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Oiler does not work in Ridgid 535 pipe threader

I bought a Ridgid 535 pipe threader at an auction at an advantageous price. This thing did not work at all, at first. N...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus7432
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus7432

OT - CFL's, The China Syndrome

Time for another porking from China. BEIJING - In the name of fighting pollution, China has sent the price of compact f...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by postmaster
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by postmaster

An emergency first aid kit for home repair

I went to take a shower and the cold water faucet handle broke loose. The grooves got stripped. Fortunately the local L...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by sdlitvin
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by sdlitvin

Cover exterior foundation with XPS insulation

My new addition foundation is insulated from exterior with 2" XPS sheets glued to the foundation. How do I cover these...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by agalkin
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by agalkin

Speaking of harbor Freight...

According to a coupon loaded HF flyer I got in the snail mail yesterday, a brick and mortar HF just opened about 10 min...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by willshak
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by willshak

Portable emergency generator recommendations?

Considering buying about a 5KW portable generator for emergency use. So it needs to be reliable but does not have to en...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by trader4
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by trader4

Wiring question

Want to install several X10 relay switches in the house to turn on lights r= emotely. This would obviate my walking acr...
97 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ivanvegvary
97 comments posted 15yrs posted by ivanvegvary

OT Car Key question

Just got a spare key for my car. The thing comes with a black plastic cap on the end. Is there an easy way to get the th...
73 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Lou
73 comments posted 15yrs posted by Lou

I want my own 100 gallon propane tank.

X-post to alt.building.construction and alt.home.repair I currently have a 100 gal propane tank owned by the propane co...
64 comments posted 15yrs
posted by willshak
64 comments posted 15yrs posted by willshak

Sharpen a knife with a cup

30-second video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Vi2gzCrS-fE
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

They dont sell posts!!!!

I'm planning to build a fence and need fence posts. I went to the POST OFFICE to buy the posts. They said they dont sel...
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jw
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by jw

On regulations...

"The report focuses on the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which was desig...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

Fascia and soffit: aluminum vs. vinyl

I need to wrap soffit and fascia on my new addition. What material, aluminum or vinyl looks best, easier to install for...
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by agalkin
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by agalkin