commercial equipment

have you considered just not making a mess when you cook

>> No.1732844

>>1732841
I don't know how the retail versions would be, but with commercial ones, I've just thrown a pitcher of hot water on them bitches, and they boil any crud right up and can be scraped clean with a spatula.

>> No.1732845

>>1732841
>>1732842
Yeah, seems not worth it. Oh well, thanks anyway. I'll try to make sure my next place doesn't have gas lol

>> No.1732847

>>1732817
desu you're probably fine
I can't see industrial yeasts and mushroom farming getting affected terribly by your foot medication. If you're paranoid, wear latex or some other foodsafe glove. You'd be wanting to wear gloves with the mushroom kit anyways.

>> No.1732849

>>1732844
>>1732845
this is like tiling your living room, having a plastic couch and putting a drain in the corner so that someone can hose you down while you watch television

Its quick and easy to clean a regular gas cooktop already, just like going to the shower and having a shower. That is, unless you make a ridiculous mess, like shitting yourself and being unable to move from your living room.

>> No.1732850

>>1732847
>I can't see industrial yeasts and mushroom farming getting affected terribly by your foot medication
Thanks for the reply. I don't hardly touch the brews, but bread and pizza in particular do have me pretty concerned, since there's a lot of direct handling involved.

>> No.1732851

>>1732830
>I'm a lazy cook and really only make a few basic dishes
>>1732844
>[my experience] with commercial [kitchens]
>>1732817
>I brew wine and beer, I bake bread and pizza, I just ordered an oyster mushroom kit

>>I'm a lazy cook and really only make a few basic dishes

um
what

>> No.1732852

>>1732849
>tiling your living room, having a plastic couch and putting a drain in the corner so that someone can hose you down while you watch television
This is why it's important to own your own home, renters can't get away with these types of upgrades.

Seriously though, you're right. I used commercial stoves when I was cooking hundreds of meals per night but I couldn't see myself getting one for personal use. My question is how the stove is getting so messy in the first place. I cook three meals/day at home and probably only need to clean my kitchen once/week. (though I'm a little overdue right now, actually)

>> No.1732854

>>1732851
I know it can be confusing at first, but not every "Anonymous" is the same person, Anon. This thread is a general, where lots of people are asking and answering questions about various things.

>> No.1732855

>>1732854
liar.

>> No.1732858

>>1732854
that's weird, I don't remember posting this

>> No.1732888 [DELETED] 

Can I niggerrig up a laser engraver/cutter? I have some acrylic I want to cut into letters.

>> No.1732897

>>1732888
>Can I
No idea. I've taken on some crazy projects though and I'm not confident enough to take the plunge into that without doing some serious research first. I do believe you can find an opensource script to use old CD drives for 3D printing, I'm sure that'd be a good place to start, might need to OP the shit out of a laser and consequently the heatsink though, since anything short of instant vaporization will just melt and burn your acrylic. If you're doing any fewer than a thousand of your monogram tiles though, it'd probably be cheaper and faster to cut by hand.

>> No.1732959

>>1727337

What the fuck are you eating there? Chips and shitty junkfood ramen? How could somebody ever live WITHOUT fridge?

>> No.1733197

>>1732959
>How could somebody ever live WITHOUT fridge?
It wouldn't be possible in the US, because of things like bleached eggs, undercured meats, brined pickles and other fake food, but anywhere they still sell fresh food that was produced naturally, dairy is usually the only thing that needs to be kept cold. It's actually pretty amazing how well the American plutocracy made Americans dependent on Big Business by constantly 'improving' our lives; refrigeration was supposed to make good food last longer, but really it just made lower quality food possible and higher quality food production comparatively more expensive.

>> No.1733207

>>1732959
>>1733197
Ice is a real live thing, Anons. In fact, before refrigerators existed people used it in large "appliances" called "ice boxes." Today you can get it for free (if you have just a little imagination), and you can keep it in something as simple as a trashbag lined cardboard box (that you can also get for free).

>> No.1733215
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>>1733207
Has anyone in the US ever tried the persian ice house method?

>> No.1733218

>>1733207
>Ice is a real live thing
I can't get the image of icecubes crawling out of a whiskey glass and stumbling drunkenly across the table out of my head now. Thanks.

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Any electricians here? Finding total resistance in a basic parallel circuit is fine, but what kind of formulas would I need to complete the table in question 2, assuming R3 is null? For example I've been going with R2 = 1/RT - 1/R1, then 1/that, but none of the calculators I can find online seem to match up with any of my answers, and I can't find the proper formulas for it in my workbook, only for finding Rt with the rest of the resistors known

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>>1733392
Ok nvm guys I've found it, it would in fact be R2 = (RtxR1) / (R1-Rt)

>> No.1733406

>>1733392
I think that might mean examples a/b/c have only three resistors in them.

>> No.1734987

where to buy slate for pool tables?
follow up: how to cut billiard slate?
I want to build a subbuteo table that could also work for cricket and billiards
I want to build a pool table resembling the shape of Adelaide oval and also build a scale model of the famous scoreboard
I am in Germany

>> No.1735083

>>1733404

much simpler way to do it is like this, using problem e:
1/10 = 1/60 + 1/20 + 1/R2
bringing 2 terms left gives
0.1 - 0.0166 - 0.05 = 1/R2
so R2 = 30

>> No.1735100

Anyone have experience replacing a door? The one on my shed is all rusty and the frame is falling apart. Is there anything else that I need to consider besides the height, width and which way the door swings out when I choose a replacement?

>> No.1735102

is there a name for the big block heat sinks that have circulation grooves on all four sides, creating a matrix type shape as opposed to just a single set of fins? I've found that those are superior in heat dissipation but all of the heat sinks I find online have the same retarded single fin row design. Suggestions?

>> No.1735119
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>>1735102

dont quite follow your gibberish but maybe you're referring to heat sinks with heat pipes.

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How does one even fix this?

>> No.1736731

>>1736452

start by being less cryptic

>> No.1737282

How do I build a compact electrical heater that can heat a small rectangular volume(10cm x 5cm, 1cm thick)? I need the temperature to go up to 150 C. Is it even possible or am I asking too much?

