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1718547 No.1718547 [Reply] [Original]

What's the point of having both normal screwdrivers AND a system with bits? What am I missing here? Don't one kind makes the other obsolete?

>> No.1718550

I'm discovering mold in the home. Its showing up in pillows and in a feint moldy smell in certain areas of the home. Is this somwthjng I can DIY or is it more than likely going to require in depth attic work? I've read all kinds of ways to handle it but how do I permanently prevent it from coming back and ruining nice things I have like my books? It seems to show up in the most random areas, and everything in this home kind of has a feint grimy texture to it now.

Does everything in the home have to be wiped down? Can mold live if I double bag up some loose things in black plastic trash bag? Have a lot of questions that sites don't seem to address...

>> No.1718551

This small home doesn't really have a place to put a washer or dryer, but it does have an area outside for one with no power or water hookups thought (just a concrete area near the back door). How much work am I looking at to get the hookups and water installed outside so I can put a washer and dryer in?

>> No.1718567

>>1718547
Bit screwdrivers are ok.
They have limited length. They have fat shanks especially for smaller bits, will routinely be too big to fit in places.
Also if you cant get anything bigger than a p3 bit with a standard screwdriver bit.

10/10 it will feel better in your hand to use a real screwdriver.

>> No.1718576
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Should I keep the windows in the body or not? I've add them there to reduce weight and because it looks cool.

>> No.1718585

>>1718550
>I've read all kinds of ways to handle it but how do I permanently prevent it from coming back and ruining nice things I have like my books? It seems to show up in the most random areas, and everything in this home kind of has a feint grimy texture to it now.
If it's showing up everywhere, you're going to have to gut everything. It'll just keep coming back from behind the walls and ceiling if you don't.

>> No.1718624

>>1718585
Well, maybe I'm making it sound much worse than it is, as I think the grimy texture is more from the humidity in the environment (Florida).

Will a dehumidifier help in one of the rooms where I don't want stuff to get ruined? At least for the coming months while I try to figure out where its coming from. Sorry but I don't think its behind everything and needs all my walls torn down.

>> No.1718628
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1718628

Pic related, old Sears 1.5T jack (made in Japan, supposedly a rebranded Blackhawk)... it’s not even a slow leak, it barely raises when it’s pumped and then just falls. What are the chances that it just needs some fluid and an air bleed?

Otherwise I suspect the whole ram needs to be rebuilt, but the seal kit is $50. At first I was thinking “I could buy a brand new HF 3-ton for $20 more” but now I’m thinking that a complete rebuild of this thing would leave me with a better jack than buying a new Chinese jack

>>1718547
It’s probably not worth buying full sets of security torx, hex (metric and inch of course), tri-wing, spanner bits, and all that other dumb shits you might see once a decade. Also ratcheting drivers are nice to use and it will be quite a handful to get those in 100 different sizes.

I use real drivers for standard stuff and torx, but that cheap 100pc security bit set comes in handy, especially when playing with electronics.

>> No.1718681

>>1718576
webm makes it look like there's nothing in them currently. If you want to keep the look and most of the weight savings, add some clear plastic panels over them to prevent dust/water ingress.

>> No.1718686

>>1718550
figure out if it's living in the ventilation system.
You'll likely need to run a dehumidifier and portable commercial hepa filter device through the house while also vacuuming all surfaces and exhausting the vac outside.

To kill it permanently, you have to eliminate it's primary living space, then you'll have to get rid of all the spores already floating around, then kill any remaining mold before it releases more spores.
Might have to run an ozone machine with the house unoccupied too to finish killing shit off, like when you do remediation work on a house with major flood/water damage.

I once had a window unit AC become a habitat for mold and didn't realize it until spores were out enough to let mold pop up anytime anything with liquid or moisture sat for any time. Caught it quick enough that just sanitizing the AC and cleaning all surfaces in the room took care of it.

>> No.1718689

>>1718624
A dehumidifier will help, but wherever the mold is, it's clearly sporing and will spring right back as soon as you let up.
I just had to help a friend with this, you think it's just in one spot, then you find it on the back of literally every piece of drywall.

Dilute lavender or tea tree oil in a spray bottle and spray it all over whatever you want to keep from getting moldy, but tea tree is toxic to dogs and lavender is bad for cats, so choose based on them. Both oils are strongly antifungal and will also help get rid of the mold smell.

>> No.1718690

>>1718547
They can each serve purposes that the other doesn't. You can't use a regular driver in a power tool, and a bit can't always access something the equivalant sized driver would (screw hole smaller than size of 1/4" bits).
Same reason you would own both wrenches and sockets. Tools might have uses that overlap but they also have areas that only they are specialized to function in.

>> No.1718691

>>1718628
always check/add fluid first. even if there's a seal leaking slowly, restoring fluid should keep it working again for a long time.

>> No.1718692

>>1718628
>What are the chances that it just needs some fluid and an air bleed?

Just about zero. 95% chance it's just a seal that can be replaced fairly easily, though.

>> No.1718693

>>1718551
Your question is answered by how far away the nearest plumbing is and how far away the breaker box is.

>> No.1718699
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>>1718691
>>1718692
Nah I don’t think it’s that easy. It wasn’t really leaking out anywhere I could tell, it was dry when I started fucking with it. There is a thread on GJ with the same jack and the main seal in the piston was pretty much shot, I bet that’s what is wrong with this one. I lifted the arm up by hand and released it back down and some dirty ass old oil came out.

Too bad. I think gonna save the thing if I ever get around to buying the $50 seal set. I gotta snag a big impact socket I think to open up the piston as well. It will be a solid jack if/when I get that stuff all figured out.

>> No.1718708

>>1718699
I often use an old floor jack, like 30 or 40 years old i think. Never see any leak or obvious wet spots, but every few years I end up having to add fluid and it's back to working.

>> No.1718715

>>1718708
What’s the process? Tighten it up, add fluid, pump, raise, loosen, repeat, right? As I pump it makes the arm go up like 1/2” real quick and then right back down.

>> No.1718723

Is it possible/feasible to sharpen a pair of tin snips? I found an old pair in the garage but they dont cut worth a fuck. Already bought a new pair but id like to know if I can salvage the old ones just in case

>> No.1718725

>>1718723
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=sharpen+tin+snips

>> No.1718726

>>1718715
that's about the same as how mine acts. at first it just has lower and lower lift height as fluid is almost gone, where it'll jack to a certain height then after that it'll move up with a pump but then go back down to that previous spot.
the process? put in lowest position, open fill/bleed/level port/bolt and fill with fluid. Put the plug/bolt back in, pump it up, add more fluid if it's still low.
If it's nicer or the port actually has a level indicator, you just lower the jack, open the fill port, fill to level, close and test.

>> No.1718730

>>1718726
Yeah that’s how I went about it, but it didn’t seem to pump much into the piston as I pumped the handle. If I raised it by pulling up the arm manually, it sucked all the fluid up and it was dropping really slow (with no weight on it) until I loosened the handle and then it dropped quick like normal.

>> No.1718736

>>1718730
so the valve/bolt that releases pressure and lowers jack (bleeding fluid back into reservoir) isn't closing properly then? that or the check valve/etc on the pump part.
the release/lowering bolt is a replaceable part on most jacks. why not take it out and see if its got a problem or not seating properly? If it's not sealing, it's just like pumping while the handle/bolt isn't tight.
Get a parts explosion and you might be able to find a way to figure whether the fluid is bleeding backwards through the pump or the release.

>> No.1718773

>>1718725
You double nigger

>> No.1718774

What's a good way to cut plywood? I'd rather not use a saw if I dont have to, I know it's extremely soft wood so could a knife cut through it? I just wanna make mini furniture

>> No.1718783

>>1718774
>What's a good way to cut plywood?
A saw.

>> No.1718807

Anyone familiar with raspberry pi’s connected with other microcontrollers?
I want to use a microcontroller, for example parallax or arduino, that has a motion detector on it.
If that sensor is triggered, I want the raspberry pi to react and use a script in python.

>> No.1718824

>>1718807
many options.

1st, ardiuino are 5V and rpi is NOT 5V tolerant. you will need to logic level shift to communicate. You can be poor and just do a resistor divider

you can have rpi gpio trigger based on a pin value.
you can implement bidirectional communication over a UART

there's plenty of python gpio libraries. Simpliest is RPi.GPIO (i think). best is probably pgpio.

use edge detection on the rpi. Create a simple python script that imports RPi.GPIO and sets edge detection on a pin. the function that get's called does what you want to do.

in the python scripts main loop, it should basically do nothing like:

if __name__ == "__main__":
while True:
time.sleep(1)

now run that script. You can use systemd to run it on startup and stuff as a system process.

