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[Anonymous No.1280105]

Plain and simple, ask questions that don't deserve their own thread.

What it is the best way to filter air without spending a fuck ton of cash. Or is it best to just to pay for an air filter. If so, what can you recommend?

[Anonymous No.1280111]

>>1280105
What are you trying to remove from the air?

[Anonymous No.1280112]

>>1280111
Mainly pet hair and dust. I have a roommate who has a dog but he sheds often. I'm just trying to keep my space cleared as much as possible.

[Anonymous No.1280114]

A water trap is really cheap to build and maintain, but i think its hard to make it work without underpressure from a fan of some sort

[Anonymous No.1280121]

What the fuck kind of screw is this

[Anonymous No.1280123]

>>1280121
Bald face/head = carriage bolt

[Anonymous No.1280124]

>>1280114
Any references?

[Anonymous No.1280130]

>>1280124
Idk if this is what anon is talking about

[Anonymous No.1280137]

>>1280121
security bolt. Looks like a Kinmar brand. So many of those out there with weird tops.

[Anonymous No.1280139]

>>1280105
the box fan and filter meme.
They do work, but are ugly as Hades.

[Anonymous No.1280141]

>>1280121
RS calls it "System Zero® tamperproof screw", but I'm not too sure if that uniquely identifies it.

[Anonymous No.1280166]

>>1280123
>>1280137
>>1280141
Thanks friends

[Anonymous No.1280219]

I want to wire ~400 leds.

They take up 20-50mA, and 3-3.2V.

Is the best way to do it with a 8-20amp power supply at 12 volts? I would wire the LEDs in series of 4 and then in parallel.

Here's a picture of a doggo.

[Anonymous No.1280221]

>>1280219
I see no doggo.
I dont help filthy liars.

[Anonymous No.1280223]

>>1280219

[Anonymous No.1280294]

I've got a squeaky desk fan. Is there any actual danger if I just spray some WD40 on the shaft every now and then? Shorts in the motor/coil and shit like that, I mean.

[Anonymous No.1280300]

>>1280219
http://ledcalculator.net/

[Anonymous No.1280306]

>>1280300
What about my amps?

[Anonymous No.1280322]

>>1280294
Should be fine. Maybe use lithium grease to reduce how often you have to spray.

[Anonymous No.1280341]

>>1280306
Do the math. Its main utility is in figuring out an optimal string size and resistor.

[Anonymous No.1280354]

I snapped my glasses frame while cleaning them. They're 4 years old so I suppose it was bond to happen. However; for what ever reason the super glue we have doesn't make them bond at all. Tape won't hold them together.
What kind of glue do I need to make them bond and hold?

[Anonymous No.1280356]

>>1280306
>>1280341
Sorry, I'm pretty ignorant to even basic electronics. Do I just need a power supply with a total mA equal to the sum of all LED mA drops, regardless of if the LEDs are wired in series, parallel, or a combination?


Each LED uses 2-5mA, so I'll need .8-2A for 400 lights?
>2mA*400=.8A?

[Anonymous No.1280559]

>>1280354
Try roughing up the surface with coarse sand paper or a file for a better bond.

Maybe try an epoxy.

[Anonymous No.1280568]

>>1280354
Super glue won't work, get epoxy
15 minutes stuff would work fine

[Anonymous No.1280578]

>>1280354
Fixing glasses frames is almost never worth it. I'd just temporarily fix like anons suggested with epoxy because I know it sucks to not be able to see anything. I broke mine and it was down hill from there. You can get frames online for cheap and if you know your prescription lenses too. Not /diy/ but cheaper than the stores.

[Anonymous No.1280585]

>>1280356

google "series vs parallel resistors".

this board is not a good place to learn the stuff you learn literally in the first day of an electronics class.

also google "simple electronics" so you don't say things like "ma drops"; voltage drops and current flows. don't ask us to explain any of this. come back when you can actually ask a question based on a bit of knowledge.

[Anonymous No.1280626]

>>1280121

[Anonymous No.1280747]

How do I find out what other cars had the same specific parts as mine?

I want to know what cars to look at in a junkyard for parts for various cars.

Is there a website or something?

[Anonymous No.1280766]

>>1280747
>Is there a website or something?

or maybe specific sources for a particular make. I know a guy on the old ford truck forums sells CDs that cross reference old ford part numbers.

This is what the internet is good at. any sites or links for part numbers in general?

[Anonymous No.1280781]

>>1280766
>>1280747

Usually I just google what I need, write down some part numbers, and then google the part numbers.

It would be cool if there were a master list somewhere.

[Anonymous No.1281049]

>>1280354
Don't repair your glasses with glue or epoxies. 9/10 it will ruin your lenses. Best to find an eyeglass shop who is nice enough to sell you frames that can mount your current lenses.

>t. Optician, pic related.

[Anonymous No.1281075]

>>1281049
> Optician
> Can't into focus
Of all the people with no excuses..

[Anonymous No.1281082]

>>1280559

I've tried many epoxies (special ones for plastics) and I have found none that work. In fact, I've found no adhesives that work at all, urethane, cyanoacrylate, PVC, ABS... none of those work.

My opinion: the only thing special about the plastic is that you can't fucking fix it so you have to buy new multi-hundred $ frames.

Probably why the cost so much! The planned obsolescence research and technology that went into them.

[Anonymous No.1281122]

how do I get into whittling? what kind of wood do I need and what do beginners usually make?

[Anonymous No.1281137]

>>1281075
Can't help it, camera on my phone busted and doesn't focus. Got a replacement from iFixit coming.

[Anonymous No.1281187]

>>1280559
>>1280568
>>1280578
>>1281049
>tfw mixed results
fug
Thanks for answers in advance.

>>1280559
>>1280568
>>1280578
How much is epoxy normally? It seems like some say it won't work. Don't want to waste any more money.

>>1280578
I think I've found a sight before that does that. I guess I just need to ask my doctor what the prescription is.

>>1281049
Even if I take the lenses out or put tape all around them before I try? I imagine any place will sell me frames if my lenses fit, it's the cost that's the problem.

>>1281082
Yes that seems about right from my experience so far. I feel like I'll need to melt the frame back together if I want it to be back together.

[Anonymous No.1281197]

>>1281187
I'd suggest what other anons have said, about sanding or scratching the two broken ends. Use some cotton swabs and some rubbing alcohol to get any plastic dust off the ends before epoxying them. Also consider adding a pin to your glasses. Drill a tiny hole in both ends and fit a needle or push pin or something in it and then epoxy the pieces together. The pin will help keep the epoxy from snapping. Or, I've heard of some people heating up the plastic and pushing the pins in without drilling, but that scares me. You could also look into plastic welding the frame. If they're acetate frames you can use some acetone to get them to partially melt and fuse together. This is all assuming you have a plastic frame. If you don't get epoxy on the lenses they'll be fine. If you can remove them before doing anything that would be ideal.

[Anonymous No.1281202]

>>1281197
Adding a pin sounds like it would help but I don't think I could make such a small hole into the frames with ease unfortunately. Thanks for the suggestion though. Think I'll still look into it.

[Anonymous No.1281208]

Would I just pull the thread through to the other side of the fabric and tie it off? I have never done any sewing before.

[Anonymous No.1281519]

>>1281208
Buttons are easy mang.

YouTube it. There's some technique, but it's easy to do on the first try.

[Anonymous No.1281529]

>>1280130
First anon here. You put a hose into the bottom of a sealed bucket, another trough the lid and fill it halfway with water. Then you suck air trough the water, and dust gets stuck there. Most common to use with a vacuum cleaner tho

[Anonymous No.1281540]

I want to make an ITG/Stepmania dance pad, what pressure sensors/load cells should I use?

Trying to find some lego parts for this, shit that won't break too quickly but is cheap in bulk. When you're hitting 14 arrows per second with your feet it has to be half-decent. The normal sensors are 25$ each, there's four per arrow and four arrows per pad so finding a cheaper alternative is important unless I go with a simple open circuit (that is closed when the arrow is pressed).

[Anonymous No.1281552]

How do you get a stuck water heater element unstuck? All I have is the basic cheap element wrench.

[Anonymous No.1281590]

Do sealed lead acid batteries last? Need some more for my RV.

[Anonymous No.1281634]

I work at a big box hardware store in a state that actually has weather. Every year when Christmas trees come in, we hastily erect a shoddy shelter around one register in the garden center to keep the cashier from freezing to death. This year's is especially not good at that. Me and a couple of friends thought it would be fun to build our own that could be flat packed and stored for future years, go a bit nuts on it, and just bring it in one day and swap them out. It's just going to be around the tiny register terminal, maybe 40x40 inches or so(can't be much wider than the terminal), and then a few feet in front of it for the cashier. Any ideas on how we can make it awesome? My biggest sticking point is how to make it easily flat pack-able.

>>1281552
Percussive maintenance.

[Anonymous No.1281677]

>>1281122
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB3USnPADvQ

[Anonymous No.1281688]

Guy with an oldish house (1915) here.

All of the walls are plaster and lathe. I want to install a picture rail around the top to hang art from. Two questions.

1: Should I nail the picture rail in with nails, or try to use an adhesive?

2: The doors are various heights in the same room. Should I try to align the rail to the top of the shortest door, the tallest door, or something in between?

[Anonymous No.1281700]

>>1281688
At one military base I had military housing and they had a hanging rail right next to the ceiling all the way around the room.
It was pretty much un-noticable since it looked like crown molding.
Paint the hanging wires to match wall...

