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[Anonymous No.1820752]

Questions that don't deserve their own thread: Thread

What's the easiest and cheapest way to cut through some 1/8" aluminum angle bar in a relatively straight and precise fashion? I've never worked with aluminum before.

I only need to make around 6 cuts
I have a circular saw, jigsaw and reciprocating saw.

I was considering getting some metal blades for the reciprocating saw and going at it, but I didn't know if it would actually go through anything that thick, or even in a remotely straight line.

Suggestions or techniques I can use to make a cut that doesn't look like hyper ass incarnate? I'm retarded

[Anonymous No.1820780]

>>1820752
Circ saw with normal wood blades will work just fine and produce a fairly nice cut, but you need to figure out a way to hold the saw square to the stock. Recip saw will not make a nice cut, but will also work, again you can just use (fine) wood blades. If you want reasonably good precision repeatedly, a regular cheap miter or circular chop saw will do that, but for 6 cuts it's probably not worth spending $150.

[Anonymous No.1820781]

>>1820780
>need to figure out a way to hold the saw square to the stock
Clamp it to a piece of sacrificial wood, and clamp a perpendicular fence to that.

[Anonymous No.1820851]

>>1820780
I do have a radial arm saw with a fairly old and needing to be replaced blade because it's starting to take forever on wood.

Would using that old blade and getting a last bit of use out of it work maybe?

Would I need to put oil on the piece or anything?

[Anonymous No.1820858]

>>1820851
It will definitely work with a new blade, try it with your old one first but don't be surprised if you need a new 20 dollar blade.

[Anonymous No.1820860]

>>1820858
should I stream some wd-40 on the cut or anything? take it really slow I assume?

[Anonymous No.1820870]

>>1820860
Na it ain't that serious. I cut a shit load of aluminum a month with my mitre saw dry.

[Anonymous No.1820921]

>>1820851
>>1820860
Don't bother lubing it, should be fine dry. It's up to how fucked the blade is, if it doesn't cut, just get a new one, any cheapo wood blade will work.

[Anonymous No.1820981]

So I wanna build a little wood platform for my garage floor to stack ammo cans on since the ground is too slanted to stack more than a few cans before they get wobbly.

Wood isn't my main deal so is there a particularly 'correct' way to measure/scribe the angle of the floor, am I good to just lay a 2x4 on the ground and eyeball a level and trace a line from it

[Anonymous No.1821003]

>>1820981
you could scribe it or just independent feet at the proper height.

scribing is a pain to get just right. BUT, if you insist put it down shim it level, get yourself a paper back book, put it on the ground slide it up to the board and scribe away.

[Anonymous No.1821008]

>>1820921
Speaking of new blades since I need to get a new nice one anyway what's the best bang for your buck brand for Mcchoppin up wood

[Anonymous No.1821011]

>>1820981
Digital levels are great and cheap, buy one.

[Anonymous No.1821015]

>>1821008
diabo, get the cheapest one u can find, they are twice as much as every other brand but they last 5 times as long.

[Anonymous No.1821016]

>>1821008
>Mcchoppin

kek

[Anonymous No.1821021]

I need a cartesian 3-axis robot to cover roughly 30x60cm plane and a height of around 20cm. Where can I find something like this, they all seem to be huge, or would it be better to build one myself with rails and motors?

Also flexible programmability is required, a camera will look at the object under the robot and then software will tell it what do to.

[Anonymous No.1821141]

>>1820752
what's the name of that Israeli guy who had the whole series on different manufacturing processes on Youtube? Thanks.

[Anonymous No.1821146]

If I was going to be a moron and live in a cargo trailer, should I just go all the way and live in a stacker trailer?

>high ceilings
>can built loft bedroom
>more room for storage and shit

[Anonymous No.1821225]

>>1821021
MPCNC will probably be your best bet for something that specific, its basically a 3 axis router that you 3d print as much of it as physically possible, they sell kits with the parts already printed you just have to flash your desired firmware onto the board or provide your own board depending on the kit
https://shop.v1engineering.com/

[Anonymous No.1821230]

I recently fished my grandfathers old boat out of "storage"(grandmas back yard) and am looking to restore it a bit
What do I do once I've taken all the rivets out, try to put them back in the same holes? Can I fiberglass/epoxy the bottom and tap new rivets?

[Anonymous No.1821296]

Replacing an ABS sensor on a car (shitbox).
Normally the body of the sensor fits in a hole in the upright, then a bolt goes into a blind hole and cinches it down + ensures correct orientation.
When taking it apart the bolt head stripped and I failed to get it out with an extractor (red X).

I didn't want to just epoxy/glue the sensor to the upright in case I need to take it off again, so I was wondering if I could attach a stud to the upright somehow (green).
Could buy a welder and/or torch+brazing rod, but then it hit me that regular 60/40 solder might be enough for this job and save me some money. Could this work?
Main issue would be road vibration which I feel like solder might not be effective with.

TL;DR How strong is 60/40 solder between two regular steels?

[Anonymous No.1821297]

I'm tired of sewing things using curved needles.
I have a fabric that I need to sew to another piece of fabric, but I cant use normal sewing machines because I cant easily access both sides. Is there a machine that can do this kind of one sided sew? A much smaller example would be to imagine sewing a patch onto a backpack, or maybe a sleeping bag.

[Anonymous No.1821299]

>>1820752
how many amps would a wifi switch need to control a swamp cooler?
i tried a 10amp and the little fuse popped. so how many amps approximately does one of these draw at startup

[Anonymous No.1821301]

>>1821299
I mean I dont know for sure, but if I had to guess its gonna be some big numbers like 30a/220v swamp coolers might be more efficient but a/c is extremely power heavy especially at startup

[Anonymous No.1821341]

>>1821296
You could braze it with bronze or silver brazing rods. 60/40 won't hold bond for shit, if you can even get it to stick at all.

[Anonymous No.1821354]

Trying to figure out how to make dimples for small holes, like 1/4-1/2" in size. I can't seem to find any dimple dies for that size from what I'm seeing.

Is there another method for doing this?

[Anonymous No.1821374]

I need to buy some sockets what brand should I go for? I see TEKTON getting recommended a lot on the tool subreddit but ive mostly been looking at Williams stuff.

Are Williams Taiwan made sockets superior to other Taiwan manufacturers? How do they compare to the USA ones? From everything I read they are made the same as snapon just with different stamping are the USA sockets worth the premium?

How is the warranty on Williams stuff ive heard snapon is hard to warranty unless you have a good relationship with a franchise owner.

I have a harbor freight pretty close to me but I have heard their Icon brand sockets aren't very good.

[Anonymous No.1821508]

>>1821225
Thanks, I might try to build something similar.
I'm UK based though and I'd have to pay ludicrous customs fees to ship that.

[Anonymous No.1821681]

>>1821296
drill it out and tap the hole

[Kevin Van Dam !ZNBx60Gj/k No.1821686]

>>1821374
The Williams stuff should be solid, I think it’s the same factory as Blue Point. I wouldn’t pay a huge premium over Tekton or Gearwrench, but the sockets in your pick look machined properly and you shouldn’t have to warranty them unless you do something really stupid.

I got a Williams ratchet, it was really nice to get a US-made ratchet for that money, the fit and finish of the parts is all super tight.

[Kevin Van Dam !ZNBx60Gj/k No.1821687]

>>1821374
Also that Icon stuff all seems way too expensive for the money. It has brighter chrome than Pitt. Taiwan sockets have gotten really good even from the cheaper brands, that’s why so many people shill Tekton. I’m a big fan of Gearwrench for the money.

[Anonymous No.1821703]

>>1821686
>>1821687
Looks like the Williams Taiwan made sockets are ~5-10 more than Tekton ones but the USA made ones are about 35-40 more.

I don't remember where I got that picture that might be a USA set

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1821761]

>>1821703
I don’t think you will be disappointed with them either way. Their wrenches are supposed to be nice too. I wish SK wasn’t so horribly expensive, they’re more affordable than the tool trucks but still a lot, I love their socket sets though if you were looking for a premium 3/8” set to be your go-to.

Look at some of the Gearwrench sets too. I have been real happy with everything I own from them, especially considering the price.

[Anonymous No.1821920]

Trying to clean a PC motherboard from various oily filths. I should use Isopropyl Alcohol, right? It's not a problem if it's like 95% purity? I should watch out if any minerals are mixed in?

[Anonymous No.1821997]

Anyone here own or owned at one point one of them EGO electric backpack blowers? I'm in the market of buying a new leaf blower because I'm tired of pushing leaves all the way from the back of my house to the empty lot on the other side with a handheld one. I'm asking because gas-powered ones get tiring after wearing them for 3+ hours and plus they're loud as fuck. I'm thinking of slowly switching over to electric yard tools because my area is big-ish but not that big to warrant "professional-grade" tools.

[Anonymous No.1822132]

I want to sell off a bunch of shit on eBay. All my stuff is varying in size from books to guitars. Can I sell the items and go to USPS and figure out the packaging and shipping there? I don't have enough stuff and its all very different in size to justify buying packing materials in bulk.

[Anonymous No.1822156]

>>1821920
just get the 90-95% stuff and you'll be fine

that is if you can find it, no stores around me have had isopropyl for awhile

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1822252]

>>1822132
Yea, try to get the flate rate boxes and bags. U might need to buy some packaging if it won’t fit in those, but you can use whatever box and rip the old label off.

[Anonymous No.1822274]

>>1821920
get any alcohol from a pharmacy just make sure everything is completely dry when youre done, use a hair dryer just to make sure

[Anonymous No.1822351]

What is this black stuff and how to clean it?

[Anonymous No.1822444]

>>1821299
What is the hp rating of the motor? You can all ways control it with low voltage controls. Do you have any low voltage controls for it now?

[Anonymous No.1822457]

>>1822351
Looks like flex seal

[Anonymous No.1822499]

Is tme a reliable site for buying electronic components? Have you guys used it before?

[Anonymous No.1822580]

What is a 3d printer and why would I need one?