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>>1718736
That’s the only other thing I was thinking aside from the piston being totally fucked. The release valve might not be sealing completely. I’m not sure where exactly to take it apart for that.

I would like to avoid opening the main cylinder if possible because I don’t want to go buy a 55mm impact socket. Maybe the release valve could be cleaned and fixed with a generic o-ring.

>> No.1718896

>>1718689
What did you do to help him? Did you have to tear out all the drywall to fix it?

>> No.1718926

>>1718547
I'm building a 20s 72v pack for an ebike. Is there any decent 72v BMS on the market? If not, what are some decent 36v BMS?

>> No.1718994

How do I know brassy from bronzey. Destructive methods acceptable.

>> No.1719039
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1719039

What is this? Can't remember where it came from.

>> No.1719052

>>1719039
A dog shedding blade?

>> No.1719130

>>1719052
Ah, thank you.

>> No.1719268
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1719268

Dumb question

I'm trying to power this little slump pump that requires (according to the pump as you can see)
12 volts 3 amps.

Can I splice the cable on this old laptop charger since the output is also 12v 3A onto the pump power lines?

>> No.1719274

>>1719268
Should be fine, just don't wire in reverse polarity. Also, don't turn the motor on and off many times in a short period of time because it draws several times it's normal current on start-up(will burn up your power supply).

>> No.1719277

>>1719274
would it be ok to wire it to a normal lightswitch in a little box or something?

>> No.1719285
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>>1719277
You might be better off getting an automobile switch rated for >3A DC.

It will probably work though, I did something similar with my light box. It uses this 12V/2A or whatever cable box DC adapter and a switch from Advance Auto.

>> No.1719300

>>1719274
Well I don't know what I was expecting honestly, but a bunch of braided wires were around an insulator and another braid of wires were in the core of that.

Am I right to assume that the inner and outer braids are two different polarities?

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>>1719300
forgot pic

>> No.1719321

>>1719303
Inner one is probably + and outer -. Get the meter.

>> No.1719341

>>1719321
Yep,

So how would I wire a standard light switch? I've never done one with DC

I have a pile of them and I'm looking to do this on the cheap, hence the laptop charger.

>> No.1719343
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1719343

What is the best way to insulate this space? Second floor of my garage and workshop. It is a tin roof with 24oc rafters.

>> No.1719374

>>1719341
Wire + through the switch, wire - straight to the pump.

>> No.1719423

>>1719374
Thanks, ill give it a shot tomorrow.

I don't feel like digging in my shed at this hour honestly.

>> No.1719443

>>1719343
That metal roofing is going to have condensation buildup and it will ruin most types of insulation that touch it. You will either need to add vapor barrier around the studs, which is a PITA, or get insulation that can handle being near the moisture. You will still want a space between the roofing material and the insulation though. For airflow.

>> No.1719572

>>1719443
What kind of insulation can be around moisture?

>> No.1719679

I want to try to clean out the water line in my refrigerator. But is it important that I do? When I stick a cotton swab up there I get mold out. I want to run vinegar through it but don't see how I could.

>> No.1719703

>>1718547
is there a website where you can find very specifically dimensioned pulleys other than amazon/mcmaster?

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Anyone recognize what this thing is? Used fridge is missing it for a connection, almost looks like a molex. It's for the ice maker.

>> No.1719991

>>1718807
why not connect motion detector directly to rpi? That's what GPIOs are for after all.

>> No.1720052

I have a cassette tape deck. When I record a 0dB signal it gets played back at around -3dB. I opened it up and there are adjustment pots for REC GAIN amd PB GAIN.
How do I know which one is set too low?

>> No.1720097

>>1719914

Molex is a company name. It probably is a Molex.

Here's what I do with these if I want to connect them. I find an old PC floppy molex connector. I use a bobby pin to remove the individual connector (male for female) and then I solder new wires to them and put heat shrink completely around the female (or just the body of the male leaving the pin exposed) and then just plug them onto each pin (the one on the device with the housing).

Why? There's probably hundreds of variations and they are ridiculously expensive.

>> No.1720098

>>1719914
I don't know what it's called but I'm not retarded so I typed "ice maker plug" into the search engine of my choice and there it is.

>> No.1720112

>>1719277

Just put the switch on the AC side of things. Life will be easier. A lot more losses on the 12V side of things, too, so you want to keep your adapter as close to the pump as you can make it.

>> No.1720130

I'm in the market for a generator but I don't know the first thing about them. I've had the predator inverter generators from harbor freight recommended to me but without much explanation.

>> No.1720144

I just bought a shitty metal bed from Ikea (yeah yeah). It has fitment issues and causes noise when I get on the bed. Specifically it has a cross member that consists of three square tube metal pieces. They connect together because the ends of two of the pieces are crimped (instead of smoothly beveled like any not-cheap designers would do). Ideally these pieces would gently press fit together (and then there's a through hole for a screw) but there's way too much clearance and so after putting it together, placing any weight on the member causes a very loud and ugly THUNK noise.

Is there some kind of strong soft material I can wrap the crimped edges in to stop the noise? I have some cheap ass vinyl from the dollar store but I think it will rip very quickly.

>> No.1720241

Does anyone have a pdf of a beginner's guide to building a bookshelf?

>> No.1720266

>>1720098
ereplacementparts . com

search your model find the parts

>> No.1720267

>>1720144
wrap it in a few layers of colored electrical tape to remove any slop

>> No.1721057
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How do I remove or cover that stupid logo that is 1.) simplest/requires fewest amount of purchases 2.) sucks the least.

It's plasticy and doesn't just peel off. Probably ironed on.

If you're going to rec that I stitch something, I'm going to need something to go over it, so don't forget to say WHAT.

>> No.1721067

>>1719572
rockwool and foam boards, I use both on my metal shed

>> No.1721120
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What is this material that my porch ceiling is made of? Just the name so I know what to look for at the hardware store. Thanks.

>> No.1721140

>>1720130
What are you trying to run off of it? Do you mind if it sounds like an ATV or do you need a quiet boy?

Honda is boss, but you’re going to pay. On the other hand, you will always be able to find parts for it too. Inverter generators cost a lot more but everybody says to go that route for sensitive electronics.

Those Predator generators seem to be solid, but be aware of HF’s dogshit warranty and parts availability, and often times you can get a better brand for the same money when you factor in the cost of the extended warranty.

I was at a food truck festival recently and there were a lot of trucks running those Predator inverter generators.

>> No.1721147

I am possibly going to be doing some network wiring in a home that is currently being built. I know how to run cable and terminate it and everything, I do that for work, but usually it is in existing buildings with metal conduit in the walls and drop ceiling. I haven't been able to find a good summary of the building codes related to this kind of thing and I have no idea what kind of conduit if any I should be buying to support and protect the cable. Has anyone here done this that could point me in the right direction?

>> No.1721157

>>1718896
We tore out one room because that's where it was coming from behind the wall, but later I was punching bits of drywall out with a hole saw to check for more and it extended almost 3/4 of the way around the house.

For now we're just sealing up and controlling what's there, since a full renovation is beyond budget.

>> No.1721159

>>1721120
its either plywood are hardie board if its concrete like

>> No.1721240
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I'm either missing something or this is just a really annoying this facebook does. Certain pages have a large video or slideshow and whenever I scroll down the page, all I'm able to see is the area under the "follow" and "share" buttons. The video or slideshow stays at the top (in this case it's a restaurant and the food pic stays there and blocks the rest of the page. Help?

>> No.1721246
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Whats the best brand socket set?

>> No.1721248

>>1721246
There is no best, just get one in the price range you can afford. They will all work fine.

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>>1721246
Snap On or SK, but they cost stupid amounts of money.

How much are you trying to spend? Gearwrench makes nice stuff for the money. Pic related is a nice set if you want to start getting down on some weekend shadetree mechanic work.

>> No.1721280

>>1721255
Yeah thats a bit much, i wanted somthing around 100$

>> No.1721281

>>1721255
>>1721280
How about pittsburg?

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>>1721280
That’s a big tool kit though, that’s why it’s $300.

>>1721281
Some of it is crap. The really cheap stuff is absolute garbage. The Pittsburgh sets that come with the black and green handle ratchets aren’t that terrible.

For that money, Husky at Home Depot, Kobalt or Craftsman at Lowe’s (you might be able to catch a nice Craftsman set on sale with Black Friday), or a smaller Gearwrench set.

Amazon has good GW prices. For $80-$100, there are a few options, you can get a nice 3/8” drive set for that money, and there is a 3/8” and 1/4” drive set within your budget too, pic related.

If you want 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” drive from one of the reasonable Taiwan companies, you might have to spend closer to $150 unless you wait and catch a good sale.

