How many pipe clamps would you use for this? To feel comfortable. I'm starting my collection.Last Thread:>>2953085
>>2956249Depends on your glue up process On a flat work surface, you could glue each U individually and then the final glue is one direction Could be done with 4 and some blocks
this drill bit is meant to be spinning right? not for dragging?I will be etching slate coasters, hopefully it will work. The tip looks very smooth so I don't know how it was supposed to spin and remove material but it just looks smooth
>>2956266I noticed I cutout the bit part
How do you splice together 8awg wire for a car amp situation? I’m guessing a butt connector but I can’t find info on what type of crimper to use. I assumed a hydraulic crimper with a non insulated tinned copper butt would do the trick but the dies on those crimpers are usually hexagonal and I can’t find any images or video of anyone doing it this way.
>>2956280Have you looked into Polaris taps?
>>2956280Crank it down hard and make sure the sleeve is 100% stuck
>>2956266>>2956268This is just a pointy diamond, they look like the ones used to dress grinding wheels.The tip will be off center somewhat, so spinning it will leave a wider trench than not spinning it.spinning it probably also will increase the wear, obviously.I wouldn't spin it.
>>2956249>How many pipe clamps would you use for this?zero
I cleaned off some built in shelves for my board game collection and I'm not sure if I should do shelf paper, shelf liner or 3d print some mesh (limited to 9.5" squares) basically ~1mm thick infill sheets to act like mesh shelf liner. Dust is the main issue otherwise it's about perfect for storage and display.Thoughts?
>>2956403Aluminum sheeting to avoid the board box artwork transferring to the shelf paper
I’m looking at buying pic related and using it to prop up the corner of a side desk next to my main desk (see where the red x is). It seems ideal since it won’t get in the way of my legs if I swivel around but it’s 2cm too short. Would raising it’s height with feet or placing additional wood between the desk and top of the leg be a good idea?
>>2956403You don't put shelf liner on solid wood. Wood gets character with use. Give it a good heavy coat of boiled linseed oil to preserve it and make it look cool. Maybe and extra coat and some sanding on the horizontals. Cover it with clear plastic sheeting if you really need to keep dust off. BLO is the difference between boomer-with-a-tablesaw and rustic charm.
Found this by the road, pretty sure it's cast iron. Could there be anything toxic in it? Because the first thing my fat ass thought was "Man that would be the perfect size for a hamburger patty"
>>2956531The blue color makes me think its some kind of copper alloy. Like brass or bronze. Put a magnet on it. If it doesn't stick I wouldn't fuck with it. A lot of copper alloy castings have a fair amount of lead in them and I wouldn't trust anything made in India since the British got kicked out.
I have a 4500J Amazon Surge Protector that has my TV, PC, and PS5 connected to it. If I buy some speakers and a sub rated at 120W combined, would that be too much or should I buy another surge protector? I only have 2 slots left so the surge protector would be filled to the brim.
>>2956583I think the blueish tint is where I threw it in my fire pit to get a bunch of road debris and stuff off of it.But yeah good idea. I probably won't cook in it, I just thought it was neat
>>2956641The blueish tint is the result of a chemical reaction. That the reaction happened during a fire is irrelevant.
>>2956687Nah as in that's ashes from the fire, because it's just rusty colored now
>>2956599Add up the wattage which you didn't list and compare. Even simpler plug all the shit in, turn all the shit on and see if it trips. It shouldn't unless your last item is grandma's vacuum cleaner.
>>2956641You should absolutely document cleaning it up and cooking burger in it. The tiktok malding would be epic.
>>2956687Ah ok the blues tint is probably from asbestos then. Wouldn't want to eat burgers from it unless you want to fuck your lungs up
>>2956531That thing looks to be cast iron which is pretty common for plumbing stuff. It should have a certain amount of heft to it and if you took a file to it and got under the rust layer it should be greyish in color. There shouldn't be any problem using it as a hamburger press aside from the lack of a handle on the top piece. Use a laser or sand blast it to remove the rust and then season the shit out of it like you would any other cast iron skillet or pan.
>>2956763Yeah, cleaned and definitely magnetic
>>2956249Any HVAC fags and experienced people able to help/advise a renter with a window unit issue?>get home from work>bust nut because it’s been a few days>landlord texts me asking if I have had the AC lower than 74 (f)>say no, in fact it’s never gone below 76 since I’ve moved in>says it’s dripping onto the unit below me>go outside to look>some water droplets running down side of building but too dark to really see>says HOA Nazi is upset demanding my unit gets fixed>notice all other units doing same thingHere’s the thing, correct me if I’m wrong, they’re supposed to drip right? My unit has 3 big trees next to it on the outside. They’re overgrown. Main one is a palm tree.A.) can’t see the wall without going out of your way to look behind these trees this guy shouldn’t have seen itB.) from what I can tell the water isn’t hitting the wall directly, it’s running from where the trees touch the wall. This means>every time it rains water isn’t being put to the wall to run down it in a stream>any drops from my unit fall directly onto the palm fronds and other branches and run down.The wall has green streaks from this, the tannins or whatever staining. Above the fronds and branches there is zero paint damage no droplets running along the wall. It seems pretty obvious to me what’s going on but I’m unsure>paint dmgThere’s paint that’s been worn off. I haven’t been here long enough for that to occur. That had to happen from years of water running.No one will hear me out that the fucking trees just need to be trimmed. I’m being accused of breaking some shit I’ve touched all of 2 times. Now while I’m at work tomorrow landlord and a repair guy are going to be in my unit and that infuriates me.I could be wrong in what I’m assuming, please tell me if you think I am. Idk much about hvac.
>>2956781Yes condensation is a side effect of cooling. The unit below you probably heard dripping on their case. Yes it takes years to damage paint/ siding. It might take less for algae or something to grow and look like a stain. If window AC is allowed I don't see how they can fault you for having window AC, like everyone else. Don't take their bullshit they don't understand HVAC either.
>>2956821They aren’t faulting me for having window AC this hoa prick is a retard and doesn’t realizing the drops are normal. He’s claiming I damaged the wall and dripping is abnormal and my AC needs to be fixed. There is zero water in contact with the wall above these palm fronds. The drops are landing on the palm frond and falling along the palm frond back to the wall.Last time my landlord was in my unit I threw a bunch of shit away because she doesn’t understand how nasty some stuff is, she can’t even take her shoes off at the front door. She was using my silverware to scrape dirty piping and all kinds of shit and then just put it back with the clean stuff. I’m just really overwhelmed and annoyed I don’t want these people in my home I get this one place of peace and it has to be intruded upon. There’s also the possibility landlord leaves the repair guy here alone for a bit which holds obvious implications since idk wtf he is.It’s not even don’t take anyone’s bullshit I’ve just been forced into a corner. Even though idk a ton about HVAC I know I know more than these people combined. It’s so fuckin obvious, hoa Nazi just needs to have the damn trees trimmed.Watch dude, repair guy will clear a pipe or something claim he fixed it over charge the landlord, and then the issue will still happen anyways. I’m going to to have to bitch to his guy that the beaches are making too much noise scrapping against the wall to get this resolved
>>2956429to me these corner tables look like a recepie for having an unordered heap of mess laying around on at least one wing of such a table. even if you are very diciplined and tidy and the desk keeps clean and orderly and free of crap you put on the less used wing, whats the benefit actually of being surrounded by one more side of "desk"?is the appeal that you supposedly have two desks merged into one and you can turn in your chair and go hihi, now i work on the other wing for 5 minutes before turning chair again to other wing?i guess there might be some people who do that, but are you one of these?Or is it that you sit in a perfect 45 degree angle to the wall like an 18th century student whos made to sit there by the teacher for bad behaviour, with a monitor positioned exactly in the corner?honestly corner tables seem like a meme to me
What is the best method for permanently fasten this velcro strip to a concrete wall?Some fairly thick blackout curtains will then attach to the velcro so it has to hold some weight.
>>2956249How do you guys but metal for fabrication; do you have a local metal supply place you go to? Does it make financial sense to order online, or does the shipping costs make that stupid to do? Does your local place let you shop and look at the stuff they have?
>>2956915What are you looking for?
>>2956280>a hydraulic crimperman up child>>2956348>Crank it down hard and make sure the sleeve is 100% stuckthis
>>2956531>Could there be anything toxic in it?>INDIAIt was toxic even before it was made.
