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Make edges perpendicular
I want to mount this piece of plywood in such a way that it is reasonable removable. I first need to true up the edges of the wood and that is difficult because of it's small size. I have a table saw,...
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Basic automotive headlight bulbs
[snip] Considering recent cars, one thing I really don't like is touch screens.
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Part truth and part lies
like this needs to stop. What the heck is the CDC and FDA doing or not doing that allows these situations? However, the article fails to mention that of the patients who have a LEGAL prescription for...
 
Safety Tips For Dust Collection System
1. Choose the Right form of Dust Collection System 2. Observe the Work Environment And Surroundings 3. Check Equipment on Regular Basis 4. Always Keep Fire Prevention Materials 5. Focus on Emissions...
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Cutting roof rafters for a new shed
Hi, I'm having some trouble cutting 2x4 rafters for my shed. Shed overall size is 9'x16', with a roof pitch of 5/12. I have a 2x8 ridge beam along the center. I cut a birdmouth into one 2x4 and it's...
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OT. Computer controlled
I've been watching a show called How It's Made on the Science Channel. I hear the words "computer controlled" frequently. How in the world did man manage to make anything without computers? The...
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Glass replacement. Old crank window.
I have 1950s era aluminum 3 pane crank windows in a fishing cabin. I need to replace a pane, but don't see any clips or screws to get the frame apart. There seems to be very thin aluminum flashing...
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Cutting into a tennis ball
Wow ! I never expected so many responses :-) After reading all of them, and considering we don't have access to the school's shop during summer, and it's too hot in my garage, I wanted a method I...
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True up small piece of wood
That’s where the skill comes in, holding it flat.
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refl small propane tanks
I watched several youtubes about filling the small (1 lb) tanks off the 20 pound tanks. In all of them they mention purging out the air. Where does this air come from ? Is it because the small tanks...
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Receiver troubles - no sound is output
In on Sat, 20 Jul 2019 06:54:21 -0700 (PDT), A K wrote: Speaker fuses? Either with access covers in the back or after you take the cover off. Speaker selection switch. I have a very expensive table...
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Drink even when you're not thirsty
It's been 97 today and expected to be 100 or 101 tomorrow and Sunday. And of course they are saying to drink water. And not this time but other places say to drink even when you're not thirsty. Can...
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Letgo, Offerup, Mercari are Total Crap
Why do these crappy websites exist? Craigslist and ebay kick their asses.
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