>> No.1737304
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>>1737282

pull the heater out of one of these. and also the battery if you wanna go wireless.

>> No.1738850
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1738850

How can I fix this besides cutting out and replacing the wood? The second floor washer drain leaked here for who knows how long before I bought the place. The wood seems fine, it's dry, just covered in mold. I sprayed bleach on it and have been drying it out with a fan on high speed. I don't want to cut it out because there's a wall right above running with the seam in the plywood.

>> No.1739127

>>1720405
make a groove with abrasive cord where you want the cut and use a sharp (as opposed to "rounded") 90° corner to break the tile across.

>> No.1739253
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1739253

Help me out on this one /diy/.

Ancient gravity furnace, put in around 1915. Converted from coal to gas in the 40s. Runs like a champ, if incredibly inefficient.

Recently there's been a strong electrical buzzing sound coming from under furnace when it's heating (when the gas is burning in the bell).

I'm having some difficulty finding info on what this could be as most websites that normally have info on this sort of thing just say "lol you need to replace that with a new heater".


I put some arrows where the buzzing is coming from, it seems to be back within the cavity, potentially where the thing that ignites the gas might be? There's no moving parts on this, so it can't be a fan.

>> No.1739267

this is a really dumb question but is there a general rule of thumb as to how tight is hand tight?
manufacturer specified 29-32 in-lbs torque for 5/32” allen screw, so at what length should i hold an allen wrench to get that torque?

>> No.1739268

Is there any site or place I can find workers besides Craigslist? I need another caulker. I am willing to pay well as long as they know how to caulk. I don't know where to look though. Help, there is too much work and I can't keep up.

>> No.1739273

>>1739267
>anything in in-lbs
Just barely snug

>> No.1739275

I want to LED mod my Maglite Solitaire. There are LED conversion kits that allow them to run off a normal AAA, but they seem relatively expensive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9FFz2DU0Dc
This guy just stuffed a standard 3.3v LED in there with some custom battery solution. Though according to the comments you can just use a 10440. Is this right?

>> No.1739312

>>1739267
2.5lbs of force on a 1ft lever. So if it’s a short little allen key, just go snug and don’t try to crank it.

>> No.1739359

>>1739273
thanks anon but i’m too autistic for that so i bought a small torque wrench used for bikes

>> No.1739375

>>1719434
Has a water resistant layer on the faces. the ends will still suck it up.

>> No.1739379
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1739379

>>1719494
it depends on the mounting interface, but most will be bolted on to a faceplate, which then attaches to the spindle in some manner, usually a taper with a key in it and a retention nut that cinches down from the faceplate side.

>> No.1739381

>>1720297
I like salvaging them for electronics projects assuming theyre not busted

>> No.1739383

>>1723523
You would have to account for the pressure head from the piping but basically yeah.

>> No.1739385

>>1723533
Shooting and marital arts

>> No.1739386

>>1723923
Quite. Depending on the quality I would take it to a pro,or maybe you've got a bro whos got a cousin.

>> No.1739388

>>1724521
They call them 1/4". Nobody approximates that shit to the closest metric value, you just got 2 sets.

>> No.1739389

Is it possible to calculate how hot a wire will get with a given voltage and amperage? Don't know shit about this but I need to make a wire glow. Not melt or burn or warm up, but glow red hot at just the right temperature.

>> No.1739445

>>1739389

trial and error. you hook it up to a variable power supply and turn the voltage up until you get the desired color.
but as Edison found out: glowing wires break unless they're in a vacuum, or at least, void of oxygen.

>> No.1739565

>>1739275
To clarify, what I'm asking is can you power a standard 3.3v white LED straight from a 10440 without a resistor? Will this blow the LED? And roughly how long would the battery last powering the LED like this?

>> No.1739885
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1739885

What style of evaporator is this on a reach in cooler? It is quite old but has this style of fan/evaporator I am unfamiliar with.

>> No.1739901

>>1739565
Based on my retarded experimentation, yes, you will blow it up without a resistor. I’m no rocket surgeon though.

You gotta decide on the current going to the LED and then you can calculate what kind of runtime you will get.

>> No.1740007

How feasible is it to make an electric vehicle without an engineering degree? Nothing roadworthy just a dogshit little UTV like a Kubota but crappier

>> No.1740027

>>1740007
Degree don’t mean shit.

Do you have a chassis or you want to design that too? If you have a chassis already and are going to swap out the gas motor for electric, you could be half drunk and get it done fine as long as you ask the right questions.

>> No.1740089
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1740089

Alright boys, got a question for ya...

I got a new TV and I have it sitting on top of a dresser in my room. The old one had the stand in the center, but this one has the two feet towards the outside. Top of the dresser is 30” wide, the feet are 33” apart.

I went in the garage and cut a 2x6 into 2x 34” and screwed them together so it’s wide enough for the feet just because I wanted to get it set up last night, but it looks like shit. Also the dresser is sitting right between the door into the bedroom and the closet doors, so if it were to accidentally get bumped, I don’t want the TV to topple over since the feed are right on the edge of this 2x12 thingy.

Anybody have some better ideas how to make the TV feet fit on the dresser without it looking all redneck? Or should I just wall mount the damn thing right above it?

>> No.1740093

i learned that dead mouse doesn't really stink our cause bugs

>> No.1740142

Any reason I can't put some mineral oil on my desk fan to keep it quiet? Don't have access to any 3-in-1 or other purpose-mades. Been just spritzing the shaft with wd-40 but of course that's not a proper lubricant so it doesn't last long.

>> No.1740203
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>>1718483
do i need
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/dol-starter-2-4-amp/
for this
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/13in-single-phase-4-pole-motor/
and if so, why? why can't I just wire it straight to a plug?

>> No.1740209

>>1740089
>not redneck
Mount that junt on the wall.

>> No.1740213

>>1740209
That’s what I’m thinking. It fit perfectly on the dresser when I had the old one with the center stand. I still have a wall mount from my old house so I gotta decide if I want to use that or get a swivel boy.

