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Anyone Know where I could possibly get a broken computer terminal, or atleast the shell/plastic housing of one? , googled it a bunch and all I get are JUST connectors and other wire related headers, I want to do a micro ATX sleeper build inside one of these, pic very related but willing to work with anything (I could make a custom keyboard for it aswell, I have a very good amount of soldering experience)

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This is a general for sharing Tipps, tricks, and asking questions.

Question of the Day:
>Do you have a bunker? How deep? For how long are you preparing to stay?

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Check out this tool I got recently! It was a gift, anyone know where I can buy more blades? Everywhere online that have them, will only ship to a medical facility.

Also, post your unusual tools.

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Helo /diy/,

I could use some help. The playground at our local church is on a hill. It has pea gravel and is enclosed by a chain link fence. This means that pea gravel frequently washes out into the yard.

For my Eagle Project, I would like to do something to fix this problem. It cannot be a temporary solution, like the mesh or fabric normally used on construction sites. It can also not be dangerous to the children in the playground, and must be somewhat easy to maintain.

I think having decking boards along the bottom of the fence would probably be easiest, but I don't know how well they would stand up to the elements. i assume they wouldn't warp too much, with them being treated. In the fall, I did a test and mounted a decking board against the chain link fence in my back yard using those cheap green u posts you get at lowes as the posts to mount it against, and it's held up very well. My main question is what would be the best type of posts to use. Keep in mind that I live in a VERY rocky area, so digging large holes along the length of fence that would be required is unfeasible. Because of this, 4x4s aren't really practical. Those cheap u-posts are nice and all, but they just aren't as long lasting as it needs to be. I just don't quite know what to do.

Any help would be very much appreciated!

pic related, it's not a pic of the area where I'm having the problem, but it's very similar. The playground that I'm talking about is on a much more gentle slope though.

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What the fucking shit. What is the point of a big shower head when the fucking retards responsible, make it just spray straight down without any spread? The entire point of a big shower head is better "coverage", but without spread a head half the size can be better.

Also, why are fixed heads like pic related standard in murrifat? Are they all manlets who don't need adjustable height?

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Hi /diy/,

currently I'm in the process of finishing building my house. We actually bought it partly done. The first floor (including the kitchen, one bedroom, living room) was almost finished by the time we moved in. Right now, I'm in the process of finishing up the second floor and soon time will come when I will have to throw away the shitty temporary wooden staircase.
Me and my waifu both agree on the style of stairs that we want (see attached pic), because they will go great with our interior.
I'm going to manufacture the stairs myself (the metal frame atleast, but not the steps), because this type of stairs will cost atleast 4-5k euros here in Europe. The calculations for the step sizes, angles, etc. can be easily done online, so that's not a problem. The problem is choosing the thickness of the metal for the sides of the staircase. In my opinion it should be in the region of 8-10mm.

So I come here hoping for your input.

I'll post several more pictures of the same staircase

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> $170
Uh no. But give me your thoughts on the best types of materials to make this for a buddies bachelor party

Other backyard drinking related stuff encouraged

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hey japAnons, I have something I'm willing to paypal money to you for, a rail road spike. If you can acquire a rail road spike that was manufactured in your country, i'll pay you $50 and cover the shipping

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How hard is it to make your own desk? I've never build anything besides 7th grade Workshop projects. I have no tools besides a hammer, knife, etc. I have no attachment to wood & economics is the main concern.

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posted in another thread but seems dead.
Post work shops or projects you are working on.
post your ideas to make money using your /diy/.

Im making some dolls houses or room boxes, hoping to sell them to rich old ladies...
I saw some going on eBay for ridiculous money and they weren't even that well made.
I dont want to make any furniture so hoping to team up with some one once I have finished them and we can sell each others work.

I'm making three and will film making the last one for youtube, hopefully drum up some business.
I thought it would be better to make a few before selling so it looks like more of a product/business.

workshop general/ post projects
dosent have to be wood, electronics - anything.

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My parents had a grease buildup in the split from house to main sewer line. After clearing obviously there was a mess in the lowest spot which is the basement toilet. Problem... it happened the day before they went to Europe.
Question, what are some products that can be sourced locally aka big box stores that will clean this "grease" up. Mainly just need to clean the floors and some seepage around the trim.

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Hey guys, I'm wondering what would be the best kind of cabin or structure to build in the Washington mountains. The factors I'm looking for in order of importance is 1) Self Sustainable {will be off grid but still want it to have electricity, water, sewage, and a way to manage temperature}, price {think more value for the money rather than keeping things dirt cheap}, and 3) aesthetic {I want it to look nice and unique but I also find beauty in form and FUNCTION}. With all that in mind please feel free to post whatcha think. I love creativity so go wild but remember I don't want to put something in that doesn't serve an important purpose.

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What is the most effective way of getting rid of silverfish? They are concentrated by the hole in the bathroom ceiling that is getting sealed soon. What set of actions should I take?
Would love some advice thanks in advance.

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I'm trying to save money so I can pay off my car then finally apply for a loan for a 120k-ish house (my first house).

So instead of continuing to pay 1400 a month for rent in my nice, upper-middle class neighborhood.

I can literally buy a house in Detroit with a couple grand down and pay 300 a month for 36 months until I get the deed.

That's long enough for me to pay off my car then enough time to wait to apply for another loan (for a nice house).


How can I make a house in South West Detroit "safe" or at least keep people from breaking in/trying to steal my car, ect.


I have a very good 16 channel DVR/camera system. An I was going to weld bars over the windows or maybe just keep them boarded up well. I don't know...Whatever is cheaper.
Any ideas?


Also what constitutes a "booby trap"?

I read recently (in local Michigan news) of a woman who put deck screws in a board and a cop stepped on and she wasn't charged for it.

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/02/15/dustin-cook-marijuana-grow-officer/97937304/


Would home aloning my door knob with an electric fence charger be illegal? What about If I just put up a 10ft electric fence? Obviously some dumb nigger kid would eventually touch it, Would I be liable?

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Old thread >>1134919

Still new pasta, feel free to contribute.

>general info
https://www.3dhubs.com/what-is-3d-printing
Additive Manufacturing Technologies:3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing, Gibson Rosen Stucker

>open source community
http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Machines
http://forums.reprap.org/
#RepRap @freenode

>buyfag buyers guide
https://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide
Any cheap chinkshit kit

>basic 3d printing FAQs
https://opendesignengine.net/projects/vg3dp/wiki (lots of useful stuff)
http://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/wiki/index

>why do my prints look like shit, visual troubleshooting
http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide
http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide
https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/

>how to calibrate
http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/30-getting-better-prints
https://www.youtube.com/user/ThomasSanladerer
http://reprap.org/wiki/Triffid_Hunter's_Calibration_Guide
http://prusaprinters.org/calculator/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Wb0i0-Qvo

>where do I get files to print?
https://www.yeggi.com/
https://www.youmagine.com/
http://www.thingiverse.com/
https://www.myminifactory.com/

>what programs do you make your own files with
http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/38-designing-for-3d-printing
http://www.freecadweb.org/
https://www.blender.org/
http://www.openscad.org/
https://www.onshape.com/
http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview

>what kind of filament do I want
Begin with a roll of known brand PLA before moving to more demanding materials.
http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/28-material-guide
http://www.matterhackers.com/3d-printer-filament-compare

>Hotends
e3d and its clones

>SLA&DLP
http://www.buildyourownsla.com/
http://www.nanodlp.com/

>SLS
http://sintratec.com/ A SLS kit.