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Naive consumer
I guess everybody else knew not to do this, but I learned the hard way. Needed a new answering machine (actually didn't; just wanted one with more room for incoming message). Looked on-line; found...
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Kohler motor on Husqvarna mower
Sears has a sale on a Husqvarna mower with Kohler OHV motor. ?sid=I0084400010000100383&aff=YAnybody had experience with Kohler motors? Comparison of Kohler with (dreaded) Briggs/Stratton?? Thx, P "Law...
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12 years ago
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OT karate chop?
Actually, it was before anyone in the US talked about karate, in the 50's or 60's when one would often see someone knock another unconscious by hitting him at the base of the skull, neck, somewhere....
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12 years ago
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peg board hooks
Every time I remove a tool from the peg board the hook comes with it. I tried the little black plastic thing that hooks in adjacent holes but that didn`t work very good and besides they only come in...
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12 years ago
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Crib Question
Hi, Perhaps a bit off topic, but I figured you folks would know. Are cribs with the drop-sides considered legal these days ? Any thoughts on, regardingsafety, etc. ? Thanks, Bob
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12 years ago
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Clearing a jammed cable stapler
I've got a 4 conductor cable stapler that uses curved top staples (CT-10) that's jammed. I can't load new staples (the spring slide won't go in far enough to lock) and the ones apparently jammed in...
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12 years ago
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shower drain obstruction
Howdy fellas, Looking for some DWV tips: am so ready for this workweek to be finished. Cheers from the land of enchantment,
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12 years ago
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Portable air conditioner performance
How do portable AC units compare to their counterpart window units in performance and efficiency?
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12 years ago
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Cordless Mulching Mower woes (Black and Decker CMM 875)
I have a B&D cordless mulching mower that suddenly stopped running. I've switched out the battery, but no joy. The motor turns freely, so does the blade. The unit quit in tall, wet grass so I am...
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12 years ago
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Toilet seat wrench?
Is there a deep wrench socket that will fit the plastic nuts that come with toilet seats these days?
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12 years ago
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Wood rack cover
In need of creating a roof of sorts for a firewood rack. Trying to find that happy median between durability and cost. At the moment I'm leaning towards 3/4x4x8 BC pine plywood. This will be covered...
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12 years ago
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hooked cutting blade
A while back, I got a dispenser of 100 Stanley cutter blades that have a C hook on both ends of the blade. I would guess they would be for cutting cordage by hooking the cordage and pulling. Is that...
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12 years ago
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OT Did people only use bumper jacks?
OT Watching a Patty Duke epiode from 1966, another teenager keeps working under his car with nothing holding it up afaict but bumper jack. There scenes like that. I know I didn't have safety stands...
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12 years ago
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L.E.D. string lights
Hi, What's the brightness (let's say per foot) of the L.E.D. rope lights in incandescent-light-watt-equivalent? Thanks, Sam
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12 years ago
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OT-Generator Transfer Switch - I wonder if their bosses know
Wife and I have been doing some comparison shopping for a Reliance Generator Transfer Switch recently. We have pretty much settled on the unit; and Amazon looks like the source. Bit, in three stores...
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12 years ago
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