[Anonymous No.1823084]

How do you flatten land? My yard is all bumpy and shit, and I need a section to be flat to put a pool on. Could also do with flattening to make a proper garden.

[Anonymous No.1823094]

I want install insulation in my basement bedroom so it doesn't get too cold in the fall/winter. Cheapest way to do this with drywall?

[Anonymous No.1823221]

>>1820752
I want to make a leather strap from a deer hide
After making the rawhide, how to do I create something soft and similar to commercial leather?
It doesn't have to be perfect, but I want to create something soft and comfortable to wear.
I want it to be the length of a guitar strap.

[Anonymous No.1823233]

Are digital calipers built to take scribing? I have some mitutoyo that I will occasionally scribe with but it always feels wrong despite plenty of people telling me otherwise.

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1823278]

>>1823084
Rent a little bobcat for the day and try not to rip up any utilities.

>>1822580
It’s like one of them 2-d computer printers, but add another d. If you would like to print small 3-d crap out of soft plastic that melts with mildly hot temps, go for it.

[Anonymous No.1823313]

>>1823233
NEVER SCRIBE LINES WITH YOUR MEASURING CALIPERS HOLY SHIT YOU ARE RUINING THE SHARP EDGES

[Anonymous No.1823346]

>>1823084
Use a tiller to break up the ground and then use a rake

[Anonymous No.1823349]

>>1820752

if you run a 1/2 or 3/8 airline on 1/4 inch fittings is it effectively just a heavier and more expensive 1/4 inch line? so should I just get a 1/4 inch hose?

also are oilless compressors just disposable and more for the fuck n chuck contractor as opposed to the diyer who wants to buy one solid one forever. oilless seems to be a meme and all of the most common consumer shit is oilless with "quiet operation" marketing

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1823384]

>>1823349
You get more pressure drop. Depends what you’re trying to run. If it’s something that needs full power like an impact wrench, get the 3/8” air hose and some high flow fittings. If you’re just airing up tires and blowing out dust, the 1/4” is fine.

And the oilless thing, it’s annoying because so many consumer compressors are like that now. I was shopping around and wanted an oiled one for longer life but they were all 125-135psi max and oilless was 150-175psi.

If you want one for the long haul, go with a good belt driven compressor that is oiled and has real cast cylinders you can rebuild. Ingersoll Rand, Quincy, there were a couple NorthStars I have been looking at. If that’s out of your budget, just drop $200 on an oilless Husky or something and I’m sure you can get 5yrs of home use out of it. I just grabbed that blue 8gal from HF for $120, it airs up quick and the 150psi is nice and it’s nor as deafening as some of those Chicago Pneumaric ones. But time will tell how long it holds up. If/when thing shits the bed in a few years I’ll drop $500 on a 20gal IR or NorthStar that I can rebuild for life.

[Anonymous No.1823429]

>>1821146
More space is always good so yes, always.

[Anonymous No.1823438]

>>1821230
3M 5200 is through-hull marine sealant perfect for any sealing chores. Only remove loose rivets. Visit boating forums for lots of detailed info on repairing riveted boats. There's too much to fit in a few 4chan posts.

We repaired many such boats using a MIG welder with a spoolgun and if you can have that done locally it's highly durable. We removed the bad rivets, hit the area with rotary stainless brushes then welded the joints without a rivet. If you don't have access to such equipment (which is worth much more than the boat, but I don't know if your bros own such gear) larger rivets, backup washers and riveted patches can do the job, but goto real boating forums so you get in-depth info and can do a satisfying job.

[Anonymous No.1823522]

>>1820752
Noob here. Is it possible to power a 12V LED strip with a power bank?

[Anonymous No.1823524]

>>1823233
Depends on the material, but generally you shouldn't do it. Wood, alu and plastic probably don't hurt it too much. You can buy calipers specifically made for scribing with a carbide tip built in for $10 or so from chinks.

[Anonymous No.1823525]

>>1823522
It's possible, but not the greatest idea. You need a step-up converter to make 12V from the 5V. Depends also on the wattage of the LED strip, power banks usually put out at most 10W or so, and the BUCK will waste some 10% in conversion inefficiency. You could just buy 3 18650 cells and a protection board and make a 12V supply that doesn't need any conversion. They sell pre-built packs like that, too.

[Anonymous No.1823531]

I got a new apartment and the walls are fuckin filthy. I'll be repainting them, but should I bother to clean them first or should I use something to sand the walls down to remove the grime instead?

[Anonymous No.1823541]

>>1823278
>out of soft plastic that melts with mildly hot temps
The joke is on you, Penis, the new plastics take up to 160°C thermal stability, strong, resilient, UV resistant, biodegradeable and are made out of wood and green wastes, they are food safe and don't give out fumes and smells during printing.
Also regular soft plastic (PLA) can be hardened.

[Anonymous No.1823543]

>>1823233
Damn son, that Mitutooyo is done for. Look up how much it costs and next time you might be more careful with your PRECISION tools.

[Anonymous No.1823544]

any easy way to cut glass?
its a thicc bottle so i guess the burning string wont work

[Anonymous No.1823545]

>>1823544
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFXngPx3w3M
If you don't have a diamond scribe, carbide should work too, maybe hardened steel.

[Anonymous No.1823549]

>>1823545
thx lot

[Anonymous No.1823568]

Got a real deep splinter in the heel of my foot from this stupid splitery floor
How do I fix it, sand the shit out of the middle bits?

[Anonymous No.1823569]

>>1823541
If they're biodegradable than how are they resilient?

[Anonymous No.1823591]

>>1823569
I don't think you understand the meaning of the word "resilient". Read more engineering books.

[Anonymous No.1823741]

What are some diy projects I can use to learn some basic skills but not require tons of equipment? I really want to learn to work with my hands better and want to make something. Maybe with some basic electronics and wiring? Anything really, as long as its beginner friendly

[Anonymous No.1823772]

I just started a general labor job and bought a 20 oz Estwing. How can companies like Stiletto sell a 14 oz hammer and claim that it "swings like a 28 oz?" or something to this effect. Force = mass x acceleration? Is there any truth to these claims? Is Stiletto a meme?

[Anonymous No.1823780]

>>1823741
>welding: welder + cheapest angle grinder $100
>woodworking: hand saw, plane, chisels $100
>electronics: soldering iron, multimeter $50
Entry level equipment for everything is pretty cheap, problem is that you'll eventually want to upgrade. Also all the miscellaneous cheap shit you end up needing, huge assortment of small components. I guess wood carving and such never have to get too expensive.

[Anonymous No.1823783]

Bought a tap set and as well as bottoming taps it has what the manufacturer describes as "secondary" and "taper" taps. It doesn't say which is which and both are tapered, one more than the other. I know you're supposed to use a regular tap, which is tapered, before a bottoming tap. What doesn't make sense to me is why it would be a "secondary" tap if it's used first? And which one is the "taper" tap? Is it the most tapered and then you use the secondary one after it, and why would you do that instead of just going straight to the less tapered one?

It's a metric set, so are actual tapered threads for sealing a thing in metric? Meshing them together it doesn't like like one has narrower but full formed teeth towards the end than the other, it just looks like the taper ground into the end goes further.

[Anonymous No.1823795]

>>1823780
>welding: welder + cheapest angle grinder $100
>woodworking: hand saw, plane, chisels $100
>electronics: soldering iron, multimeter $50
So whats a beginner project I could do with those tools? Forgive me if thats a stupid question I really don't know much about all this

[Anonymous No.1823800]

>>1823783
It goes most tapered to least tapered and the conventional names are
>taper
>plug
>bottoming

The only difference is how much taper is ground on the end.
The longer the taper, the smaller the teeth, the smaller the bite it takes each turn.
The more taper it has, the easier it is to start and it saves wear on the tap, but it doesnt create as many fully formed threads in the bottom of the hole.
So in theory, you start with taper, then go to plug, then finish off with bottom to finish off the last threads.

Its kind of common to just only use a plug tap as its tapered enough to start easy, and it doesnt leave too many unformed threads at the end. Works well enough vast majority of the time.

[Anonymous No.1823801]

>>1823795
With the welder, strong but not pretty furniture, shelves and such, repairing steel shit. Woodworking, you can do a lot with just those tools, but it will be very time intensive. Beginner projects, storage boxes, stool, shelves. Electronics is more of an odd job skill until you get more into it, basically it just allows you to debug electronic problems and perform easy fixes. Like if you have some lamp that uses AA batteries and you're sick of always having to replace them, you can convert it to use li-ion, or hook up car electronics instead of paying someone to do it, random stuff. You have to get into circuits and electronic engineering, or microcontrollers, to get to some specific projects. Electronic engineering is difficult, but not very expensive. Microcontrollers are easy if you can program and even if not, not very hard, and (once you have some basic understanding of electronics) they allow you to automate just about everything however you like, but it's very time intensive, even if it sounds cool to automate every light in your house and design a completely custom watering system for the garden, and even if it's not hard or expensive to actually do it, it's a whole lot of time to gather all the components and prototype it and then deploy a system.

[Anonymous No.1823814]

>>1823800
Thanks for the info. I think it actually includes a plug tap as it still has some taper ground into it, it just says bottoming on the packaging. The middle ground tap looks like it has enough taper ground into it to get it started so it surprises me that they'd include an even further ground one.

Also, looking at the most tapered tap I noticed that none of the teeth are fully formed so I'd need to follow it through with the "secondary" tap anyway to get full thread depth. Do you think it could be designed to give a purposely tight fit? To give you an idea the M12 plug tap is about 12.1mm, the secondary is ~11.9mm, and the most tapered is 11.4mm

[Anonymous No.1823821]

>>1823814
It's not designed for a purposely tight fit, it's designed to make threading easy. Say you were threading 50mm deep into steel with M12, you're going to have a lot of friction and a lot of engagement on the teeth, if you use an aggressive tap for this, the risk of breaking it is going to be really high. Also it's a lot of thread, so nobody wants to do it by hand, and it's easier to break the tap if you power tap, so again a two or three step process might be preferred. TLDR it's so you don't break the thing.