>>2956934Just regular stuff like angle iron, square tubing, round tubing, expanded steel, plate, etc. Regular shapes
>>2956915depends if i need it that day. if i can wait until the next day is free delivery over $50 which is 1 stick of anything>onder online no sweaty. pick up the phone but make them email the invoice because modern office staff are retarded
>>2956879Tapcons with fat washers would be my first choice if a regular curtain rod wouldn't work for some reason and I was trying to attach the velcro right to the wall. Alternatively, glue that velcro down to a thin strip of wood and then tapcon that to the wall.
>>2956280Screw in connectors are retarded and fucks up.Hydraulic is the goat, but expensiveQuality tools are fucking noice but i cant justify all that money when i hardly use it. Im poor.Solder if you are poor and desperate, otherwise get you one of those chinesium pieces of shit. mine does the job just fine.https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005796102473.html?src=google&pdp_npi=4%40dis!SEK!346.85!117.67!!!!!%40!12000034383260290!ppc!!!&snps=y&snpsid=1&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=752-015-9270&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=_oDeeeiG&gclsrc=aw.ds&&albagn=888888&&ds_e_adid=768419047426&ds_e_matchtype=search&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=g&ds_e_product_group_id=2438187705835&ds_e_product_id=en1005005796102473&ds_e_product_merchant_id=5551326180&ds_e_product_country=SE&ds_e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=22877668700&albag=186344927009&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22877668700&gclid=CjwKCAiA2svIBhB-EiwARWDPjhNTleNWIQTYtmtBfQw3mwI15Q3ztW35ZRzQ5A5Cztegzc-zWzSzaxoCorIQAvD_BwEthey are all over the fucking globe in different stores and brands. Dont do a shit job, it will just bite you in the ass.
i have old 12x5.30 trailer tires so i bought back up set of 12x5.30 tires and they have dramatically different OD's. where do u find my tire measurements?and then i fucked up one of the spare tires so now id like to just get a matching set of tires put onto two of these 12x5.30 rims. will i save any money by buying new tires and putting them on old rims? where can i buy new tires for cheap? walmart? seems like HF only sells them rim attached. i will be taking the loaded trailer on long hwy trips. do the tires need to be balanced as well?mind you i also have folks willing to pay me $10-20 for the damaged and/or dry rotted wheels that still hold air and roll, so i gotta factor that into the equation. also seems like ill be spending $80 min for a single wheel but i should be able to get a pair for ~$120ish .... advice?
>>2956991go to a tire shop with white people with your retarded questions. Of course its cheapest to reuse your old rims. This is so dumb. DUUH CAN I GO TO WALMART no go steal new wheels in a parking lot instead
>>2956862Personally I just want a desk to do non-computer related stuff on. Right now I have to move the keyboard, mouse pad and mouse out the way if I want to use the desk for other stuff.I have about 1.5m space between the front and back wall and the current desk is only 50cm in width which leaves me a meter of unused space to my side.This seems like a good way to optimise the space but maybe I am just rationalising a gimmick.
im looking all over my mismatched horror freight trailer tires and i cannot find anything sort of outer diameter number. one tire gave me a product number and i foind the OD and tire for sale online but i couldnt find a product number of the other tire. theyre both rated for 1050lbs, wat do?also is it 1050lbs per tire or per set?also what are pros and cons of big vs little tire? obviously big takes bumps better and higher ground clearance, but what else?
>>2956944Check your local scrap yard. The one here keeps a stock of stuff that people scrap that's worth way more than scrap value
>>2957006There's no way it's 1050lbs even for the entire set and I've never heard it rated per set anyway.I think the highest I've ever seen a tire rated for is 65psi
>>2957056>There's no way it's 1050lbs1050 lbs LOAD, ya dufus
should i buy a sailboat for under $10? do I keep the trailer, scrap the mast and rigging, and plant the boat vertically in my yard like Stonehenge? (concrete weighting to hold it steady)
What's the easiest and most repeatable way to make a shit ton of noise using an impact driver you can think of? I don't even care if it's bad for the driver and ruins
>>2957147Hang two nuts from the bitholder with string and run thewhole shebang in a metal bucket
>>2957147short length of heavyish chain, 55 gallon drum, fix the driver to the drum, angle it the direction you want the noise to go, turn on driver
>>2956249Please I need some help from an electrical engineer. ChatGDP has told me I need to make a near-field probe, and I just doos what the machine tells me. So basically, these are the instructions the machine has given me. (pic related). I understand everything except the "burden resistor" part. I've seen FesZ Electronics use them before, but I don't really know where to buy the type I might use for this project or which type of burden resistor I might use. Can someone help point me in the right direction to understnad the burden resistor for this specific project?Also, can anyone just reality check what chatGDP is telling me to do? is a near-field probe really possible do make like this?
>>2957189>run the keyboard wire / cable through the centerThat's not how a 'near field' probe / detector works.Near field detectors use an 'antenna' to pick up the emf in the wire.ChatGPT described how to make a current sensing transformer.>>2957189>the right direction to understnad the burden resistor for this specific project?It's just a LOAD resistor. Resistance value and power capability to be determined by application.
>>2957200Thanks anon, that explains why Googling near field sensors wasn't helping. And thanks for the burden resistor explanation too. I'm 70% less confused now.
>>2957202>that explains why Googling near field sensors wasn't helping
Since most of you guys are US and some euro figured I might ask some opinions. I’m remodeling a room, new interior walls, floor and ceiling. Now I need to move some outlets and was wondering is it really bad to put cable behind the wall? Code allows it but in my country most people say “always use conduit with wire in case you need to make a change later or drill into it”. But in the us they use romex and fasten it to the studs right? I can’t imagine I will ever want to move an outlet or lamp in this 8’x8’ room with one door. The layout is theres power coming in at ceiling level, one cable would go down to a light switch, one to the ceiling lamp in the center and from there straight down to two outlets on opposing walls. Just using doubly insulated cable would be so much easier but I’m not sure since so many people online say one shouldn’t
>>2957217>But in the us they use romex and fasten it to the studs right?Yes. When wiring around the room, holes are drilled in the studs and the romex is pulled through the holes.The outlet box (or switch box is nailed or screwed to the stud.Protection plates can be affixed at the hole to prevent nails and screws from piercing the romex.
>>2957209None of those are coils wrapped around a toroid
Im planning to update my door peephole into a wide angle oneWhat should I know before buying one?
Can anyone tell me anything about this brick? Found it on the sidewalk in front of a local store. I found different types of Acme brick on ebay but didn't see one like this one. Just sad the corner is chipped :(
>>2957263https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3sxm8p
what kind of cross wires would cause the following situation on a 4pin trailer light setup.blinkers work fineside lights stay offbrake lights are always on, until i press on the brakes and then they turn off.could the grounds on the side lights be cuasing problems?
>>2957263They give them away as advertising.Frequently used as door-stops.https://www.prweb.com/releases/acme_brick_company_s_laser_engraved_pavers_are_popular_fundraisers/prweb11541688.htm
>buy picrel>turns out your charger is too weak to power it>have an old laptop power supplyIs this a feasible method?he power supply can provide up to 90w at 20v which would be on the edge of what this soldering iron can take
Ballpark how high are the ceilings in this room? Assuming this door is 6'8The ceilings just seem short to me, like they're 7.5' or even 7'
>>2957427Another picture
>>2957427>>2957429well that's a stupid question alright, you're in the right place!
>>2957427It's 7'5" plus or minus an inch.
How long should the screw be for a 65mm wall plug?
The office I've been working at for a few months apparently orders a shitload of chairs because of all the fatasses breaking them down continuously and people stealing them here and there. So I'm pretty much designated for putting them together when they come in. I've been saving the Allen wrenches (and extra bolts) out of them and was thinking about making a pegboard out of them. Is this a silly idea?
What's the deal with stores not really properly clearancing anything out anymore?It'll be like >Was $19.95>Now $17.95pre-Covid I remember finding a whole pile of breaker bars at Tractor Supply for like $1.50 apiece
>make threadReeeeeeeeeee don't make thread there's a qtddtot >ask question in qtddtotNobody answers This board is extremely reddit.
>>2956249>>2956059>You sure have listening issues. "There is no alternate." You use the Briggs spec spring and get it running right, or you do notThanks. I ended up modifying the spring I bought from a hardware store, and its been running perfectly smooth now.Now I am back to my original complaint, when the fuel gets about 1/2 full, the engine starts to die out, spins down, fuel starts flowing better, it spins back up again. I add more fuel, issue goes away and it runs fine for another hour+ until fuel gets around half again.as mentioned earlier, new fuel lines, new fuel cap, resealed draincock, new fuel filter, new clamps, fixed all leaks, etc.the damn thing just vibrates a lot. I had a lot of bolts fall off the damn thing, I ended up buying a box of split lock washers, and nylon nuts and redoing most bolts.the chipper flywheel spins smoothly with no major vibrationsthe leaf shredder spins smoothly with no major vibrationsI replaced the belts, and one bad pulley. all of the vibrations are from the engine.if I open the fuel cap when its half full while running, the fuel will bubble and spray out of the open cap, so its definitely the vibrations keeping the fuel from flowing smoothly.Is there anything that can be done to manage this?