>> No.1740219

I bought this little flamingo infinity mirror, what should I do with it?

>> No.1740224

>>1740219
Take a few hits of acid and freak yourself out

>> No.1740230

Got a chair kind of like https://www.amazon.com/Z-Boy-Bellamy-Executive-Bonded-Leather/dp/B0116W5PR8/ idk if it's exactly that chair but looks similar enough. Anyway I been using it for years, noticed it has a noticeable tilt to it lately so I looked underneath and the metal base has a big crack going all the way down it on one side. You think this would be an easy enough fix with some epoxy? Like would be strong enough etc? The chair already holds my weight even without fixing it but idk how much weight that mended part will need to hold.. Don't really wanna get into welding it or anything much more complicated

>> No.1740530

>>1718483
I bought a LED tape that came with a battery box. Whenever I turn it on, the switch makes an annoying, high pitchet EEEEEEEEE. What causes it and how do I fix it?

>> No.1740590

>>1732744
Solder or braze the correct threads on

>> No.1740622

>>1739268
Underrated

>> No.1740705

Harbor freight has refurbed 21degree framing nailers for $30. Are they worth it for basic homeowner projects?

>> No.1741013
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Hey anons, I emptied my giant entertainment center and plan to mount my TV on the wall to save space. Before I strip the hinges and knobs from this thing, is it worth saving? Former pets have pissed on the bottom so the "wood" is bubbly close to the floor. I was just wondering if it's something I should try to salvage or give away instead of haul off

>> No.1741033

>>1740705
Where are you finding these?

>> No.1741035

>>1741013
Id just trash it honestly.
Giant entertainment centers like that are passe' and nobody really wants them

>> No.1741055

>>1741035
Yeah I've gotten my $50 out of it from about 5 years ago lol

>> No.1741090

>>1740142
No reason. Most oils are mineral oils. Clipper oil, baby oil, and laxitive oil are all mineral oils but purified. Laxitive oil is a longer C chain so it's a bit thicker but it can't be absorbed into your system because the molecule is so large.

I assume you're talking about oiling the fan bearing here, and not some other strange use.

No idea what WD-40 is made of exactly... it seems to evaporate and leave some kind of film, but that's not what you want in a bearing.

>> No.1741106

>>1741033
Most HF’s have a section tucked in the back of the store with all that shit. When they have the sidewalk sale, they will put it all out front.

Sometimes it’s a good deal. Lots of times it’s a 10pc socket set missing the most common size, marked 10% off original price because 1/10 of the sockets are missing.

I would rather go buy the whole set and get 20% off.

>> No.1741139

Can anyone give me a rough idea of what it would cost/entail to install a wood burning fireplace or stove? Lots of variables I know, but just rough or even fucking move would be helpful. Single story house, crawl space, tiny attic in Colorado.

>> No.1741240

>>1718483
Is it dumb, and if it is how dumb is it, to put a 7" cutoff disc on a 5" angle grinder?

>> No.1741293

Does anyone sell unthreaded bolts? Like, just a regular M10 bolt but with no threads on it all? Usually i just get a bolt with an unthreaded shoulder and cut the threads off, but i need a few of them in a longer length than i can easily find, and don't have access to a lathe to make my own, otherwise i wouldn't be doing this in the first place

>> No.1741294

>>1741240
Other than you needing to take the guard off? As long as the disc is rated for the speed of the grinder, shouldn't be any more dangerous than running an 4 1/2 without the guard. Which is retarded.

>> No.1741338

>>1741294
lmao I was hoping to pick up a 7" guard before trying it but I haven't looked yet, beyond this question. So maybe such a thing isn't available.on it's own.

>> No.1741578

>>1740622
?

>> No.1741763

I have a 200 amp main breaker box feeding my home. I want to run 220v to the barn, but its around 160 feet from the meter. I'm not sure yet if there's a benefit of running a straight shot of circuit through the crawlspace and out through the foundation wall, which would cut down the trench I would need to dig considerably. I can do all the work myself but I'm unsure about what size wires I will need to run without incurring a large voltage drop. I plan on installing wood and metalworking machinery in the barn. Any suggestions?

>> No.1741920

i want to fill a vase with glass balls/marbles/beads or something similar like rocks/stones/whatever

looking at retail stores, they sell this shit for like $10+ to dumb women

i guess i could walk around and collect rocks, but it might look like shit and take forever to fill. what can i fill this thing with that won't cost but a few bucks, at most?

>> No.1741921

>>1741763
There are tables in the NEC to calculate exactly what you need. Your first need to determine the load in your accessory use structure. Then you can calculate the wire size for the load and to minimize the voltage drop. Going under the house to shorten the trench is fine. Conduit is better than direct burial. What’s your freeze depth?

>> No.1741963

>>1741920
Pet stores or home improvement stores will sell you 20lb bags for the same price the craft store sells a 1/2lb bag for. Or Walmart, go to the pet section or garden section. I think Petsmart will sell you a little 2lb bag of gravel for a couple bucks.

But that’s mostly stones. For the marbles and shit, look on Amazon or Ebay if the pet stores don’t have them any cheaper than the craft section.

>> No.1741969
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1741969

Soon to be mounting this TV on the wall, would it be best centered on the wall or within the room? I have a couch on each wall to the left and the right which makes me think I should center it in the room which would put it to the right on the actual wall. I may have to take a sheet rock panel off and add a couple 2x4s as studs so it's more secure

>> No.1741971

>>1741969
Where are the studs? I would do it that way to be lazy, find the studs and determine if it still looks ok. If you can get it somewhere between center of the room and center of the wall without having to rip out the drywall, you will be set.

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1741978

I am making a wooden soap dish and all I have are wood chisels, a saw, a tape measure, and some sandpaper.
So far I have pic related and I want to use the wood chisels to cut away the center part as an indentation (and add a pattern). Do I use the sandpaper on them and make sure the wood pieces are square first and then use the chisel? To produce a quality piece which order do I do it in?

>> No.1741992

I want to throw some mops away in the trash, but the handles are too long. I've got a hacksaw, but any suggestions on the blade?

