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Suggestions on bracing roof better 2017-02-20 12:40:48 Post No.1133866
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Suggestions on bracing roof better
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Recently I have tried to put solar panels on my house but the company said they won't do it because my house had a minor ridge sag. I was told that I could brace my attic more and then have an engineer come in to approve that my roof could hold at least an additional 3psf over it's current load and I don't have to push the ridge back up to level.
Any suggestions on bracing my attic better or do you think it's good enough as it is. Or is this something I should call a contractor for. If so how expensive do you think that might end up being if I pay someone to do it.
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I've started working on my first jacket and and making patches for it. Here is my first patch which I am working on right now. Any advice on making DIY patches?
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Delete this, go to fa's diy thread post there
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>>1132883
what is fa?
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Does anyone else fuck with their desk when they get bored? Sanding, carving, random nail/screws? No? Anyone?
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>>1132697
I dont do random bullshit of damage to my desk.
But. Sometimes when I'm waiting on downloads and what not, I will sit back and think what I can do to my desk to improve it. Then If I have the tools and other stuff needed on hand, I will do what I want to do to the desk.
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>>1132708
Pics
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I don't gotta desk I got this.
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Pulled back my mattress after about a half a year to put a new cover on and I found this mold. I think it grew from water around the area but I'm not sure. It explains why I felt sick recently. What should I do? Also should I put the mattress back, and cover it? Should I get a new mattress?
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What the fuck man..
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>>1125316
I recommend you start looking for another place to live.
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>>1125316
And get a new mattress
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Does anyone know of a dirt cheap way to rubberize small plastic parts?
I bought some really cheap computer mice for a project and the mouse wheels are unfortunately quite slippery. They look like pic related except they're hard plastic so there's little grip.
Because the pieces are small I can't use anything too thick. It needs to be a relatively thin layer. And I'd like for it to be reasonably uniform although it doesn't need to be pretty necessarily.
This is a project where I'm trying to see how little I can spend on it so price is important. Something unconventional will likely be better than a specialized product in this regard.
I know Plasti Dip makes some products (I have no experience with). I think they're a bit expensive for this and I'm not sure if they have something that would be both thin and grippy. And I know you can get a tube of latex caulk for around $5 though I don't know how much trouble that would be to try to work with with like a small paint brush, or even if it adheres well to plastics for regular use. And then there's rubber cement, but won't that just rub off? Maybe there is some other kind of glue/adhesive that could be used for grip?
Anyways just looking for any suggestions or experience. Thanks in advance.
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>>1133175
I said latex caulk but I meant silicone. I don't think the latex would work well.
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>>1133175
>Does anyone know of a dirt cheap way to rubberize small plastic parts?
plastidip
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if you think you're going to coat the wheel with something, fagedaboudit
they're made to be a specific size and changing that will mean it will cease to operate
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The word "hack" is a hackneyed phrase that hacks me off whenever I see it in DIY articles.
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>>1134330
I dont like the term, I wont even use it in terms of modded video game consoles and such
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>>1134330
this is not your ''things i hate'' blog.
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>>1134330
plot twist: op is hacker
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How the hell do you clean these things? 2017-02-20 09:59:30 Post No.1134037
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How the hell do you clean these things?
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I left it out all throughout a rainy and snowy winter and now it's getting hot. So I'd like to clean it so I don't get some strange diseases from bacteria or mold that's been growing out in the AC but mine looks like it's only made to take the filter out.
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Clean the outside "radiator" with a garden hose.
The inside one with an air compressor.
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>>1134037
take all the plastic bits off and spray it down with bleach and water then rinse
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Doesn't matter if you left it out. the outside of the unit and inside are distinct separate units. Only thing that passes through are two hoses for the refrigerant and a shaft for the blower.
If you want to clean it garden hose like the first anon said. compressed air inside might blow some dust out but shouldn't do much if you've been keeping up on cleaning the filter.
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For use without transmitter? 2017-02-20 02:32:29 Post No.1133896
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For use without transmitter?
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2017-02-20 02:32:29
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Bought these in mint condition at secondhand for $3. Problem is the transmitter is missing.
Is there a way to solder them together as right and left in a system?
Or maybe create my own transmitter?
I know how to fine-solder(?) Have tools, money and diy experience.
I just want to find a way to utilise them in one way or another.
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Opps! Realised that I didn't give and specifics on the speakers.
Hama FL-976.
The transmitter apparently has RCA inputs and an 3.5mm output.
The individual speakers do not have any outputs or inputs only volume, bass and tuner for the transmitter buttons/tuner.
Haven't closely examined the innards yet (want to find more info first).
Inb4 /biz/ answer, hours on google didn't reveal any spare "transmitters' and there are surprisingly lack of info on them.
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Just make a low-power FM transmitter with whatever inputs you want.