>large kit wardrobe>the entire front frame was pre-assembled, heavy as fuck and had to be lifted onto the vertical wardrobe.Was probably inevitable I was going to fuck it up from the inevitable flexing. Luckily this is only a superficial piece that's cracked and not the load bearing piece and this is the only visible way I fucked it up.Assuming I can match the paint, is it fixable? Doesn't have to be a completely invisible fix, just want it to look better than it does without the crack re-appearing.
I'm just getting into DIY, so I asked my uncle (who is a contractor) for recommendations, and he told me to get a copy of Tools and Their Uses. If I have it right, it's this thing: https://maritime.org/doc/pdf/tools.pdf(Except I'd get a more recent version, since that one's from 1992)Can anyone here vouch for it? Not that I don't trust him, I just want a second opinion
got mold growing on our glue+wood pulp siding, will this cause indoor air quality problems? i cant find any leaks inside but its been musty inside and me and all my roommates have felt sick for a while.actually we had a leaky pipe six months ago and it warped my roommates floor boardsbut workers came in and removed and replaced the floor boards. leak was fixed.
>>2957625>Assuming I can match the paintWith the best match you can get you'll have to paint the entire frame. If it turns out to be obvious anyway, then paint the door to match.>>2957625>is it fixable?Yes but the quality of the fix depends on your abilities and how much work you want to put into it.>>2957625>heavy as fuck and had to be lifted onto the vertical wardrobeWhy couldn't you lay the wardrobe on it's back and place the front on the horizontal case then make the attachment.Once installed, stand the wardrobe upright.
>>2957642The frame attached to a drawer base that's even heavier, getting that vertical would probably have resulted in even worst twisting. It was just a badly thought out design, should have built the frame onto the base, not have you lift a completed heavy but structurally delicate frame onto it.I'll get some wood filler tomorrow, see if I can get a smooth finish then get a few paint samplers to see how close I can get to the shade (it's brand new paint with no fading and with luck they use a common shade). If I can't get a shade that blends in enough I can probably get away with just painting over the corner posts in the new shade/
HVAC Anons:I have propane service and got a new furnace installed over the summer. Now that it's getting cold, the furnace doesn't stay lit longer than a few minutes and then the blower sends lukewarm air through the house for a few more minutes. Could one of the reasons it's doing that be because the installer (commercial guy who does hotels/motels) didn't change the natural gas nozzles to the propane nozzles? -The board on the blower is showing a couple of codes I should probably check out. -picrel is how they installed the filter
>>2957641Probably not. But what's that pipe?
It's cast iron, so I tried seasoning it xD
>>2957653The inside turned out way better than the face, for some reason
>>2957650leaky pipe was from the downstairs shower. the pipe was crooked and it was leaking water inside the wall all over the floor hidden below the bathtub, now it still leaks but they cut a huge hole around the pipe so now it leaks into the dirt below the house. the wood around that hole feels dry
pic: mold inside house sidingwhenever im home, my throat feels cold and tight. when i leave the house for hours or days, i feel fine
so mold behind siding wouldnt spread spores through drywall and into the home?also my closet smells musty but i pulled back basebord and no mold. i pulled up a square of wood floor and no mold. i cut two holes in drywall and no visibly mold or moisture in wall cavities
how important is it that trailer tire sizes match on a little 4x8 harbor freight trailer. i have two mis-matched wheels, both 12x5.30 rims, load-rating-C tire but neither have any listed OD sizing. one tire i measured is about 520mm OD and the other tire has about 540+mm OD. is this difference in tire sizes fine for a 500mph trip ~1500lb load at mostly between 55-60mph?
>>2957675Doesn't matter at all as long as they can support the weight you load on the trailer.
>>2957675Yeah the only way that would matter is if it were a double axle and you had the different sized tires catacorner to one another instead of both on one axle but a 4x8 is surely a single axle
>>2957450Got a start on it, I like it so far xD
>>2957820Hah, nice
>>2957625>>2957642Update. Moderate success. Used wood filler, sanded down, Couldn't get a colour match, tried just painting the corners and it looked weird, looks better painting the arc (didn't want to paint the whole wardrobe in case I fuck up). Aside from me going a bit overboard with paint on the filled in section (which I may sand down if it's too noticeable once the paint is fully set) you wouldn't the wood was splitSeems like the filler will do the job, if moving the wardrobe didn't cause the crack to reappear, it should be fine.
>>2956429Just get a speed brace if the rest of desk is mounted
>>2956764>Sigma water >India Did you steal this from the bodybuilding dot com forums
>>2956781Just screw a short u-channel to gutter the water 2" over
>>295742988" give or take
>>2957444Which screw lmao >>2957467Stores have been hemorrhaging cash since 2023They're now scared to cycle inventory at a loss because shit hasn't been selling for awhile
>>2957641Buy a mold test and send it inIf it's positive you get a different apartment for free
>>2957435Thank you
>>2957649Put water in the furnace drain trapNew high efficiency units need water in the trap
>>2957675I wouldn't drive over 50The bearings will burn the grease and come off the axle
the trim around my garage is rotting, similar to pic but not nearly as bad (yet). it has some black streaks starting at the ends touching the ground. I'm going to replace them with fresh boards but how do I seal the ends that will be in contact with the ground?I'd use PVC but nobody makes 2x6 equivalents.
>>2957675>500mph tripI know it's a typo but kek
>>2957919>I'm going to replace them with fresh boards but how do I seal the ends that will be in contact with the ground?Use treated material to make the new ones.
>>2957830>Update. Moderate success
>>2957930>Use treated material to make the new ones.soak the cut ends in Cuprinol #10 and leave a 1/4-1/2 gap from ground
>>2956915i've been in this situation before and it's crazy to me how much of a ripoff the orange store and the other big box stores are for metal stock.still haven't found a solution though since the one metal supplier i found here doesn't even let you walk in and you have to order by phone or something stupid.
>>2957950find your friendly local scrap hauler. hell have a piece of shit flatbed travel hooked to a beat up pickup with the bed full of twisted copper pipe and shit. theyre always nice dudes because they literally have to beg their livelihood. tell him youre after rando structural scrap and give him you phone number if he gets any. scrap price is like 8¢/lb so if you pay 50¢ or so its a win for everybody. have cash and dont be scared to negotiate especially if buying a buncht. bought tons of steel from the local scrappy
Would the highlighted fireplaces be loadbearing? Or some things i need to consider?Stone house, tinroofNon highlighted ones go nowhere past the top of the wall flute was removed the back side has a flat roofHighlighted work and have a flute ontop of a pitched roof.I'll keep the internal walls just remove the fireplace, walls are very thick
>>2957951i'm not resourceful enough to even begin to find such an individual.all we have are mexicans driving around in beat up pickup trucks picking up anything on the curb with metal value in it and god knows where they're taking it.
>want to build wardrobe>don't have table saw>don't have track saw>don't trust my circular saw straight cut ability
>>2958008>>want to build wardrobe>>don't have table saw>>don't have track saw>>don't trust my circular saw straight cut ability>>don't know how to use a search enginehttps://duckduckgo.com/?q=how+to+cut+a+straight+line+with+a+circular+saw
>>2958019I have one of those, still don't trust the straightness of the cut.
I have a large pile of grass clibbins I've been dumping in a big hole where I burned a stump. I've been turning it and adding food scraps to get it to break down. Anything I can do to make it compost faster?
>>2958008Two clamps and a 2x4 to guide it.
>>2957903ive done this before and constantly was checking the hubs and they were always cool. im gonna regrease the bearingsim having trouble working this greasy tool with near no nurling on the tip, how do i know grease is actually being pushed through? should i heat area with torch first?
>>2958028add dirt?
>>2957999those are the guys to talk to. locate your local scrap yard, go there and tell a few of them thats what you need and exchange numbers
>>2957061Do it. Got one for free once. Got a nice chunk of lead out of the keel, got some good steel from the trailer frame, a good trailer axle, a bunch of stainless cable and rigging. Disposing of the hull is the worst part, but if you don't care about having it around then its not really a problem. If you do care, sawzall it into pieces and put in your trash or dig a hole and burn it.