>> No.1741994

>>1741963
brilliant idea with the aquarium gravel. thanks!!!

>> No.1741996

>>1741992
what material?
Wood? high TPI

>> No.1742005

>>1741992
just use a basic 2 dollar hand saw

>> No.1742033

Is anyone here knowledgeable in timber frame home pricing vs stick construction? I'm asking because I have access to a mature stand of loblolly (yellow) pine in Virgina, all 80-100 feet tall. I can cut them down myself, but does the free wood offset the otherwise increased price of timber framing? I would also assume transporting the logs could be expensive or if a framer is even willing to work outside their usual suppliers is an option.

I suppose getting the logs to a sawmill and then the site could be accomplished. I'm really only looking to build a small single story house ~1000 sq ft. tl dr, if the wood is free, is this economical compared to conventional, modern stick frame new construction?

>> No.1742068

>>1741971
in the photo, there are a couple of faint "white" lines, on is behind the tv and slightly to the right, the other is farther off to the left. I could probably make the one on the right work (it's maybe 6 inches to the right of center in the room. I could probably put a chair in the left corner of the room to balance it out. You're right, that would save a bit of work! thanks!

>> No.1742080

>>1741996
it's plastic or aluminum or something

>> No.1742115

I live in a second floor apartment in a 6 story building, right above the laundry room. Every now and then, usually in the middle of the afternoon, my sink backs up with suds and water. It almost always happens when I am not using the kitchen or running water at all. I mentioned that I'm above the laundry room, but I've seen it happen when the laundry room wasn't used. Another symptom is that if I drain one well that is more than half full, it backs into the other well. What could be causing this?

>> No.1742141

>>1723796
Stihl

>> No.1742150
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1742150

How would I go about fixing this? It's right next to the sink, it get wet constantly and cleaning is annoying cause I always chip little bits away.

>> No.1742157

>>1739359
Don’t worry, I am that autistic, too.

>> No.1742172

>>1741921
I know because I contacted the local energy distributor that I have to dig the trench 22" deep for 3" conduit. Going through the crawlspace saves me from having to dig about 100' of trench, so I think I'll do that instead, and only dig from where the conduit comes out of the wall and into the earth to the barn. I've done smaller scale wiring for electronics but not much experience with home electrical sans a few 120v outlets.

Thanks for the NEC suggestion, managed to snag the 2017 edition for reference.

>> No.1742175

>>1742150
replace counter top
or fill with shitty auto body filler and put a few layers of sealant over it

>> No.1742177

>>1742150
Replace it. Any repair you try and do will look like ass and fail in time. Particleboard is not repairable and should not be used near wet environments. "But people use particleboard countertops all the time!" Yes, and they also replace them every 10 years so this isn't an issue.

>> No.1742219
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>>1741971
Here's the close to finished result (I still need to make shelves and hide cords but that can wait). The bracket I bought had a swing arm so I was able to mount it on a stud to the right (faint white vettical line about a hand's distance to the left of the right side of TV) but rock it over to the left, close to centering it on the wall. Got rid of my behemoth of an entertainment center(piss soaked) so I'm happy. Oh and depending on the shelves I build, I may end up lowering the TV about a foot or so

>> No.1742242

Is getting into farming in 2020-2d dumb? I wanna grow shrooms.

>> No.1742261

>>1741994
I worked at a pet store for 4 years, you would be amazed how many people came in to buy that shit for crafts because it’s either a 50lb sack at Lowe’s or a palm sized bag at the craft store for $4.99.

>>1742219
My wall mount is like that too. The two parallel rails that mount to the wall have multiple slots to put the bolts through, and then the two vertical rails that connect to the TV can slide left-right along the ones mounted to the wall, so it gives you maybe 6” or 8” you can slide it off from center to look good even if the studs aren’t quite centered.

>> No.1742383
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1742383

What is the best way to clean battery corrosion on metal? Pic related is what I'm dealing with.

>> No.1742385

>>1742383
wtf

>> No.1742391

>>1742385
Yeah that's what I thought too when I finally pried that panel loose. It had 4 C cells in the battery housing. Silver Eveready "classics" with the 9 lives logo, to give you an idea of just how long these batteries were in there. Am I fucked?

>> No.1742404

>>1742391
I just hit the shit with a steel or brass brush. Never looks too great after but usually works.

>> No.1742455

can i get an answer to this? >>1741978

>> No.1742460

>>1742455
Yes

>> No.1742462

>>1741978
wooden soap dish?
are you literally going to put a wet soap bar on the piece of wood?

>> No.1742471

>>1742462
the image i attached to that post shows the layout. the soap dish will have slats so that the water runs between them, and less of the soap sticks.
i will treat the wood if i have to
right now the soap is sticking to my counter and it's inconvenient to pry it off the stone in my shower every time i want to clean myself. none of the stores near me were selling wooden ones, which is what i wanted, and i had leftover hardwood from cabinets that were recently removed from my kitchen.

>> No.1742476

>>1742471
How often are you going to use that soap? You’re going to have to cover the thing in 10 coats of something to keep it from sucking up the water. Even with the slats, the base of the thing is going to be sitting in a tiny puddle of water for hours after you use the soap.

>> No.1743328
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1743328

Hey diy I bought some luggage. Used, but in decent shape. They said it was from a smoke/pet free home but I'd still like to clean it up before using it. There's a tiny bit of dirt dauber nest residue which I can dust off. I was just wondering what some good products would be to clean/deodorize? I've got some white vinegar and activated charcoal. Would those be good places to start? Maybe some ozium? They don't really have an odor that I can smell, so I'm sure whatever I do will be overkill. Also what's a decent price for this set? American Tourister, 3pc, they nest in each other.

>> No.1743397

I just bought a place and want to lay down some peel and stick tiles. Do you guys have tips so that every tile is perfectly placed and wont lift up in the future?

>> No.1743475

>>1743397
I'm not an expert on installing but I'd suggest buying some extra tiles in case some crack. That way you'll def be able to replace them with the same tile. I'm going to assume you're renting and don't want to throw a bunch of money into doing it the right way with real tile or even linoleum.