>> No.1721302

>>1721281
get sockets and wrenches but buy decent ratchets their ratchets are cheap junk that break and bust your knuckles

>> No.1721306
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>>1721281
Pic related is only $79 at Home Depot right now, that’s a good deal. Go to your local Home Depot and check it out, it’s sold in-store. I bet it’s in the Xmas impulse buy section right up front. Husky is great too because Home Depot warranties them super easily if you break something.

Not sure if this one comes in a carrying case or not, but I think this may be better quality-value than anything from HF right now.

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>>1721306
>>1721280
$99 at Home Depot, sold in-store, comes with a case. You can’t go wrong with this.

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>>1721299
>>1721302
>>1721306
I made the post then went to harbor freight so i missed a couple of your posts, my bad. Did i fuck up? I got pic related. It just for my buddys birthday present im sure he already has tools but everyone likes tools.

>> No.1721327

Also harbor freight didnt have a huge selection, i mean, they have what you need but not as much as i expected.

>> No.1721331

>>1721323
Nah that’s fine. At least you got the black and green handle ones I mentioned and not the super cheap set. The ratchets and sockets should hold up.

I hate HF for certain reasons. I shop there for some stuff, but if I can find a similar product from another store for a close price, I would rather go there. Plus even if you save $10, there always comes a point in time where you learn how HF saves those pennies.

Hopefully if you break a socket, they won’t make you return the entire kit, I had them try and do that to me with an extension recently.

>> No.1721334

>>1721331
what the hell are you doing that you are breaking sockets. the wrench's and sockets are made in the same factory as a bunch of other brands

I even put my impact sockets on a reducer so I can put the half inch on a 3/4 impact never had a problem. what are you putting a 6ft snipe on a 1/4 socket?

>> No.1721339

>>1721334
That’s why I said he should be fine with those tools. The green handle ratchets and the sockets that come with them are solid. The cheap cheap couple of socket sets are the ones I tell people not to buy because the round head ratchets spontaneously explode.

Not sure about the driver bits and such, hopefully they aren’t any worse than what is in the Husky sets. The pliers look mediocre, but most “mechanic’s sets” don’t include them anyway so that’s nice. The Pittsburgh U-joints are larger than they need to be and kinda loose, but they’re not super weak and a lot of socket sets leave those out, so it’s nice that set included em since they’re important to have when working on mechanic stuff.

>> No.1721350

>>1718547
Solid shafts are generally thinner and able to reach deep set screws, but it's impractical to have solid shaft drivers for all the myriad fasteners extant. Bit systems can cover all the fastener types, but can be unable to reach deepset fasteners.

generally I run with a mix of both, for these reasons.

>> No.1721351

>>1718550
Personally I'd start looking under the house. Water vapor is a common problem, and your vapor barrier may be compromised, or your house never had one. Start at the bottom and work your way up.

>> No.1721357

>>1718551
You seem to be inexperienced with the necessary work to run plumbing and electrical. The drain for the washer may be the most difficult. Probably best if you hire someone handy for the job. Good work is worth the price, and trying to pinch pennies can cost you major home repairs if you somehow enable water to reach your framing, or cause electrical short that burns your house down and kills you in your sleep.

If you really want to DIY this, do the necessary research in the necessary tasks: plumbing, electrical, and wall intrusion and repair, and then be prepared to crawl under the home to reach the relevant water and power systems. If you have no experience with these things, you will be surprised at how much you will need to learn to do this well.

>> No.1721362

>>1718774
If you're making doll furniture with very thin veneer, using a utility knife or exacto can work. Just remember 'cut towards your chum, not your thumb', because it's very, very easy to have the knife suddenly leave the material and for the full force of your thrust to jam the razor sharp blade into your femoral artery, or something nearby equally precious.

>> No.1721363

>>1719039
It's a curry comb, used for shedding dogs, horses, etc.

>> No.1721364

>>1719343
I've seen fiberglass batts wrapped in plastic sheeting used for this purpose. As long as you keep the fiberglass dry, it should maintain it's loft and insulation value.

>> No.1721365

>>1719679
If you disconnect the both ends you should be able to force a liquid through the tubing. Just don't forget to collect it where it comes out.

>> No.1721367

>>1721057
paint it black

>> No.1721369

>>1721147
You should be familiar with low voltage codes from your work, but appear not to be.

I don't think additional conduit is actually necessary. Just fasten coax directly to framing as necessary, look at the cable company does it on building exteriors. Should be good enough.

>> No.1721372

>>1721246
Mac is also a good brand. If you want the best, go with lifetime warranty brand locally available for significant time already. You might ask local professional mechanics what is a suitable band you can count on to be around when you need to replace tools. Used to swear by Craftsman and Proto lifetime warranties, but Sears is done for and I dunno if Proto even exists anymore.

Cheap tools aren't worth what you spend on them IMHO. Sockets and wrenches crack and strip out. Ratchets break or bend. They're made of crappy metal that is too soft for tools.

I only buy lifetime warranty tools, because they don't want to replace them so they make them to last. Once you settle on a brand, it's sometimes possible to get them super cheap from estate sales, garage sales, or the like.

>> No.1721380

>>1721369
It's not coax, it's going to be Cat6. I don't usually have to worry much about code because the buildings I do wiring in already have all the conduit and other cable management in place typically. At most I might have to fish down a wall and put in a new box.

>> No.1721381

>>1721334
Dude. Sometimes shit that needs fixing is a bit corroded. I have bent 1/2" breaker bar by hand. That was a Craftsman tool, too.

I constantly break cheap sockets, and now I just buy lifetime warranted tools so they don't break on me. Cheap sockets, wrenches, and ratchets just fail when you most need them to work.

>> No.1721541

>>1721381

Until sears went out of business, and everyone realized craftsman tools were actually crap — they were using the lifetime warranty to make it sound like it would never break so they could offer such a great warranty. Then everyone realized — when they ran the numbers — the defective return rate was nearly nil. Then they took the money and ran.

>> No.1721543

>>1721147
I'll take "what is plenum rated cable" for $200 Alex.

>> No.1721583

>>1721543
wat

I know about plenum vs. standard Cat6. This isn't going to be running in any ductwork or any air returns.

>> No.1721635

I'm going to buy a bed. It's 140x200x25 cm, and the elevator is 2 meters deep, 2.2 meters tall and around 1 meter wide, with a doorway that's as wide but only 2 meters tall. I should be able to get the bed in, right, even if there is a slight margin of error in the sizes such as from packaging or incorrectly measuring the elevator? I have managed with a 105x200x30~ cm wide bed before.

>> No.1721816

How can I manipulate sheet metal to make a "curved" surface out of flat polygons? Would using a brick chisel as a "punch" and a v-grooved block as a die work to make triangles without needing to go all the way to the edge?

>> No.1721861
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1721861

1/2
>TL;DR: Does anyone have or know what HOUSEPILL anon's final video was? Pic related.

I the links typed out for anyone else interested.

In order:
>1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV7pmE4MC-I
>2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0zPn0D_q6I
>3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5qVxAoKwbE
>4) (Doesn't work) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5qDH-3Ql_w

*****
2/2
Might make a new thread: Is are there any other videos, books, or things I should know for building along HOUSEPILL anon's philosophy?

My goal: Build my parents a retirement home before they retire (within 4 years), and my own home (within 3), both to last AT LEAST 100 years. They'll be built somewhere in northern USA, and in tropical Central America.

>> No.1721923

My shed will be on piers with just a few inches of airspace over dirt.

Will the floor system need to be pressure treated? How about the subfloor?

>> No.1722041

my floor beams are about 3.5' apart, how do i figure out how far apart my 2x6 joists need to be?

>> No.1722073

>>1721923
no but it will last longer

>> No.1722280
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1722280

I'm moving into a new apartment and need to buy & install a washing machine, which I've never done before.

Under my kitchen sink there is a nozzle for the washer to drain into, but it's above the water level of the machine, is it going to work? (pic related)

Do I need to get a specific type of washer for this installation or can I get anything that it fits into the dimensions of the space?

Thanks anons

>> No.1722282

Drawing up plans for building a loft bed with a closed off/"private" desk space in the bottom space. Considering soundproofing and/or insulating it. Is that basically a "you can choose one or the other" type thing, or would it be pointless to insulate if its in a house in my bedroom?

>> No.1722345

>>1722282
Dude, if you insulate the thing, that little space will be 90F before you even get a chance to bust a nut to your tentacle porn.

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1722348

>>1722282
>I'm building a masturbatorium
This deserves it's own thread, just for the ridicule.

>> No.1722358

>>1722280
Washing machines expel water with a pump.

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>>1722348
>he doesnt talk about his masturbatorium with his gf
Sad!