[Anonymous No.1281780]

>>1281688
I've heard of different ways to do it.
1. run it 2 foot below ceiling.
2. run it 2 inches below crown molding, if you have it.
3. run it even with top of window molding.
4. mark with pencil first, pick which looks best.

Attach with nails, or drill pilot holes with screws. Adhesives won't hold a lot of weight.

[Anonymous No.1281788]

>>1281780
>Adhesives won't hold a lot of weight.

Adhesives will hold a ton of weight if you choose the right one. Use nails though so it easier to remove.

[Anonymous No.1281872]

>>1280294
It's fine no worries, but actual grease is like $5 for a tube and it would last much longer

[Anonymous No.1281876]

>>1281634
Sounds like you're looking for a portable shelter. You can buy small ones online, or make your own from pvc or wood. Buy some canvase and rig up zippers or something to link it together. Add some hinges and whatnot so it can fold. Use your imagination

[Anonymous No.1281907]

Need wood to build a lightbox. What's the cheapest but non-splintery type of flat wood that I can make it out of?

[Anonymous No.1281908]

>>1280105
Buy a HEPA filter and put it on a good box fan.
You can buy large filters and small fans to make it easier to constantly change them out.

[Anonymous No.1282041]

>>1281908
I seen this. My only concern is that it really doesn't look good aesthetically.

>Cheap
>Looks good
>Pick one

I know I know, chances are I may just purchase an air filter machine or some shit.
Any recommendations?

I don't recall where I seen it or I'm misremembering, but I recall a device that practically magnetizes the air and it filters the air. All that is required is to wipe the plates clean once in awhile as appose to replacing the filter and spending cash frequently. It this a thing? Hepa filtering may be my go to.

Thanks to all the Anons with their suggestions.

[Anonymous No.1282159]

OK, so I'm only 95% sober, but damn, am I stuck.

I keep hearing about people using a program called Sketchup.
I've seen a neat project on Youtube, and I'd like to see the plans.
No problem, I can choose between several formats: Sketchup 2017, Sketchup 2016, Sketchup 2015, Sketchup 2014 and Collada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE2YpuwrkXo

OK, so lets got get Sketchup.
Sweet baby Jesus on a pogo stick, this shit is retarded. First, I try to download it, but oh noes, *I'm* not allowed to make any choices! I have to tell them if I'm using it for professional use or not. The answer is "not". Now my only option is to run the web-based version, no downloads for me. I've got NO fricking clue what version of the document to download now.
So I'm in the web app, but it wants to know my user ID and password before I can open a file. I don't have a login, that was never an option.
So I make one, and log in. There's some kind of message saying the account is only good for 72 hours.
Now that I'm logged in, I have a whole new screen, and there's no option to open a file.
Clicking on shit at random, I finally get back to the screen I was on before.
Several non-intuitive steps later, I'm told the file is open, but the screen is just greyed out.
Wait, a good 2-3 minutes later, I've got _something_.
It looks vaguely like the project, and I can select different objects by clicking on them. I can right-click and get some options to modify the component.

But there's absolutely NOTHING here that looks even remotely like plans.
There's no flat view, most components are hiding behind other components, there's no dimensions.

It would probably be easier to produce the plans by watching the youtube video than using this horseshit.

What the fuck am I missing?

[Anonymous No.1282228]

Can you use Sketchup to export it into a less retarded CAD format?

[Anonymous No.1282240]

>>1282228
Good question.
I'll let you know if I can ever get back into Sketchup.
When I go back to the site, it wants to start the whole "download vs online" version again, except now I can't answer the first question, the moue curson turns into a "circle with line, no parking" symbol.
...
Ok, I've tried a different link from Google, and now I can get into the app, It won't let me load a local file any more, but it apparent;y saved a copy on their end, because I can open that.
...
Nah, there doesn't seem to be any export option.
Tomorrow I'll look into Collada.
It's open source, and the download page has about a dozen different versions (including the 2018 version).

I just assumed Sketchup would work better because it's the one I've heard of before.

This shit is extra frustrating for me because I'm a web programmer/developer. I make web apps for a defense contractor.
My boss is no perfectionist, but if I turned out work like this, I'd be unemployed.

[Anonymous No.1282241]

>>1280105
Box fan and air filter. If you want it to look pretty check out youtube for the diy wood frames that people make themselves.

[Anonymous No.1282283]

>>1281552
Update, got it unstuck by buying a big ass pipe wrench and using that to get a grip on the shitty $7 element wrench thingy. I also hammered on the sides of the element wrench to make it fit the nut a little more snugly. It originally had too much play and was only grabbing the ends of the nut.

[Anonymous No.1282288]

Does anyone know if cordless oscillating multitools are useable with 3AH batteries? I've got a few tools that run off makita's LXT line and I don't know if the osciallating multitool takes too much power to work practically with the batteries I've got now. I need it for home improvement applications, removing sections of rotten trim, cutting nails etc, nothing too crazy.

[Anonymous No.1282359]

>>1282288
The AH value shouldn't matter. If the voltage is the same and the chemistry is the same, meaning not using say, 18V NiCd batteries in a 20V Lithium tool, it should be fine.

[Anonymous No.1282420]

Is there any kind of classes I can take on concrete, or is it all just watch some YouTube videos and figure it out? I'm interested in learning how big things, but I have no experience and am already full time employed not building things.

[Anonymous No.1282423]

>>1282420
*I'm interested in learning how to build things. i.e., foundations for minor buildings.

[Anonymous No.1282434]

>>1282359
AH doesn't matter but A does - make sure you get a battery that can stand a 1a drain or whatever you need or it will overheat and blow up.

[Anonymous No.1282474]

I would like to make a perfume based on essential oil for my penis. I need it half for the aphrodisiac effect half for having a good smell after shower.

Can you provide advice or recipes?

[Anonymous No.1282478]

>>1282288
>>1282359
>>1282434
With the exception of DeWalt's new 60v Flexvolt battery not fitting ALL of the 20v tools, I haven't heard of a modern lineup where certain batteries flat out don't work.

Battery chemistry doesn't matter to the tool, only voltage, and 18v and 20v are the same thing, they're just listed differently. 18v is nominal, 20v is peak, 20v will sustain at 18v the second you start using it, but read at 20v if you check the voltage not under load. All the major brands either have different styles of batteries for NiCad/Li-ion to prevent old ones from working in new tools, support old batteries in new tools, or offer an adapter. Basically, if it fits, you can use it.

Modern batteries from the commonly available brands have enough circuitry to keep you from overheating and blowing up a battery just by trying to use your tool. That's why so many have 3 year warranties now. Ah is a measure of capacity. A 1Ah(amp-hour) battery would drain in one hour if it was supplying 1 amp of current. The only risk of using a non-optimally sized battery is, higher capacity batteries weigh more, and lower capacity batteries may not have a high enough current limit to let the tool provide its full power(an angle grinder on a 9Ah battery will be stronger than one on a 1.5Ah battery).

[Anonymous No.1282483]

I carry this little Altoids tin sized screwdriver set at work, and it's come in rediculously handy. I'm upgrading it, and making a similar one for someone else. I'm thinking one big but thin magnet on the bottom, or maybe a couple on edges, under the lip, and then coat the inside with something to keep what little rattle the magnets don't stop from making too much noise. You guys got any suggestions for what to coat it with?

[Anonymous No.1282484]

>>1282483
Pic related, bits for the two sets. Might swap the could useful Torx sizes for DeWalt security Torx, and might snag another spanner bit for the second set, if I can figure out which size to use. I also need to source the magnets, and I'm considering finding a slightly longer/wider tin.

[Anonymous No.1282489]

how do I get started in whittling? Do I need high quality wood? what do beginners usually start by carving?

[Anonymous No.1282491]

>>1282474
yes, add oxytocin, so that you become even more in love with yourself

[Anonymous No.1282715]

already made a thread for this but idk if anyone is going to respond.

Hey I'm going to try to fix my Switch Pro Controller because of the shitty D-pad issues it has with misinputs, can someone tell me if this guide should work or not?
Or should I do the method where you cut off part of the rubber membrane?
Here's the guide:
http://www.ateijelo.com/blog/2017/07/12/effective-fix-switch-pro-controller-dpad-issues
And does anyone know what tools I'll need to take apart the controller?
I really have no experience with this kind of thing.

[Anonymous No.1282745]

>>1282715
99% of the time, something simple like a controller is just going to need a single size of screwdriver, and MAYBE a spudger, which is just a little plastic tool to pry it open if anything snaps together. I always just save old gift cards or something and use those. Your problem is going to be that that screwdriver might be a weird security screw. N64 used Gamebit, the DS used tri-point(NOT the offset tri-wing), so if this has one, the odds are good that it's some bullshit unique to Nintendo. 360 controllers are the right balance of user repairability and keeping the idiots out, they just use a T8 security Torx.

From some quick Googling, it does look like Nintendo stuck with tri-point for the Switch, but the first couple of blurbs didn't mention a size for the controller. Probably Y-00 or Y-0 tri-point though, but search for it now that you have an idea of what to look for. Amazon and eBay are good spots to get Nintendo screwdrivers.

[Anonymous No.1282748]

>>1282715
Oh, but yeah, guide should work fine, use thin tape. The membrane is conductive and just bridges the gap between the two contact pads, and Nintendo was retarded and oriented the pads wrong, the contacts should be closer/farther from center, no on either side of center.

[Anonymous No.1282766]

>>1282745
>>1282748
Alright thanks so much! I'll probably use this guide to figure out how to take it all apart then: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1-KTC7-KWQ

[Anonymous No.1282770]

>>1282766
>>1282745
Also it looks like they just use Phillips screws from the video so that's nice.