>> No.1743518

>>1742455
>>1742462
>>1742471
>>1742476
Can confirm, don't make a soap dish out of wood unless you coat it in epoxy. I made a soap dish and just waxed it for a finish. It formed mold on the bottom after a while. You don't want your hands to smell musty after washing them, shit drove me nuts til I figured out what the source was....

>> No.1743520
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>>1718483
sirs please help
i have a lawnmower and the engine is giving me trouble
when it starts it runs for a couple seconds then dies. if i manually pump the primer for about a minute it keeps itself running at a very rough idle. if i try mow grass like this it just stalls straight away.
i have pulled the bitch apart and sprayed carb cleaner all over the valves and float bits, fuel seems to flow fine from the tank. it uses one of these gay 'auto govener' type things that seems to just kill the engine the moment it starts revving properly. how to i troubleshoot this thing, is there a way to just get it running by bypassing the autogov? i dont give a fat shit about emissions at this point, my lawn is getting long as fuck

>> No.1743544

>>1743520
Sounds like you left old gas in there and have a fuel delivery problem. Check your fuel lines and filter first, they get old and crack. Then think about a carb rebuild or a whole new carb if it’s cheap.

And make sure you run it dry before storage

>> No.1743670

>>1741969
Some mounts have a track, as in you mount them on the studs that best match the location and the tv can slide on the track ti help center it.

>> No.1743702

>>1743520
Spray lube the shit out if the governor/throttle and wiggle it around to free it up.

Mine had a moveable spring to adjust governor tension so I could kick it way higher than it was. I also shortened the throttle so it bottomed out.

I did the whole carb thing and it was a throttle problem.

>> No.1743888
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1743888

>>1743544
>>1743702
thanks brehs
gave it another go today, i think the fuel was ok, hadnt been sitting too long, i pretty much have to mow year round so it doesnt sit for more than a couple weeks

gave the governor a good spray, made sure the throttle could max out and shortened the governor spring. pretty sure the spring helped, it actually runs strong enough to cut grass but started popping so it'll probably kill itself eventually but at least then i can trash it and get a new one without damaging my man-conscience

>> No.1744043

>>1742383
What is it? Just hit it with a little 50/50 vinegar and water to neutralize any acid, then scrub the shit off with a wire brush, rinse 8 and repaint.

>> No.1744046

>>1743520
Float bowl stuck? If it still runs while manually priming it, sounds like the float got stuck up and isn't letting fuel in.

>> No.1744245

Can I plug a power strip/sorge protector into a step up converter?

I have 4 appliances that need 220v 50hz (my house 110v 60hz)
appliance A power input: 50W
appliance B power input: 12w
there are 2 A's and 2 B's

So I was thinking in buying a step up converter either 200w or 750w and use a surge protector in the 200 output to feed all 4 appliances, is my idea sound?
Someone told me that this is going to give me different hz and fuck my appliances up, that I should be using 1 step up per appliance which to me sounds weird.

specs of the step up https://www.steren.com.mx/pub/media/wysiwyg/doctosMX/910-750-instr.pdf

>> No.1745100

How i can tell how much each part of my walls conducts sound? Is there a somewhat cheap tool that can do it? I feel like most of it comes through the window and window frame but i can't trust my ears alone.

>> No.1745119

>>1744245
>I should be using 1 step up per appliance

yeah, that's weird and silly. ignore it.

but 750W seems like overkill when you only need 124W. it's gonna very heavy and probably cost a lot to ship.

>> No.1745135

>>1743888
Could get ethanol shield or fuel stabil or octane booster.

>> No.1745147
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1745147

>>1745100
Just get a decibel meter and move a stereo around the place and see where the noise is getting through.

Or a seismograph.

>> No.1745162

On a whim i stuck a decent sized bucket on my roof during a storm to collect rain water. I pumped said water through a sawer mini filter 2 times. What additional filtration would be needed for this or is that plenty? Ive used this sawer on camping trips drinking from lakes/streams with no issues.

>> No.1745191
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1745191

So I'm going to make drinking glasses from alcohol bottles and I'm making them hold about 2 cups each.

I just don't know what to do with the upper part, I need some ideas (see picture). I'm also pretty set on a glass cutter but if someone could change my mind then I'd be open.

>> No.1745209

I'm running a solar array into a charge controller into a 24v battery, then using a 24+v to 12v 50a transformer to power a RV. 12v 50a is just barely enough to power the RV and I'm about to add more loads on that so I need to up the amps. I bought the 50a transfrmer because it was the only one that was encapsulated, a solid block of epoxy sealed aluminum with only wires coming out, the larger amperage transformers all had micro fans and shit like that. If I want to double my amperage can I just get another of the 12v 50a out transformers and parallel them together to get my 100a or do I need to buy a bigger unit and deal with the fans and whatever other electronics the bigger unit have?

>> No.1745220
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1745220

i wanna install some mechanism which opens/closes a window for me, i use it so much throughout the day that it might worth looking into it
it would involve turning the handle by 90° and some push/pulling
im thinking about some lego technic™ shenanigans but that seems pricey

any ideas?

>> No.1745221
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1745221

>insulated triple-pane bathroom window
>1am
>hear 2 shatters
>outer edges shattered
>center pane intact
>nobody outside
>literally the most inconvenient window to shoot or throw something at
did 42 degrees in cali shatter my window or do i need to triple check for bullet holes?

>> No.1745222

>>1745221
>outer edges shattered
and by this i mean this inside and outside panes are shattered

>> No.1745228
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1745228

>>1745221
(op) aight after learning about these skinny triple windows i'm guessing that's the reason the center pane didn't crack

>> No.1745276

My glasses are bent out of shape slightly and dont fit properly. Can i just hold them above a flame/heatgun to soften the plastic and bend them back?

>> No.1745281

Is there a (good) way to thread an OD without a lathe?

>> No.1745285

>>1745221
not temperature. the frame is getting distorted somehow. the outer panes are tempered, and the inner pane is more flexible, so any stress on the frame breaks the outer panes first.

i used to work at a place that manufactured insulating glass.