>>1722345
Would Great Stuf yield the same sauna-like effect?

>> No.1722596

The wood underneath the bottom strike plate on my front door is a bit rotted around the screwholes. Without having to replace the entire frame/door altogether would a wood filler like Bondo do the trick?

>> No.1722599

>>1722596
Or any other method of going about repairing it.

>> No.1722608

>>1722596
>the bottom strike plate on my front door
post a pic

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>>1722608

>> No.1722655

Why are Delta brand product so cheaply made that I have to replace small parts within them like every 3-6 months. That damn faucet starts dripping on cue semiannually.

So basically what I'm asking is what's a good quality brand so I don't do this damn song and dance two to four times a year?

>> No.1722669
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1722669

>>1718547
I have a 100A Pushmatic breaker box from the 50's and the 100A main breaker (pic related) trips after about 15 minutes when I have a bunch of stuff on that's drawing a total of about 60 amps. I think this means I need to replace the main breaker. I can get a new one for 100 bucks and I have already had to replace some branch breakers but my question is, how do you replace a main breaker without turning the power off at the meter / pole which I'm guessing would involve paying the electric company to come pull the meter / flip a switch at the pole? I was thinking to buy an insulated screwdriver and making some 1' long wooden chopstick / tweezer things to manipulate the main wires and hold them apart during the job. Am I on the right track? Thanks.

>> No.1722670

>>1722669
just get a new panel the pushmatics are junk you will just have more problems

>> No.1722682

>>1722670
This one worked for 70 years now, at this point I think I'd rather spend $100 on a breaker and $20 on a screwdriver than buy a whole new panel and breakers, unless there is an easy way to do that without the power company having to come turn off the power, then it might be worth the upgrade.

>> No.1722683

>>1722682
your going to end up replacing all the small breakers right after the main they are junk I used to have one nothing but problems

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1722719

>>1722599
>>1722632
straddle it with an oversized strike plate

>> No.1722724

>>1722669
>how do you replace a main breaker without turning the power off at the meter
I don't know how it works in your area but here we cut the tag an pull the meter.
Once we're finished with the repair, we replace the meter and call the electric company to tell them we need a new tag.

I'm guessing you shouldn't do this yourself since you don't know about it.
Contact someone in your area that knows how it is supposed to work there.

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1722730

>>1722596
>the bottom strike plate
depending on the distance between the strike plates, you may want to use a single strike plate with two slots.

I use pic related a lot to improve security on entrance door for rental property.

>> No.1722764

>>1722724
It's the same here and I actually did that (cut the tag and pull the meter) on another house about 10 years ago to replace a fuse panel with a breaker box. I put it back and bent the tag so it looked like it wasn't cut and never called them up, and it's been that way ever since. I dislike the idea of a half ass-job on my own house, so that's why I was thinking to just change this breaker live rather than fucking with the meter / power company.

>> No.1722779

>>1722730
>>1722719
Thanks guys, figured the answer was easier than I imagined.

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1722804

>>1722779

np

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1722810

What is the name of these type of signs? With a black wool-like texture and changeable letters?

And is it a good idea to try and make it myself or should I buy one online?

>> No.1722924

My primary monitor is from 2005 (it's a good monitor, though. Dell LCD). recently, the power button is unreliable at turning it on, to the point where it's easier to put it on an unused input and let it turn itself off

Are there decent odds this is something I can fix myself or should I just keep using it and pray it doesn't crap out permanently before I can afford to replace it?

>> No.1722925

>>1722810
felt letter board. You can probably make the board yourself with very little trouble but you're definitely going to be buying the letters and they come with the boards. Pretty cheap, so unless you want a custom board shape DIY doesn't make sense IMO.

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1722941

Any cheap organic alternatives to walnut shell dust? for sandblasting. I need to clean a cooking plate like this but I can't find any store that sells 5kg sacks online, there is either 20kg that costs almost as much as a new plate or 1kg overpriced sacks, it's mostly an issue of shipping costs since I'm in EU so this is why I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.
I thought of trying sea sand since I can get that for free but you just don't know what's inside it, I'm sure there is plastic and other kinds of polymers or silicon.
I looked up glass beads sand but it's not being sold in EU and although it's a bit cheaper than walnut shell sand, it's still expensive due to the shipping costs. I found glass shards sand but I don't think it's a good idea since I'm going to cook over this plate later and glass can get very thin and hard to remove completely.
I'm using a normal gravity blaster by the way.

>> No.1722942

>>1722924
Sounds like the switch is bad. That should be an easy repair.

>> No.1722958

>>1722941
Just use a griddle stone or a scotch brite pad

>> No.1722970

>>1722958
It's not just grease that I'm trying to remove, I'm dealing with an half-rusted plate that's at least 10 years old and has been used thoroughly for the whole time, I tried all kind of sponges and cleaning products I could find but it wasn't enough, especially in the angles and corners. The only reason I'm not replacing it is that I'm kinda broke right now, a new one would cost at least a hundred euros, of this size. I don't want to settle for a smaller one, there won't be enough space.

I found some videos on youtube where people use salt for sandblasting steel and other stuff, maybe I should try that.

>> No.1722986

What's a good adhesive strip, glue or similar that's both strong and easy to remove?
I'm in a rented space and want to stick a headphone hook to the wall. Thanks

>> No.1722989

>>1722986
look for peal and stick velcro

>> No.1723032

>>1722989
By easy to remove I mean the adhesive. With velcro I'd still have to remove one side. I just decided to buy double sided acrylic tape, since it seems the easiest to remove

>> No.1723033

>>1723032
the velcro lets you use it repeatedly doubled sided tape has a chance to lift the paint every time you remove it

>> No.1723034

>>1722970
A green scotch brite pad will take off rust without a problem

>> No.1723036

>>1722970
use a wire wheel on a grinder blasting is way overkill unless you already got the sand blaster then blast it with whatever the hell you already got its steel you wont hurt it

>> No.1723049

>>1722804
Wew, at least now we know which anon is the smart one.

>> No.1723074

Does Tea Tree Oil stain wood?

I built a new wood shelf and I wanted to protect it from mold temporarily, however I'm afraid of spraying deluted tea tree oil on it and damaging the beautiful surface.

Also don't know if it's toxic enough I cant set unopened food packaging on the shelf after spraying.

>> No.1723173

>>1723074
Try linseed oil

>> No.1723185

why is it so hard to find accurate online pricing for lumber. I dont want to get ripped off and I have no base to start from, but every fucking website for every fucking business i go to wants me to call them rather than just throw up some numbers so I can get a vague idea about how much whatever grades of whatever type of lumber should roughly cost.

>> No.1723200

>>1723185
Is it a market price thing? Or is it bulk, like are you trying to build a shed or entire subdivision?

>> No.1723217

>>1722941
>I'm using a normal gravity blaster by the way.
I don't know if bicarbonate of soda would feed properly but 'soda blasters' are a thing.
It's also cheap to buy in small quantities in the laundry section of the supermarket or the pool chemical supply section.

>> No.1723223

>>1723200
I need to fix up my greenhouse and redo some raised beds in my garden. Most my life Ive been making stuff out of recycled or scrap wood but this time I wanted to fix things up properly and buy new wood that was higher quality. It's just so frustrating that in the digital age nobody in my local area is willing to just throw up some prices. I wonder if its a local problem or an industry norm.

>> No.1723224

>>1722986
3M Command Strips
if applied following the instructions, it will hold securely
if removed following the instructions, it will come off easily without damaging the finish - even paint.

>> No.1723236

>>1723223
>in my local area
lumber prices change frequently
Big Box stores HD - Lowes - etc have online prices.
Smaller businesses don't have huge IT departments to keep their website up to the minute accurate

>> No.1723247 [DELETED] 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/SCALESWEEPER-0-25-GPG-Electronic-Anti-Scale-Water-Conditioner-SW-17/304780106

how difficult are products like this to install? Do they need to go on a metal pipe?

I understand they don't actually soften water but they do prevent scale/rust buildup right?

>> No.1723258

Can anyone recommend good sources (books, obscure YT channels, forums other than garagejournal) on pole barn construction? Having trouble finding anything comprehensive.

>> No.1723303

>>1718547
Why is this board full of nothing but shitposters and incompetent goofs that do nothing but give bad advice and shit all over any good advice that someone might give?

>> No.1723321
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1723321

So i have this shitty chink greenhouse, it measures 200sqft.

The thing is flat out not sealed and never will be BUT it is sealed enough that it traps a fairly large amount of humidity inside of it.

It's only 200 sqft, so do yall think if i run a 70 pint indoor dehumidifier on an extension cord outside to it, it could actually put a dent in the humidity?

