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Any train guys here?
Dug out this rail a couple years ago on my uncles ranch, it's about 49 n half inches long, just wanted to know if the writing means anything before I cut it into an anvil on my schools million dollar bandsaw
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>>1077348
I think it's a Sperry defect mark, I.e. an internal abnormality in the rail that could break when a train runs over it.
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>>1077412
I could be wrong but the only times I've saw rail with marker or paint writing on the web, is from the Sperry people.
I would also see if you have access to a rail or concrete saw and then get some appropriate blades to cut it with. Allison diamond blades are what we use.
Pic related is a cross section cut showing an internal defect that's not visible from the outside.
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>>1077415
And this is what the markings typically look like.
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Topic is above, so post 'em!
About my box:
I'm a german electrician and so it's no coincidence my bag is nearly filled with german tools only.
- Weidmüller Stripax wirestripper
- various Knipex pliers
- some old pliers for the dirty jobs
- Proxxon wrenches
- electronic calipers
- Bosch nutset
- UT 139C multimeter in a Beha case
- various Wiha screwdrivers
so these are my everyday tools.
also just ordered my Beha 2100-Gamma, can't wait to get my hands on it.
if there are any questions, just ask away!
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>>1077137
forgot to mention that everything is stored in my Parat Silver toolcase.
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>>1077137
How do you eat würst with any of that, Kraut?
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Currently training to be an electrician in England any tips or advice (especially for the maths side of it?)
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Hi /diy/
I'm having a problem with my viewing of videos and gifs.
I recently bought a new computer, with intel hd graphics and a GeForce 1060 graphics card, i5 3.6 - 4.2 GHz, generally a pretty decent gaming computer.
Now, when I'm on some website where there are gifs (like 4chan), some (1/4) gifs show up with fucked up colours, which follow the picture. When the gif resets it's completely fine, but the whole right clock, show controls, reset, is annoying.
I wonder, is it anything obvious I have missed when setting up the computer? Does anyone know any fix for this?
I have tried googling, I get up lots of threads on graphics editing software problems, which colours the fucking blue dress is etc. But nothing that actually address the problem.
My drivers are up to date, I have reinstalled them just in case but to no prevail.
Attached is a screenshot of what it looks like.
Thanks in advance!
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Does YouTube etc fuck up too? Have you tried an alternative video cable or monitor?
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>>1079688
Are gifs playing before they are fully loaded?
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I'm watching one of Mike Holmes' shows because there's nothing else on at this hour of the morning. He just said never to use bleach on mold, only soap and water. What the fuck is he on about?
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>>1079667
Different strokes for different folks. Just soap and water will work, but it's not the only way to get the job done.
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>>1079667
In context, the mold he typically says to use soap and water on is surface mold. It can be washed away and cleaned up without the use of harsh chemicals. Bleach is like trying to fight a kitchen fire with an atomic bomb.
In the case where the mold has gotten into things like fibre board, wall board or deeper than just the surface in general, then he's a proponent of replacement vs cleaning.
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>>1079678
I would be more interested in replacement than cleaning if I was getting paid to do the work too
Anyone know where i can find steel pipes that fit snug around 1/2 in steel pipe (should be 0.840 inches inner diameter)?
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pour molten steel up your butt. that will fit nice and tight around the 1/2 inch pipe. make sure to load the shell first (<.|.|.<)
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Don't make a supressor
Different pipes are measured differently 1/2" conduit is ID measured, but black pipe is npt threaded to be 1/2" OD.
Take your pipe to home depot and start testing different shit.
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>>1079054
i know nigga, i literally said im looking for specifically 0.84 in inner diameter pipe. Also, it aint a supressor nigga
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I want to make a good proper plague doctors mask but i dont really know where to begin.
I have some leather working experience but not enough to make one on my own and "how to make plague doctor mask" just comes up with shitty Halloween masks.
Any advice?
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mill it from a solid piece of leather
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>>1078801
Probably with a lot of trial and error.
The usuall. Make template out of paper. Then shape the leather.
To be fair, i tried doing something like that, but gave up because i failed at making the template and i was just getting frustrated.