>> No.1745526

>>1745209
>24+v to 12v 50a transformer

there's no such thing as a DC transformer. what the thing is actually is a ''24V to 12V stepdown converter'' which probably means it uses an inverter (with a transformer) to lower the voltage and then a rectifier to turn it back to DC. if that's the case, it's definitely not a good idea to run two in parallel, as one will dump current into the other, depending on which one is stronger, and depending on the phase of the output ripple.

so, if you want a simple reliable system, what you have presently is NOT IT. coz it has power electronics which will die at some point, just like the more powerful units you rejected.

in conclusion, either buy a more powerful unit, or buy the same unit but separate the RV into 2 zones, 1 fed by each converter.

>> No.1745531

>>1745220

not sure how your window opens but I'm always on the lookout for powerful low-speed geared motors that are cheap. so at the thrift store, i often pick up things whose batteries have died for a few bucks:
electric pepper mills,
electric wine bottle openers,
rotisserie rotators,
electric screwdrivers,
battery operated drills, etc.

for pulling and pushing, i once found a brand new linear actuator arm, used for reclining a sofa seat, for $6. a cheapo version can be made with a motor and a length of threaded rod.

>> No.1745571

>>1745281
are you saying a die isnt good?

>> No.1745645

>>1745571
Not for anything larger than about 8-32, and even then I would normally only use a die to clean threads cut on a lathe, I've never had good luck getting a die to start straight consistently.

>> No.1745949

>>1745191
bump

>> No.1745970

Any suggestions to make a perfecty round 8in hole in plywood for dog bowl stand. Im tired of him flipping his bowl with food in it and i heard its better to rise the bowl as they get older. I dont have gianst holesaw or a router with one of those pivoting tracks.
I ony have drill, inpacts, circular saw and mitter saw.

>> No.1746071

in my car when turning at a good speed I notice a "sha sha sha sha sha sha" rubbing sound at a pretty high frequency coming from the front wheels. It's a front wheel drive

any ideas what that could be?

>> No.1746118
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1746118

>>1745970

you're going to need some sort of reciprocating blade, a jigsaw or at least a sawzall. circular saws are for straight cuts or very slight curves

you could nigger rig a big holesaw by cutting a bandsaw blade to a length of Pi*8 ", making it into a circle and brazing it together with some radial and diagonal support rods and a cheapo hex shank drill bit axially. then you could use your drill/impact driver. actually have no idea if this would work or if the bandsaw blade is too flimsy.

or just buy an 8" holesaw. but for the money I'd get a jigsaw, so you have a more versatile tool than just an 8" fucking holesaw that you used once. a sawzall is even more versatile but it makes shittier, non precise cuts

>> No.1746187

lost my Leatherman, I want a multitool with pliers, knife, Phillips head and flat head and little else.. most multi tools try to pack too much shit in or have things I don't need. any suggestions?

>> No.1746205
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1746205

>>1746187
Leatherman Skeletool CX

>> No.1746236

I'm looking for a set of those helping hands for holding boards/wires can anyone recommend me any?
And is it worth buying a magnifying glass thing?

>> No.1746241

For what can I use expired (it still glues everything just fine, except I don't trust it) PVC cement?

>> No.1746289
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1746289

this is the back of an in-wall heater. I should have taken a larger picture.

what is this burnt component? is it designed to fail like a fuse?

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1746294

>>1746289
here's a picture of the unit as a whole. the piece with the tape is where my landlord "fixed" the component

>> No.1746324

>>1746289
It's just a jumper wire going from one limit switch to another. He "fixed" the wire. I have doubts that one or either limit switch is working.

>> No.1746345

>>1720280
Chainlink is pretty easy. Obviously wood privacy looks better. If you arent going to be in the location long, just use concrete.

>> No.1746373
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1746373

>>1746236
I have the HF one with the magnifying glass and light. The magnifying glass mostly gets in the way, I think you would be better off with a separate quality unit if you need it, and good lighting overall instead of that little shit.

Also two hands aren’t always enough and it’s annoying with all those dumb wing nuts. Spend the extra $15 and get one like pic related with at least 4 hands.

>>1746187
Plus one to this >>1746205

Otherwise the Wave is pretty good if you don’t want a million unnecessary things. Like the Skeletool, the Wave is full sized with a locking knife that doesn’t require you to unfold the tool and not too bulky. You can also get the Leatherman bit kit if you want more drivers and an extension.

>> No.1746388

>>1739375
So if I use OSB to make a cheap shelf in my workshop it's okay if water spills on it?

>> No.1746392

>>1746241
Can I use it to glue ABS+PC mix you can find in laptops? It seems to dissolve that plastic rather nicely.

>> No.1746407
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1746407

So I just got a 3d printer. The resin is smelly. Which means I need something better then a box fan and open window, especially in the QC winter. Looking around, I see cheap-ass looking 4" fans for 15-35 bux (pic related), some nice looking fans for 35 bux and up, and speed controllers for 15 bux and up. Will something like pic related do the job or will it just be noisy crap and I should get a 195 CFM Vivosun plastic duct fan?

>> No.1746409
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1746409

>>1746407
Pic related is the vivosun fan.

>> No.1746412

Where can I find service manuals for old vcr? My. Sony slv-n77 is eating tapes.

>> No.1746414

>>1725604
Wouldn't work on a big crew because a big crew will have big number of locks.

>> No.1746417
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1746417

>>1726837
Give the key to your dad.

>> No.1746437

So Im pretty retarded and I thought you could just get a screw and drill it into a piece of wood and it would just work.
Now when I tried screwing in my magnetic catchers for my wardrobe doors. The screw would look like it was screwing in and then it would just fall out after I BSD finished drilling.
How do I prevent it from doing this? Should I ore drill the holes before I drill in the new screw? Sorry for such a retarded question I never had a dad to ask for help with these things.

Also is there any good books or guides for woodwork retard begginers.

>> No.1746440

>>1746437
a- never use the screws that come with a product, they are literally the shittiest screws available.

ii- always predrill your screw holes, unless you're doing something really really small into softwood.