It is sealed enough that when i run a 15k btu heater in it at night theres a solid 15 degree temp difference.

That being said my big worry is that it's exposed dirt and the ground is frequently moist.

>> No.1723353

What's the best way to attach casters to a coffee table with about 1.5" square legs?

Been trying to find square cup casters but they're all """antique""" and super expensive, I just want something modern and black.

>> No.1723412

I just tore down an old retaining wall with the intention of turning it into a slope instead of building a new one. Thing is there was a metric shittonne of gravel buried there for draining.
I removed the bulk of it since I'm guessing you don't really want all those rocks under a garden bed but now I don't have enough volume to turn it into a slope. so should I
-build another retaining wall
-bury the gravel under the dirt, or
-try and find enough dirt to steal from other spots to turn it into a slope

>> No.1723417

>>1723412
if you have too steep of an angle the ground will slide when it rains unless you can mechanically stabilize the ground if its more than 45 degrees it will definitely slide

>> No.1723432

>>1718547
Are there any good softwares for building up a house? Especially if I can input square feet and stuff?

>> No.1724074

i bought a fucking metal frame bed off wayfair two years ago like a fucking retard. now it wont stop squeaking no matter wtf i do. will this piece of shit be any better?

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/andover-mills-finnigan-upholstered-standard-bed-w001503244.html

>> No.1724076

>>1724074
take it apart and put rtv gasket maker between every joint it will ever squeak again a little dab is all you need remove that nasty metal on metal contact

>> No.1724078

>>1724076
>rtv gasket maker
interesting i shall do that and preserve my beautiful metal frame bed, thanks anon

>> No.1724095

>>1718550
Easiest way is to open a window now and again or buy a dehumidifier.

>> No.1724098

>>1718551
Depends where your nearest power and water sources are if it’s just the either side of the wall then just need to drill a hole through the wall. I don’t think washer and dryers are designed to be left outside though, but depends where you stay I guess.

>> No.1724260

>>1722942
>>1722924
Well, shit happened and now it won't turn on. For a little more insight into the problem...

When i would switch it to a blank input, it would often power-cycle on its own. So I don't think it's the switch, personally. I also don't have a clue how to get this thing apart, so whatever. Looks like after 14 years it's finally done.

>> No.1724276
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>>1724260
These are the capacitors on the power board. I know bulging is bad, but would this really be enough to cause a problem? Note the one far-right that isn't bulged at all.

>> No.1724279

>>1724276
yes bulging means they are failed
replace all of them it will cost you more in shipping than the caps

>> No.1724280

>>1724279
Alright. Do I just need to match the 35v 470uF or are there more specs to be mindful of?

>> No.1724282

I have a piece of Hifi equipment from the 80s. When I turn it on, the transformer makes a ffaint noise. It's:
>press power button
>100ms silence
>trafo makes noise for 500ms
>no noise anymore
The noise is a very quiet "sssh" sound, like the one a bus makes when it opens its doors, just not as loud?
what is causing this, and should I be worried?

>> No.1724286

>>1724280
yea thats pretty much it get ones that look like the ones in it ideally same brand but it dont matter too much as long as the other stuff is the same
buy a solder pump too to desolder the old ones

>> No.1724287

>>1724282
you are connected to the ghost world you should be worried cover the equipment in little jesus status or get eaten by a tv

>> No.1724404
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1724404

I need to rip off the paneling on this bar and go in and replace the 2x4s and possibly some pieces of floor underneath. After replacing any damaged floor and the paneling, I will replace the carpet and pad. I homed a dog several years ago and he used this place as a fire hydrant now my dog thinks it's OK to do the same. I've tried enzymatic cleaners as well as all kinds of carpet cleaners and vinegar, but it was too late as the urine has gotten down between the wood, into the floor, and obviously the carpet and pad which are great for holding wetness and odor. I pulled a panel off and it looks like it's just made from 2x4s nailed to the floor. How difficult would it be to pull it off and cut out a piece of floor and replace? I want every piece of urine soaked wood out.

>> No.1724407

>>1724404
Also Is there something I could do that might look better? I'm not too worried about looks but since I'm tearing it out, I may as well change it while I'm at it

>> No.1724660
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1724660

What are the stuff I can go cheap on as a non-professional?
Utility knife? Level? Hammer?

>> No.1724713

>>1724660
Everything, if you enjoy shitty tools or are exceptionally broke

>> No.1724725

>>1724660
what are you trying to do different things need different tools a cheap hammer is great till your framing with it for hours think about it

>> No.1724733

>>1724725
Why would a non-professional be framing for hours?

>> No.1724739

>>1724660
Think about this: most cheap tools work fine until you need to abuse them a little bit. When you’re on a stuck bolt and break out the cheater bar, you will likely shred a cheap wrench while a good one will survive. Cheap cutting tools will make a few cuts, but good ones will last way longer, even if it’s just homeowner use. Cheap hammers will drive a few nails just fine, but wait until you really need to beat on something and the head flies off. Good screwdriver will take a few taps of a hammer, cheap one, the handle will fall apart when you try that.

>> No.1724741

>>1724733
no one knows what hes trying to do he could be trying to build a shed or something no one knows

>> No.1724932
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where the fuck can i buy a high flow shower head from. flow rate from the wall is 20L/min or 5.2 gal/min for clap units. i've bought 2 shower heads from a hardware store and drilled out the metal connectors, pulled out the little plastic jew from the head connector itself and still get about a third of that. i'm in a house with an old school shower head that gets the 20l/min but want to upgrade to something a little more luxurious if possible.

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I've torn down a collapsing retaining wall here. I was originally intending to rebuild it but now I think I'd rather turn it into a slope. The plan is to build a chicken coop here (although I'm not sure if it's the best spot since it won't get much sun in winter). Anyway, I thought the best thing to do is take soil from the top to fill it in and lower the height; however it looks like that's all full of roots from that tree. Would it be a bad idea to be digging out the soil there? I don't want to kill the tree

>> No.1724985

>>1724983
a pickaxe and your going to kill the tree
why not build the coop a few feet off the ground on blocks anyway it will help with keeping the rats down

>> No.1724988

Grew up in a garage my grandfather ran, my dad worked for him. Came of age, and worked for my dad. Now I'm looking for different prospects elsewhere. My dad always taught me to rarely use power tools. So I have a habit of always using hand tools even for simple jobs like brakes. I'm still very quick with getting shit done and doing it right because I've been at it for 9 years.
My question is, would it turn you off if you got a new hire that doesn't fuck up but habitually uses hand tools all the time? I understand I'm gonna have to move to do power more, just wondering if that's a problem for employers or team member employees that I hand tool so much. Even if you're not a mechanic looking for opinions

>> No.1724991

>>1724988
Nah, but you will make less money since so many of the shops are paying you by book hours.

You will go broke doing warranty work at the Hyundai dealer when they want to pay you 2hrs for a 3.5hr job that takes you 5hrs with all hand tools.

>> No.1724992

>>1724985
I was intending to do the coop into the side of the slope a bit like those stilt houses but I'm concerned about erosion. I think the slope would be too steep if I filled it in the way it is now

>> No.1724993

>>1724991
I do know about that. Surprised bepis is the guy to get back to me but never thought you were the village idiot either.
Thing is, I do make time anyway. I've heard Hyundai is a special type of shit, did you pull Hyundai out your ass? Or is it true?
But that's kinda also my point. I tend to like a bigger job. Pays 4 hours or more I can generally beat that time without anything fucking up. Recently put fuel lines in a Chevy that paid 8.1 in 4 hours for example (had to do with dropping the trans and fuel tank a little). But if worse I'm looking at is less hours I'm happy because I do know I can use power tools better than 90% of the guys I see getting hired anyway, I just don't so I don't have em yet (except air).

>> No.1724994

>>1724993
>>1724991
Oh so I want them to notice my lack of fucking anything up to get the bigger jobs is what I mean.

>> No.1725008

>>1724994
Maybe. Depending on the job, not fucking up sort of goes unnoticed. That’s how my workplace is. Depends on the management, but my bosses would rather have shit done 20% faster even if 25% of jobs are fucked up at the end of the day.

>> No.1725081

>>1721365
Not a bad idea. Thanks.

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1725260

What do you think about the Bahco wrenches?

>> No.1725261

>>1725260
Those sure are some wrenches.

>> No.1725266

>>1725261
I know, right?

>> No.1725281

>>1725260

The smallest one is turned the wrong way asshole. What is your major malfunction Private Pyle? Do you fucking hate my beloved /diy/ board Private Pyle?

>> No.1725285
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1725285

Well boys, it looks like a leak.

>> No.1725287
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1725287

>>1725285
I think I've got water running back into the house from near the bottom of this valley in the roof.