I want to put some stickers on the cover of my notebook that I used daily.Since I handle it a lot I'm worried about them coming off. Any idea what I can use to seal them properly? I've once saw a video where somebody applied some whiteish looking paste over it which turned transparent as it dried, though I have no clue what that was. The cover is made out of what seems to be some type of faux leather, in case that matters
>>2958028Make sure it stays damp and add worms if they aren't already present. Piss on it whenever you are around and need to take a leak.
>>2957950There is probably more metal suppliers around your area or scrapyards. Do some Google searching. I rarely buy new steel because I can usually find salvaged steel that will work for my application. Can usually score it for 40 cents a lb or so.
>>2957467Check out home depot penny items on facespace. Crazy stuff some people have bought for a penny. Apparently once it gets to a penny they are supposed to pull the items and not sell them? So people go in, find the penny items and self checkout and as long as they get it paid for and have a receipt the store managers can't make them return it. Crazy shit.
I have rgb 12v Christmas lights that only have 2 wires going down the string of lights how does each led “know” what colour/on or off/dim do be? Is it just Chinese magic? I want them to always be on the same setting and without the IR receiver cause it’s also the wall plug part and I want to just run straight off 12v. When I hook the strings up to 12v from my power supply instead of the ir receiver thing it just goes full white
>>2958100Each LED has a simple controller on it, the main controller/power supply pulses the voltage and the LED reads these pulses to determine what colour they should be.
>>2958064decoupage
>>2958071Sadly the nearest Home Depot is nearly 100 miles away D:
i bought a usbc to barrel jack adapter kit and after buying it i see that they also sell one with a voltage selector in the cablehttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BMVCL8H5https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B075RV9XZTi just assumed they put the right PD circuitry in the barrel adapter heads so that the USB charger would output the correct volts for the various brands that use certain barrel jacks, but seeing the cable with the voltage selector makes me think it's just a dumb adapter, especially since the listing says you need to use a 'smart cable', but then it has positive reviews saying it workscan I just use a multimeter on the barrel end to see the voltage, or will PD mess me up and show 5V until plugged in?
All cabinets in my home are moldy, with visible brown stains, due to my dad wiping them with a damp rags. Not with any sort of bleach or cleaner, just rags damp with plain tap water. How do you explain to boomers how mold works?
>>2958151update: the plug outputs 20.5v regardless which adapter is in
>>2958195You sound like a bitch
>>2957919Use white oak or cedar just for the bottoms
I have a tree and the trunk split into these two big branches I guess. But one is cut and it was cut close to the stem and at a shallow angle so it kinda rotted a bit. I want to cut it at a steeper angle but I don’t know how close can I go. Do these things have collars like regular branches cause I don’t see it.
>>2958195Why is your dad doing your cleaning for you? Do it yourself or quit your bitching.
>>2958272NO ONE TOLD HIM TO CLEAN THE FUCKING CABINETSWHY DO YOU EVEN NEED TO CLEAN THE FUCKING CABINETS IF THEY ARE DRY AND SEALED AND DON'T HAVE PET SPIDERS IN THEMFUCKING BOOMERS FUCKING DIE WITH THE SPIDERS ALREADY FUCKING WASTE OF SPACE
>>2958195>>2958281So you're a deflector...
i had these wires wrapped in wire loom and electrical tape and some intruded water. while trying to troubleshoot my trailer lights, one of my brake lights stopped working. can water in my trailerlight connection cause my taillights to malfunction? also i got the pictured harness from the cheapest wire kit available, are these wiring harnesses known to cause certain issues?
>>2958324its usually a ground issue on the trailer. make sure every ground at each light is landed on bright sanded metalt. fixed many a shitty trailer light
How do you even keep your house, car or bikesecure when there are portable, battery powered tools that can cut locks, steel or reinforced concrete in just seconds?
>>2958332i went with a wire brush on drill to the frame on all the areas where a light contacts them, do i need to wirebrush every nut and bolt as well? do i need to smear these areas with dialectric grease?, i dont think i own a tube of the stuff. is plumbers grease the same thing?can i pull out my 12v truck battery and test each trailer wire 1by1?
>>2958334minimize risk and add other theft deterrent.
>>2958344>add other theft deterrentLike what? I leave my work van parked on the street and don't know how to keep it safe. If I add a security lock thieves will probably think there's tools in there, which there are(angle grinder, drill, hammer drill, impact wrench, and a bunch of other expensive tools) and target it, if I don't they can get in in seconds without much effort.
>>2958343wire brushing is just burnishing the nonconductive iron oxide rust layer if you dont cut through it to clean metalif the lights lack a dedicated ground wire then you need to really make sure the mounts are clean. i hate those trash stud mounted/grounded lights. they inevitably get loose and lose contact. the sealed grote style with the 3 wire pigtail plug are the industry standard for a reason gardner bender ox gard is my choice for electrical neverseize
>>2958347door switches connected to an alarm...
I've got a pull-up bar and it came with these bolts to mount to the wall.What are these called and how do I install them?
>>2958370Sleeve anchors, they're only if you're going to install it into concrete or brick. If you're going to install it into studs, use lag bolts with no sleeves
>>2958386Awesome, thank you.
>>2957930>treated materialI looked up how to make trim out of pressure treated wood and it's a huge pain to prepare and paint it. you can't even install it right away you have to let it dry
>>2958334Keep a gun within reach at all times and shoot to kill. Don't live in an area with undesirables.
>>2958334I drive old vehicles so I'm not a target I use off brand power tools that are harder to resellI have shitty looking work trailers that are unique enough that they're easy to identify Use home security systems And put gps trackers on all my actually valuable equipment
>>2958054Never heat bearings lmao Just watching a video on "packing bearings"
When replacing shower knobs, is it necessary to caulk the shower cartridges to prevent leaking, or will using the kit provided and an appropriate wrench to tighten them be enough?
>>2958499Yeah there should be rubber o-rings on everything
>>2958503It's this kit, I think it has built in O-rings attached to the new cartridge. https://ezyfix.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EZYFIX-CLASSIC-Wall-taps-Installation-Instructions-May-2016-online.pdf
>>2958505Yeah it do, you're good to go
I got my pinecil today and I can't even tin a wire lol, is this normal? The solder just sticks to the iron most of the time.28awg silver plated wire, 0.7mm solder wire lead free. 350 degree celsius iron, I used a flux pen.
can plumbers grease be used in place of dielectric grease? iirc i did a repair on my truck years ago and used plumbers grease instead of some other grease that was called for. may have been doing waterpump or timing belt or something, tho. would white lithium grease also have the same affect?
how do i remove this sign? saw/grind the button head bolt off the face side?
>>2958347fake cameras mounted inside the van.huge disorganized mess visible from the outside. carry your most expensive stuff in every night.lockbox the back and lock-partition the front from the back. park in more open areas even if it means longer walks back and forth to the truck.get a dog to hang out in there
>>2958524>0.7mm solder wire lead free>>2958524>lead freeThere's your problem.ALSO: soldering flux
>>2958528>saw/grind the button head bolt off the face side?No, put a punch through the hole and drive the center pin out.Use a screwdriver or pry tool to bend the legs back to the center.Push or pull the rivet out.
>>2958532>lead freeYea, I'm a bit of a pussy, but I also don't have a fume extractor. Is it really such a big difference? Thinking about it I could just have bought both and compared.I was able to solder some wire to an MX keyboard switch later though, so maybe I'm not completely retarded.
>>2958528Put it back TyroneAlso, if that's a bolt instead of a pin, put a screwdrived through that stupid looking flaired thing and let it turn over until the screwdriver is pressing against the edge of the tubing and take the bolt out
>>2958555screwdriver*
>>2958555Every one I have ever seen is basically just a giant pop rivet. Grind the head off the front and use a punch to knock it through would be the easiest way by far.
>>2958558Yeah that makes more sense. If it were just a bolt, they could've just put it all the way through and put a washer and nut on it
i was cleaning the contacts on my truck's 4pin trailer light harness and i crossed the ground plug to running light plug with a wire brush and then saw a spark. now my truck battery sits at 7volts with headlights on, 12volts with headlights off. do i need to go through all my fuses or is there another approach i should take to resolve this problem?
i went through fuses in cab and fuses underhood, they all seem intact. do i retest with multimeter some way? do i need to start testing the relays or sumthing?
>>2958529>park in more open areasHave you seen how brazen thieves have become? They steal in broad daylight and no fucks given.