>> No.1746445

>>1746437
Is it particle board or solid wood? If particle board and you’re using a power drill, set the clutch to like 0 or use hand tools instead because that stuff is too soft. If you fucked a couple holes already, you might have to find some bigger screws. There’s a toothpick and glue trick for that too.

>> No.1746460
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1746460

>>1746289

it's pretty clear that the source of heat that melted the wire is from the contacts on the thermostat. the male contacts are all covered in crud, and the female spade terminals are the same. this creates a contact resistance which gets off. hot enough to melt copper wire.

a proper fix involves replacing all the cruddy parts. the wire, the female spade terminal, and the thermostat. since the thermostat will probably be difficult to find, you might skip it, but you have to sandpaper all the crud off till it's shiny and new.

as for the wire and spade terminal, you cant use solder, so you gotta find a crimp tool as well. i've never specifically asked but i suspect a store selling appliance parts (like in pic) would sell you a length of wire with 2 spade terminals already crimped.

>> No.1746476

>>1746071
CV joint or maybe something is up with the power steering.

>> No.1746488

>>1746440
>>1746445
Thanks for the tips. Got everything working. I wish I had known you had to predrill holes. Just hung up 3 pairs of new curtains knowing this

>> No.1746520

>>1746071
Make sure all your lugs are tight?

>> No.1746561

>>1746392
Apparenly yes, I can. Though I think I better dissolve some ABS in methyl-ethyl-ketone

>> No.1746569
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1746569

What can dissolve silicone, besides elbow grease?

>> No.1746708

Do they make an adapter so that you can combine two 120v electrical cords to make a 240 outlet?

>> No.1746742
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1746742

Pic related is the cartridge behind the control knob in my shower. It's an old Delta shower. Apparently old enough that Delta forgot that they ever made it. Problem I'm having is that little to no hot water is being mixed in the shower water. Newer Deltas have a plastic disk that you rotate to adjust how much hot water can be mixed in. On mine it appears that plastic tab sticking out performs this function but I can't find a way to adjust it. The sink and the tub in the same bathroom get plenty of hot water, it's just the shower that doesn't get any, likely do to something weird with this mixer limiter in the handle. This is a rental house so I'd prefer not to do a costly upgrade but I need to be able to take a hot shower.

>> No.1746767

I want to make a lampshade out of perspex in some kind of stained glass effect (sort of like those art nouveau ones).

I was thinking about using acrylic sheet cut into pieces but I'm not sure what I would use between the pieces (to stick them together and act as a dark border) - stained glass uses lead but I had this wacky idea of mixing fine black sand with epoxy to make a paste that I can work between the pieces - which hardens and bonds the whole thing together.

I plan to use (or make) something hard and conical to use as a template - something to temporarily stick the pieces to, in order to give the right shape, then carefully put this paste into the gaps.

The cone would also be used to apply the right curvature to each perspex piece (I would warm each piece until it became flexible, then drape it around said cone and leave it til it cools).

Is this a stupid idea? If so, can anyone suggest a better method to achieve this?

>> No.1746771

>>1746569
Nothing you'd want to be in the same room with.

>> No.1746774

Do they make garbage disposals with the on/off switch on the unit itself instead of having to wire in and cut a hole in the wall for a toggle switch?

>> No.1746779

they say to drain tool batteties to 75% before storage. what is the best way to do this? just hold trigger or does the battery actually need resistance to use up charge?

>> No.1746788

>>1746708

of course not. if they did, they'd be liable for all the damage and death caused by their misuse. however, it's just 5 minutes of work, and costs like $4 for 2 extensions and a roll of tape at the dollar store.

>> No.1746790

>>1746767
>Is this a stupid idea? If so, can anyone suggest a better method to achieve this?

collect 12 dollars and head to your nearest thrift shop. Tiffany shades are found there quite often.

>> No.1746792

>>1746774
>having to wire in and cut a hole in the wall for a toggle switch?

no one is forcing you to do that. you could wire up a foot-switch, a remote control switch, a switch controlled by an app on your phone, or even a Google Voice activated switch.

>> No.1746807

>>1746790
But I want to make my own designs.

>> No.1746808

>>1746708
That's a damn stupid idea.

>> No.1746810

>>1746788
Will that even work? If you split a 120v line, each branch will show 120v, sure, but you can't recombine those and magically double the voltage surely? They would have to be independent voltage sources I think.

I could be talking out of my arse but it seems like getting something for nothing.

>> No.1746843

>>1746810
Your household. 120v is split from 220v... You'd have to know which outlets to hook into to get each side but not an insurmountable problem.

>> No.1746845

>>1746767
A better method would be to use proper copper foil and stained glass. The easiest way would be to paint a single sheet of perspex with translucent acrylics.

>> No.1746855

>>1746845
Cheers. I just looked at a video about using copper foil this way - I like it but I'd like black ideally.

I was considering buying different coloured pieces of plastic (rather than glass because it's easier to bend) but acrylics might be the way to go.

>> No.1746882

Simple question:

I've been given a large number of computer and audio cords that I want to keep, but they smell like shit: cigarettes and dead skin.

How do I clean the stench off of them? what should I use?

>> No.1746932

>>1746882
I use simple green. Soak em in a tub with the shit, then get a stack of towels. Go through and wipe each one down quickly. use the same towel - you just need to scrub em a bit to get the filth off.

rinse, repeat with simple green. this time wipe em off with dry towel, and lay them out to dry. I live in the desert, so its not that big a deal - shit dries nicely.

>> No.1746935

>>1746417
quit turning me on anono

>> No.1746952

>>1746771
I don't give a fuck. I can get some chemical I want. And I have proper safety squints.

>> No.1747119

>>1746792
ok thanks, wasnt sure how they had to be wired up ive just always seen them already installed with a wall switch

>> No.1747166
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>>1718483
I got a toggle switch and a cable gland that I want to install in this box. How should I go about installing the...
>toggle switch?
After drilling 0.55mm, how should I fasten the switch? I'm guessing it should be between B and C?
Additionally, does A act as a replacement for B, or is it just added on top of it?