[Anonymous No.1282905]

So I just bought lithium ion batteries for fun projects. I'm thinking of buying lithium polymer battery for another one. I noticed some people suggested online buying fireproof bags. Instead I was thinking of getting a small fireproof cabinet to hold all kinds of dangerous fun but small things I may have. What do you guys think? Fire proof sack or cabinet?

[Anonymous No.1282941]

>>1282905
Bags are a lot more portable. Will you always put the projects away in the cabinet when not in use, or will you want to leave them elsewhere sometimes?

[Anonymous No.1282954]

>>1282941
Probably never stored elsewhere. I do most of my work in that shop. I've just heard that unstable cells can cause a lot of havoc and am looking for some peace of mind while I'm away from home. I was just curious if anyone had experience with cost vs effectiveness of bags and cabinets.

[Anonymous No.1282978]

I have an old sony dvd player that sometimes wont read discs. It hasnt seen much use. I know its pointless to bother when bluray and dvd players are cheap as dirt and itd cost more to repair than to get a new one, but I want to keep it if possible. What can I do to fix it? Other than opening it and cleaning the lenses. Afaik most lasers have a potentiometer that can be used to adjust the laser power but dunno if a cheap dvd has it.

[Anonymous No.1283001]

I broke an old samsung s4 that I would like to get the pics off of. I've tried some of the simple shit like seeing if my pc would recognize it usb, but I think it's fucked. I looked at some teardown vids and the pics are on a chip embedded in the main board of the phone. I'm fucked right?

[Anonymous No.1283046]

brainlet here

these drilling capacities
are they the maximum diameter the drill can drill
or are they the maximum depth?

[Anonymous No.1283050]

>>1283001
you might need a driver to access the phone as a usb device
try googling: adb samsung s4

how is it broken?
maybe you can just get the screen replaced?

does it have a micro-sd card?
have you had a look on that?

[Anonymous No.1283055]

>>1283046

Diameter.

[Anonymous No.1283061]

>>1282423
I’m also pretty curious, so far what I’ve seen seems to be use plywood to maintain a shape and make sure you mix the concrete well, watched a few Mexicans mixing concrete for some shit in a house that was still under construction (I was installing garage door) showed me that if you’re fast enough and promised enough tacos, you can mix concrete just by dumping the right ratio of water and concrete mix right on your new garage floor.

[Anonymous No.1283071]

All you need is a knife and any stick. Try different types of wood and you'll get a feel for what you like and what you dont.

[Anonymous No.1283102]

I have no idea what I’m doing

I’m completely new to anything diy and can barely name basic tools. I want to learn to work with wood, what’s a good progression? Is there a YouTube channel that will take me from a woodtard to something competent in logical steps?

[Anonymous No.1283125]

I have a teapot I want to use but the spout is chipped, exposing the ceramic beneath the glaze. Is there an epoxy or something that would be suitable to seal it with?

Something non-toxic that can survive being repeatedly exposed to near boiling temperature liquid.

[Anonymous No.1283136]

>>1282474
I swear if you don't provide a correct answer to my question I will make a brand new thread!

[Anonymous No.1283141]

>>1283125
Just Google for food-safe epoxy, or food grade or something similar. They're all nasty before they cure, and almost all harmless when cured. Boiling water is pretty cool in the grand scheme of things, anything worth using would survive that fine.

[Anonymous No.1283153]

Usually when I'm making something out of ply or mdf I enter all the dimensions for the different pieces in sketchup and organise them over a sheet to make sure there's as little waste as I can. But it just occurred to me there's probably something out there that automatically can do it better than I can manually.

Is there any program or website where I can put in a bunch of different sized measurements and it will shuffle them around to ensure as little waste as possible?

[Anonymous No.1283163]

I'm considering buying an oscillating multitool but I can't decide to go with the cordless model that would work with my makita lxt batteries or a corded model. The cordless would have the advantage of not having the risk of the cord pulling on the tool or getting caught up on ladders and stuff and would be fine for cutting drywall and nails which is what I'll need it for mostly, but there are certain applications I'm not sure about. Grout removal for example. If I wanted to provide the service of resurfacing grout in say a bathroom for someone, could I remove enough of it to put down an even, new coat of grout before my batteries run out? I don't know. At this point I only have 10 total amp hours battery capacity and I'm loathe to spend more on batteries when the tools themselves are already more expensive.

[Anonymous No.1283196]

Over the past 5 years, the ceiling above our shower has progressively deteriorated.

Is this within reason, or should I be concerned? Reckon it's either normal use given the environment (wife has long hair and takes half hour showers at times), or a shitty vent is to blame ... or perhaps even a roof leak.

As it gets worse, my fears mount and I can't seem to ID it. The half bath on the other side of the wall also shows light color changes above the sink.

[Anonymous No.1283200]

I also wanted to swap out my toilet, but am running into a problem with the ring. The rusted bolt broke off when I tried to take the nut off, and I'm unable to unscrew it.

Can't really see what is sewer pipe and what is a replaceable flange. Grrrrrr.

[Anonymous No.1283213]

>>1283163
If you're doing this as a job, spend the money on it. Either get more batteries, or get both tools. The Porter Cable corded is fine, and cheap on sales, only $60 or so I think.

[Anonymous No.1283214]

>>1283200
the 'broken bolt' and the one opposite it are what hold the toilet on and slide in and come out at the end of the tracks

theres no reason to remove the flange, just clean it and put on a new wax ring

if you still want to remove it drill out the heads of the screws then use visegrips to turn out the remaining shaft

[Anonymous No.1283218]

>>1283214
Ty. Can't get the bolts to move, even with a hammer. Going to try some PB blaster.

Any issue with it not being flush to the floor?

[Anonymous No.1283272]

where do you all get your metal from? like where can I go so I don't get mega jewed

[Anonymous No.1283274]

>>1283218
>Ty. Can't get the bolts to move, even with a hammer. Going to try some PB blaster.
>Any issue with it not being flush to the floor?
those bolts should have been made of brass...

try using a hammer and chisel to knock it loose out of its slot.

the wax ring should be all the seal it needs

if you think you'll get piss or whatever underneath the toilet, run a bead of caulk around the base of the toilet.

[Anonymous No.1283276]

Anyone know places to find examples of different mechanical systems or something? Had issues with this in the past, but like right now I'm trying to set up a linear motion system for an industrial application. My lack of experience leaves me grasping at straws though, and just googling this stuff is 99% ads for specific companies systems that don't fit my need

>>1283272
Speedy Metals is a pretty good go-to source

[Anonymous No.1283281]

>>1283276
why is it that I can get 3"x0.065" x 4' of 304 stainless tube for like $33 from ace race parts but from speedy metals, it's like twice as expensive even when shipping is accounted for?

[Anonymous No.1283284]

>>1283281
Beats me, most of my metal comes from industrial suppliers but Speedy Metals has pretty good availability for non-typical stuff

On the topic of my question, I wonder if it'd make sense to get a bin of those lego technic pieces and keep in my office to experiment with these things before designing

[Anonymous No.1283291]

>>1283274
Great! I bashed the one that broke, but it's solid. The other wiggles, but still needs some encouragement to get out.

I'll keep at it - glad to know the flange doesn't need to be flush. That may have saved me a day of work or a call to a plumber.

[Anonymous No.1283292]

>>1283272
My last supply I went to my local welding shop.

Still came out to about a buck a foot for 1.5" 14 gauge steel, but I had it the same day and cut to size.

[Anonymous No.1283295]

>>1283284
I figured it out. Turns out I don't know the difference between 304 and 304L. The quote lady at metal supermarkets yelled at me lmao

[Anonymous No.1283304]

What's that little grid thing you put in a bucket to use to get paint on a roller evenly called? I want to buy one on Amazon but I don't know what they're called.

[Anonymous No.1283308]

>>1283304
paint tray

[Anonymous No.1283322]

>>1283001
Does it turn on or its just the usb port thats fucked? I think jtag can pull the contents of the emmc assuming the problem lies elsewhere, you will need to take it to a specialist.

>>1283050
>adb
Afaik android by default needs the screen to be unlocked to make the internal memory accesible, and because internal android memory uses ext4 and some 'trickery' to make the contents available to a computer OS whether its Linux or Windows.

[Anonymous No.1283324]

>>1283274
Victory!

[Anonymous No.1283341]

>>1283304

https://www.amazon.com/WHIZZ-57100-ONE-GALLON-GRID/dp/B01MR3H0RW

$16 seems a bit high to me. sometimes these are called weenie roller grids.

[Anonymous No.1283342]

>>1283324

Simply Beautiful! Now make sure the wax gasket does its thing, and ignore that suggestion up there about caulking. If the was seal does not keep water out of your bathroom you want to know about it before the floor rots through.

[Anonymous No.1283352]

>>1283342
>was seal

I FUCKING HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS.

wax, bitches, wax.

[Anonymous No.1283370]

>>1283352
>phoneposting

[Anonymous No.1283372]

>>1283342
>>1283352
My uncle swears by the double seal ... but then again he also thought ratchet straps were disposable for the longest time.

[Anonymous No.1283374]

>>1283372
>My uncle swears by the double seal .

no offense, but the second seal does nothing but hide from you the fact that your floor is rotting due to moisture.

[Anonymous No.1283375]

>>1283374
Roger that!

Doesn't seem terribly difficult - mainly based on attention to detail and experience.