[Anonymous No.1823825]

>>1823814
How tight the fitment is, depends on the H tolerance it is. For cheap taps its not going to specify, but its not going to be a tight tolerance.

[Anonymous No.1823829]

>>1823821
I see, I just figured they'd be able to get the full depth of cut over the entire length of the tap.

>>1823825
That image matches what I have as far as the amount of taper goes. I thought bottoming taps had no taper at all but I guess not, makes sense as the fastener will have a taper at the end anyway.

Thanks guys

[Anonymous No.1823830]

>>1823829
Which ones you use will depend on what you are doing.
5mm steel plate you need threaded? taper is perfect.
If you need a fully threaded blind hole, you may have to run all 3 taps.

Get tapping fluid, this is the single most important thing. Do not underestimate the sheer heat and pressures that happen during hand tapping. The tapping fluid makes your threads 100x better and keeps your taps from breaking.

[Anonymous No.1823834]

>>1823830
Will do. With my set I'll always want to use the secondary/plug tap right, to ensure full thread depth? If it's a deep hole/hard material then start with the taper, if it's blind then finish with the bottoming.

[Anonymous No.1823855]

I am having trouble powering a remote using a Raspberry Pi. There is the proper Voltage of 1.6v between Point A and B but the remote just doesn't work.
Can anyone tell me where the design error is? I am a complete noob at circuitry so its probably just something stupid.

[Anonymous No.1823875]

Bought a new door, knowing that the frame is slightly off. Height is slightly short of 80 inches. Do I cut down the door, or remove the frame shim that would then presulably then allow for a normal height door but then be off from the outside moulding?

Pic of frame with shim from inside room

[Anonymous No.1823877]

>>1823875

Same corner from outside the room. The room the door is going to was an addition, this photo is from the original building.

[Anonymous No.1823884]

Got this rs 550 motor and noticed the orientation of the brushes on it.
It's a cheap one from ebay, are they supposed to be like that? doesnt look right to me so I'm just checking before i pry it open

[Anonymous No.1823888]

>>1823884
Whoever last removed them put them in rotated 90°

[Anonymous No.1823892]

>>1823884
That looks odd, but if it’s brand new maybe they just snagged them off the shelf and expect them to wear in.

>>1823772
mass x velocity^2

So if something is moving twice as fast, it will have four times the force. If it’s a light and balanced hammer, you can swing it a llittle faster and make up for the weight.

[Anonymous No.1823900]

>>1823888
>>1823892
It looks new, no marks on the case and it has clean leads.
The problem is that the brushes are not square shaped, the length in the pic is much longer than the depth. If i re-orient the brushes, they will have more contact (more overlap between the windings) along the commutator, will that cause a problem?

It also works but it has a problem starting up. I'm not using a cap to test it but from what I've seen these motors should start right up, and I'm using a 4A power supply
I'm trying to open it right now but damn, the bent tabs are hard to get a hold of

[Anonymous No.1823901]

>>1823900
My mistake, I didn't bother to lookup the type of motor and just assumed it was a larger motor with removable brushes, not a hobby motor. I found this photo of some replacement brushes and they have the same curve so it's normal. I guess it's similar to the ridges that you'll see on some brushes, it reduces the contact area and helps them wear in in some way.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ee/55/91/ee559174e04bf2e68a0d7289512e18e3.jpg

[Anonymous No.1823903]

>>1823892
Wow, thanks. I wasn't expecting such a clear, concise answer.

[Anonymous No.1823905]

>>1823901
>>1823892
>>1823888

Thanks a lot for the help, that reassures me. I'll keep it that way because i still cant get the damn back cap open. It's still very strange because why would you wear it in when you already have the arch shape on the brushes.

[Anonymous No.1823907]

>>1822444
>>1821299
eh i think ill try this

[Anonymous No.1823909]

Hello, don’t know where else to ask about tools, I think DIY is it?

I’m in the trades and want to buy a coffee maker that works with my 18V set. I’m able to order two identical coffee makers, one is the us market, the other is makita Japan domestic. Am I a retarted weeb for wanting to buy the Japanese one, or would it legit be built higher quality/stay functional longer than the us market one?

People on amazon complain about ordering the Japanese one because the instructions are Japanese, are they retards for not just reading a set of instructions from the us version that’s identical?

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1823914]

>>1823909
You’re just a weeb.

I heard those things are sort of useless tho unless you’re cool with one single 8oz cup of crappy coffee.

[Anonymous No.1823919]

>>1822580
If you don't already have a use for it you don't need it, its like buying a 6 axis CNC mill with no reason
For the first part though, it's basically a heater attached to a pointed tube that you feed plastic through to felt into shapes that you design with 3 dimensions, like statues and figurines

[Anonymous No.1823920]

>>1823907
Is it just one switch? Why not a relay? There 30A relays

[Anonymous No.1823922]

For metal fab, after I've cut a piece of sheet metal to shape with either sheers or a nibbler, Is there a easier way to clean up the edges and burrs? Would a belt sander be a good investment for that? Or is hand filling really the only way?

[Anonymous No.1823953]

>>1823914
I was thinking about using it to supplement my big cup of coffee I bring in the morning with a few small fresh cups every few hours. But there probably is not any advantage to the Japan domestic one but itll look cool and make the job site boomers mad

[Anonymous No.1823962]

>>1823920
hm well i could try this. but then i gotta get into the wiring, ill prob try it later.
im thinking about using a ESP8266 and make a local webpage and control the servo. ive already got everything to try it out.

[Anonymous No.1823979]

>>1823922

what about a die grinder with a quick lock mandrel and a sanding disk?

[Anonymous No.1823981]

beginner here. want to make tobacco pipe. currently have no idea what im doing. considering carving/corncob, open to new ideas, any stories/pearls of wisdom welcum

[Anonymous No.1823987]

>>1823981
Try /out/. They have a general called "/out/ings with a pipe." If they can't help come back here, but I'm guessing you'll find what you need to know there.

[Anonymous No.1823993]

>>1823568
bumping. same issue

[Anonymous No.1823994]

>>1823979
>mandrel
Well I found out there are deburring tools. Which work great from what I can tell. My other question though goes with this. How do you clean up an edge after you cut it. Say you are trying to cut a straight line and you go off of it a bit. Do you just file, or grind that down till it's straight?

Like I see a lot of radius cuts on sheet metal that look like ass all over the internet, then they cut to the next part and it's all cleaned up. But no explains what they are doing there. It's like some step that's supposed to be well known I guess.

This image is the best I could find, The edge isn't smooth or straight. Deburring removes the burrs and makes it a little smooth. But I mean making the curve seem like a smooth transitioning curve.

[Anonymous No.1823997]

>>1823979
>>1823994
Found one in a video, Like here. All the circled spots are imperfections in the cut that don't go along with the smoothness of the angle. How would you handle that for clean up.

[Anonymous No.1824005]

>>1823997

I would think pic related would be the quickest way if you don't have access to a buffing wheel on a pedestal buffer/grinder

but then you need a die grinder and compressor

might as well just try a cheap knockoff shaviv/noga off amazon and sandpaper and scotch brite

[Anonymous No.1824007]

>>1824005
Well I already own a few dremels and a grinder that I could use for that. Though looking through this, I didn't know how clean of a cut a hand powerd beverly throatless shear works. I'm going to look into pricing.

But thanks for the input, at least I get the idea that it pretty much turns into just cleaning up the edge after cutting and not some special thing they are doing.

[Anonymous No.1824015]

>>1824007

yeah basically anything you said could work. it's just what is the best way. to me, filing takes too long and leaves a shit finish anyway so you have to hit it with some othet abrasive.

I don't really do sheet metal I'm pretty sure it's the same idea. it's all deburring. and those handheld shavivs will get snagged and jump and not cut smooth if the edge isn't already smooth. so you want some high material removal to smooth it out. yeah maybe a one of these belt sanders will work

I just use unlimited shop air at work so it depends because these tools use a lot of air

[Anonymous No.1824021]

>>1823994
>>1823997
It all depends on what you have available but any sanding or grinding tool will get the job done. For convex curves a disc sander with a table is probably going to be the most accurate, for concave curves you can use a grinder (angle or die), bench grinder, belt sander with a wheel attachment, drum sander, etc.

[Anonymous No.1824025]

>>1824015
>>1824021
Appreciate it, This was the last thing hanging me up on what to do on cleaning up edges. Time to order some stuff.

[Anonymous No.1824032]

>>1823987
been reading for a while, got me down a rabbithole now. thanks brother

[Anonymous No.1824036]

Howdy y'all, I got two servos which need 5v at up to 2.7A. Could I use a USB power bank to power them? It'll supply the volts and amps but, I worry about back end.

[Anonymous No.1824183]

Can someone define what exactly "wicking" means in pipe fitting? Is it just a shorter word for "making a waterproof thread seal?"
Also how strong is green loctite compared to blue loctite?
If you can't guess, I ran out of blue and the customer only had green on site so I used it on some fasteners. I'm hoping it will hold up well.

[Anonymous No.1824185]

So my mother in law asked me to do a project for her and it's something I haven't actually fully done alone before, I did it once like a decade ago though but it seems fairly straightforward.

she wants power ran to her shed.

>https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-run-underground-wiring-to-a-garage/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901660e9be5
I was basically just going to follow t his guide, I checked all the local codes and shit for how deep and what material for all

I mean it seems straightforward as hell,
I've ran pipes and such underground before and done lots of machine work, just haven't done THIS in particular

Anything I need to watch out for?

[Anonymous No.1824211]

>>1824185
Call and make sure its okay to dig. Out here we call 811. They come out for free and mark any underground shit in the area you are digging. Also, make sure you don't need a permit or anything like that. You run power to a building without a permit and they find out (generally when you are trying to sell the place) and you will eat so much shit.

[Anonymous No.1824252]

>>1824211
>Also, make sure you don't need a permit or anything like that. You run power to a building without a permit and they find out (generally when you are trying to sell the place) and you will eat so much shit.
Fucking what? I'm just running power for a few damn sockets not like a 220 or anything.

JFC is there anything they don't micromanage to hell?

[Anonymous No.1824255]

>>1824036
>I worry about back end.
What?