>>2958543>Is it really such a big difference?Yes.>>2958543>I also don't have a fume extractor.The only fumes will be from the flux, not the lead.>The boiling point of lead is 1,749 °C (3,180 °F)
I want a mathematical formula for generally calculating how much weight per square foot a floor can support (i.e. not sag under) given joists of known size, spacing, and material (and its known properties). This seems to be some kind of trade secret no youtuber nor advanced AI model or any google result can explain to me. I know I'm retarded, but I cannot find this information anywhere, and the formulas which Grok and GPT serve me produce unreasonable results like 0.6 pounds per square foot.Anyone do construction around here? Please explain this to a brainlet, I just want to know if I can put an 800 pound safe upstairs without it falling through onto somebody's head>captcha GP00P
Recip saw, sander or oscillating tool, what do you guys recon is the best to offer my boomer dad for Christmas? He has a small garden and does random small stuff like fencing said garden. He also disassembles stuff for scrap metal.Would love to gift him this but it's way too expensive and overkill to be used maybe a couple times a month.
>>2958603theft *deterrant*they would be more likely to saw your locks off in an alleyway
>>2958604Thanks. I guess I'll buy some leaded wire next time and compare them.Good to know about the boiling point of lead but I also realized that I could build a small fume extractor myself, even just for the flux fumes. It probably can't hurt and it sounds like a good beginner project.
>>2958605the secret is that floors do sag, the amount of sag is simply negligible.all engineering isn't about eliminating things like deflection, bending, its about what is acceptable and what is not.you can model your floor as a simple floating surface supported at each end, you don't need the whole floor, the resistance to deflection offered by the rest of the floor past the support is negligible to a load between two supports.if you want a ball park, span tables go up to 1.25kN/m2 dead load. at 800lb it would need to have a footprint of 3m2 to spread enough load to meet the very very limit of joist deflection for whatever joist size and space your span table gives you.if you want to be extremely anal, the sagulator is a useful tool AND gives its sources at the bottom of the page so you can do the maths yourself if you wish.
>>2958334My home insurance covers stolen bicycles, so I just accept that I'm going to get my bike stolen once a year and think of it as saving on maintenance
>>2958616I think the main issue is I am trying to model load distribution over a 2 dimensional surface instead of a single beam (square feet, not linear feet) and literally all documentation only considers the latter. Not sure how anything gets built that way but ok.
>>2958334Live in an all white neighborhood. I've forgotten my chainsaw within spitting distance of the road overnight and it was right where I left it the next day.
>>2958627because your supports are 'one dimensional'maybe you understand that any force you can treat as a vector and split into orthagonal forces, the example classic is pulling a boat along a canal tow path, the force between you and the boat is some angle, you calculate the forward force on the boat by desconstructing the force vector along the rope to two euclidean style vectors.anyway the point is, if you think about how your floor is, if you deconstruct it to two orthangonal axes, in one direction, an axis which is perpendicular to the joists holding the floor up, the load is spread to the two joists.now consider the axis parallel to the joist. pick a spot on the floor boards and travel in either direction......nothing. there is nothing which supports the floor.all of the forces are distributed in the first axis, they are distributed to the joists.if your joists, if the supports were in two axes, you would consider the load distribution in two directions. but its not so you don't, you can simplify it to one dimension.but thats just the floor. then you have to consider the bend in the joists which should be perpendicular to the floor, exactly along the axis which a second ago there was no load on, but you should do that for each joist.did you ever do kinematics at school? taking moments about points? loads on a beam? its just like that, you maybe just didn't think about it before.if your safe is smaller than the joist spacing then you will need to check the sag of the floor then the sag of the joists.if the safe is wide enough to span more than one joist then you can ignore the floor, there is no moment acting on it really the weight is transferred to the joist. (assuming joists are spaced evenly you can't have an unbalanced safe on only two joists, a third would get in the way.) you should work out the force on each joist, then the sag for the worst joist.
I've been looking around for a dining room table and the only one(s) I can find that are a perfect fit for my space are from places like ashley/ikea. I'd prefer a used table made with real wood, but they're all huge.How can I protect the cheap particle board material these tables are all made out of? I have a coffee table for example from a similar retailer that has a fat bulge on it from not using a cup holder for two seconds.Can I just put some sort of clear coat on it?
>>2958652epoxy
>>2958652Theoretically, you can do multiple coats of any clear coatThis shit is why I buy/salvage old furniture though>>2958605 literally everything sags, even concrete Even at 0.6#/sqft, there's still sag, just "nominal" sag
>>2958597Is that voltage with the truck running?
hey anons, might not be a typical /diy/ question ,but there's no harm in askingbought an a/v amp, it's working well. also bought a sharp rp-1122 turntable, it's working, as in it turns and i can hear music VERY faintly when it's not connected to anything(sounds like an extremely weak internal speaker). i bought a preamp (dj pro 2) because the av set doesn't have a phono input. i also spliced a shitty din545 > rca cable which doesn't work very well, which i think is important.Now what happens is a few things:when i connect it like this, phono > preamp > avset, i everything is very loud, i can hear some music but mostly it's just overdrive noise. the preamp gain led is constantly red, as if the input was overdriven all the timewhen i connect it directly, i.e. phono > avset, it sounds quiet (but not as quiet as i thought it would), and the sound is very flat, especially in the bottom end (because there's no correction).i know the preamp works correctly, cause i saw it connected and playing and it sounded fineis the turntable outputting distorted sound somehow? how? is there a way to test it? there is no gain/volume/power setting or knob on the turntable anywhere. is it the needle's fault?
>>2958678>>2958667thank (You)
>>2958746not an answer to your question, but>i can hear music VERY faintly when it's not connected to anythingthat's because that's how analog audio works, it's got the waveform pressed into the disc, you can make it louder if you put any kind of amplifier (like a piece of paper even) on top of the head
>>2957406What is it going to do, overheat? 50% chance that it explodes and burns half your house
>>2958746bad cartridge
>>2956249My sewage vent comes out the side of my house just under the eave. It's about 14 ft off the ground. I can smell the gasses coming out of it all around the house and inside if the back windows are open. If I raise the vent a few feet higher and have it pointing up instead, like most people have their's, will that mitigate the smell? Any other ideas?Picrel is my house. I built it
>>2958778There are different gases in sewer gas, some are lighter than air and some are heavier. So you're still going to get certain smells that sink back down to ground level regardless, you could add a fan to get them to evacuate your house faster though.
>Put a mug of coffee in the microwave>Close the door>Screen turns off>It makes a sustained BEEEEEEEEEP>Unplug it>Wait 10 minutes>Plug it back in>No signs of life>Check socket, works fine>Check plug fuse, works fineThe manual was written for retards and has no useful information, even the faults table is just like "Did you plug it in? Did you press the start button?".What are the chances that this is something I could fix myself? Getting it out the wall and taking it apart is going to be a massive hassle.
>>2958783First thing is to plug it in and see if it works.Check main capacitor, it's really big and really harmful if shorted on yourself.Check wire harness connections.Check circuit boards for blown fuses, capacitors, or transistors. Look for soot or bulging caps.Check voltages supplying power to each circuit board.
>>2958788Thanks fren, I'll give it a go
>>2958778sewer vent stacks usually go through the actual roof to avoid this problem
>>2956249Henlo, I am tourist pls be niceI am about to buy a LARGE building with many LARGE windows, getting energy saving windows would be in the ballpark of 200k, and just putting sheet plastic on them to save on the gas bill will look fugly, what should I do to bring my gas bill down from 300 a month to something more like 120 a month?
Anyone have experience with the IKEA TORNSBORG sofa bed? I'm thinking of getting one for occasional guests, not as a main bed. Is it comfortable as a sofa and as a bed, is it actual solid wood, is it stained, can it be easily stained darker etc.
>>2958606Anyone?
>>2958844hackzall is my favorite
>>2958805But how does that solve the problem? Wouldn't the heavier gasses fall into the yard regardless? I could go up higher if need be. I fail to see how going through the roof is of any benefit.Maybe my septic just has an issue and is producing more gas than normal?
>stupid questions thread>OP pic is a 2x4 bench>come here to ask about a 2x4 bench I want to buildIf I build something like picrel minus the fancy bevels and maybe use wood glue and pocket screws do you think it would last a long time? I need a bench I can use to sit down and put my work boots on and I don't feel like spending a fortune on whatever particleboard shit I'd get from bob's discount furniture
>>29588632x's are strong. But some of them are warped and bent, some are really flexible. If your bench is 2ft long you're fine with that design. If it's 4ft wide and you're 300lbs it might flex when you sit. You could give it more support if needed. But if it's small and you fasten things right it should be fine. Many picnic table seats are just 2x's and they do fine until the wood disintegrates.