[Anonymous No.1283471]

>>1283324
>Victory!
I do property maintenance.
I've been using these for a couple of years with no failures.
https://www.amazon.com/Sani-BL01-Waxless-Toilet-Gasket/dp/B005K89RQU
Kinda high price but if I need to pull a toilet for a clog it's reusable and NO MESS.
I buy them at the local Home Depot.
I throw away the cheap plated bolts and use solid brass only.

[Anonymous No.1283818]

How do I stop this from leaking?

[Anonymous No.1283820]

Anyone with experience in Quartus II?

Is there an easy way to generate a schematic based on boolean expressions or a truth table?
It's such a simple feature, even Logisim has it. How the hell am I gonna connect 64 gates by hand?

[Anonymous No.1283823]

>>1283818
change the valve

or turn the circuit off
i know there's no spoilers on this board

[Anonymous No.1283828]

>>1283818
turn off water, drain pipes at lowest point (usually near or on the water tank). Cut the pipe from the inside and sand the end. Get a sharkbite fitting and a new valve/pipe to extend to the outside.

[Anonymous No.1283829]

>>1283828
why not just attach another valve to the existing valve? did you not think of that? fucking elitist

[Anonymous No.1283860]

>>1283818
buy a faucet washer kit and use the right size

or unscrew the old one and put on a new one

[Anonymous No.1283912]

>>1282978
I went forward and opened it anyway. Cleaned the lens, helped a bit but there's some stuff it still skips. I played with the pots, there are two and after measuring noticed that what makes a difference is the difference between the resistance of both pots, not how low either is but how close the difference is to 1Kohm. Can anyone give me a hand?

[Anonymous No.1283949]

Is this a pliers?

[Anonymous No.1283950]

I'm back, just stained my club. R8, h8 & suggestions. (New project on top of old club)

[Anonymous No.1283979]

>>1283102
Theres alot to absorb.
I would just continue watching YouTube, jumping around, eventually you'll understand. Or you could actually read a book..

[Anonymous No.1283992]

>>1280105
about 8 minutes in, this one filters welding smoke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb8bPGW4N7Y

Might have to wait for another video to see how much noise it makes, but it's a good bet it will suit your filtration needs.


https://www.donaldson.com/en-us/industrial-dust-fume-mist/equipment/fume-collectors/easy-trunk-porta-trunk/

[Anonymous No.1284107]

>>1283912
I did more research and found a guy who said the DC motors that move the carriage or whatever it's called where the lens sit are common faulty elements. Said to check ohms and that at worst it should read 50ohms, mine read 250 so I took it out to clean it.

Pic related, seems to be a normal DC 5V motor. Before I clean it I'd like to test it to see how it works. I have an old 5V phone charger around, can I use it? Does polarity matter with this motor?

[Anonymous No.1284110]

>>1281540
>14 arrows per second its gotta be half-descent

I bet you get all the bitches huh

[Anonymous No.1284115]

I'm trying to get rid of the scratchy volume knob with electrical cleaner spray. I opened amp knob up to see it covered in rubber .. what do. I was just gonna spray the area with the spray but it's dam covered in rubber pic related

[Anonymous No.1284118]

>>1284115
Also it appears I can rip the rubber off should I do that or is the rubber on the volume knob there for areason

[Anonymous No.1284124]

Why do water-based stains seem so elusive?
I'm going to start making picture frames - my first DIY outing - due to both rectreational interest and necessity. I've just been having a bitch of a time finding some sizes for prints I've owned for years, stowed away. I was thinking of using water-based stains since they're more convenient. I rent a lower duplex, so I don't really have a designated workspace; I'll just be using my part of the driveway since I don't park my car there. Not having to deal with the smell, clean up, or drying times of oil, especially in the cold Wisconsin winter seems great, but my local hardware stores seem to not even carry the stuff, barring some tintable base I would have to buy online and then take in to get mixed.

Anybody know of a good source for water-based stain with a selection of color in the Midwest?

[Anonymous No.1284186]

I need some type of mechanism that'll hold its place until a bit of effort is applied, then it releases.
Think having a rope tied to it, and lightly pulling on the rope doesn't budge, but a good tug and it'll release.

Does anyone know any like that?

[Anonymous No.1284390]

>>1281208
https://www.artofmanliness.com/2017/09/08/how-to-sew-a-button/

[Anonymous No.1284401]

>>1284124

You should consider looking into why water-based are hard to find. They're a bad idea.

Oil-based stains don't totally "dry"... they polymerize. Sometimes you can add "Japan Driers" — a catalyst — to speed that process up.

[Anonymous No.1284518]

>240v 4 prong socket (l1 l2 n g)
>l1 to l2 = 250v
>l1 to n = 83v
>l2 to n = 135v
dafuq is going on here?

>captcha: hire carpenter
no Google, a fucking carpenter won't help here

[Anonymous No.1284522]

>>1284401
Hm.
Well, the stuff I ended up buying from a specialty wood project store was cheap enough, so I'll give a try for now at least. The material I cut today for my first frame is far from perfect anyway, so this is definitely a learning exercise and experiment and I might as well try some things I'm new to.
I'll definitely switch to oil once I move and have a dedicated craft area, though.

[Anonymous No.1284540]

>>1284115
Here's another amp volume pot im trying to clean.. it's covered by a case how do I spray it?

[Anonymous No.1284548]

I've never used air compression or airbrushes, I'm thinking of getting an airbrush/compressor kit but I intent to spray acrylic. I've got mixed results from google about whether or not this is feasible or easy to clean out of the airbrush. I basically just want to build and paint models but enamel is so darn expensive so I'm hoping to use cheaper stuff. Thanks

[Anonymous No.1284550]

Anyone got any tips for a router plane?

Find myself needing one - is it best to try and buy an old Stanley online (which aren't that cheap anyway), or should I spring for a Veritas medium? It's more, but fuck if I know how to spot a good old Stanley - thrift shops are not an option where I am - and shipping will bring it close to a new Veritas.

Any input is greatly appreciated .

[Anonymous No.1284564]

>>1280105
Housing dept. in university brought us a new roommate of the basketball American variety. We're unaware why he got booted from the last unit, but we're finding out why rather quickly.

Ever since he's done laundry, "the stench" permeates everything I wash.

I've tried dumping a full scoop of detergent and ran it empty, a box of baking soda, and a cup of vinegar, all to no avail. All separate attempts of course.

Wat do /diy/?

[Anonymous No.1284571]

Also he has terrible toilet habits, as the smell of poo goes everywhere. I've set up a makeshift positive pressure ventilation system in my room so the smell doesn't seep in.

So far he's only been in two weeks and housing is basically telling us to go fuck ourselves as it's too soon to boot him now that he's moved.

[Anonymous No.1284607]

>>1284564
Also how do I get rid of the stench in the dryer? I'm taking clothes to a laundromat and I'm not keen on feeding quarters for another 8 months.

[Anonymous No.1284620]

Would it be right to say an analog signal has infinite resolution?

[Anonymous No.1284632]

>>1284620
>Would it be right to say an analog signal has infinite resolution?
In practical terms, probably.

We have quantum mechanics and quantization.
We have heisenburg uncertainty and measurement problems.

>analog signal
If you're trying to detect it, you're probably using a machine.
If you're trying to generate it, you're probably using a machine.
The question then boils down to engineering and how much you want from your signal.

[Anonymous No.1284764]

Sup guys. I don't need help on designing the project, just got a material question/concerns. My dog really enjoys rope toys but fucking rekts store bought toys. I looked into diy paracord dog toys, but was wondering about durability. Any material suggestions I'd be glad to look into. I tried finding the paracord threads and until I build something I won't make a new thread about. here's a kek for your troubles.

[Anonymous No.1284807]

How do i repair this in a way that doesn't break under intense pressure

[Anonymous No.1284809]

>>1284807
Buttplugs are cheap, why risk an embarrassing trip to the ER?

[Anonymous No.1284810]

>>1284809
Because diy
Im thinking some kind of rubber adhesive since super glue didn't work in the past

[Anonymous No.1284814]

>>1284810
Get a big washer, and a self tapping screw/bolt
You could glue it too, just before you wind in the screw

[Anonymous No.1284819]

>>1284814
Lol i just want to stick the broken part back

[Anonymous No.1284824]

What's the name for the male connector going inside those ?

[Anonymous No.1284826]

>>1284824
proprietary

[Anonymous No.1284830]

>>1284518
>>l1 to n = 83v
>>l2 to n = 135v
>dafuq is going on here?

so you're the guy trying to build a 2x120V extension cord that plugs into a 240V socket? why are you ignoring what you were told before? you have a missing or poorly connected neutral, and your readings are based on capacitive coupling. if this is beyond your skill or inquisitiveness level, call an electrician to come inspect it.

[Anonymous No.1284832]

>>1284826
yeah it's some Samsung shit. There is no name for it ?

[Anonymous No.1284879]

I have to find a replacement gear.
It's not secured to the drive shaft with a grub screw, there's little things inside the gear that allow it to rotate independently of the shaft in one direction but clamp onto the shaft in the other direction like a clutch.
What's the name for these?

[Anonymous No.1284883]

>>1284879
internal ratchet?

you better have the exact part number or an old assembly to steal it from because that dont sound like a generic part

[Anonymous No.1284886]

>>1284879
>What's the name for these?
It could be as simple as a spring clutch.

[Anonymous No.1285037]

Bourbon barrel project ideas? I have the top (pic related) as well as all the staves.

It was an old barrel that fell apart taking it home.

[Anonymous No.1285060]

>>1282978
>>1283912
Well I fixed it but fucked the spindle shaft in the process. Vibrates a lot.