>> No.1725310

>>1722280
>>1722358

It will pump the water/waste, however the discharge pipe has to be higher than the drum before it connects to the trap cone. also, use a jubilee clip

>> No.1725312

>>1722280
also probly need an extension for the discharge pipe which is hard plumbed from the washer at 1 meter. extra lengths come in 1.2m need connecting nipples and jubilee clips for this too

>> No.1725349
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1725349

any plumbers here? wanted to replace the concealed cistern as the inlet filling valve didnt work properly anymore. But now the new flush valve seat leaks. but i have no idea how to get it tight as its a simple press fit and exactly the same part as before

>> No.1725352

>>1725260
bahco isnt made in a first world country anymore afaik so maybe look at toptul for the price

>> No.1725437

>>1725287
Wow, that was a terrible idea. What moron did that?

>> No.1725438

>>1725437
Probably my mom's idea. Its horrible to get around up there too. I ended up removing the gable vent rather than crawl around the central air stuff in the middle to get to the other side.

Pulled out all the soggy insulation and I'm not replacing it.

>> No.1725476

electric noob question: so a house's wiring has the black "live"/"hot" wire, the white "neutral" and the green/bare copper the "ground", and the electricity is provided to the house off of a step down transformer in 60 Hz AC, so I'm reading that current flows down the black/live wire, into the load and out the neutral/white wire back to the source, but if it's alternating current 60 times/second, won't the current flow 30 times up the black wire to load and down the white wire back to source and 30 times up the white wire to load and down the black to source, every second?

>> No.1725514

>>1725438
I'm going to guess that it is a drainage issue. You probably have too much roof surface draining into that little gutter. See how the facia board has already been replaced on both sides once? It probably rotted. So, it is a design issue, not just a maintenance issue. I'd call in a few pros and get their opinions plus some quotes.

>> No.1725518

Is 3d printing a meme?

>> No.1725522

>>1725518
No but 90% of people who partake in it are doing it for the novelty and have no real use for the printer when they lay out the cash.

>> No.1725673

>>1725476
The direction electrons flow will change 60 times per second, but that doesn't really matter.
The neutral wire has a potential of 0V against ground, irrelevant of where in the 60Hz cycle you are. The live wire will change potential from -120V to 120V with a frequency of 60Hz. You can think of this like the live wire either pushing or pulling electrons. The neutral one doesn't do anything actively, it just either gets electrons pushed into it or gets electrons pulled out of it.
The reason this matters is that you can touch the neutral wire and nothing will happen, but the live wire will give you a shock.

>> No.1725867
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What does the ring around the post on a drill press do/is it important?
My dad bought an old one for hella cheap but didn't notice that the ring is broken where the threaded hole is.
Every drill press seems to have one but in the short time I spent poking at it in the dark I couldn't see any evidence that it actually did anything.
Didn't get a picture, so I've illustrated the concept.

>> No.1725906

>>1725867
>What does the ring around the post on a drill press do/is it important?

Holds the tooth rack in place. Might be a kind of redundant part.

>> No.1725948

>>1725867
When you say old, how old we talking here? Like, Made in America old? If so, it is likely a Head Support. Also called a Safety Collar. It normally mounted just below the head of the drill press so it doesn't slip down during operation. It is a backup for the main head clamp.

Now, if it is mounted well below the head, then it may be used for the rack as >>1725906 said. If the head or table has a crank to raise and lower on the shaft and the shaft has a rack that hooks over it, then that is what it likely is.

>> No.1725997
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1725997

Gf wants a Cricut maker for Christmas. Before I drop the cash on one, are they worth the money?

>> No.1726020

>>1725997

This aint a review site m8.

>> No.1726024
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1726024

>>1718547
buying some ceramic blanket for a forge, a 1x12"x12.5' #10 (10 lb/sqft) roll. i can get 2300f for 66 bucks or 2600f for 107. is the extra 300* capacity worth the 40 bucks?

>> No.1726031

>>1725867
The threaded hole is there to keep the ring and rack from moving around as you raise/lower the table. The table should have its own clamping mechanism that holds it in place during use, so it's not a big deal. With the ring loose, the table will probably be able to turn around the column when its clamp is disengaged, which can be situationally useful. Just make sure that the rack stays vertical.

>> No.1726033

>>1725997

Yeah, sure, but only because you can use it for important shit:

1. resist mask for etching your own PCBs
2. templates to spray paint your name onto all your tools and making T-shirts with cuss words on them.
3. making black stick-on cut outs for switch plates to cover up the embarrassing pink ones your wife bought.

>> No.1726093

>>1721861
Don't know if this will help but I follow Red Poppy Ranch on YT

>> No.1726096

>>1723074
test on an area you won't see regularly or on scrap

>> No.1726168

>>1720052
if your sound playback is quieter than the recording, turn rec gain down or pb gain up.
>>1723303
where do you think you are?
>>1726024
depends on what materials you intend to work with.

>> No.1726257

>>1726168
Aluminum and copper smelting with a forced air propane or natural gas burner

>> No.1726269

>>1726257
copper melts at 1984°F. steel melts at about 2500°F, so you'll have added functionality with the extra temp rating, but if you're not planning on doing steel you'll be fine with the lower one.

>> No.1726284
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1726284

I have a vent that goes up from the basement to the second floor. The problem is it runs up inside a wall that is only protected by wood siding from the elements. As a result, if the heater is not running this vent gets cold quickly, resulting in a room that is cold almost permanently.
What are my options to insulate? I can pull the siding off and put something there, but I am uncertain what is acceptable in that space as the vent is most likely just touching the siding directly.

>> No.1726376

>>1722682
I had a main panel breaker go bad in a ~50 year house a few months ago. I saw some of my lights dim after a few hours long blackout, and went out to check my main panel. It was making wonderful hissing sparking noises, and the odd leg circuits from my breaker box were browning out. It cost me $1000 to get it replaced the same day.
Consider the cost of a $1000 replacement of the main panel divided by 50 years, and don't try to skimp and DIY something that is important for both electrical and fire safety if you don't 110% know what you are doing. Part of DIY knowledge is knowing when to leave it to licensed pros who do it all the time and know how not to get fucking killed. This isn't like changing your oil.
And there were TWO guys who came out to do it; you really don't want to do this solo, at least have someone around who can call paramedics for you. Do you want to fuck yourself up for what in the long run averages out to less than 2 bucks a month?
But yeah, if you want to do it safely, pulling the meter is really the only proper way to cut the power.

>> No.1726378

>>1722924
If it's the kind of power button I'm thinking of, check that the power icon on the button is perfectly vertical. If not, rotate it and slap a piece of clear tape over it to lock it in place.

>> No.1726382

>>1725997
Check how bad Cricut are about DRM first. I found an old one cheap (4 bucks) then when I got home I started looking it up and they basically expect you to only print art from purchased cartridges. They forced a company with their own layout software remove drivers that would work with the Cricut.
But it seems to be based on an FTDI serial chip and an Atmel, so maybe someone made an open source solution that I didn't find in 2 hours worth of googling around.
Worst case I have 4 bucks worth of stepper motors and shit.

>> No.1726398

>>1726284
too much trouble/expense to insulate existing thru siding, best to disconnect existing vent/duct and run new insulated round duct to room..

>> No.1726406

>>1726269
Yeah no steel, not much point from a hobby perspective since it's so cheap to buy and a hassle to melt.

>> No.1726487

>>1726168
>where do you think you are?
A board of intellectuals and skilled trade veterans.

>> No.1726538
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1726538

I destroyed the clutch / forward reverse mechanisms on my drill (top of pic related) by abusing the shit out of it - starting engines and running a 25' length of 1" dia. power snake with a 2 1/2" spade on the end through roots and it's paid for itself several times over. Fortunately it's stuck in forward and pretty well locked on solid drill - no clutch, so it works great for the aforementioned purposes. Now however, the time has come where I need a fully functional drill, and I am trying to decide between buying the same thing again or the newer brushless version (bottom). I only ever used one Dewalt brushless drill for about 15 minutes drilling holes in 2x's, and it felt weird, like it got up to speed slowly and didn't have much torque until it hit a certain speed, but it might just be different, not necessarily worse. As I said, the brushed drill has been so good to me which is why I'm inclined to buy the same thing, but the brushless one is cheaper and supposedly an improvement over the old product... Anyone have any experience with brushed / brushless side by side comparisons on this drill or similar?

>> No.1726565

>>1726538
>h / forward reverse mechanisms
There is no reverse mechanism, it is done electrically

>> No.1726586

>>1726565
well either way the reverse switch doesn't do anything meaningful and it flops around like my dick inside your mom and the clutch is either none or all (with some force) so I think it's time for a new drill.