>>2958859>Wouldn't the heavier gasses fall into the yard regardless?Gases heavy enough to fall in the yard won't float up and out of the stack.There is turbulence at the eaves if the air is moving. Putting it through the roof gets it past this and up where it will drift away.It's Do It Yourself so do it the way you want'
>>2958868I want to do it the way that works. I just want to make sure it's really necessary to poke a hole through my roof before I do that. I really don't want leaks years down the road if I mess it up.
>>2958868Won't heavier gasses be pushed out of the system as more gasses are produced? It's a 1000gal septic
My uncle recently gifted me one of those cheapo boxes of Craftsmen power tools and I'm not sure what to do with them
>>2958884If you don't need it then give it to some kid that might use them
Is it normal for metal tool chests to be spot-welded together rather than continuously welded?
>>2958888So let it be checked, so let it be done.
>>2958893If they're HF or Wal-Mart tier chinkshit
What impact resistant gloves do you recommend? >guy I work with brakes his finger when his wrench slips>he goes to the hospital on the company card>a safety manager comes out to inspect the area >a week later I get an email from him telling me im responsible for making sure people in my area are wearing gloves >we obviously only have cut resistant gloves
>>2958902It's called a steel can. Good for crushing fingers permanently around machinery. But it'll do for wrenches. Seriously the company needs to just take the bill as an expense and move on
would it work to use under foor heating carbon fiber wire and place it under my mattress and woudl it heat the entire mattress and blanekts from the bottom? I was thinking 240w and i just turn it on about an hour before bed. would it work at all? i understand that putting the heating on TOP between the blankets and the mattress top is more efficient, but it would be massively inconvenient to install it and then uninstall it and store it in my house all summer somewhere.video related, my current solution
>>2958930A mattress is solid insulation Putting it under is a giant fire hazard given the power you need to actually hear from the other sideI don't mean to insult you here, but get an electric blanket you drooling fucking retard like holy fucking shitFold it up and put in your closet during the summerWe solved this problem decades ago
>>2958859LmaoThe building codes are there for a reason Why tf wouldn't you put it through the roof lmaooo
>>2958823Insulate the roof, use a thermal camera to chase down any drafts and seal them upSingle pane -> insulated glass will not solve your problem. It would help a little bit, but roof insulation and draft stopping will help retain heat and stop air turnover through the building
>>2958936tried it, no one makes a good one for 12v that is the right size and power. they are all for manlets or dogs stopping at 50-60in so id have to make my own or buy four small ones and sew them togetherI want to run it off 12v because i dont want to make a fire, I have easily 40A of 12v on tap
>>2958941https://www.thewarmingstore.com/gobi-heat-zen-heated-blanket.html?mainc=ZN-PINE&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplpZN-PINE&sc_intid=ZN-PINE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23266211950&gbraid=0AAAAADtVuXiSebeht9oaECW5iIrtDIwyq
how do i know if my grease gun actually pumped grease into the zirc fitting?its on the shitty harbor freight trailer. also a shitty harbor freight grease gun
>>2958947Pump until grease comes out somewhere.
>>2958961dont do that on a wheel bearing because the grease youll see is from the seal being pushed out of the hub
retard trying to build a cat shelter (basically a wooden box on pegs with insulation) and don't want to buy things I don't needI have some boards about an inch thick, pic related, can I nail them together without them splitting or something, or what would I need to do?I basically only have a hammer, I'll need a saw to cut these to sizealso, I'm planning on these on the inside, then styrofoam, then foil, is that the way to go?also also, should I paint the boards? they're on the inside, dunno if that's overdoing itother tips welcome
>>2958970Nate from the Internet (youtube) just built an ultralight camper in a way that's extremely diy friendly and insulated Instead of fucking with wood since you don't have tools, I would do it that way Then you could make it a fun shape with minimal effort also.
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>>2958967That doesn't matter because it's being replaced by more grease and you'll know it's working
>>2958937You are not being helpful
>>2958982I'm really not convinced that's gonna survive being out in the rain
is this a good home reverse osmosis filter system?https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LJ8EXU/?coliid=I2M965TAEPAP6A&colid=19CX1OT35LCVU&th=1I have well water, I rent a softener, iron filter, and I have a whole house filter. the company offers a rental for a reverse osmosis but it doesn't look like its some super expensive setup.local hardware store seems to sell the same, while the water place wants $120 per year to rent, lol.
>>2959002If you could infer, I was suggesting you read and follow the code to remedy your issue>>2959005If they used waterproof glue in the proper amount, I bet it would last fineSince the foam is waterproof, you really only need to worry about structural rigidity So unless your cats are trying to hide from a large dog, there's no reason to believe it wouldn't be fine You can use 2 part 100% epoxy instead, just make sure to paint itYou could probably also get away with using drylock
Is there a point buying corded in 2025 except the price?
What is this called and where can I buy a new one?
>>2959052Cord strain relief. E-gay or Scamazon should have something...
>>2958970much less likley to split the wood by predrilling pilot holes and then screwing together
>>2958938Alright, insulating the roof is fairly easy, but these windows are genuinely large enough on their own to cause thermal loss (It was a church, the windows are three stories tall) I will do a full insulation job on the roof but I would like ideas on how to mitigate the BIIIIIIIIG fucking windows that are all over my home, because I know insulating the roof will improve things, I have literally no idea how to approach the gigantic massive HUGE fucking windows all over my house
>>2959048Depends on the tool. There's no point to a corded impact driver, and there's little point to a cordless drill press.
>>2959155Can you put a layer of plexiglass inside to make it into a quasi double pane window? Anything to help seal the draft and trap a layer of air between the window and the room should help. Make it somewhat easy to remove for cleaning between them and the glass.
>>2959188>PlexiglassThat sounds like a solution and I feel retarded for not thinking of it myself, that way it wont be ugly plastic sheeting but just another window, thanks anon, sorry for asking retarded questions
>>2959191No problem man. Sometimes we just need to bounce some ideas off one another to come up with a good solution. Godspeed anon.
>>2958943fuck off retard
How would you afix a keychain to a 1:64 scale car toy like picrel? I've considered it may be best to take the bottom out, which is usually plastic, drill a hole just thick enough for the chain to passthrough then use something like a toggle to fasten the chain in place. Am I missing a more obvious solution?I would prefer not to weld anything and retain the use-ability of the toy as a rolling car.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UNI-T-UT89X-UT89XD-UT89XE-Professional-Temperature-Conductance/dp/B0BNNX52XGWhat do you think of the UT89X multimeter? I can get it for 31 Euros.
>>2959230Lol weldingAsk daddy
>>2959239I bought their voltage detector and works fine. Went with the venlab multimeter for more or less the same price thoughbeit
What’s are some good research material for a DIY ski rope lift? A friend of mine has some backyard woods property that’s perfect for some private snowboarding and I haven’t found any good reference material beyond downscaling resort ski lifts. I hear that it’s very popular in my state but I have yet to find anything to base my design on. I’m also curious if there are any good personal projects ideas to demonstrate solid work proficiency to pad out my resume. I got a lot of free time outside of work and just got my CSWA certification but it still feels lacking.
>>2959015What code would I read? There are no building codes beyond septic and wells where I live
>>2959292Basically anchor something really well up too and down low with giant ass pulleys and some way of turning at least one of them. Run some cable around and tension it up recently tight...Some guy on a forum I frequent bought a line pulling trailer from government surplus which is essentially a giant diesel powered winch on a trailer. Start with something like that and youd be halfway there.
>>2959305I forgot to mention I am working on a really small scale. Basically 100ish meter steep hill to practice jumping and hitting features thats designed to pull 1 or 2 people at a time. I’m working with a harbor freight motor and some used car/truck tires among other materials is it feasible?
>>2957991offtopic but>family>lounge>livingwhat is the difference?
>>2959324It's usually a hierarchy So every house should have a living room, a second one is familyI'm not sure about lounge tho
>>2959302IPC or UPCOne of them is on upcodes for free or you can find access through a municipality that adopted one of themLike up codes
>>2959216You wasted MY time here, don't forget that
>>2959155Again, unless they're actually leaking air, they shouldn't really cause too much more thermal loss compared to double paneObviously, storm windows are a thing for a reason but churches are often built by volunteers, not tradesmen and draft stopping/insulating should be the biggest improvement
>>2959324Mostly a matter nuance which only exists in houses big enough to have more than one. You watch TV socially in a family room (related to recreation and rumpus rooms, where the emphasis is on informal activities). You read in a lounge (related to dens, where the emphasis is on quiet activity, often alone). You talk with guests in a living room (related to parlors and drawing rooms, where the emphasis is on socializing with guests).