How can I attenuate vibrations? On my computer sometimes I use rubber band or tiny bits of eraser gum, this is going to need more than that.

[Anonymous No.1285072]

howdy /diy/ is it possible to spray paint over hi vis vests such as this one using black spray paint

[Anonymous No.1285077]

I need a way to distribute liquid. Essentially I want to run multiple liquids with one pump. Is there a (cheap) way to do that?

Pic is what I thought about . Multiple tubes for the liquid, one stepper motor inside to choose the tube you want. Problem is: I don't want to /can't prime the pump, everytime, so is it possible to get something like this where the pressure in the tubes isn't lost? (In my pic I tought about rotation of a disk to choose the tube.

[Anonymous No.1285080]

>>1285077
Can you pump air into the holding vessel of the liquids?

Have one air pump and then valves for whatever tank.

[Anonymous No.1285088]

>>1285080
I thought about that, that's how professional solutions seem to do it. My main problem is the budget though. If I go with pressure andValves (so no pump at all) I losse the accuracy of control that I had over the liquid output. If I scrap the pressure and just use the valves instead of this "distribution point" it would work too but liquid valves that I can conntrol (solenoid valves) are too expensive if I need one for every type of liquid. Essentially I want to be able to have control of the output down to let's say +-5ml maximum, preferably less. Valves that can give me that will cost too much unless I'm thinking wrongly (or there's a product that does this for multiple liquids and costs little).

[Anonymous No.1285100]

>>1285088
You could get like a peristaltic pump, and change the hose whenever you want to change what you're pumping. Or buy more pumps. They're like $6 for a shit one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222410653403
And $17 for one saying it's more better.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/322448579703

[Anonymous No.1285104]

>>1285100
Yeah, for the accuracy I decided on a Diaphragm Pump, because afaik they can give me more Volume/time for less cost. The Peristaltik where my Idea before that but they have rather little output and 6$ may not sound much but getting mutliple the cost kinda becomes a lot more. I'm currently just looking if I can work around the cost some way...

[Anonymous No.1285107]

>>1285100
Do you have any Idea about a way to essentially do the same thing with just one pump?

[Anonymous No.1285148]

>>1280112
I dont know if you can filter air for that purpose, but if you want to clean your space, open up a window for the air to be renewed and get one of those rolling pins that are sticky

[Anonymous No.1285176]

I'm a retard who's trying to replace a thermostat in an electric heater. The tstat I got out is rated for 120V/16A but all the ones I'm finding online are 250V/10A.

Can I use one of those or will I burn my house?

[Anonymous No.1285214]

>>1282159
move the camera,

[Anonymous No.1285271]

I just bought a backup camera and I was wondering if I can take out one of the rear speakers and wire the power to that? IDK if turning down the volume reduces current to the speaker or not.

[Anonymous No.1285300]

>>1280105
>>1280105
Plants.

If you want to buy a filter the ion plate ones are the best.

[Anonymous No.1285329]

Do they sell tile saws that double as table saws? I want both tools but I don't want to have to store both and they seem pretty similar so I was wondering if I could get away with just having one that would do the work of both.

[Anonymous No.1285335]

>>1285329
buy a table saw for 'stuff'
buy a 4" angle grinder at HF ($10)
buy a 4" dry cut tile blade
>have table saw, angle grinder, and tile saw

3 for 2 isn't 2 for 1 but it's more practical

[Anonymous No.1285405]

How difficult is welding? The metal leg on my wife's desk broke off, and I need to rent a welder to fix it. I had planned on getting a slightly experienced friend to do it, but I'm starting to think I should try it myself.

[Anonymous No.1285439]

>>1285176
Buying one that's rated higher is fine, so the 250v isn't an issue, but the 10A is lower, so that won't work, it'll go pop.

[Anonymous No.1285450]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2LAYNMCHg

what in the faaaaaaaaack? is this the standard way todo this nowdays? it seems insanely overbuild

[Anonymous No.1285452]

>>1285405
>need to rent a welder

I'd suggest renting some time from that friend with a 30 pack and have him teach you on his machine.

If you rent one, you'll need scrap to practice on and all the protective equipment. Your bud can show you the ropes and get you up to speed and have you fix the table in an hour or two.

[Anonymous No.1285478]

>>1285450
Are they attaching the blocks to each other with zipties or something?

[Anonymous No.1285495]

>>1285478
I mean even the slab is insane for a such a small footprint, are they building a damn highrise?

[Anonymous No.1285496]

where can I get a fucking huge glass vessel to store my spare change in

[Anonymous No.1285552]

Buying a packet of screws and washers cost more here than the price of buying an assorted set from aliexpress.

So... which sets should I buy guys. I know I want a nylock nut set and washer.
You guys have like a site that listed the priority stuffs.

[Anonymous No.1285569]

>>1285552
How fucking poor are you that you can't afford screws and washers?

[Anonymous No.1285573]

I think one of my wall outlets was buzzing, but it stopped after I made my coffee. Should I look into it right away, or wait and see if it was a temporary issue? We've got flies in the house right now, so I'm not even 100% sure it was actually the outlet, but it sounded like it was coming from inside the wall when I put my ear to it.

[Anonymous No.1285598]

i dont' know dicks about how heat distribution works

having said that, if i have a tube that's hot in a wrapping that's longways half insulated and half thermally conductive, will the conductive side be more hot due to the insulated side not absorbing heat?

[Anonymous No.1285599]

>>1285573
There's a bee in yo ear, dawg.

[Anonymous No.1285625]

>>1285599
Nah, I checked about 10 minutes ago, and the outlet is buzzing again. The wires haven't been checked in about a decade, so they probably need fixing.

[Anonymous No.1285642]

>>1285496
Search for a carboy. It's used in home brewing for beer and wine.

[Anonymous No.1285659]

Does anyone have experience making a monowheel?

I can't decide if I should use a beveled wheel and shift the center of mass, or if I should split the wheel into two halves and use tank control.

Here's an example of each:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIADzTanDo8 [Embed]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ0QEYVCTC0 [Embed]

[Anonymous No.1285661]

I am trying to add metal prongs (say about 2 inches long) to the edge of a piece of wood so that another piece of a wood with reciprocal holes can slot on. Is there a sort of smooth bolt with a screw thread on one end that I can drive into wood?

[Anonymous No.1285687]

>>1285625
There could still be a bee in your ear, unrelated to the outlet.

[Anonymous No.1285700]

>>1285271
I'd just run new wires

[Anonymous No.1285737]

>>1285569
Buying a packet (10 pcs) of washers or screws cost like 2-3 bucks here. Three of those is more than enough to buy for an assorted set (200 pcs) in aliexpress.

I just want to get a cheaper collection at home from ali so I don’t have to shop hardware locally.

[Anonymous No.1285785]

Is moulding/trim something that can be skimped on? I'm looking for a look similar to pic related and since I'll be priming and painting I'm considering just buying some cheap stuff from Lowes and combining pieces as needed to get the look I want. But I know trim takes some abuse so I didn't know if there was really any meaningful difference in longevity, or if the price differences come down to size and profiles.

[Anonymous No.1285792]

I got myself a tablesaw to do some more precise cuts but 0degrees isn't 0, how can I adjust it so it's correct?

[Anonymous No.1285800]

>>1285785
Real wood will hold up better than MDF. If you're painting it all anyways, if what you like is available in both wood and MDF, I'd say to spring for the wood in the couple areas that will be more likely to get messed up, and where it being messed up will matter more, like the kitchen/dining room/entry area, and then go cheap on bedrooms/utility rooms. Also, if folks are prone to splashing water all over the floor when they get out of the shower, that MDF will swell right up and look terrible, whereas the wood will try to warp(which you can mostly prevent by just securing it better. MOAR NAILZ).

[Anonymous No.1286171]

>>1285792
Get a digital square and make sure that the blade is 90 to the table

[Anonymous No.1286236]

>>1282423
You want maths to explain it in detail or do you just want basic info

[Anonymous No.1286259]

>>1286171
Cheers mate, problem Is no matter how I adjust it it won't go to 90 going to have to take it off the adjustment cog and tighten it back up set to 90 I'm thinking

[Anonymous No.1286269]

I need a 6" through hole drilled and reamed to .491" in 6061. It's a press fit so I don't trust myself to do it. A local machine shop gave me $90/hr but wouldn't estimate how long the work would take. Can any machinists give me a ballpark on how long that might take them? I know it's a shitty L/D.

[Anonymous No.1286270]

>>1280105
I don't understand the purpose of heating/cooling a large area like a home instead of the direct area around the person. Wouldn't it be wildly more efficient to develop a liquid heating/cooling system for a person to wear than try to keep a large home regulated?

[Anonymous No.1286287]

>>1286270
>Wouldn't it be wildly more efficient to develop a liquid heating/cooling system for a person to wear than try to keep a large home regulated?

efficient, yes. comfy, no. Your hands and face would not be comfy unless you wore gloves and then it's kinda hard to make a sandwich. And then there's bath time and changing clothes time. Yeah, you can put a high-wattage heater in the bath and mitigate things somewhat.

The thing is, most people can afford to heat and cool way more space than they actually use. I can't, which is why I close off all my unused rooms and they get cold as shit in the winter and it sucks when I need to go into one to use a tool or whatever.

It's 2017 pal. You need to help exhaust the planet's resources and ruin the environment just as much as the rest of us.

[Anonymous No.1286294]

Discovered a 30 amp breaker outside when my dryer blew up. Considering putting a 220 outlet there. No numbers on me atm but do yall think a lincoln tombstone/cracklebox welder and dryer could both run on it? I can run 1 at a time if i have to i guess but if I am doing that then i may as well run a real line.