[Anonymous No.1824257]

>>1824211
curious, could I get in trouble for doing that down the road, or just her? Bearing in mind I live in another state

[Anonymous No.1824404]

>>1824255
Back emf

[Anonymous No.1824413]

Hi anons. I have an outside faucet that’s been leaking bad. I’d like to install a new one. There’s a small plate that it’s seated to. I removed the screws anchoring the faucet and removed the plate. Found copper tubing behind it, the faucet was threaded on, but it’s STUCK. I can’t get it off the tubing. In the wall, is cpvc half inch supply. I know this because I went to turn the valve off to stop the leaking and the plastic shit valve leaked, resulting in me replacing the valve.

Anyone have advice on how to take this damn faucet off without calling a professional? Only thing I can think of is cut the pipe and put a joint but there’s not enough pipe to do that cuz wall. Anyone that knows a lot more than me about this and can help it’d be greatly appreciated.

[Anonymous No.1824420]

>>1820752
Hi /diy/, I'm looking into making me a crossbow.
Do you know where I can find a detailed tutorial and/or blueprint for it? Of course I already watched some videos on YouTube and searched for plans on Google but most videos are very poorly detailed (for examples saying nothing about what wood to use or where to find the parts for the internal mechanism) and I couldn't find some good blueprint except for a few pictures from what looked like a 1951 american diy magazine (pic related).
Do you have any advice to give on the matter?

[Anonymous No.1824425]

>>1824420
kill yourself

[Anonymous No.1824457]

>>1820752
Could I put pic related on a dimmer switch to get precise control of watt output? I'm building a small kiln.

[Anonymous No.1824464]

>>1824420
I know little about this buuuut....

I know English longbows are made from yew. The mechanical bits and bolts themselves could be made from lignum vitae or similar if you wanted the entire thing made from wood.

[Anonymous No.1824497]

>>1820752
My apartment complex gave me one of those garage door openers for the gate but I only got one. Was wondering if there's any way to clone the signal of it and copy that onto another one I could just buy from Amazon.

[Anonymous No.1824522]

>>1824497

First result literally has your answer:

https://www.google.com/search?q=garage%20door%20openers%20for%20the%20gate%20but%20I%20only%20got%20one%20Was%20wondering%20if%20there%27s%20any%20way%20to%20clone%20the%20signal%20of%20it%20and%20copy%20that%20onto%20another%20one

[Anonymous No.1824525]

>>1824457
Kilns usually don't use dimmers.
The reason is because the more switching events you make, the more power you waste. Dimmers switch 60 times per second. Temperature process controllers used for kilns and the like switch maybe 1 time per second and just vary the "on" time according to the current temperature reading and temperature setpoint.

[Anonymous No.1824526]

>>1824413
take a picture.

[Anonymous No.1824589]

My dumbass brother bought a light switch to replace an old one but their internals are different and he doesn't know how to connect the wires to the connection points. There is no model name, serial or any information on the box. How do we connect the wires?

>>1823525
Thanks guy. It looks like it'll be bulkier than I want it to be though. I guess I'll have to either use a small 12V battery or stick with the 5V. If only I knew how to make neon led strips. I looked it up on youtube the other day but they all looked too makeshift and fragile.

[Anonymous No.1824678]

>>1824589
Switchologist reporting. I have never seen a switch like that. But it looks like you strip the wires and poke them into those back holes and then push in those clear plastic clamps to engage some kind of metal clamp.

[Anonymous No.1824718]

Why are Mechanix gloves so hyped? I can't get thick nitrile gloves anywhere at the moment so was planning on buying some standard PU palm dip builders gloves. Interested to know why the Mechanix gloves are so revered when I could buy ~14x pairs of PU gloves?

[Anonymous No.1824723]

Is it normal to pay for broken tools on a jobsite?

[Anonymous No.1824731]

>>1824723
No, that's stupid. A consultant should only use quality tools that'll last beyond the job.

[Anonymous No.1824927]

>>1824718
Can't speak from a diy perspective, but over on /k/ they're hyped because they're popular with doorkickers and SF guys. Which tells me that they get the job done without getting in the way, which seems like it'd translate well to a diy application. Personally I prefer gloves without a velcro or elastic cuff that slip on and off easily. Whether or not the mechanix stuff is worth it I don't know.

[Anonymous No.1824940]

>>1824927
Can confirm. Been used in the Army for at least 20 years, probably longer. I have an old pair from my time in service. They fit well, hold up well, but are thin enough to not get in the way.

[Anonymous No.1824957]

best options for homebrew projector running a raspberry pi connected to a local network??

[Anonymous No.1825088]

Any help on inserting a molex pin? It seems like no matter how I crimp the damn thing and shove it, it won't click.

[Anonymous No.1825095]

how the fuck do i nickel electroplate
nothing works for more than 5 minutes, i can plate a 1 cent coin and nothing more
tried acetic acid, citric acid+salt, sulfuric acid
the solution turns green, works for a bit and then just makes hydrogen instead of plating nickel

it makes sense because hydrogen has a higher electrode potential but how the fuck does nothing happen with 0.2V difference but people plate zinc which is 0.7V easily

[Anonymous No.1825115]

I'm looking into casting small parts using silicone or resin, and at the moment I don't have the funds or space for a pressure pot or vacuum chamber. I was thinking of using a cheap vibrator to try and aid in freeing bubbles and help the liquid settle into the mold, like a tiny version of pic related?
Has anyone tried this?

[Anonymous No.1825119]

>>1825115
Might work. But a vacuum really makes a big difference because it massively expands any tiny bubbles so they rise to the top. A cheap vacuum pump isn't too expensive, and you can make the chamber fairly easily. Or find someone near you who has one you can borrow, since you'll only need to run it occasionally for a few minutes at a time max.

[Anonymous No.1825137]

>>1824420
there ya go pal

[Anonymous No.1825143]

>>1825115
You can use a robot mower

[Anonymous No.1825162]

What thread do these gas bottle caps have?
i cant find shit on google nor drawings

[Anonymous No.1825167]

Hey so I'm new to /diy/. So I always had this dream of having a Weebo drone thingy, before drones and shit were a thing. Something will probably come out within the next 5-10 years that resembles it, but that's not /diy/ is it. I remember watching Flubber as a kid and thinking that fucking thing is cool as fuck, can't wait for the future when we'll all have personal robots.

I just want my floating AI helper man. Cool as fuck I don't care. What do I need to get this done so far I'm thinking

>learn some sort of coding (dunno what)
>electronics/engineering knowledge
>high IQ (will be a test)
>monies/time etc

Personally I really like the idea of developing my own AI drone. Any anons care to input suggestions on what to learn? Thanks!

[Anonymous No.1825169]

>>1825162
ok apparently its W80 1/11
Fusion 360 doesnt know this type of thread and i seem to only find G1/11, nothing with W
What do these numbers mean and what is the name of that thread type

[Anonymous No.1825170]

>>1825167
you apear pretty naive. Anyways check
>>1797664

[Anonymous No.1825174]

So I made a thread the other day about wanting to tile my fucked up modile home bathroom with a picture of my walls. Ever one told me to burn it with fire and not to put tile on until I replace the possibly water damaged walls.

I have now removed my walls were I want to put tile. The insulation has some black stuff around the window but doesn’t seem to be mold from the kit I bought. Could be left over crap from the home being infested with bugs from previous owners.

I’m now worried if I install the cement board it will get water damage from possible leaking around the window above shower. I have to redgaurd the side of the board faceing the shower anyways, so ...

My question: is it dumb to redgaurd the entire board to avoid any possible water damage from the stud side? I’ll post a pic of the cement board I got.

[Anonymous No.1825175]

>>1825174

[Anonymous No.1825248]

I have the wall tracks and brackets for some of these rubbermaid shelves, what do you think the cheapest option is for the actual shelf boards? The brackets are 11.5" depth

[Anonymous No.1825253]

Does anybody have any reccomendation for a good sealant for a concrete basement? I have some leakage around the water main that I'm fixing today and afterwards I want to dry the corner out and get some type of clear sealer around the area. The concrete looks to be in good condition yet.

[Anonymous No.1825508]

>>1825253
Drylok!

If you have cracks or holes, then use hydraulic cement and then Drylok!

[Anonymous No.1825547]

Recently built a fence for my dogs, but I'm worried they'll dig under it. I have a ton of very thin (1/16" in diameter, maybe) metal rods that I'm considering cutting to about a foot long and then pounding them straight into the ground every few inches in hopes that if they try to dig, they'll be blocked from getting out. Any idea if this will work? Any other solutions (that won't cost a ton)?

[Anonymous No.1825631]

>>1823922
I hand file or use foil tape

[Anonymous No.1825680]

>>1825169
The W80 1/11. The W is Whitworth thread, 80 is 80mm nut id, and 1/11 is 11 threads per 1 inch. The G and W are interchangeable both are straight pipe threads with 55°pitch.

[Anonymous No.1825682]

>>1825547
Watch your dogs and this wont be a problem.

[Anonymous No.1825735]

>>1825115
get a cheap sex wand off aliexpress

[Anonymous No.1825736]

>>1824927
They were the original glove to fill that role
nowadays there a good handful of /k/ alternatives that are better, but not really at the pricepoint they are at.

PIG gloves are prob some of the highest tier shit that isn't in the retard price tier

[Anonymous No.1825790]

>>1824211
Don't listen to that pussy. Permits are for cucks, they'll never find out.
>>1824185
Shits easy, lay some rocks at bottom of trench for drainage and put plastic conduit on it. But watch out for utilities.

[Anonymous No.1825791]

>>1824413
Cut the pipe further down and take out the valve and pipe section as a unit. Measure and cut a new pipe section and valve. U can use a push fitting or compression fitting to attach to the copper

[Anonymous No.1825823]

Is it better to put the hook side of velcro on the part that moves, or the part that stays? E.g. if I want to secure my external hard drive to my pc tower, should the male velcro go on the tower or the hard drive?