>>2959313You'll still need an anchor at each end. Pipe dug down and concreted into the ground or something along those lines. Yeah you could probably get it done with a harbor freight engine if you put a worm gearbox or multiple gear reductions onto it to gear it down enough to pull.
is this diagram correct?
>>2959508No.
>>2959532based my man, thanks
Anybody ever messed with these pulleys like on this motor? I think they’re adjustable, looks like it’s threaded and I might be able to close the gap so it’s closer to the top pulley.Air handler was screaming on startup. I shut it down and both belts were cracked despite looking fairly fresh. Problem is it’s an electrical room with some big VFDs that get toasty quite fast. Looks like I have to pull the motor to get the pulley off, and I need to do whatever adjustments quick before the room is an oven. I threw new belts on there but hate putting belts on a blower that are going to be chewed up in a few months.
>>2959636Centerline is lined up but you can see the belts aren’t parallel because of how wide that bottom pulley is set.
>>2959636One more pic to show the threads. But it probably has to come off the shaft since it looks like the keyway might lock everything in place once the gap is set.
some of the wood(?) is starting to show on the roof, is this something to be worried about? first floor of 2 story building, this is happening in the bedroom and living room
>>2959640that motor sheave is junk. its worn from slipping from running too loose and will never drive well again. the faces need to be straight angled to grip the belt sides
>>2959645Ok. But have you ever messed with those adjustable pulleys? One guy thinks I can close the gap on those things. Both belts were cracked.
>>2959641Looks like the seams weren't taped well enough to handle the structure's movement. Check for leaks above those spots, but if there aren't any, it should just be an aesthetic issue.
>>2959647Yes you can tighten them up. It's called a sheave as the other anon said. But as he also said that one looks to be toast and should probably be swapped out entirely. Is there a belt tension adjustment on the motor/fan so you can run a normal double pulley and get rid of the sheave completely? In some applications where you have a fixed motor and whatever it is driving the sheave is the only means to tighten a belt.
Where can I source real stained glass sheets? Not the thin crap from China but the thick old school stuff?
>>2959706Make them yourself. That's what the old schoolers did. Propane furnaces make it a lot easier now than in the old days.
I have a 2006 wood stove in my house, thin metal with air circulation vents and the big stones on the inside (got it for free with the house) it works well but takes very long to give off heat. I can get a heavy cast iron one from someone that’s probably almost 100 years old but very decently built, that can take about the same amount (maybe 20% less) of wood. I only run wood stove in the evenings (it’s additional heating) and wonder: would the cast iron stove give me more heat faster (in the first 2-3 hours)?
>>2959726>would the cast iron stove give me more heat fasterDepends on the design but probably not.The cast iron will absorb the heat longer while the thin one get's hot faster.The cast iron will stay warm longer AFTER it heats up. (more stored heat)
>>2959695The motor slides to tension it. It’s one of two things lately with an adjustable pulley that doesn’t really make sense unless it’s too difficult to source the proper pulley.I had an exhaust fan motor with the same issue. Fixed pulley on the fan shaft, adjustable pulley on the motor side, and it definitely isn’t adjusted right to run the same size belt as the fan pulley so it chews them up. Motor can be tensioned no problem, but that one is in a room where shit rusts so there was no adjusting that pulley. Took me awhile with the MAPP torch and penetrating oil to even get the set screws out of the pulley to align the two pulleys better.
Ive got a 12 foot roll of carpet I need to store for a long time. Can I hang it with rope off my trusses in a garage or will the rope make creases and ruin it? I know nothing about carpet. Thanks
>>2959775Stick a board or pipe through the center of the roll, then hang that from the trusses. Hanging it directly from a rope would put almost all the load on the tiny areas where the rope meets the edge of the carpet roll.
>>2959737i cant believe the homeless despot power bottom shopper of year doesnt own a belt jack
any recommendations for one of these handheld electric multi-bit screwdrivers?the one pictured is small, but one that can also be used for bigger heads would be perfect (I don't know if it exists)
>>2957991replacing fireplaces is stupidly hard and everyone will tell you not to do it. I'd personally take out the dining/living and/or family/lounge walls (may need to put in an arch)
I've a enclosed porch. The paint is mostly coming off the wood below the roof, looks to be some sort of black tar-y or rubber based paint but fuck knows what it is. What paint does it need to be (want it to be thick, hardwearing and waterproof but don't want the wood to just rot underneath it).Also, the corner vertical piece of wood the siding is going into is disintegrating at the bottom. Is this a write off an needs a (I'm guessing expensive) replacement or can I put some filler or something and repaint it?
>>2959775All you need to know about carpet is that it is disgusting. Toss that shit.
>>2959796What is that? For tensioning?It’s not an issue with tension, it’s pulleys that don’t match so it’s impossible to get both of the belts straight so they survive for a long time.
Can someone point me at a product on amazon, walmart, or Lowes that I should buy? I got a ceiling fan and downrod, but the wires are about 2 feet too short for the downrod extension. What connectors can I get and what wire should I get? I'm comfortable replacing the fan itself, just struggling to find the wire and connectors. >inb4 solder themI'm not a great solderer and would rather have an easy solution I can have some confidence in. My understanding is there are vinyl butt connectors I can just crimp on and heat shrink for extra protection, hopefully Lowes has something like that. Its probably a total of 10-15 feet of wire so I'm not going to buy 5 or 6 spools of different colors, I'm fine connecting them 1 at a time with all the same color because the next person to see this won't be me. I just want it safe enough it won't burn down the house. Its not very big gauge wiring, but apparently automotive speaker wire (just what I've got in the garage) isn't the right shit for 120v because of the insulation. I'm hoping to just buy a small spool (about 30ft) of wire, or wire by the foot at Lowes.
>>2959898https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Waterproof-Automotive-Motorcycle-Electrical/dp/B0CYZQNLJGhttps://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Electrical-SCHDRA-Tinned-Copper/dp/B0C7QTH8TChttps://www.amazon.com/WGGE-Professional-crimping-Multi-Tool-Multi-Function/dp/B073YG65N2
>>2957013>>2956953Thanks, bros. I found a new place nearby that caters more to people like me than the big shops making big orders. They let me walk around and look at everything. Unfortunately I cut everything short by a quarter inch because I forgot to take into account the 1/8" wall thickness lmao. Luckily I planned for my failures and picked up more than I needed.
>>2959898wire nuts
>>2959734I was told the soap stones in my current one absorb heat more than cast iron. The current one has a soapstone burning chamber and lid and doesn’t get that hot on the outside (it has two metal walls with some air flow inbetween them then soapstone on the inner wall). I think it may be designed to heat the entire house, but we only use it for the living room
Can I use a cold chisel to remove plaster from a brick wall? It looks a bit huge and dangerous, and I just tried removing the cracked plaster and the cement holding the brick wall together came away too. Imagine I am Michael J Fox-tier at this.
This is where my old fridge was getting its water. The new fridge has a plastic line coming off of it. How do mate these?
>>2959936Sharkbite fitting, probably just 1/4" to 1/4"
>>2959907You could use something less abrasive than a cold chisel if it's just plaster
Curbside pick, was just gonna gut it for the mirror but it's real wood and a decent looking pieceSuggestions?
>>2959944put it on zuckbergplace with the reflection of you wearing something revealing and enjoy the free entertainment that ensures
>>2959869I have a very similar product, I wouldn't want one that took bigger bits, it already struggles a bit with torque on anything that isn't soft plastic shit. You can get mini manual ratchets that work okay, for anything bigger I'd just use a drill.
>>2959902I was hoping to stay away from them because they would all have to be inside of the downrod. 5 wirenuts will be cumbersome to get through a 1" rod. >>2959900Thanks!
>>29599421/4 is the outside measurement thoDont mess up>>2959898Butt connectors with heat shrink like in marine applicationsAny lamp wire would work >>2959880The roof needs repaired and was leaking which is why they used rubber>>2959775You're going to fuck your garage roofTrusses are made to just barely hold the roof+insulation+drywallPut big brackets on the wall
>>2959726It'll take longer than a new one
>>2960000 (checked)>it already struggles a bit with torque on anything that isn't soft plastic shitthat sucks but good to know thanksI guess the question then would be if there are any recommendations for a screwdriver set with a ratchet mechanism? if the specific brand/model doesn't matter that's fine too then
>>2960024I tend to avoid ratchets, honestly. The 90 degree ratchet is occasionally useful for torqueing something down, but all the screwdriver ones I've used have been annoying. If the tolerances are too loose it won't uncouple when you turn it backwards. Chang does some okay bits, but I don't trust him with ratchets. He still can't make a caliper that doesn't drain its own battery while "off".