If i had a buddy hook uo a 220 just for the welder what size breaker and line i need?

[Anonymous No.1286307]

I'm renovating a room in my house the didn't have a ceiling light fixture, and I've run into a problem with the wiring, I'm hoping someone here can help out.

There's an outlet in the room that has two lines of electrical wiring going into the box. One of these is connected to a light switch, the other is not.

I started by disconnecting the outlet from the light switch wire (call it line A) and connecting it to the non-light switch wire (line B). At this point the outlet works and is not affected by the light switch.

Then I put together the light fixture and was able to get it to turn on by plugging the bare wires into the outlet (just so I knew it worked) but when I connect it to line A it does not turn on. However I know that there is electricity running through line A, because it works when connected to the outlet.

Pic related, line A connected to the light fixture.

Thanks in advance

[Anonymous No.1286351]

>>1286307
your way to connect 2 wire is outdated. Install some wago connectors.

[Anonymous No.1286360]

>>1286294

this is "do it yourself"
not "can someone google this for me?"

[Anonymous No.1286399]

>>1286307
use the part of the pliers that's not serated to grip the wires while you twist them.

make sure they bend together instead of wrapping one around a straight wire. they shouldnt come apart.

draw a circuit diagram. could be a two wire switched live return cable hooked up to a remote switch or it could be ring and spur or some other wacky setup. idk, post geographic location.

[Anonymous No.1286469]

>>1285785
The best way to skimp on trim is to avoid Lowes/HD.

Those ((())) are about $1 a linear foot for cardboard shit. The local building overstock place is $0.29 a linear foot of pine (or if you get a new kid, $0.29 for each 8' piece.

[Anonymous No.1286478]

>>1286307
>I started by disconnecting the outlet from the light switch wire (call it line A) and connecting it to the non-light switch wire (line B). At this point the outlet works and is not affected by the light switch.

you should have shut off the power first.

[Anonymous No.1286561]

Posting in this thread since the other thread I didn't get any responses.

So due to recent major flooding i've been able to buy some land for really cheap with a house, garage, and warehouse already on it. This land flooded 7ft and floods often which is why i got it for very cheap. Everything is pretty much stripped to the studs so I have an opportunity to expand a lot of the buildings.

One thing I want to do that i'm not sure if I can is build 1 structure on 2 or 3 different foundations. There's a garage and a warehouse that have foundations that line up with eachother, but there's about a 10ft gap between them. My ultimate goal would be plan 2, which is fill in the gap with a new foundation and connect both buildings to make a huge structure. Since it floods i'm going to make the 1st floor just a garage area with nothing really valuable, but the second story would be living space, to either lease or live in. I'm concerned about the foundations settling at different angles and heights and slowly ripping the structure apart.

I have a lot of experience working in residential construction, but I have zero knowledge of proper codes or architectural requirements. This is in Texas and the land has no HOA so there's not a lot but I'd still prefer to do it the right way if I ever decide to sell it. Can I do this? Is there anything i'm overlooking? Where should I look to read about proper code? I really want to save money by doing it myself. Any responses are appreciated.

[Anonymous No.1286590]

What's the best way to install new cedar shake siding on a Craftsman house built in the 1910's?

My garage burned down in an arson fire a few years ago and the cedar shake siding on the rear of my house was burned to a crisp (thank fucking Christ the house didn't burn down, the original home builder knew his shit.) I've had it stripped of the cedar shakes down to the boards for five years now with just a shitty layer of Tyvek wrap on it to protect the boards, but I'm so tired of it looking like a shit-stain and rain and wind damaging the exposed board. Is there anything in particular I need to know before I start? Is there a particular brand of cedar shake I should get? Do I need to replace the boards now because they've been exposed to the elements for so long? The framing around one of the windows was damaged and scorched pretty badly, so how do I deal with that?

[Anonymous No.1286693]

>>1286590
Just put vinyl siding on it. If you've had tyvek up there for 5 years already you can't be too concerned about aesthetics.

[Anonymous No.1286890]

>>1280105
1. I have an HVAC system with 9"x9" vents. I can't find any covers for them anywhere locally. How do I find covers for said system where I can see the product before buying it?

2. Same HVAC system is hanging in the attic. I have no desire to go up there and screw up the suspension system by bumping it too hard while changing the filter every 3 months or get electrocuted from the conduit haphazardly lying everywhere. Is there any alternative to the filter in that system in the attic?

[Anonymous No.1286891]

>>1284764
Bump

[Anonymous No.1286899]

>>1280105
Get a house fan, take off grates, put 20x20 furnace filter on and run 24/7.

[Anonymous No.1287554]

im reading a schematic but i dont know what is this symbol
help, please

[Anonymous No.1287587]

What is the least involved way that will let me use silver solder on brass if I dont have any high temperature tools?

>how to entriest of levels brazzing

[Mr.T !LeoPard6uk No.1287644]

>>1287554
I guess it's normally closed time delay relay, 1 & 2 are its contacts.

[Anonymous No.1287660]

>>1287644
yeah, thanks
theres like 4 of those, its a delay for a conveyor belt's start up

[Anonymous No.1288041]

what is the adapter called that i need to use this? my wrench is 1/4" and the attachment is 1/2"

also would the torque setting work with an adapter?

[Anonymous No.1288048]

>>1288041
Why don't you just buy a 3/8" torque wrench
>Would the torque be the same
Obviously, but the torque rating is probably higher than your shitty 1/4 can go.

[Anonymous No.1288050]

>>1288041
probaby it's 1/4" to 1/2" adapter, you can get 1/4" to 3/8" and 3/8" to 1/2" if you can't find the right 1/4" to 1/2".

torque settings would be the same.

[Anonymous No.1288060]

>>1288050

Torque settings would not be the same, every adapter you add changes the torque reading so that its not true.

[Anonymous No.1288062]

i have electric heating, however gas is free in my appartment.
any tips on how to easily warm up my house with gas?

[Anonymous No.1288064]

>>1288062
Trying to build your own gas heater is not a good idea. That leaves you with the option of buying one (for every room you want to heat). If you calculate that the purchase price will be worth it based on how much you'll be saving in electricity, then go ahead and do it, just make sure you actually calculate how much you'll save first or else you could end up buying these heaters and losing money overall, especially if you're not planning on living there very long.

[Anonymous No.1288191]

I'm making some armored pants like pic related for motorcycle riding. I have some knee "pads" (the hard plastic shell parts) that fit under the jeans. Any advice for sewing a pocket for them on the inside of the jean legs?

[Anonymous No.1288207]

Need help with this strip light. It goes from the end (pre-soldered) to bare wire, and then from this connector to the PSU.

Electrical engineer I am not. I unscrewed the screws, stuck the cable in, rescrewed, and nada. Nothing. No light, no instructions, no hope. Tried two different ones, same results. Google only brings up aliexpress results and snap connectors.

[Anonymous No.1288210]

>>1288191
Probably not what you want to hear, but like helmets, moto gear is made to withstand impacts and if you do it wrong you risk seriously injuring yourself in an accident. It’s not as simple as sewing something to the pants when you are talking about skidding 40 feet across asphalt with a giant hunk of metal on top of you. So either shell out for custom gear or at least find better resources than the internet. Motorcycle safety is a chore but remember the costs of lifetime injury care can well exceed the cost of gear very easily.

Source: bro got a bad chest armor thing, seriously injured his sternum, and got hooked on painkillers as a result.

[Anonymous No.1288215]

>>1288210
Well all I'm wearing now for biking is jeans (on my legs). Most people I see biking don't wear any knee protection. I don't see it as practical to wear heavy duty armour to work everyday and then have to change outfits when I arrive, but I see your point... I'm most likely toget injured on a short commuting trip than on any serious long haul.

[Anonymous No.1288302]

>>1288207
reverse polarity

[Anonymous No.1288307]

>>1288302
Nope, still nothing

[Anonymous No.1288372]

Whats the best way to convert bouncy balls/bouncy ball material into thin sheets?

[Anonymous No.1288439]

>>1288372
Thin slicey blade that's lubricated I'd imagine, but what are you doing where it makes more sense to slice that up than get the materials elsewhere?

[Anonymous No.1288445]

I'm stripping and repainting the trim, windows, and doors in my bedroom and just found out that the door going into my bedroom is a really nice dark wood and I decided I want to clean it up and put a finish on it. What kind of finish would be best for making the wood grain pop and protect it from being dinged? I've found so much conflicting information online I have no idea which direction to go.

[Anonymous No.1288446]

>>1288439
other rubber mats dont have the same bouncy-ness

[Anonymous No.1288450]

>>1280105
What the fuck do i do as an Aussie wanting to get into smart lighting? I can't find the Hues anywhere online for the B22 and the LIFX have connectivity issues and fuck paying $300 for smart lights that drop out. Should i considers others? What fucking do.

[Anonymous No.1288455]

>>1288445
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbiXJd_1l8Y

>lacquer/polyurethane... can look plastic-y
>oil finish... not as much protection as lacquer/polyurethane

[Anonymous No.1288457]

>>1288060
>Torque settings would not be the same, every adapter you add changes the torque reading so that its not true.
bullshit.

[Anonymous No.1288698]

Does anyone know of something I can buy to hold a paint can for cutting in? I'd like to up my game and use a 4 inch roller in combination with a paint brush to reduce haloing and get the stippling right, but I'd need some way to hold the paint can above waist level so I can use one hand for the roller and one for the brush. I've been googling but I can't find anything.