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1726589

>>1718547
are b size torch connections (9/16-18 flare) just -6an?

>> No.1726620

I know i can trim the vertical height of a prehung door but how feasible is it to trim the horizontal width of a prehung door? I need two doors at 23.5" wide and the doors sold at lowes/home depot are 24" wide.

>> No.1726642

>>1726620
feasible with a tablesaw or track-saw. find out how deep the particle-sludge goes so you aren't cutting into the hollow core. 1/2" removed from any edge sounds fine.

>> No.1726646

>>1726642
I dont have a tablesaw and my circular saw track is only 55" long...theyre for my furnace closet but its in a hallway that gets guest foot traffic so i want it to look halfway decent. Should i just trim halfway up, then readjust the track/guide and trim the remaining half? The doors I can find at home depot/lowes are 24"x80" so I can get away with doing just 1/4" on each vertical side.

>> No.1726651

I'm looking to gild some business cards with holographic foil. Wondering if the adhesive foils used for acrylic nails would work, and what would be the best way to preserve it?

I also don't have a minc or laminator, wondering if I can just use an iron which has heat settings.

>> No.1726708

>>1726589
9/16-8 is the thread size for 6an

>> No.1726824

>>1718547
how can i stop masturbating?

>> No.1726989

>>1726708
But is the flare the same angle and such?

>> No.1727005

>>1726538
Get down on the brushless model if you’re going to be abusing it like the last one, it will run cooler and longer.

That DeWalt you tried sounds like it’s just their trigger and circuitry being different from your old Makita. I haven’t noticed any real difference in torque delivery with mine, I mean the actual physics in the motor are the same minus the brushes so it should feel like the same, just a bit more powerful in the new BL stuff.

>> No.1727054

What is the spring inside one of those recoiling keychains and measurement tapes called?
If I search recoil springs all I get are car part stores... torsion springs doesn't seem like the thing either...?

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>>1727054
nevermind, found it I think.

>> No.1727167

>>1727005
Thanks. I thought maybe there was some magic to the brushes where by being in contact with the rotor they could transmit more starting torque and that would get lost when you go to the air gap. The only other brushless thing I have is a blower and that seems to take a second to get up to speed, I thought maybe that was something unique to the brushless tools across the board, or maybe I'm retarded.

>> No.1727269

>>1725514
From the attic the leak is only 5 feet from the edge. I believe the flashing was not long enough and water was hitting the top of a beam and running back into the house. It's going to rain Wednesday so I'll go up there and see if can catch what is happening. I already installed a new gutter that reaches under the flashing.

>> No.1727275

How do I prevent wood glue from gluing bottle?

>> No.1727283

>>1727275
put some water in it

>> No.1727289

Is it me, or glues and shit had become worse in recent years?
Where the fuck is my toluene in glues? Why (((they))) reduce amount of VOC to the point it takes fucking forever to dry.

Fucking environmentalists and niggers that protect people from good stuff.

>> No.1727293

>>1727283
I meant gluing lid shut.

>> No.1727357

>>1727289
Yeah. I remember when glue was an actual consideration when thinking on how to fix something.

>> No.1727364

>>1726589
AN and JIC are 37degree. Most home/Auto stuff is 45degree. Cant get a good google on torch connectors but looks like a six. Don't explode yourself.

>> No.1727598

If I want to start melting down aluminum cans, how much should I pay the homeless per bag? I was thinking $5 for a 30 gallon trashbag is more than fair. Any other options for cheap aluminum?

>> No.1727611

>>1727598
I did the envelope math a while back and figured out that a can is about 2-3 cents worth of aluminum to a recycling center. (in a state without deposit nonsense) Also, "per bag" kind of depends on whether crushed or not.
But if you specifically want cans to fuck around with, that sounds like an okay amount. They'll probably be happy for that if they're real homeless, and not the kind that stand at an intersection getting $100 bucks a day from rush hour suckers.
Also remember that soda cans use an alloy that makes it more ductile, so that they can stamp the cans out from metal as thin as possible.

>> No.1727614

>>1726646
I'd just take 1/2" off one edge so you only need to make one perfect cut instead of two. Plus you can get a door with a pre-cut knob and bolt hole and take the 1/2" off the hinge side. no one will notice. Find a 80" piece of straight something and use it as a guide instead of your short track.

>> No.1727627

>>1727364
Well I ordered some arrestors and -6 fittings so we'll see
>Don't explode yourself
Exactly what I'm planning on protecting against

>> No.1727635

>>1727357
Yep. Old stuff that smelled funny was so good it sticked shit real well. Modern is acetone with some sticky pee, doesn't stick a fuck. Even newer are fucking water

>> No.1727681

>>1718689
thyme oil as well

>> No.1727684

>>1721057
acetone

>> No.1727689

>>1727635
liquid nails

>> No.1727693

>>1727689
its good or bad? I tried that, gorilla glue and DAP contact cement to fix my shoes, and the DAP held up the best, but that shit smells like brain cancer.

>> No.1727726

What are the odds that raising my pump switch pressure is actually going to make my showers feel better?

>> No.1727843

>>1718547
Let's say I know that there is a large hoard of silver buried in a 20 acre area. don't know depth, but it's a significant mass of silver. what kind of metal detector do I want to buy if my budget is 300 bucks?

>> No.1727891
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Can I use a plain automotive vacuum pump to degas a molten metal crucible/mold? Assuming I have it in a large enough chamber that it won't end up directly sucking in molten metal. Would it be safe for me and the pump? I just want to eliminate as much porosity as possible from my castings.

>> No.1727893

>>1727891
Or maybe a compressed air Venturi vacuum would be better, especially a fully metal one. shit even like a shop vac should be able to do 20 inhg with the bonus of doing it in a hurry to minimize the metal cooling time.
But still, would it be effective?

>> No.1727904

>>1718547
I want to gild some business cards. Am I safe to use nail foil? Also assuming they're going to be worn, should I put a coat on them? I'm considering shellac.

>> No.1728230

>>1727726
Well, turns out the odds are pretty good but also I think I'd have to turn it up past 40/60 to get something that feels adequate on the hot water. On a well if that matters.

Do hot water heaters generally reduce the flow rate? It seems like pressure going out would be equal to the pressure going in but obviously I'm ignorant of their actual workings. Ours is pretty old and the flow coming out of my tub/shower on the hot water is noticeably lower than the cold. I half suspect we've got a scald valve shitting things up as well but I'm a pussy about crawlspaces so I can't check.

>> No.1728257
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1728257

Trying to paint a headboard, and is become increasingly obvious I don't know what I'm doing. I like painting, but gunpla is all I know.
Anyways, got a headboard that was a bit rough, was trying to touch up the paint with some latex-based furniture paint I picked up.

Color is a good match, but what should I do in places it isn't sticking for shit? Am I just using the wrong kind of brush? (Using those cheap, disposable natural paint brushes)
When everything's painted, will it need a top coat of some kind?

>> No.1728348

i locked myself out of my bedroom but there is a little pinhole under the knob.

how do i open it?
>bonus: all my tools are in my room and only have access to a few junk drawers and hammers and axes and crap in my truck
>>>tweaker recently knabbed all the small tools in my glovebox

>> No.1728349

>>1728348
press button in pinhole, open door.

>> No.1728364

>>1728348
>how do i open it?
unbend a wire coat hanger into a straight rod and push it in
>>1728349
I have a door like that which is so old the pinhole no longer unlocks it anymore. But it's between the garage and utility room, so no biggie.

>> No.1728414

>>1722282
I think if you used encapsulated fiberglass insulation and auralex sheetblock you could make it both heat and sound insulated. Using lots of caulk to seal it all up anywhere you can. I've been considering a similar thing for a recording studio room inside a room kinna thing.

>> No.1728425

In my breaker box is each phase of the 240V utility (dryer) socket on its own breaker, such that there are in effect have 2x 40 Amp wires/breakers routed to the socket?

>> No.1728441

>>1728425
Post a picture. You suck at describing things.

>> No.1728473

>>1728441
In my breaker box there are two 40A breakers each with a poorly scribbled "dryer" label. Does this mean my dryer can theoretically pull up to 80A without tripping any breakers y/n.

>> No.1728476

>>1728473
No. Usually the hot from each breaker goes to your dryer outlet (2 legs of 120v, adds up to 240) then the breaker "should" be tied together. Moreover, the wire running from the breakers to your dryer outlet most likely isnt rated for 80A current draw.

>> No.1728487

>>1727689
Shit is water based, doesn't glue anything, besides styrofoam and wood.

>> No.1728491

>>1728473
>>1728425
I really wish you'd post a fucking picture because it sounds like a hack job and the best way to be safe is to show me it.