Any ideas how to to attach plastic base (transparent here) to a metal plate (gray on top), given the device is 15x12x8 and the walls all are 1mm thick?Tis a bracelet device, a gift for me wife, must look fancy outside, I'll add rounded corners later
>>2960076Magnets glued to the back of the base, magnets glued inside the case.
What's the easiest way to make permanent markings on the side of brushed stainless-steel pots and pans?I'm talking something closer to laser-etching or -marking, not permanent marker. It must be something physical that will last as long as the pots and pans themselves.Ideally something that I can do with limited gear, or that could be done in something like a maker-space. I don't want to be buying some machine that I'll use once.
>>2960019>5 wirenuts will be cumbersome to get through a 1" rod.Not that guy - I'm >>2959900but even when using the crimp connectors, I'd advise you to make the length of each wire 1" different from each other.Assuming they're all the same length from the factory, clip 4" from one, 3" form another, 2" from the third, and 1" from the last one.When you feed them through the downrod none of the five are touching another.________________________x__________________________________________________________________x_________________________________| F |______________________________x______________________________| A |________________________________x____________________________| N |__________________________________x__________________________|__|
>>2960093cut a stencil (adhesive stencil is best) for the mark you want to makeuse acid to etch the pattern into the metalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtDz_rGgs8
>>2960093What are you trying to mark on it? There’s little # and A-Z punch kits for cheap, hit em with a hammer and you can normally stamp a name in metal but it’s not some pretty laser etching.
>>2960120thank you kind anon
>>2960022>Trusses are made to just barely hold the roof+insulation+drywallPlus the snow load of a hundred-year blizzard.
>>2960111Yeah, that was the general plan. God damn holidays making me travel to see people I don't like instead of working with my hands without 9 hours of menial labor (work) beforehand.
I have dozens of projects I need to get done. How do I get them all done before the end of the year?>inb4 get off 4chan):<
I grabbed this out of a junk pile because it had a big eye bolt in the middle of it. I thought it was just a solid piece of board but turns it out was some thicc plywood. Did someone just glue two pieces together in their garage? I've never seen any for sale that thick
>>2960163Nevermind the shitty routing, was trying out a router someone gave me
OH SHIT MY ROOF IS LEAKINGwe had a heavy rainstorm recently and my closet ceiling is dripping. can I use pic related to fix a leak like that? >roof is regular shingles>leak is located at the junction of a previous owners remodeling job and the original househow do I find the source of the leak if I cannot access the attic? initial quick look around on the roof shows no obvious holes.my attic is inaccesible, is it within the realms of possibility to cut an access point to my attic or should I consult a professional.
>>2960152Throw out your calendar and 2025 will never end
>>2960167Yes you can, go up on the roof and look for junctions of shingles with gaps, use your goop there. Might be easier to use the kind that you apply with a caulking gun. Even if you could get into the attic, it may not be leaking inside where the water is getting in from the outside. It'll probably be more obvious than you think.
>>2960167>>2960174To be more clear, it would be better to re-roof the area than to patch it that way. Where I am roofing season is just about done, so I'm assuming you're just trying to button up and get through winter, then fix it right in the spring once it warms up enough.
>>2960177winter temps are 32 ish at the low end, its also the only really rainy season we have...roofers are expensive...or is the repair something you could feasibly do with limited tools/knowhow?>>2960174nighttime now, but I'll look tomorrow...any good rules of thumb?
>>2959781Good idea I feel retarded for not thinking of that. Thanks
>>2960228>roofers are expensive...aint worth insulation damage, mold, truss rot, and drywall repair, plus paint. If you're asking this I'd pay a roofer to fix it honestly.
My father has an old, small trailer (about the right size to carry a riding lawn mower) covered in rust and wants to clean it up. What would be the best course of action to remove rust?It's too large to soak or dip it in something. He doesn't really have a workspace for it so spraying it down with something like mur-- a commonly available diluted solution of hydrochloric acid would probably kill more grass than he'd like. My first though was to throw a flap disc in the angle grinder for the the big parts, and work down to wire wheels in a rotary tool for the smaller parts and I guess naval jelly for a finishing touches before spray painting it.Any other suggestions?
Can shipping containers be buried in a stack like in picrel or would there be too much pressure from the sides?
>>2960251too much side pressure
>>2960251The rule is simple, you can't bury them.
>>2956249Blow torches; Say if I was looking for one to heat steel plates (1.5mm - 3mm) for bashing/shaping, what sort of heat output range would I be looking for? (From guggling I can find suggestions of around 1000c.)Is there a brand that you would recommend?Cheers anons.
I have a bunch of 12/2 armored metal cable wiring leftover from work. Assuming I use all the correct fittings, can I:Use it in my unsealed basement ceiling?Use it in an attic? Use it in finished, insulated interior walls?
>>2960286>>2960251I mean, technically, they would not be buried in dirt, there would only be containers stacked on each other sitting in a hole?
>>2960250MURIATIC ACIDURIATICACIDNo really that would be a bit strong for most mild rd-rusting jobs, but Ospho would be the perfect chemical for this application. If you don't slop it everywhere you can apply it exactly where you want with a container and a chip brush from harbor freight.
>>2960299How large of an area do you plan to hear and how often do you plan to do this? Torches are very inefficient for this unless it is a small spot and only occasionally. There is a reason forges exist.
>>2960307Side pressure would still buckle the walls. If you really wanted to you could probably extensively brace the walls and use the shipping containers as an interior form for a concrete shell outside of them. Then remove the bracing after the concrete has set up. Of course you would have to anchor them down to keep them from floating up as you pour concrete around them
>>2960310Probably hoping for a larger area similar to a small forge, but without the forge. Cheers anon.
>>2960250>What would be the best course of action to remove rust?Considering its size/shape probably an angle grinder and a flap disc or wire wheel. Get it down to bare metal, clean really well with solvent or mineral spirits, dry immediately and paint immediately with a decent metal rattle can like rustoleum. There is an evaporust gel you can keep wet on the parts with a paper towel or soak overnight, but thats expensive for what is likely a $100 trailer. If you have actually small parts just put them in a bucket with plain white vinegar for 24-72 hours, then paint as well.
>>2960312weed burners plus a stack of fire bricksbut then youre 90% of the way to a bonafied forge
>>2960305Yes
>>2960231But in the mean time. I can patch the hole(if I can find it) with some of that canned patch material? This would be something I'd be doing myself when I get some time (that isn't during the holidays)
what size bearings do these 4.5in 5lug hubs use?
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>>2960299Oxy-propane torch with a rosebud tip for economy. Oxy-acetylene torch if you want to be a bit faster. Pic related is more or less what to get. Torch bodies are pretty much one and done. You adjust heat output by nozzle size and gas flow. Check out your local welding supply store for equipment and guidance so as to not blow yourself up, which is something you can do with oxyfuel.Oxyfuel torches produce far hotter flames than blowtorches, and the difference is very important for hot-working steel. A rosebud tip will let you heat to forging temps quickly. A cutting torch (which is a different kind of torch body with its own tips) can cut steel several inches thick. Oxy-acetylene is hot enough to torch weld steel effectively, if you're into that, though arc welding procedures have taken over for good reason.
>>2960250Wire cup/wheel on an angle grinder, with a smaller one on a drill (or ideally a die grinder) for tight spots. Use knotted (twisted) wire abrasives rather than straight/crimped. Use a full face shield AND safety glasses. Even knotted wire wheels like to throw wire fragments around.Flap disks can quickly remove metal, and they don't conform to tight details. It would remove steel to the level of the pit if you used one to remove rust from a pit. Wire wheels quickly remove paint and rust while removing very little steel and getting into small details. Straight/crimped wire abrasives are even better at getting into tight spots, but should be reserved for tight spots.
>>2960250>needle gun go brrrrrrr
>>2960376Only if anon has a beefy air compressor.
>>2960352They also sell some caps to hold grease in betterbearing buddy 2047ss
>>2960375>>2960250I like these
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Sorry for the shit photo, but my ovens igniter isn't lighting when I turn on the gas. It still clicks but no flame, any pointers to trouble shooting?
>>2959052It is called an anal hook. Sex shops should have them