[Anonymous No.1289023]

>>1288457
He's not entirely wrong. Have you ever had it so that the socket wrench fir PERFECTLY into the adapter, the adapter fit PERFECTLY into the socket, and the socket fir PERFECTLY onto the bolt? No. Every step introduces a bit more wobble, and eventually you're not turning the ratchet on the same plane anymore.

Does it matter? Depends. Probably not for anything where anon feels safe getting our advice.

[Mr.T !LeoPard6uk No.1289024]

>>1289023
Now go ahead and calculate the amount of "wobble" or "non-planarity" needed to skew torque settings by 10%.

[Anonymous No.1289040]

Jesus H Mother-Fucking CHRIST.

So I'm doing pretty well with finger joints, butt joints and even dovetails.
Surely, I can just do a simple miter joint, right?????
Nope. Apparently I suffer from a learning disability.
The first problem is, I have to cut a 45 degree angle.
OK, on you-tube, people with NASA-grade equipment just turn the dial to 45, or maybe use a $500 electronic level.
I'm working in my driveway with a Ryobi table saw, there's no way in hell I can possibly get the same angle twice, let alone guarantee and accurate 45 deg.
I'd much rather trust my Dewalt chop saw with the angle. But wait, I can't cut through the whole board if I stand it up and rotate the saw to the accurate stop. Instead, I'll have to tilt the blade to 45 degrees, but now I've got the same problem as before. HOW THE HELL do I get the angle to exactly 45 degrees????
I know, I'll just rotate the saw to the machined 45 degree stop, cut most of the way through the on-edge board, then flip it over, rotate the saw the other way, and cut the other half!
Neat idea, huh?
HELL NO, the fucking cut comes out as in pic related.
This saw can't get through a 6" cut without drifting 1/16th" out of square...
What the hell am I doing wrong????
Am I going to have to buy a $1000 saw to cut a miter joint????
Why does God hate me so much???

[Anonymous No.1289046]

>>1289040
Look up Paul Sellers on YouTube. Find his shooting board video.

[Anonymous No.1289055]

>>1289040
You could use a bevel box to set the angle of your blade.
You take your table as 0 degrees.

Or you could make yourself a mitre box that's large enough for the wood you want to cut.

[Anonymous No.1289084]

>>1289046
I appreciate your feedback, I really do, but now I feel more lost and hopeless than ever.

First, I'm making a box, not a picture frame, so the boards are turned like pic related, so the shooting board won't help in this situation..
Secondly, I'm really lost as to how his technique would work in the real world anyway.
I have to cut the pieces to a certain length. I can't just trim an arbitrary amount off the end.

>>1289055
>You could use a bevel box to set the angle of your blade.
I'm using a "portable" table saw in my driveway.
I don't have room in the garage to dedicate to a table saw. I really doubt anything like this could be that accurate.

I think I'm going to try adjusting the tilt of the chop saw blade using trial and error with some cheap wood, but then again, it doesn't seem to be accurate for shit anyway, so I'm probably just wasting my time.

Am I missing something, or are miters really a LOT harder than dovetails?

[Anonymous No.1289089]

>>1289055
Oh, wait, you mean I should use a bevel box on the chop saw?
That's a possibility.
I googled them and they are a lot cheaper than I would have thought.
Are they really that accurate?

[Anonymous No.1289117]

>>1289040
Draw layout lines on your piece of wood.
Sand or hand-plane down to the lines.
Use the 45 on your square to check for squareness.

[Anonymous No.1289127]

>>1289117
I like you.
Ɛ>

[Anonymous No.1289243]

>>1280294
WD40, INOX and other fish oil based lubricants are NORMALLY not conductive... in Australia they have something on the label saying non conductive... have a look... should be good.

[Anonymous No.1289532]

>>1289243
>WD40, INOX and other fish oil based lubricants
WAIT.
Fish Oil?
Are you telling me WD-40 is made of FISH?

[Anonymous No.1289535]

>>1289532
p.s. I just Googled this shit, and NO, WD-40 is NOT made of fish oil.
Also: Jägermeister does NOT contain deer blood.
And large, pronounced labia are NOT a sign that her pussy is worn out. They're labia fer fuck's sake, NOT vaginal prolapse.
Get yer shit together, Anon.

[Anonymous No.1289548]

say i have a battery array that needs 20A for charging, if i buy and mppt charger for 30A will it adjust itself to 20A ? will it supply constant 30A ? or can you configure the mppt charger for this kind of things ?

[Anonymous No.1289556]

What's a decent flashlight for DIYing? Preferable no meme batteries from cordless drills

[Anonymous No.1289576]

>>1289556
I saw a guy DIY a pretty sweet one one a retractable cord with a camera mount on the bottom so it could screw into a tripod. The normal mode would be wrist mounted, with a magnetic base.

Use an 18650 and get a power board and LED from alliexpress

[Anonymous No.1289583]

>>1289576
Got a link to that? I'd like to see what housing he's using.

[Anonymous No.1289613]

>>1289583
Get one of those cheap ass floating lantern flashlights. Has a good amount of room inside and is easy to add something like charging ports or anything you want

[Anonymous No.1289713]

>>1289548
What the fuck kind of battery * needs* a set current to charge? Usually you set the charge voltage and the current follows.
Mttp is supposed to be smart enough to work this shit out sent they?

[Anonymous No.1289722]

>>1289713
>What the fuck kind of battery * needs* a set current to charge
Lipo batteries will take as many amps as you feed them. doesnt mean they will survive though.

[Mr.T !LeoPard6uk No.1289738]

>>1289713
>Usually you set the charge voltage and the current follows.
You are grossly oversimplificating things. 99.9% (Li-Ion/Li-Po/Li-FePO4/NiCd/NiMH/lead-acid) of batteries could be damaged if you don't limit charge current.

Usually charge current is controlled by a dedicated charger IC or it's limited by "weak" power supply (so voltage drops as current increases).

Even modern cars have battery temp / batter charge/discharge current sensors.

for example: Nissan 294G0-1V10A , http://www.nisentra.com/p1550_battery_current_sensor-588.html

[Anonymous No.1289770]

>>1285176
>>1285439
not true.
they might have installed a 16A thermostat on a 10A appliance. only you can look up the fused rating of your HVAC system. also what kind of retarded system uses a switching thermostat when it would make so much more sense for it to just be a remote wire sensing control pad.

>>1289713
over rating the batteries charging capacity by 50% shouldnt be a big deal. dont forget solar setups are rated as max capacity. ie. a 60w solar panel will never give you anywhere near 60W.

[Anonymous No.1289773]

Anyone know what this is and what it's for?

[Anonymous No.1289777]

>>1289773
It's a toggle wall anchor.
Does your mom know you're playing on the computer again?

[Anonymous No.1289786]

>>1289777
I-it's not past my bed time though!

Appreciate it the help though.

[Anonymous No.1289789]

Could you theoretically make a terrible quick ghetto sand casting by just making an imprint on sand, dumping the metal in it, and then wiping overflow off the top? Or do you need the metal covered on all sides?

[Anonymous No.1289795]

>>1289789
Open molds are common where one face of the casting is flat-ish.

[Anonymous No.1289796]

>>1289789
>pour channel is below the top of the cast

yes you could. but metal will form a meniscus. so the back wont be totally flat. it will be round and shitty and full of slag.

also, the flow voids add pressure to the cast, forcing it to fill better and the surrounding sand provides insulation so the cast cools evenly instead of rapid cooling at the top and slow at the bottom.

[Anonymous No.1289839]

>>1289789
Try an oil sand made of engine oil or whatever, MP Dragon has some neat videos on and around the topic:
https://youtu.be/yWIoWA8yWj0

[Anonymous No.1289848]

>>1280105

[Anonymous No.1289857]

I have a fan (pic related) that makes excessive noise when it's not pointing straight up. Took it apart and traced the source of the noise down to end float in the motor shaft. Is there likely to be anything I can do to fix this or am I going to have to get a new fan/live with the noise?

[Anonymous No.1289862]

>>1289857

you can live with it or replace the thing, it doesnt matter to have some play.
you might be able to fix a bearing or something but its not worth it desu.

i did however find a fan thats just the same, brand spanking new on the side of the road.
however it doesnt work, how big are my chances that its the capactior, or should i throw it out?

[Anonymous No.1289868]

Ideas for how to best attach this metal piece to the lamp socket?

I've tried some glues but all have come loose.

[Anonymous No.1289870]

>>1289868

use a 2 comp glue, theres quite a bit of pressure when you screw the bulb in.
clean up both surfaces well so you have proper contact.
i would use something thats mildly heat resistant as well.

[Anonymous No.1289873]

>>1289870
That makes sense. Do you know if (typical) two component glue is good for filling gaps? The brown plastic is smooth, but the metal ring has threads, so there is quite a bit of air between them in the grooves.

[Anonymous No.1289875]

>>1289868
>>1289870

what i would personally do btw: drill 2 small holes and put a setscrew in

[Anonymous No.1289878]

>>1289873

you are glueing at the base right?
just use the strongest mofo out there.

[Anonymous No.1289895]

>>1289868
clean it up best you can
epoxy
a screw if you think you can fit it in there without breaking anything

[Anonymous No.1289989]

>>1289862
You may as well take it apart and see if anything's let the smoke out, electrically it looks dead simple in there.

[Anonymous No.1289997]

What threads should I lurk if I'm trying to build my own electronic instrument and/or modify used audio equipment?
other than /ohm/.

[Anonymous No.1290021]

>>1286351
Those are dope until you come back and have to snip them.