[Anonymous No.1825830]

>>1824525
Thank you for the info. Are temperature process controllers as easy to set up as dimmer switches? Can you recommend one? I'm good with everything else but electronics spook me if there's even a bit of complication. Is the power waste significant? I'd rather waste one or two hundred watts than mess up wiring and start a fire.

[Anonymous No.1825831]

>>1825823
>>>/g/
But, I'm sure it doesn't matter. I'd be more concerned with your autism.

[Anonymous No.1825839]

>>1825831
>my example involved electronics so the question must go on /g/!
That doesn't make any sense. I'm asking about velcro, a DIY material, in a DIY application. Would you feel better if I made up some story about two blocks of wood instead?

[Anonymous No.1825856]

>>1825823
Soft Stays- Putting the hook side on the mobile piece means it can stick to other things like felt in a pinch.
Soft Goes- putting the soft side on the mobile piece means it can be set down on some other surface without scratching it.

[Anonymous No.1825910]

>>1825839
Kinda... but, it's more of an issue with maximizing your successful response rate. You're assuming the rate of Velcro users for hard drives in /diy/ is higher than the rate of hard drive users that employ Velcro in /g/.

[Anonymous No.1825923]

I want to drill small holes on the red dots on the window frame so I can secure my fire escape table with screw hardware. Is this a terrible idea? In the closed position the holes would be covered by metal window frame on the outside, and would be drilled above the point where water getting in would be a concern. I believe it's aluminum, so I could hopefully epoxy and sand if I ever wanted to seal them

[Anonymous No.1825929]

Can someone give me some basic retard things that I can make at home that are actually useful. Things like a wind turbine or a pump or something but out of things that I can find around the house.

[Anonymous No.1825936]

Soldered for the first time and now I got a headache and a sweet taste in my mouth. Am I gonna die?

[Anonymous No.1825941]

>>1825936
Its because you didn't touch the iron you idiot. Go back and touch the metal and the taste will go away

[Anonymous No.1825942]

>>1825936
not unless you were soldering galvy steel with a welding torch.

[Anonymous No.1825960]

>>1825941
>>1825942
nvm I blew my nose and found the 0402 I lost

[Anonymous No.1825998]

>>1824183
Wicking refers to the viscosity of the fuid meaning it will naturally fill the grooves and valleys of the bolts and nuts its being applied to without the user having to use the applicator brush to physically push the material into every nook and cranny to make sure its sufficiantly covered

[Anonymous No.1826052]

can you walk into a home depot and have them order you something off of their website? their checkout isnt working and i dont want to miss this sale again.

[Anonymous No.1826055]

>>1825923
You would be securing it to the aluminum frame, too much weight and the fasteners will pull right out or the frame will twist/bend. Instead drill screws down from the top into the sill plate. It'll be more secure. Countersink them so they don't stick up.

[Anonymous No.1826056]

>>1826052
If only you could...I don't know...call them on the phone and ask, or even (gasp) leave your house and go ask them in person.

[Anonymous No.1826058]

>>1825936
What did you solder? Probably got yourself a snootfull of fumes. Go get some fresh air, you'll be fine.

[Anonymous No.1826061]

>>1826056
sounds kind of dangerous.

[Anonymous No.1826067]

>>1826056
i just did the unthinkable, and i called them. for those wondering, yes, you can in fact place an order in store for online items.
thanks, anon. i probably wouldnt have called them if you didnt tell me to.

[Anonymous No.1826077]

>>1826055
I worry that drilling down into the sill plate will invite water damage into the wood beneath. This table is only for grilling and thus would only ever have a max of maybe 30lb on it, and there's either window sill or legs under each of the 4 corners so there's not going to be any regular lateral force. I do agree that drilling down is obvious and best but I don't want to overly upset the landlord

[Anonymous No.1826216]

Is there an efficient way to basically reverse degas, or add as many fucking bubbles as possible to a liquid resin before it's poured? I'm worried that just whipping it mechanically with a drill mixer that the bubbles will be too 'big' and rise out before it cures unless I use a super fast mix.
I'm talking almost a&w root beer levels of bubbles, almost more froth than it is liquid

[Anonymous No.1826225]

>>1825929
Bump

[Anonymous No.1826236]

>>1826216
You mean like a foaming agent?

[Anonymous No.1826320]

Is there a way to make a storage shelf dustproof? Adding a plastic curtain sounds like the cheapest and easiest solution but I'd like to know if there is a better way.

Pic related, shelf is similar but might be made from different kind of metal

[Anonymous No.1826459]

Can I drill into this crap?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DurX-litecrete-Lightweight-Concrete-Modern-Long-Low-Grey-Planter-Set-of-2-YF-0104AB-C2/306613711

>>1820752
>>1820752
please add an S at the front of that. I'm always scanning for the SQT...

[Anonymous No.1826460]

Any uses or ways to repurpose an old toaster? It still works but the case is a bit beaten up and hanging off. Cant find any projects or guides online.

[Anonymous No.1826463]

>>1826320
Place it in an custom built isobaric, isothermal sealed chamber or NASA space suit.

>>1826459
Are you kidding? Your gonna need a drill and masonry bits. If you had to all 5, then maybe you should let your boyfriend handle these things.

[Anonymous No.1826464]

>>1826463
If you had to ask*

damn autocorrect

[Anonymous No.1826636]

>>1823855

Check the voltage across the remote in that configuration, a load on a voltage divider will cause a voltage drop.

[Anonymous No.1826788]

I fucked the paint on a door frame with a pullup bar. You think its gonna be possible to fix this up without looking like shit or doing the whole frame?

[Anonymous No.1826819]

I have a bunch of these power supplies, what is the best way to store them? I'm thinking small plastic bags for each one of them, but I could use some ideas.

[Anonymous No.1826845]

Fuck the south and the summers here. It is a smart idea to buy a encapsulated hazmat suit and a portable air conditioner to keep cool and be able to keep working this summer?

The air conditioner would stay in my work trailer and connected to a large generator. Only problem I see is connecting enough flexible duct so I have ~75' of length from the trailer. Can a portable air conditioner even cool down 110 degree air?

[Anonymous No.1826881]

i'm painting a metal surface, are you supposed to sand the last coat of paint? because it seems to take off too much paint to be useful

[Anonymous No.1826889]

>>1826463
>>1826464
I have both, I'm worried that it won't drill properly, it will fragment. My BF is a bottom, so I'm the hole driller in the house.

[Anonymous No.1826894]

I have a question. Can I fill car AC that is supposed to use R1234yf with R134a? I mean, I'm not made out of money, and R1234yf is expensive as fuck.
I had checked PT charts, they are almost identical. Oil compatibility is the same, I think...
EPA can go fuck themselves.

[Anonymous No.1826925]

>>1826845
Problem is AC units recirculate the air normally, so your 110F air might only drop to 90F after running past the unit, then back up to 100F going through whatever tube contraction. So you would probably need an inlet and an outlet from the suit going back to the AC.

[Anonymous No.1826977]

>>1826925
90-100 degree air that has been dried out sounds a fuck load better though than whatever shit water/soup air we get down here during the summer

[Anonymous No.1827009]

How can I make a powerful butane torch?
Proper butane torch (pic related) is fine for its intended purpose (soldering domestic copper pipes, heating screws, etc), but it really sucks to braze with it.
I tried replacing butane gas with isobutane (higher pressure. Butane is 16,6 pounds at 70F, and isobutane is 30 psi at 70F), it was a bit better, but I think bottleneck is torch.
Buying propane torch is not an option, since propane is forbiddingly expensive or inconvenient. ($15 for non-rechargable 400 g cylinder? Fuck that, I can get 7x200g butane canisters... Yes, sure, I can get powerful propane torches that work with household propane bottles, but imagine carrying this piece of shit).

[Anonymous No.1827025]

>>1826819
I use plastic tubs with lids. Coil them up and organize by output. Honestly, you can probably toss most of them though, unless you have some obscure voltage requirements. It's pretty rare I find anything modern that isn't either 12 or 5v DC l.

[Anonymous No.1827026]

>>1826788
Spackle, sand, and then paint the entire inner trim. Apartment manager won't ever notice. Might as well wait until you move out though.

[Anonymous No.1827028]

>>1825936
Sorry, a little late but whole milk is your friend. Drink as much as you can stomach. Same goes for welding galvanized steel. Honestly, ventilation is your friend in most cases, but milk will certainly help.

[Anonymous No.1827047]

>>1826894
You can do it if you can get in in there. Might need to adapt or buy a fitting.

[Anonymous No.1827049]

>>1826819
Store them in the rubbish bin.

[Anonymous No.1827062]

Does anyone know if pic related has a specific name, what it was (probably) taken out of, or where to cop a few?

[Anonymous No.1827074]

>>1827062
Cheap LED flashlight.

[Anonymous No.1827080]

>>1827062
those are doo doo-butters

[Anonymous No.1827081]

Who manufactures Harbor Freight's Mccgraw compressors?

[teka No.1827095]

>>1827062
Might be a cheap china-made "bottle light" or some such thing, a tiny button cell holder with an equally tiny LED light circuit and button glued under a cap.

[Anonymous No.1827124]

If I wanted to help a friend by trying to diy fabricate him a guitar bridge his ex lost would be worth the time / help fix the sound? or would it be too hard for "an average person" to make from memory? I'm not a guitar person, I don't know how unique a bridge will be for a body or how easy it is to swap them, but googling a diy bridge gave me it based off the original.

[Anonymous No.1827126]

>>1827095
oh yeah the cap is just glued on, so i'm just trying to find the same battery/pcb/single led unit

[Anonymous No.1827168]

>>1827062
That's a dikfur.

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1827169]

>>1827081
At least with the 8gal, the same chinks who make the Husky.

That being said, the Husky is on sale for the same price as the McGraw and has a much better warranty.

[Anonymous No.1827177]

I lost my favorite socket wrench head :-(
One moment I have it im my hand and poof it's gone. How do I prevent this?

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1827180]

>>1827177
Get some tethered tools

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1827181]

>>1827177
>>1827180

[Anonymous No.1827182]

>>1821141
>>>1820752 (OP)
>what's the name of that Israeli guy who had the whole series on different manufacturing processes on Youtube? Thanks.
Dan gelbart?