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Somewhere inside the speaker there is a connection from the radio to the internal amp. It's probably all 1 circuit board so unless you find the traces and solder to the nearest pin you're sol. You'd probably have an easier time finding a transmitter that outputs on the same frequency, assuming it is an analog transmission and not a digital encoded one.
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Is there an all-in-one safety helmet that I can get to replace my earplugs/muffs, respirator, and face/eye protection?
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It would probably be uncomfortable as hell if meant for working. You'd probably want a helmet if impact trauma is also a criteria.
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3m 6800 series will combine face/eye with respirator, and sits in such a way its easy to put hearing protection over it.
comfortable too.
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All in one.... no not really.
The closest would be a welding papr set up made by 3m, weller, and others.
Trend makes a wood working papr that has a full face and optional hearing protection but not a hard hat. , but is a helmet.
Honeywell makes some full face paprs that make it easy to wear a helmet and ear pro.
As far as i know. No one makes an all in one, because it would be so nitch. For example, where i work if i need my papr, on i will also need earpro but not a hard hat.
It i am in an area where i need my hat, it is not a running production are and need no papr.
Even in industries that need both a respiratory system , and hard hat, and ear pro, like fire fighting, they dont use a all in one.
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Repair inner padding of shoes.
My hiking shoes(Salomon GTX) have this odd worn out spot on the inside of the right shoe(on the inner-side, just above the heal)
Any one have an idea on how to patch this, and what the best materials to use? I was thinking just strips of cotton(old tshirt) folded to fill the cavity, then pressing an iron on patch over it. The shoes are nearly new, and perfect other than this hole, so I don't want to throw them out.
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Needle and /thread
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I've had the same problem with my everyday boots. Took really thin leather, cut it in shape and glued it in. Works good for almost two years now.
Also the heal is now less slippery.
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Durable piece of cloth
Hot glue
It's essentially DIY iron-on.
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Hey /diy/...
Im thinking about buying a knife blank and making my own handle for it. I have quite a bit of experience with metal and woodworking, but never made anything like this.
I was hoping some of you might be able to give me some tips, maybe point me towards some good tuts, on making a hidden tang handle.
Thanks!
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It's not too hard. Here's one I've made.
Look on youtube, there are shit loads of videos that do this.
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>>1133689
will do. thanks anon.
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>>1133638
Take a look at Walter Sorrels videos, he gives a great introduction to knifemaking.
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So i need to make a ring from spaghetti 2017-02-19 06:53:54 Post No.1133524
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So i need to make a ring from spaghetti
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Does anyone has experience with something like pic related but from spaghetti ?
Yes i am retarded
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>make pasta dough
>roll out thinly and cut into fine tagliatelle
>wrap around finger sized cylinder
>dry
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>>1133524
Buy shit and wrap it round and around yer finger or something
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>>1133524
>put noodle in hot water until it bends easily
>wrap around a metal cylinder covered with cling wrap
>let dry or bake at low heat until hard
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the right tool makes all the difference in the world 2017-02-18 11:36:55 Post No.1133127
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the right tool makes all the difference in the world
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a while ago I made this thread: https://warosu.org/diy/thread/S1123700
I didn't have great results using the usual dremel grinding bits, but I finally picked up a HSS cutter and the difference was night and day.
It shaved off the aluminum like nothing, created way less heat, and literally took just a few minutes. I read about people using router bits meant for wood on soft metal, but I didn't think it would have worked as well as it did.
All the time I spent trying to do it the hard way....wow.
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>>1133127
Yeah! Wait until you play with some carbide air tool grindy bits...
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>>1133127
You can't grind soft metals like aluminum. It's like trying to sand cheese. You need an actual cutting edge to generate chips.
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How would I go about wirelessly communicating with the USB port of an Arduino from a PC? I am currently working on a robot that has a deadline in about a week, and I need to be able to send information to the Arduino via the USB port from a desktop, without the use of a USB cable. I would preferably like to do this via Bluetooth.
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>>1133034
usb bluetooth x2, one into pi, one into pc, done
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I've heard good things about the ESP32 and it even seems to support bluetooth. You can use SPI to communicate with it with the Arduino.
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Get onion2 with arduino board. Youll be able to program it via wifi
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How hard would it be to build a motorcycle from used/cheaper parts?
I don't have much experience, but I'd like to build something lightweight/durable
I've built a computer, one important aspect was checking for compatibility and and difference measurable performances, taking all that into consideration along with price. How similar would this be?
I wanna do a lightweight bike because I don't have a cherry picker or other similar tools, just some basic ones
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Also, I'd like to do a very simple, safe bike that won't be too much trouble or cost too much
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>>1133146
If you can't even google this question. Its way beyond your current skill set.
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>>1133146
I've built computers too, but there's a world of difference with building a bike. "Building" computers is just assembling them, for a bike I assume you'll fabricate the frame and other key parts.