Two 40a breakers on different legs adds their voltages together. Two 40a breakers on the same legs would add amperage.

Either way if they truly are two independent breakers then that's probably a violation of NEC 240.15b. A 40a branch circuit for a dry is a violation of NEC 210.21 as there's no such thing as a 40a receptacle. Giving a 30a appliance 40 amps is a violation of NEC 422.11a or NEC 110.3b. I'd also be willing to bet the wire is not sized properly for NEC 310.16.

>> No.1728529

How do you diy when people try to discourage you by saying that you're just making a mess? What do you do when someone close to you does this?

>> No.1728534

>>1728529
Tell them you can smell their genitalia from here.

>> No.1728545

>>1728534
Makes no difference they just wear you down with repetition

>> No.1728561

>>1728529
Why would I care what others think?

>> No.1728570

I just bought a drill bit with a 1/2" shank that's circular but it doesn't fit in my shitty handheld drill. What kind of adapter do I need to use the drill bit?

>> No.1728576

>>1728570
a chuck adapter would cost more than the correct bit. a diy solution would be to get a shit drill that the bit will fit (like an old cordless drill that you don't have working batteries for) and cut the chuck out of it leaving enough shank to chuck it into your working drill.

>> No.1728631

>>1728570
Just get a shitty $30 corded drill with a 1/2 inch chuck

>> No.1728654

>>1725349
anyone? leaking toilette sucks

>> No.1728655

>want to revive my old ipod
>backside is scratchy
What's the best way to restore the chrome to its former mirror-shininess? Chrome polish and a soft dremel-bit?

>> No.1728660

>>1728425
>>1728473
As others have said, post a fucking picture. You didn't even tell us where you are, and breaker boxes are going to be different in different countries.
In the US, in my limited experience, for 240v stuff, they make double breakers that are one unit with a shared handle. And as >>1728491 says, the breaker rating can't be higher than what the wire will support. Otherwise the wire can overheat and cause a fire without the breaker tripping.

>> No.1728776

>>1728655
You need buffing compound and really fine sand papers. Like 1000, 3000, and 5000 grit.

>>1728654
Plumber's putty my dude. Rope enough around the inside lip that it squeezes out when your tighten the fill valve down.

>> No.1728971

>>1728776
Thank you anon, i sanded the back with 2000 and 3000 wet paper, it got rid of most scratches.
5000 and buffing compound will be shipped soon

>> No.1729129

How to smoothen the end of a metal section that i just cut with a hacksaw

>> No.1729171

How do you tie 2 lengths of rope from both ends and make sure they're both the same length? 1-3mm difference is fine. I can't find any tutorials online.

>> No.1729185

>>1729129
smoothen? Use a file.

>>1729171
You want rope to be accurate to within 100 mills? You're using the wrong material bro.

>> No.1729190

>>1729185
Really? Fuck sake. Trial and error it is.

>> No.1729200

>>1729185
>file
Doesn't look very clean. Still afraid i might get cuts.

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>>1729200
Finer file. You won't get cuts if you file it all down.

>> No.1729358

>>1729190
It doesn't matter if you get the two pieces perfect. As soon as you load them they'll stretch to different lengths. That's just the nature of rope.

>> No.1729359

I am a farmer, I have mostly vineyards. I am thinking about getting a hand drill/egg beater drill. I would use it to make small holes occasionally, for example drilling though metal posts, so I'd like something I can just throw in a box in a van/tractor and carry around.

Is it a good idea or just a waste of money?

>> No.1729360
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1729360

I have a pull up bar, don't want to have it permanently there, how would I go about making some holders for it so I can just put it there and remove it once I'm done? Would some C shaped wood ones be enough? Just drill and screw them in place

>> No.1729365

>>1729359
Why not just use a cordless drill? Lithium batteries will hold a charge for months so you can easily keep it in the back of the truck and still have 3 bars when you need to use it months later. Get some auger bits for the holes.

>> No.1729429

>>1729365
Because it seems so delicate to me, with all its parts. Am I just worried over nothing?

>> No.1729480

>>1729429
Yes. Our 18v hilti drills regularly get dropped from 6-8' ladders and the only thing that gets damaged is the philips tip

>> No.1729491

Where the fuck do I find co2 fire extinguishers? I want some for my garage and kitchen so if something decides it's spontaneous bonfire time I don't have to go through the nightmare of cleaning that FUCKING POWDER off of everything in a 20 foot radius. Especially off of the stove and cookware.

>> No.1729502

>>1728529
>>1728534
>>1728545
>>1728561
My wife, for over twenty years, asked if she could take the car to the dealership because the electric window made noise. I've been a mechanic for thirty years. I was like, "what?" She says, "do you know how to fix electric windows?" I'm also certified by some electricians authority, A+P, fiber optics, FAA GROL. Who the fuck's house does this bitch think she's been living in since 1996? What the absolute fuck? We have a twelve year old son! Fuck her noisy window and she can burn in hell forever.

>> No.1729512

>>1729491
Better to clean powder than dig through ashes.

That said, try an industrial/commercial supply place, or maybe see if you can special order one from a hardware store.
Ask your local fire department to punt you in the right direction.

>> No.1729553

>>1729360
Go to Wallyworld or any of the bigboxes and ask for closet rod end holders.

>>1729491
Amazon, Granger, HD/Lowes can order them. They start at $200 and go up from there.

>>1729502
I get that you need to vent but if you're actually that unhappy married maybe time to think about flying solo. Unless you have school age kids. Then you gotta stick it out.

>> No.1729808

>>1729502
She's just ignorant dude. Doesn't sound like someone who actually dislikes what you're doing and actively discourages it even though it has been an integral part of your life since childhood.

>> No.1729857

>>1729808
Thanks dude.

>> No.1729878

>>1729429
This >>1729480

You can toss around any decent cordless drill for months and months without any problem. Grab a $99 DeWalt or Milwaukee with a couple batteries while the sales are going on, or a Ryobi for like $50 if you’re worried about it.

>> No.1729881

>>1729491
>>1729512
>>1729553
Any of you fags ever use a CO2 extinguisher? Are they significantly larger than a powder ABC one that would cover the same area?

And for anon, don’t suffocate yourself before you put the fire out.

>> No.1729970

>>1729512
>>1729553
>$200
uhhhh i think ill just make sure to not catch things on fire then

>> No.1730098

>>1729881
Not necessarily larger, but definitely not as effective at containing liquid fuel fires as the powder kind. They're better at electrical fires, but that's about the only thing a pure co2 fire extinguisher is good at.

>> No.1730116

What techniques are there to effectively weld 1-2 mm steel sheets without everything bloody melting?

>> No.1730187

When did fridges start getting the option to run a manual defrost cycle? I have a whirlpool from ~1990 that won't auto defrost and I can't afford to replace it for a couple of weeks. shutting it off and letting everything come off that way is obviously an option.

>> No.1730213

>>1730116
TIG

>> No.1730631

>>1730213
Can't it be done with oxy-acetylene and a really small tip? Everybody just wants to say TIG whenever a specific welding scenario comes up but TIG isn't always the only answer.

>> No.1730664

>>1730631
As someone that does a lot of gas welding I'll straight up say no. Even with a #000 tip running like 5/1psi it'd just blow away as soon as it got hot enough to pool. If I had to join some 1/16th" sheet with gas I'd braze it. Probably would yield a join stronger than the base material.

>> No.1730688

>>1730631
>but TIG isn't always the only answer
It pretty much always is, though. If it can be fuse welded, TIG can do it. It may not be the optimal process for a given situation, but in just about any given welding situation, if it can be done at all, it can be done with TIG. Especially on small fiddly things, it blows all other common processes away. It only competition there is more exotic stuff like plasma and laser welding. So yes, in random weird situations, TIG is usually the way to go. Unless it's outside, in which case it's stick.

>> No.1730726

Best place for solar panels?

>> No.1730741
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How do you unplug an antenna cable like this? I'm trying to change my car stereo, but this doesn't come off by pulling now turning.

>> No.1730811

>>1730726
On a tracking platform. Panels that track will give 40% more power than fixed mount. Failing that, on an unobstructed south facing surface if you're in the northern hemisphere.

>> No.1730916

>>1730741
Nevermind, the answer was simply brute force.

>> No.1731150

>>1730688
Sure, TIG does almost everything. If I had a TIG I wouldn't be on diy asking about techniques to weld [certain situation], I would just go do it. Answering "Just use a TIG bro" is on par with "dunno lol".

>> No.1731256

>>1731150
You didn't say anything about having a tig, you asked specifically what options were available for welding sheet metal together without burning through. Tig is basically your only option, short of tack welding with mig.

Don't come here, ask a question, and then get pissy at the answer bitch