[Anonymous No.1827194]

>>1827180
>>1827181
nvm.
Found it.
The socket head was still on one of the bolts (in a blind spot) because it had detached itself from the tool.

[Anonymous No.1827250]

>>1827047
Why these jews are changing fucking ports every time they shit out new gas?
Back in the day all shit used 1/4 SAE. R22, R12, R502... All systems. Now you have 5/16 for R410a, R134a automotive connector... And fucking R1234yf connector just because they can make it taller?

Fuck that. If I won't be able to find R1234yf to 1/4 SAE I will fucking braze 1/4 SAE.

[Anonymous No.1827445]

>>1827168
so clever wow

[Anonymous No.1827515]

>>1827250
Jews are irrational and capricious because they rejected logos incarnate, Jesus Christ.

[Anonymous No.1827667]

>>1820752
I recently went through a government auction website on a whim and found a lot of neato things. Is it a bad idea to source parts/equipment through these websites/auctions? Like, who doesn't want a remodeled DIY garbage truck or bus to live in? I'm in the USA btw.

[Anonymous No.1827823]

>EPS
>Fiberglass
>Rockwool
>Polyester

Which material should I use? It is a bit cold in my shithole. I have, idk, 5 cm (2 inch) of fiberglass on second floor (asbestos substitute, tar paper, steel studs + fiberglass, drywall) and no insulation on first floor (1 layer of bricks).

[Anonymous No.1827923]

>>1827250
R1234yf has a 14 mm fitting and R134a has a 13 mm fitting. Ebay has the fitting.

[Anonymous No.1827943]

>>1827823
For walls use Fiberglas/Rockwool + drywall.
Fiberglas is cheap and has better price to performance ratio than Rockwool, so you can afford to use more insulation.
If you don't mind paying more and want thin walls (more floor space), then use Rockwool.

[Anonymous No.1827987]

Hey, got a question for a project.

I want to do some pressure washing at a location that has well water but that has no electricity.

I do NOT own a 2-pole 220 generator to run the well pump. (and the tool rental places want an arm a leg and the first born child in rental rates)
I DO own a gas pressure washer.

So, could the pressure washer pull water up from the well?
I was thinking of pulling the cap off the well head and dropping a hose down. Water should be only 30 feet down.

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1827994]

>>1827987
No, you probably wouldn’t even be able to get water through there. They’re built to have a positive pressure water source coming into them.

[Anonymous No.1828003]

>>1827987
>No electricity and no tap water.
You have to call a graffiti removal company.

[Anonymous No.1828070]

>>1827923
>1 motherfucking millimeter
I think it would be easier to sandpaper away this 1 mm.

[Anonymous No.1828073]

>>1827943
What about Styrofoam?
Fiberglass sounds like a disaster in current "no mask" realities.

[Anonymous No.1828107]

>>1828073
Styrofoam is often used under floors and has the same insulation value a Rockwool.
You have to look up local building code / fire regulation and see if your building type is allowed to use Styrofoam in the walls.

[Anonymous No.1828115]

>>1828107
>You have to look up local building code / fire regulation and see if your building type is allowed to use Styrofoam in the walls.
Well, I don't give a fuck.
They seem to still use Freon to blow those or it has fire retardants, so I'm not worried much.

Anyway. What is easier to work with?

[Anonymous No.1828135]

What's a good way to get rid of staining that's deep in some wood grain? I'm working on a guitar neck and some of the stain that I used on the front of the head stock has seeped down through the tuning peg holes onto the back. I've tried sanding it down, but it's in really deep. Pic related, I'm mainly concerned with getting rid of those lines near the holes at the top of the picture. Most of the other stuff should be covered by the tuners.

[Anonymous No.1828170]

>>1828115
>What is easier to work with?
The most lazy way is to use pre-insulated drywall, but it is more expensive.
https://youtu.be/UYTbMi2Jgfk

[Anonymous No.1828172]

>>1828135

oxalic acid

[Anonymous No.1828174]

is this diamond plate fucked up

[Anonymous No.1828175]

Need tips on pest removal. Recently moved into a forclosure home that was abandoned over a few months last summer and nature has began it's process of taking over the property. I have a family of birds living in the soffet of the south side of the house (also a big mouse problem but i'm slowly working away at closing up their entryways), i know exactly where they are getting in amd out but from what i can see there's no access to the soffet via attic and there's no way i'll be able to get them out without tearing out some siding and all that shit. I need a way of getting these piece of shit birds out before i close up the gaps. I could just let them die up there but I have no idea if anything else is getting up there. Will a couple small live traps work for birds? I have no idea how to go about it.

Any general pest removal advice is appreciated. I'm inna woods so some bug control methods would be cool. Like I said i'm working on getting the house sealed away from outside but i dont want a bunch of dead shit in my walls or attic.

[Anonymous No.1828181]

I just noticed my microwave making a slight whirring noise when off and even when unplugged, which doesn't make any sense to me, and I've tried looking online but I can't find anything that addresses this specific issue. Most seem to address failing magnetrons which this doesn't sound like at all. It's more of a constant whirring, chirping, almost like a small motor. Also it's one of those models that are mounted over a stove.
Does anyone know what this could be? I don't plan on fixing it myself either way but I want to do my due diligence before calling the landlord and looking like an idiot.

[Anonymous No.1828196]

How do you pull out a buried pipe?

I've seen 90 feet pipe pulled out with simple contraption from pipe as lever an chains as gripper.

Anyone know the name or correct way to setup chains for this to work?

It's a 2inch iron pipe 15..30feet deep. That's all i know. Probably a lot of rocks inside (threw them there as kids).

[Anonymous No.1828213]

>WEATHER STRIP INTERIOR DOOR
Godamit, thought I could soundproof/dampen the bathroom with some weatherstripping and a sweep, but the weather stripping doesn't fit / door won't click shut no matter how hard I push.

I've never done weather stripping, so am I doing something wrong or is my gap just too tight for foam?
(And yeah, the strip goes on the stop on 2 sides and the jamb on the hinge side)
(And also yeah, 3/8" strip for 3/8" stop mould)

Or are there any other options for filling this gap?
Google had no answers, it just kept giving me installation instructions.

[Anonymous No.1828217]

>>1828196
Can you still a hole through it, slide a steel rod in so it looks like a "T" and Jack it up?
When your jack is maxed, drill another hole at ground level to hold in place, then another hole for the new jack peg.
Seems like a lot of drilling tho. Super tight clamps for the ground maybe?

If it's only a once in a lifetime project this at least seems like a very cheap way.

[Anonymous No.1828224]

>>1828181
Check the door latch/make sure you are firmly closing it after use. I haven’t seen anything constant but I have a similar set up with a broken handle and if I don’t shut it firmly it sort of turns on again. I think it’s just the fan whirring, but can’t say for sure

[Anonymous No.1828226]

>>1828217
The point is is pulling it somewhat intact. At least that part that still comes out :D. This way i can use it for other DIY shenanigans.

It's a solid, galvanized pipe. Probably has flush screw joints ever 5 or so feet.

Otherwise i'll just dig 6 feet down, cut it and forget about it.

Since i already have few rusted pipes and pieces of chain, i imagined there is some klever knot i just have to throw around it to grip. At least thats how it looked for drilling crew.

Seemed like they just wound it 2..3 times around the pipe, and secured it at correct point around lever.

Also.. i don't have a jack and i imagine trying to lift 15 feet of soil at single drilled point would just rip the pipe in half.

[Anonymous No.1828245]

>>1828224
Thanks, I was thinking it could be a fan but I'm not that familiar with microwaves, do they have smaller internal fans in addition to the loud vent fans?
The door latch seems to be shutting well, although just now I tried plugging the microwave back in and it was acting weird, I opened and closed it and it kept the light on and made some operating noise for a few seconds so I just unplugged it again.
In looking over it a bit more, I'm starting to think there might be some grease damage or something from the oven below.

[Anonymous No.1828247]

>>1828170
Indeed it is expensive, compared to plain drywall + EPS

[Anonymous No.1828263]

>>1820981
build the shelf even and use shims to level it. that way the shelf won't be only useful in that one exact spot.

[Anonymous No.1828264]

>>1827009
you should use an OXY/MAP torch (red and yellow) for brazing.

butane is cheap because it sucks.

[Anonymous No.1828269]

>>1827250
because retards will use whatever is on the shelf or in their basement with no regard for whether or not it's safe to do so.

[Anonymous No.1828288]

46

[Anonymous No.1828319]

>>>/wsr/816682
Completely off-topic, I know, but it's been months.

[Anonymous No.1828327]

Got a 4A 24V power supply to get the most out of my TS100. Going to 3d print an enclosure and I want to add a fan. Was wondering what the best way to add a fan to this would be? 120v ac fan right on the ac input? I have this 12v dc fan but I don't know of a way to add it without making its own little power supply in the box.

[Anonymous No.1828386]

>>1828327
I got that same power supply to power my TS100. Do those parts actually get hot enough to need a fan?

[Anonymous No.1828434]

I have a circuit that normally has a 1S charge controller into a 5V boost converter. It's an adafruit PowerBoost 1000C if that helps.

I want test the power draw as the battery voltage drops. I could put a meter inbetween the battery and the controler, but I want to do tests at different voltages.

I have a bench power supply. I'd like to pretend that's a battery, connecting it to the BAT pin of the PowerBoost. It's a Korad KA300SP. It's has over voltage and over current protection, I'm not worried about the power supply, but it obviously isn't going to take a charge. I'm not going to give power to the PowerBoost so it should try to charge, but that doesn't mean it won't do something if I operate it out of spec.

Can I do this test, or is it just too retarded?

[Anonymous No.1828438]

What can I make with this (btw it’s pretty sturdy)? nothing sexual plz

[Anonymous No.1828441]

Building a fire pit out back. I have several mature trees, three of which form a nice triangle which would be a perfect spot. The lowest branches are probably about 20-25 feet above where the pit will be. As long as the flames don't get too crazy, will the heat at that height be enough to damage the branches or compromise my mature trees?

