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Fuller Tools

Are made-in-Japan Fuller Tools good stuff or junk?
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

Hedge trimmer motor connections

I took apart an older model electric hedge trimmer to clean off some rust. While putting it back together, a white wire...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by james.watson.iii
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by james.watson.iii

Best crawl space drainage?

If I want a drainage system in my dirt crawl space, is french drain the only choice? I believe they clog up after a num...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Oven Won't Heat

I have an ancient Frigidaire Electric double wall oven Model #RBE-97K. The upper will no longer heat at all. If I turn...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by a12vman
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by a12vman

One handle bathtub faucet

I'm in a hotel now and afaict, I can only get hot water in the bathtub, shower or bath, if the water is on full blast....
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by arnieNOMOREcgalut
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by arnieNOMOREcgalut

Washer won't drain

I'm a complete dumbass when it comes to repairing home appliances, but with this being a weekend, we have a small emerg...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mpbrede
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by mpbrede

How Can I Match My Interior Wall Paint?

For several months my wife has been on my case to repaint some of the boogered up areas on our walls. But, I can't figu...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2

Flexible pipe for kitchen exhaust fan

Hi, I've been told that I can't use flexible duct for a kitchen exhaust fan. What's the reason for that? Thanks, Sam
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by samtakoy
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by samtakoy

What thermostat not to use.

Hi, My boiler uses just two wires for relay. I've been told that means that I can can't use certain common thermostats....
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by samtakoy
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by samtakoy

Radiator on its side

Hi, Can an old style cast iron radiator be mounted sideways? Thanks, Sam
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by samtakoy
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by samtakoy

pest control

we have a pre-paid thing for these guys to come out and treat outside for bugs...spiders etc. and these guys just came...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by yeayeayea
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by yeayeayea

Hammer Drill as a Driver

I just noticed that Tom Silva is using a battery operated hammer drill as a driver for screws and lag bolts. He is usin...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453