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Drilling through stainless 3/8" steel bolt
I am trying to drill though a stainless 3/8" steel bolt (grade 6) on a poo l pump. How long should it take to go 1/2 inch? I think after an hour, I managed to get through 1/8 inch using oil as a...
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wet phone
I know we've heard this before but here is a first-hand story, at least for me. A friend writes: Phone didn't work, even though battery had substantial charge. At the T-Mobile service center, the rep...
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Blueray Player problem
Not sure if anyone would have an answer to this problem or not, but I have this blueray player that's suddenly stopped working properly. Here is a photo of the info on it: We finished watching a movie...
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So, the ground fault for my pool trips
With all of the rain, I have been having problems with GFI tripping of the pool circuit. It is okay unless we get more than an inch of rain or so in an hour or so. Any particular area of the motor or...
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OT Have you noticed?
OT Have you noticed that Ted Cruz looks like Shnauser, from Car 54, Where are you ?
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17.5 Briggs and Stratton
I have a 17.5 briggs and stratton intek on my craftsman push mower. Lol jus t joking of course. It's a rider. I am into old school and also having star ter issues. Back in the day my grandpa had a...
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Building code question
I am building a wooden garden gate for the rear of my house. It will bridge an existing 3-foot wide concrete walk which adjoins the garage. On the lock side of the gate I will use a 4x4 treated lumber...
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OT - What was it like when the first trebuchet was deployed?
I watch a lot of history-based TV shows (when you can find them - the History Channel is now the "Finding the Bigfoot/Ancient Aliens Connection" Channel. Anyway, I couldn't help wondering what it felt...
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8 years ago
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Panazonic whisper fan, fv-08vq3, made to clog?
The squirrel cage blades have a unique shape that curve and they collect dirt well. I've never seen a fan so clogged completely. Is there anyway to clean these easily? I tried a vacuum and tooth brush...
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Drop Home
Not when you can buy a decent 35' fifth wheel cheap.
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ducted ceiling fan?
Hi All, I've got some rental houses that cater mostly to less-well-to-do folks. They tend to be rather hard in the wear-n-tear department. They are positively murder on ceiling fans. What I think...
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8 years ago
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OT Hints on replacing computer CMOS battery?
I'd appreciate any hints on safely removing and replacing the CMOS battery on my old Compaq. Any suggestions? I hear some are VERY difficult to remove! TIA
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OT, Stud Finder From Hell
Seems to only respond to movement. Greg
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CRT Television Hum
I have a analog TV that is still working fine and no plans to replace it. Over time, it has developed an audio hum - I'm guessing it's 60 Hz. When the picture is dark, the hum is nearly gone. The...
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Deck assembled with nails
In north or south carolina over the weekend, the deck, at a rental vacation house, I think, collapsed with 24 people on it, falling 10 feet. 4 still in the hospital, 2 of them in critical condition,...
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