[Anonymous No.1828445]

>>1828264
>butane is cheap because it sucks.
Propane (gas itself) and butane cost about the same. But when you buy it in jewish 400 gramm bottles for torch it is really expensive. R-410A gas would cost about the same for same amount.
Sure, I can buy 2 kg household propane cylinder and matching torch, but this setup is inconvenient as fuck. Just like oxy-acetylene.

Butane torch is really convenient, since it is small (even smaller than propane portable torch). But not enough powah, slightest wind will prevent you from reaching brazing temperature.
If you use propane with that torch, it will braze my 4-10 mm tubing no problem, but nobody likes an idea of metal pieces and fingers flying all over fridge when things get toasty.

[Anonymous No.1828447]

>>1828269
It is safe as fuck since
>pressures are the same
>oil compatibility is the same
>R134a is non-flammable.

I understand having different connector for R134a and R410a, since R410a is higher pressure gas... But c'mon, R134a, R12 and R1234yf, they are close enough. 1/4 SAE would do without any fucking problem. But no, (((environmentalists))) had implemented gay quick disconnects for R134a, and decided to change quick disconnect design a tiny bit for R1234yf, so (((DuPont))) or whatever gets sweet sweet patent moneys from R1234yf...

[Anonymous No.1828492]

What is this tool? I found it in a shed on my parents’ property

[Anonymous No.1828500]

>>1828492
billhook

[Anonymous No.1828509]

>>1828386
Not sure I only plugged it in for a minute to see if it works, some components on it make a weird buzzing noise so it could be heating up. Was mainly asking just for general knowledge, I also built a variable power supply and would like to know how put fans in electronics without stealing current from the output of the circuit.

[Anonymous No.1828512]

My home ac isn't working. I just bought the house and the po had the AC compressor replaced before I bought it. Both the evap and condenser coils are clean, the filter is also clean. Airflow seems decent at the vents, it just isn't cold. The evap coil doesn't change temps at all when I switch the AC on. I checked and the compressor is running when the AC is on, it gets quite warm to the touch. Although, I expected the line from the compressor to the condenser to be warm, it didn't change temps either. I'm going to get someone to look at it, but what could cause this? Bad compressor, no refrigerant? There looked to be knobs on each line at the outside unit, I figured they were charge ports. Could there be a closed valve somewhere preventing refrigerant flow?

[Anonymous No.1828567]

I'm thinking of building an automated kettle to brew & pour my tea in the mornings and I'm having trouble figuring out what pump to use to transfer the water from my kettle to the pump.
Adafruit has a peristaltic pump but the operating temperature maxes out at 40C and flow rate is only 100mL/min. I imagine that the operating temperature refers to ambient rather than the liquid's temperature but I'm not sure. Also I'd rather find one with a higher flow rate or it'll take over 3 minutes to fill my mug.

[Anonymous No.1828574]

>>1828512
My best guess is that it is empty or compressor is dead, because in case of restriction shit would get really hot outside.

You can check if system has any gas by removing dust cap and depressing schrader valve for a real small period of time (on turned off system). If gas escapes, you have gas. If gas doesn't escape, here is your problem. This tiny fart of gas shouldn't affect the system.

But again, I'm somebody who had installed couple mini splits, I don't even fucking know how american AC works.

[Anonymous No.1828653]

>>1828574
> I don't even fucking know how american AC works.
They are basically the same in how they work. Mini-split puts the 'cold' heat exchanger directly in the room, kind of like a window unit without the window. A conventional system places the cold heat exchanger somewhere else and then blows the cold air to the various rooms of the house using ductwork. Sometimes it's an internal unit separate from the outside heat exchanger (basically a mini-split with ductwork) while other times the HVAC is a single unit (think big window unit) with the ductwork running to it.

An 'American' central HVAC has higher upfront costs due to the ductwork but the unit itself is cheaper so it costs less to replace. You almost never need to replace ductwork unless someone fucked up. You also don't have to have any units visible in the house, just some vent covers. It can also be much quieter. My unit is on the roof and I hear nothing when it is running. Not even the sound of the fan blowing the air into my room. I only feel the air move when it is on.

[Anonymous No.1828721]

>>1828512
Thank you for reminding me to hose out my AC unit, spaced off doing it last fall.

[Anonymous No.1828723]

>>1828438
A big firecracker.

[Anonymous No.1828724]

>>1828447
Almost makes you wonder if they are going to come up with "better" shit in another few years.

[Anonymous No.1828746]

How can I remove these white marks?

[Anonymous No.1828818]

if you put a solution in a strong electric field, do the ions move to the sides of the container?
could you then separate the two sides of the container to make acid and basic water?

[THe_KvD !ZNBx60Gj/k No.1828820]

>>1828438
Torque limiting cheater bar

[Anonymous No.1828822]

>>1828746
a clothes iron and a NEW soft cotton terry cloth towel

set the iron to it's max setting, hold iron above the mark for a minute or so, DO NOT LET THE IRON TOUCH THE FINISH, you should start to see the mark disappear as the heat is melting the finish, pull iron back and buff the area with the towel.
Repeat until you're satisfied with the results.

The area might be delustered compared to the rest of the finish, but the white mark will be gone.

[Anonymous No.1828844]

>>1828653
>They are basically the same in how they work.
Well, there are differences.
Mini splits have metering device outside, and central air systems have metering device inside.
Electronics are different. (Mini splits may have proprietary signal wire, and central air has a thermostat)
>but the unit itself is cheaper so it costs less to replace.
I wouldn't agree.
Cheapest 1 ton mini split unit is $400. You would need 3 units for 3 tons. So it is $1200. (Sure, it will look funny to have 3 third world cooling boxes hanging somewhere on the wall...).
Cheapest 3 tons central air is apparently $2300 for condenser and air handler.

But again, you can get central AC made in 'murica, and it would be indeed cheaper than Japanese mini split system.

[Anonymous No.1828847]

>>1828724
We need to come up with better epa-compliant suffocating gas.

[Anonymous No.1828997]

Checking to see if there is a way I should clean up a hole after using a punch set in 22 gauge plain steel sheet. The hole isn't a perfect hole, it always seems to have slight blemishes around the edge that make it sort of wobbly. There aren't many burrs on it, it's just not very professional looking as a show piece instead of a functional one.

[Anonymous No.1829017]

what single board computer would i want to use to create a simple bluetooth input device with a couple buttons with the intended use being use with ios/android devices? a raspberry pi would be obvious but i need something with as small a board as possible without requiring a programming device

[Anonymous No.1829023]

>>1828818
>if you put a solution in a strong electric field, do the ions move to the sides of the container?

Yes, but not at all to the extent that you may think. This phenomenon is called "electrophoresis" and some separation will occur if there are actual ions in solution. Note that if the electrodes were placed in the water, then you would have hydrolysis to produce H2 and O2 gases.

At pH 7.00 of pure water, there are 1x10^-7 M of both H+ and OH- and with a strong enough electric field, then the electrophoretic effect would cause some slight partitioning of ions. However, to have partitioning occur to any appreciable--and usable--effect, the field would have to be so darn large that you would break the dielectric barrier of the atmosphere (permittivity) and have arcing from the electrodes (lightning).

Of course, you may perform this in a vacuum to reduce the dielectric barrier--so long as you don't have the water in the vacuum, which would cause it to boil--but, even then the electric field would have to so very large and would have to consult a theoretical physicist.

[Anonymous No.1829028]

How can I get a replacement head for this snapoff torque wrench? I don't have access to a truck.

[Anonymous No.1829033]

I know this question “belongs” on /biz/ but all they want to talk about is Chinese pyramid schemes and crypto...

Where do I start if I want to get into investing in rental properties or “flipping” properties/housing? I’m an electrician who can do most things except for plumbing, window installation, and I’ve never tried roofing. Do I just save up money until I can apply for a commercial mortgage or what? Work a side job as a property maintenance guy so I can get a feel for how shitty tenants are?

[Anonymous No.1829034]

>>1829033
Go watch a few jewtube vids on flippers , they offer advice on buying in upcoming areas and if you a Very Smart dude you can get your flips done with Community Grants , local taxes pay for the flip you pay it back when property sold , personally had a good rental stock but sold it all two years ago as so many greedy fucks just wanted investment property , let them deal with shitbag renters , hope this helps

[Anonymous No.1829038]

>>1829034
Sounds like good advice...I’m sort of late to the game when it comes to real estate in my area as my county has already been undergoing “gentrification” (not a lib, just don’t know which other word to use) over the past couple of years...I can tell they’re not done yet but it’s already been a pretty noticeable change.

I don’t think I’d be getting in on the ground floor but I feel like the gold rush is already halfway over; the bummer is that I’m stuck in this county until I finish my trade apprenticeship and get licensed. Then in 2-3 years I can move wherever I want.

[Anonymous No.1829039]

>>1829028
Call/email them.

[Anonymous No.1829060]

>>1829038
Listen lad , You getting the skills Needed ok , once trained , offer your services to these Greedy rental owners , Can mean callouts and repairs but its insane how much you can make on these Greedy renters, who have not got a clue ,Think about teaming up with a HVAC guy /builder guy, If you do team up , get the biz legit /lawyered up and tax stuff and dont skim on it ! saves hassles if you fallout years later , Look at the long term if you areas getting yuppied up , Loads of easy Potential clients , and trust me , you will make great money on it as renters are genuinely scum , trashing properties bailing ! Dont go blabbing to all locally about this as they could be your competition ok , Talk to family and go watch Rental repair guys on YT ok

[Anonymous No.1829063]

>>1829060
So you’re saying I should get into rental/property maintenance instead of ownership

[Anonymous No.1829066]

>>1828567
Bong here, search for Teasmade. That’s what we call that shit.

There’s probably teardowns/schematics online somewhere

[Anonymous No.1829090]

I turmed on an air conditioner(Carrier Siesta) for the summer. It is probably 20 years old. Upon finally making it turn on and blow cold air(it would turn on but the fan would not turn until it it decided to after turning it on and off/hitting it a dozen times), I smelled something off. It was almost like a plastic smell, or mold smell. Is this freon? Should I purchase a new air conditioner from Walmart and then return it 3 days before the return policy invalidates because I don't have the $150 for a new air conditioner?