[Anonymous No.1290119]

>>1289989
he already knows the problem is mechanical

[Anonymous No.1290126]

>>1289989
>>1290119

took it apart, tested it, doesnt work.
not even smoke or burn damage anywhere, it looks brand new inside
dont have a multimeter, thats why the question.
with a fan being so simple i might just pop a new capacitor in for the summer for the hell of it
but for now its in storage aka under the bed because i dont have space..

[Anonymous No.1290400]

two months ago my washer stopped draining water. The lid switch was broken and I recently replaced it but it still wont drain. I got it to cycle through once, drain and all, but it refuses to do it again and there's a smoky smell coming from the new lid switch. Actually I'm not sure if the smell is coming from the switch or the bottom of the machine where it's been leaking for the better part of a year. I obviously need new parts for the drain system but I don't get why it won't drain with the new part in. Is the part faulty?

[Anonymous No.1290518]

I don't do a lot of DIY stuff, I come here from /p/
I want to build something like pic related. either out of very translucent but sturdy cardboard or translucent flexible plastic. It should fold down completely flat. It doesn't need that weird cutout at the top. that's for a LED-panel the product comes with but I don't need that.
Also, how do I cut flexible plastic so that it can fold along specific lines. I guess I would need to cut in just around 50% of the material's thickness, but I don't know how I'd do that.

[Anonymous No.1290522]

>>1290518

i would make it out of a sturdy vinyl like fabric.
use wire as reinforcement in the corners.
make a clip system or zippers on the top side corners and youre done.
easy and lightweight AF
just fold it out when you need it and zip the two top sides

[Anonymous No.1290550]

>>1290522
Yeah, I can buy diffusor silk for that.
where do I get instructions on how to clip wire together proerly. or maybe these pre-made plastic connectors like for garden tents, just really tiny?

[Anonymous No.1290580]

>>1290550

I would go with zippers if you can.
Otherwise Google fabric fasteners and it will give you a shit ton of options.
You might want to glue the wire frame in at the back side so you don't get any weird folds on the inside.
Just take a strip of fabric to glue on and use that as piping for the wire braces.
I'm general I would think about glueing it all together anyway to get a seamless system

just get a cheap piece of cloth and make a prototype
Just fiddle with it untill you like the system.

You can even go origami style and just make a whole box with just the back and top fully braced but with piping in the front where you can insert some wire/bars in the front to make it stand upright.

[Anonymous No.1290791]

I wanted to make/get a box to keep my cell phone in so it cant transmit any pinging signal to towers, much less get calls/texts.

Everytime I look, the results are all 'Faraday cages/bags' but they only really mention protecting from EMP/ESD, and not totally stopping communiques.

Ive built a small faraday cage to try to prevent it but it didnt seem to work. Can someone point me to one that does this, or to something else that will accomplish this goal? Thanks

And no, turning it off and removing the battery will not even do this on some phones.

[Anonymous No.1290798]

Not a question really, but it doesn't deserve it's own thread.
I'ma just leave this here:
https://imgur.com/gallery/qUx5k

[Anonymous No.1290828]

>>1283471
Those customer images are gold.

[Anonymous No.1290835]

Are there any torrents for sewing pattern books? Or any sewing pattern books that anyone could recommend downloading?

[Anonymous No.1290836]

>>1289040
>can't get same cut twice b/c shitty table saw wobble

I feel you bro, here's how I deal:

Old door or something with single sheet of moderate quality plywood glued and screwed to top

Place on driveway

Shim till orgasmically level

Screw shitty table saw down in removable fashion

Check blade angle with square

Make test cut, correct for errors

Make real cut

[Anonymous No.1290854]

>>1290836
Thanks, but I've decided to use the chop saw.
I got it as close as I could to 45 deg with a square, and cut my pieces.
I'm making 5 boxes, so I started with a throw-away prototype to learn with as I went.
And while each cut is really close, when I put the whole thing together, the cumulative error causes at least one corner to be a little off.
I'm heading over to youtube to see if I can find out how to dial-in the chop saw for greater accuracy.
Hopefully, I can shave less than a blade width off so the boxes don't get much smaller.

[Anonymous No.1290924]

>>1290791
Any gaps in a faraday cage need to be smaller than the wavelength, give or take an order of magnitude or two. The minimum wavelength of GSM comms is 15cm or so, and 20cm for GPS, which doesn't really help. Just use an metallized boPET chip packet or wrap it in Al-foil, those usually work.

[Anonymous No.1290926]

>>1290580
I don't see how I could fold it down if I glue the wires together.

[Anonymous No.1290960]

>>1290926

Not the wiring, the piping.
Fabric glue.
You'll figure it out.

[Anonymous No.1290968]

>>1290960
How can I fold piping down flat?
Where do I get ANY OF THIS?
All I need is a fucking blueprint and a place to buy the stuff

[Anonymous No.1291055]

>>1290854
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=H00prACPflw

Make a sled that has a 90 degree corner on it. Put wood on perfect 90 degree corner.
*cut*
*it's not 90 degrees*
*it's 88 and 92, but they complement perfectly so it's okay.*

[Anonymous No.1291060]

>>1290968

https://youtu.be/_jKFTqI7YKI
This is piping.
Use some thick wire instead of the cord.
It might be better to make multiple small pieces containing one wire that run corner to corner.
This will be better than bending one long piece.
If you would bend it all strength would be compromised.

As far as the glueing goes you could say instead of sowing the pieces together you glue them in places where you don't want folds to be seen.

[Anonymous No.1291062]

>>1291060

I would also advise anyone to get a sowing course.
Sure it might not go with the manly man feels but it will save you so much money.
Just get your grans old sowing machine and start to make shit.
You'll never have to pay for things like cushions, bed linnens t-shirts and repairs anymore.
Especially t shirts can be done too easy.

[Anonymous No.1291088]

>>1291055
Thanks, I really like that guy, and I might make that sled, but it won't help with this project.
I'm mitering the edges of a box, not the corners of a picture frame.
The boxes are going to be 5" and 6 1/4" deep, so I can't cut them vertically on the table saw. Unless maybe I cut one side, then flip it upside down to finish the cut, but I don't think that will align, even with a really precise sled.
Instead, I'm looking at videos about fine-tuning the 45 degree bevel stop on the miter saw.
I had already checked the angle with a quick-square, but like I said, the cumulative error is 4 times what the blade error is, so one corner winds up with a nasty gap.
I'm going to need to get the 45 stop a lot closer than that.

[Anonymous No.1291106]

>>1291062
>>1291060
None of this seems applicable to what I want to do.
How does this help folding it down?
I dont wanna mess with fucking pipes or wire.
AND WHERE WOULD I GET THE JOINTS?
My question was where do I get the joints? not what piping is or what courses to take.

Why do you keep advising me on glueing. I dont want to glue.

Why do you keep insisting to make it out of fabric?

This has nothing to do with the project I want to do.

>get a sowing course

WHY? I dont want to sow. I dont want to have to learn to sow for one single project.

[Anonymous No.1291111]

>>1280105

does anyone have a recipe for easy gunpowder?

[Anonymous No.1291113]

>>1280294

get some good grease, it will save you from the wd40 hassle

[Anonymous No.1291114]

>>1281122

wth is whittling?

[Anonymous No.1291119]

>>1283196

fix your vent issues first.
that should be easy enough to fix.
a damp free house is a joy forever.
after that clean it properly and give it a quick coat of paint

[Anonymous No.1291123]

>>1283218

it looks crusty AF.
why not just replace the whole thing and be done with it.
this way you will surely know it is good

[Anonymous No.1291124]

>>1283949

wtf you talking bout man?

[Anonymous No.1291127]

>>1284764

yeah i just give my dog old shirts, socks etc.
it will eat anything anyway
just ask your friends to donate to the cause of destruction

[Anonymous No.1291160]

>>1289868
Anon, that socket belongs in the trash.
Replace the socket.
You won't have to worry about the ring, and as an added bonus, you won't burn your house down.

[Anonymous No.1291161]

>>1291160
and a new one is dirt cheap anyway, probably cheaper than glue

[Anonymous No.1291205]

>>1289848
those filters probably only filter dust, not smoke

[Anonymous No.1291289]

>>1291160
>>1291161
Well fuck, I know, but where can I get one that fits? It turns out that this lamp is from the 50s and it has an on/off knob on the side.

[Anonymous No.1291292]

>>1291289

Open it, look what's inside and share a pic.
Well get you trough this anon..

[Anonymous No.1291367]

So I've asked /g/ with no responses, has anyone got some knowledge with cctv systems? I can install it just fine, im just wondering it the hikvision DS-2CD2385FWD-I camera is a decent investment, and which 8 port NVR would be a good match? I've read reviews etc, just seeing if anyone has personal experience with them.

Cheers

[Anonymous No.1292430]

>>1291292
Aw.

I unscrewed the nut on the inside and the whole socket came loose, but it's still stuck because of the knob on the side. I tried pulling it and I tried tapping out the little thing that looks like a set pin in >>1291289, but it's not moving.

[Anonymous No.1292435]

>>1292430
On most sockets the knob will turn clockwise to operate the lamp.
If you attempt to turn the know counter-clockwise the knob unscrews from the socket.

[Anonymous No.1292437]

>>1292435
>turn the know
*turn the knob

[Anonymous No.1292438]

>>1292435
>>1292437
It turns boths ways.

[Anonymous No.1292561]

>>1292430
The set pin is probably just a mark from the casting process. Perhaps just pulling it hard enough will get it out?