>cable gland?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkG0aLsyex0
The video shows that the box should be under X2, but where should the rubber seal ideally be at? Between the box and X2, or between the box and Z?

>> No.1747207

>>1718483
How do I get gear oil out of my clothes? I washed them in the machine 5 times. They still stink. Currently soaking in a bucket with water and dish soap. Any ideas?

>> No.1747317
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1747317

Dont know where to post this but I'm trying to build my own loft bed. Queen size and would have a desk underneath. Will this design be stable enough or did I miss anything?

The posts on each corner would be a 4x4 (brown) inside with a 2x6 and a 2x8 to cover it (green).

Posts will be connected to each other on bed level at roughly 66 inches high using 2x8s (dark gray), reinforced by 2x2s (light gray and black) creating a sandwich and will be screwed/bolted all together every 6 inches.

Planks (red) would rest on the light gray and black 2x2s).

>> No.1747325

>>1746855
The black you see is just a patina that is wiped onto the lead when you’re done soldering. Also comes in copper color.
I’ve done copper foil work. It’s easy, and results will be better than what you’re contemplating.

>> No.1747335

>>1747325
Aside from painting, which is really the easiest and least expensive option
>>1746855

>> No.1747384

>>1746767
Rereading this... with stained glass the curve comes from angles between flat glass, which is why pcs are small. This is called a tiffany shade, btw and I believe copper foil was created to do this work. You absolutely need a mold to do the work on. Cardboard should work.
Alternately you can make flat sided version with 4 trapezoid sides and solder them to a shade shape. Frank Lloyd Wright shades are made like this.
Making these shades is an ambitious project. I've looked into it but never taken the time to actually make them.

>> No.1747385

>>1747317
You won't need the 4x4s, and since you can't see them and they are expensive compared to 2x6 I'd drop them. You may need fore aft braces but you can add them later
I built workbenches custom for every house I've lived in... 4 and counting. If you build the basic frame and square it up you'll know if you have enough strength or of you need to add another brace or lateral.

>> No.1747414

>>1747385
What's a fore aft brace? I google it and it showed some physical therapy braces.

>> No.1747416

>>1747414
I'm actually new to carpentry and I really want a kick ass bed while also saving some money.

>> No.1747422

So i just put my plastic expansion drywall anchors into the wall and they fit all snug in. Now when I put the screw into it and try drill it in the screw does not go in at all. The anchors came with the screw in the same packet but no matter how fast I try drill it in, it will just not go in. I tried tapping in the screw a bit with a hammer but that just pushed the anchor in further. Pls help :(
This is for curtains BTW

>> No.1747456

>>1747207
Cotton, or poly blend? If it's non synthetic, soak the fuckers in gasoline, then rinse and wash. They'll stink like gas for a few washes, but it's better than gear oil

>> No.1747482

>>1747422
I fixed it. We good

>> No.1747500
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1747500

Anyone know anything about hydrostatic transmissions on ride on lawn mowers?
The engine starts but it won't move forwards or backwards, pulling the manual neutral lever doesn't let you push the mower by hand like it should.
It's happened before and come good on it's own the next day but I'd rather understand and fix the problem.

>> No.1747511

>>1747500
Fixed it. brakes were seized.

>> No.1747519

>>1720405
>how do i cut without a cutting thing
no.

>> No.1747562

Best sort of wood for a rigid workbench?

>> No.1747691

How many seeds per pot?

>> No.1747701

>>1747562
2x4s, with 4x4s for the legs

>> No.1747763

I've just regreased grandpas swiss made Bosch Combi M20 drill/multitool from the 1960s, it looked pretty much new on the inside.
Why don't they make tools like that anymore?
It's an all metal gearbox in the front with a big ass main bearing you can acess by removing just 3 screws.
Besides the cable that thing is as good as new now after replacing the 50-60 year old grease, meanwhile many modern tools go to shit within only a few years.
Hell, I'd buy all the attachments for it if they still made them...

>> No.1747776

>>1747414
Those yellow braces you’re using for triangulation, they are only on one side. You may need them for all 4 sides.
>>1747416
Then definitely ditch the 4x4s.
>>1747562
2x4s topped with 1/2 plywood is best midrange.

>> No.1747778

>>1747701
2x4s for legs are fine as long as you put in triangular braces. 4x4 are overkill imho.

>> No.1747832

>>1747778
Overkill and workbench are mutually exclusive

>> No.1747887

How hard would it be for a complete newbie with a soldering iron to make an adjustable volume knob for headphones that i'm trying to make just for the hell of it? Is it as easy as solder to the 3 points correctly and done?

>> No.1747909

>>1747832
Agree but you'd be better off with extra 2x4 braces than buying 4x4. I made my first bench with 4x4s using this logic. Aside from being way more expensive the legs required same bracing 2x4 legs did. I haven't used them for past 3 versions and wouldn't in future.
If you want to go overkill rebuilt an iron v8 block on it tier strength levels, add extra legs, additional reinforcement to tabke top frame, and.or butcher block top or 2 layers of 3/4 inch plywood. Then bolt it to wall and floor. You could take a sledgehammer to it and it won't budge.
I don't build them this heavy anymore, some of my shelves are only designed to hold a few pounds, bc they're custom built to an application that doesn't need much... which is the whole point of custom.

>> No.1748208
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1748208

What would be the best sealant that dries watertight and will secure the escutcheon to the tile? Plumber's putty and caulking are not appropriate.

I've heard from a friend that maybe silicone or expandable foam (Great Stuff) may work.

>> No.1748571

Mouser and Digikey sell CCD and CMOS sensors, but don't seem to sell lenses. Where do I get lenses?

Also where do I get better prices on CCD sensors?

>> No.1748641
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1748641

>>1748208
>Plumber's putty and caulking are not appropriate.

second one is wrong. silicone caulking compound will stick hard to even the smoothest of surfaces: glass, tile, chrome, and will last 20 years. you can get plastic forms (scrapers) to create a beautiful symmetric bead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DI4hfHM_Hg