It is blowing cold air so I'm unsure if that could be possible if it were leaking freon, but should I be concerned for my health? Was the fan not turning a sign that something has burned out and it's the source of the smell. It also blew some kind of "pellets" or some other kind of tiny potentially white pieces of something out upon the fan finally turning and I have no idea what they were. I cannot even find one on the floor.

[Anonymous No.1829101]

>>1829063
YES ! AT this Point ..

[Anonymous No.1829208]

>>1820752
Im replacing a power cable on a tool, and I want it to be really nice, soft and flexible. Like the original cord.

Ive done this before, just buying an extension cord and cutting the end. Im fine with that, but every extension cord at the hardware store is that really hard, plasticy, not so flexible shit.

Ill buy it online, but I cant tell what im looking for. What is the type of cord material that is nice?

[Anonymous No.1829252]

>>1829090
probably ozone from cycling the switch a bunch of times

[Anonymous No.1829259]

Is there a one inch shank socket adapter for impact drivers?
I keep bottoming out on my cars from a 2 inch shank

[Anonymous No.1829276]

>>1829090
>Should I purchase a new air conditioner from Walmart and then return it 3 days before the return policy invalidates because I don't have the $150 for a new air conditioner?
If it blows cold air - don't. Figure out why does it smell funny.
>if that could be possible if it were leaking freon,
Freon doesn't smell at all.
> Was the fan not turning a sign that something has burned out and it's the source of the smell.
It is probably the switch. Disassemble, clean the contacts, tighten all lose connectors and continue using.
>It also blew some kind of "pellets" or some other kind of tiny potentially white pieces of something out upon the fan finally turning and I have no idea what they were.
Styrofoam? Well, then your motor ate the thermal insulation .

Disassemble it, take a photo.

[Anonymous No.1829335]

>>1829252
>>1829276
>>1829090
I've realized that it's definitely not actually cooling the room and it's only acting as a fan. After 5 hours in a 100sqft room, it's still humid and only bearable due to this breeze.

[Anonymous No.1829338]

>>1829335
Disassemble, wash it, if it still doesn't cool, in trash it goes.

[Anonymous No.1829538]

I'm adding an additional tank to this outdoor pond. Unfortunate the bottom concrete pond isn't level. I want the tank resting on it to be level. How do I create a support that is level? It's maybe 3/4 inch difference across 3 feet - since I'm adding a spillway from the top to bottom, it will look weird if it's on a slight angle( water won't fall gracefully I think.)

I thought about cutting pieces of wood on a table saw at a slight angle, and then gluing them together. Don't have a tablesaw, but could possible work at a friends.

Thought about creating a concrete mold. That would provide additional support to the tank, which is an added benefit. feels like a lot of work, just b/c I haven't done that before. Maybe it's easy.

Would love some other suggestions.

[Anonymous No.1829544]

Do these work in particle board subfloors? In general?

[Anonymous No.1829545]

>>1821230
Just get a bilge pump. You need one anyways. It won't leak to bad as is

[Anonymous No.1829546]

>>1829538

you could shim the tank somehow, like you suggested
leveling the bottom tank would be too much work, it looks heavy.
you could always add some bullshit to the top of the spillway to level the water, or make the hole level with water line.

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1829651]

>>1829335
I had a portable AC shit out on me recently, was only blowing air but no compressor. I opened it up and a connector on the compressor must have shook loose and was arcing and burnt up, so I cleaned it up and soldered it and was good to go. So check connections I guess?

[Anonymous No.1829658]

>>1828181
>>1828245
I'm back, I've come to the conclusion that the airflow through my apartment is spinning some internal fan in the microwave. I'm pretty sure I haven't noticed this before, so I don't know if it's the result of some internal failure or what.
If this is indeed the case, is it dangerous? I'm not sure if that's a silly question but I know for example that spinning a computer fan manually can generate a voltage and damage the internal components, so I don't know if the same is true for a microwave.

[Anonymous No.1829698]

>>1828264
>>1828445
Ok, figured it out. If I use torch upside down (i.e. feed it with liquid isobutane) it brazes 3/8 copper pipe without any heat shields, lol. It doesn't do this in upright position.
Doesn't work with butane though (butane canister is half-depleted though).

Also, composition of gas differs from brand to brand.

[Anonymous No.1829707]

Covid deals:

I literally just bought a snap on tech cart for $550 last week due to a long needed upgrade. However, I already had more tools that what would fit in it.

Just saw this pop up for $650, snap on 11 drawer. I'm finding them on eBay for around $3k, should I jump on it, or could it be a scam?

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1829712]

>>1829707
As long as it’s person to person, try for it. Somebody might need to eat. Could be too good to be true. Otherwise widows will often sell shit off for real cheap, or this is some mother selling off her son’s shit after he died from a lockdown related overdose and got added to the Covid death count.

[Anonymous No.1829775]

>>1829712
>>1829707
Darn, deleted. Should've called instead of texted.

[Anonymous No.1829866]

How do thin led strips work? How are they constructed and how do they diffuse light like that?

[Anonymous No.1829874]

>>1829546
>leveling the bottom tank would be too much work, it looks heavy.

yeah fuck that - I'm wondering if there is a nice loooong shim - how would I make that? all I can think of is the ideas I listed.

[Anonymous No.1829876]

>>1829866
Are you sure that's LED?
That looks like EL wire.

[Anonymous No.1829907]

>>1820752
What would happen if I put my dick in flex seal? Would it act sort of like a condom?

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1829916]

>>1829907
If you can make a screen boat float, it has to stop those swimmers

[Anonymous No.1829923]

>>1821146
You don't want a loft bedroom unless you have a ton of insulation in there. Heat rises, the tops of trailers become hell in the smallest bit of heat and sunshine.

[Anonymous No.1830007]

>>1829876

Cheers guy! I'd never heard of the term before and it has come in handy.

[Anonymous No.1830012]

my wife put the ceiling fan support brackets into drywall despite replacing another fan that was properly anchored. turns out it's a lot easier to pull the whole fan than it is to build the fucker in place. I installed the last of my ceiling fans by building it on the floor and putting it up whole immediately after fixing the one that fell out of the ceiling. I don't have a question.

[Anonymous No.1830017]

>>1829907
>>1829916
stop those swimmers from what though? it's not like he's putting his dick anywhere that it would matter.

>>1829907
condoms have a reservoir tip for a reason kid.

[Anonymous No.1830019]

>>1829775
too good to be true. happens with tractors too, and the same pic is posted in several cities. they generally get flagged shortly after they're up.

[Anonymous No.1830023]

>>1829544
I'm unclear on what it's supposed to do that wouldn't be quicker and easier without it.

[Anonymous No.1830027]

>>1829538
you don't need a shim, you just need something under the back corners. washers, furniture squares, flat scrap metal, stones. don't use wood because it will expand and then rot.

alternatively extend your spillway.

3rd, level the concrete pond with sand before starting.

[Anonymous No.1830034]

>>1829090
fan not turning is resistance, resistance causes wires to heat, hot wires smell like that. if the smell goes away you're fine. afaik freon doesn't have a smell- I've blown r34 lines and didn't smell anything. didn't have my face over it but you know.

anyway if it's running it was probably just jammed up and will be fine. listen for noise that might indicate fan bearings going out but if the freon line had pooped you wouldn't have cooling for long. the shit that came out was probably dead bugs carapaces.

also make sure the ass end is out a window. you can't just sit it in the room on a crate. just, you know, FYI.

tl;dr if it's cooling and not smoking/squeeling you're fine

[Anonymous No.1830036]

>>1829028
>snapoff
you're fuked m8. should have bought snap-on.

[Anonymous No.1830110]

is it expensive to build a house out of 90% concrete slabs?

[Anonymous No.1830114]

>>1830110
woops this isn't goolgle. ignor my question frens.

[Anonymous No.1830144]

I want to make a little rack that sits right on my charcoal grill grates and holds skewers of meat. Is home depot square bar (A36) safe for this? If not, where would I look for stainless square bar?

[Anonymous No.1830147]

>>1830012
(you)

[Anonymous No.1830157]

wtf, home owner attacking repairs as they come

I'm not sure if my floor is somehow sinking, or if initial installation was just super shitty and I never noticed. I have found large roaches twice recently this week and they went under these gaps to escape my shoe.

I want to install new quarter round trim pieces, and seal with the door/window silicone to prevent this and seal these gaps. I do not have a brad nailer, and they seem to run for $300 for a tool I wont use very often. I have access to a compressor if air brad nailers are cheaper. Or should I get a hammer and nails for the old fashioned way?

Suggestions on how to fix these gaps? Am I on the right track with new trim + silicone? Brad nailer/crown molding purchase? Or nail and hammer? Suggestion on brad nailers?

[Anonymous No.1830206]

>>1830027

When you look at my photo it is higher left to right not front to back. So I could shim on one side, but it would be visible to viewer. Also this would put a lot of pressure in specific areas stead of equally distributing the weight of the tank. I’m worried it might crack. That is why I want something flat maybe two sheets of metal with something I can pour in between for support. So far a concrete slab seems like it would look the best. Maybe I’ll try make a fancy gfrc one.

[Anonymous No.1831158]

>>1830157
Bought a hammer and nails online for store pick up so I don't have to wait an hour to get inside.

Cheaper than a $300 tool. My sister said the gap has been there since we moved in, but I never paid attention to it, I guess.

[Anonymous No.1831368]

>>1830036
I got it for free :^)

[Anonymous No.1831920]

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/san-jose-for-sale-small-truck-rack/7127224984.html

I'm retarded but is this truck rack worth $100? It's reposted at $100 so might be able to get it lower but I'm so ignorant I can't even tell if it's in ok condition or missing something. I can see there's a rusted bolt.

I have a little Toyota truck and want to use this as the frame for an extremely basic camper. Basically just a movable tent with plywood sides. If I'm going to get cute, wood on top that I can put a tent on.