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>>1078811
Do this and post results
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/diy/ i poured some fake blood on my concrete sidewalk for halloween and now it's not coming off, what fucking do
i scrubbed with with hot soapy water and a little bit came off but not much
tomorrow i'll try power washing, if that doesn't work maybe i'll use some bleach
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Post an image of the surface newbie
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>>1078709
Good job, you worked it in my scrubbing, now power washing won't work, and bleach will leave huge whiter spots.
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>>1078709
try baking soda and hot water
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What paint/method should I use to paint these arm rests on my futon?
I'm not worried about making small mistakes or it being perfect, the rest of my room has black furniture and I'd like it to match. I'm worried about what paint could wipe off when people rest their arm on it.
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>>1078419
I personally like the natural wood look, but that's just me.
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>>1078420
Ya what I didn't show in the picture is how shot it is, I've cleaned it but it was recovered from my brothers college apartment.. so it's got marks and what not all around. It looks fine but I'd rather it match all my other IKEA crap.
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>>1078419
Just put on a poly clear coat after you've painted it.
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Hey /diy/,
I and my brother are designing a sex robot, and we're considering making a simple electromagnet actuator composed of 4 opposing coiled wires sitting on plastic(?) boards with a pivot hinge in the middle. One side would be activated at a time to repel the boards from that side.
For those that know anything about electromagnets, do you think this wouldn't work for any reason? It's a really simple idea and it worries me that I can't find it anywhere.
The benefits of using something like this is that it's cheap and could reverse directions quickly. If we can't use something like this we will probably just use Pneumatic Actuators, but they're expensive and would raise the cost a lot for DIY versions.
Thanks for your help.
Pic related, it's a simple depiction of it.
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Btw, please forgive that it looks ridiculous. I think it would work with EM Shielding and a different shape. Obviously, it would need something between the coils so they don't touch, as well.
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>>1077377
What part of the sex robot is this supposed to be for?
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>>1077387
There would be maybe 3 or so at each joint. Small ones for digits on the hands, and large ones for limbs. The spine will be straight for the first design.
It might not be able to supply enough force for a large body, but it would allow a small teddy-bear sized prototype to be cheap.
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I need to waterproof my busted-ass boots because I started a job that gets them soaked.
About three months ago, I started work in a fiberglass plant, and my boots were still in decent condition when I started. They've pretty much been worn to rawhide now, and the toes are wearing down to the metal. I had to quit the fiberglass job because I was having trouble breathing, and I got a new job at a shop grinding edges on auto glass. Problem is, the floors are completely covered in water, it's 45 degrees outside, and my feet are completely soaked through. I don't have the cash right now to afford a new set of boots, but I thought about buying something to just coat the ones I have for now. Is there anything I could get for $10 or less that I can paint on? I know there's that FlexSeal stuff, but it seems gimmiky. Would roof flashing work? Any idea helps.
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>>1076351
Get hydrophobic spray coating like NeverWet.
FlexSeal isn't a gimmick but not sure it actually flexes enough for shoes.
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>>1076353
Thanks for the idea, man. I'm about to head out to work, so I'll hit the hardware store and see what they have.
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>>1076353
Also NeverWet makes a product for shoes specifically. $15 on amazon right now. I'm sure WalMart or a hardware store has it.
Has anyone on /diy/ ever taught themself how to do things from scratch? My dad died when I was really young so I didnt have a father figure, and I dont know how to do shit but I want to learn for my children one day. Whats a good place to start?
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Necessity is the mother of invention. Look at things that you need around the house or are working on that the proverbial "real man" ought to be able to do like plumbing and woodwork.
YouTube is a great resource to find out how and then go for it!
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>>1075764
That's depressing.
I've learned basic electrical and household upkeep from my dad, but most of my electrical and mechanical knowledge comes from my job. In other words, get a better job.
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Mate there are enough online resources available that as long as you have half a brain in your head, the right tools and are willing to have a go, then you are golden.
Like the other poster said, pick something that needs to be done around the house and start there.
I taught my self how to service my bike, strip it to pieces and build it back up again.
Hey /diy/ need some help on where to find electronic components. The radio shack in my town closed and im pretty sure thats the only place that would sell components. I dont really wanna order parts online but that seems like the only place that would have them. Are there any places that you guys know that I wouldnt think of?
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>>1075314
For general stuff I need much off I just order from China via eBay. Resistors, LEDs, capacitors, diodes, generic transistors and so on, all dirt cheap
when you buy at least a hundred or so.
For more specialized stuff/when I need something fast/quality I use a local supplier, since I'm from Germany that won't help you tho.
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I hack my stuff out of old electronics.
Un-solder components and reuse them out of about everything I find. In some cases you can rewrite / flash a CPU in a device with the right interface.
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I used to work at Radioshack myself. Being that I have been asked this very question many times, let me just say that Radioshack isnt exactly what it used to be. They arnt very focused on selling important, key electronic components. They sell basic things such as Resistors, LEDs, capacitors, diodes, generic transistors and so on.
On the other hand. If you arnt in a rush to wait for you components to be delivered to your house. I might suggest going to some online sights other than amazon. Someone in here already said ebay, thats a good one. Personally I myself would search online looking for the cheapest method for.
The rest is really up to you. If you have the time I would look at the DIY station at your local Radioshack and check out what they have. they do a pretty good job at stocking that stuff, plus they can contact other stores around them and see if they have it in their inventory.
Good luck!
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I will be given a long sheet of 3/4" plate glass. I want to use it for a coffee table, but I need it cut to length. would a glass scoring/cutting tool from a hardware store be sufficient to cut 3/4" glass? Alternatively, would an auto glass shop be able to cut it for me?
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>>1079631
What's stopping you approaching an actual glazier?
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If you're using tempered glass, which is the only safe option for a glass tabletop, then you can't cut it. Autoglass is tempered so they can't help you since the order all their glass to size.
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>>1079637
This is very important op. Make sure it's tempered.
Hey guys, my studio shares an door with the rest of a house. It is kept locked. At night, the landlord sometimes forgets to turn the light off, and the light shines around the door to light up my room.
I can see where they tried to use foam strip but the gaps are huge, should I just get some thick duct tape to block the light? Would there be an issue with taping a door shut?
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put pic related around the door jamb and force the door shut into it. it's thick stuff and the rubber sponge (as pictured) is a lot more dense and robust than the easily compressible/smushable weather stripping variety. don't just duct tape the door shut, it'll rip the paint and shit off and leave horrible residue. also a pic of the door and/or the light problem would illustrate wtf you're talking about a lot better
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>>1079616
I can provide a pic in a few hours, but ideally if I could apply the fix without opening the door that would be ideal. I have a feeling they are leaving the light on to harass my sleep. For now I have applied silver duct tape so I do not have bright florecent light shining into my room.
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>>1079618
Update; silver duct tape does not fully block light. Guess no sleep for me tonight. Or should I go buy more duct tape?
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So I snagged this marble chess set for $9 at the local thrift.
Board measures 16"x16"
I'd like to make a wood base, frame, or something to protect the board from who-knows-what-kind-of-accidents.
It's a really nice chess board, it'd be a shame if someone were to break it.
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Are you asking us how to break the chess boards legs? What's the question? What tools and skills do you have? What's your budget?
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>>1079374
>I'd like to make a wood base, frame, or something to protect the board from who-knows-what-kind-of-accidents.
Skills: everything but woodworking.
Tools: hand tools, dremel, etc.
Thoughts: would like to avoid "popsicle stick and glue" picture frame. Honestly, just a wood border is what I have in mind and the skills to do, but I'm looking for anyone else's thoughts on the subject.
See how this board sits in its (probably) wood base? Minimal is something like that, just so I'm not bashing the marble corners, etc.
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Cut a square out of anyfucking thing. Masonite if you're cheap, or birch plywood. Size it to the same dimensions as the board, or like a 1/32 of an inch over.
Then get some moulding from the hardware store--this can be a few cents a foot for simple quarter round, or you can spend more for really fancy stuff. The thickness of the moulding will determine whether the lip sits below the top surface of the board (like in your pic), or above it.
Make miter cuts and frame it around the square of wood or whatever. Stick it together with regular wood glue and clamp it tight for 24 hours.
Finish the wood to your liking. A little stain and polyurethane would be fine.
You now have a little tray to set the board in. I would also put little felt circles on the bottom of the wood tray.
If you can't cut a square and make eight miter cuts, you shouldn't be allowed to leave the house without a caretaker.