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Naphtha uses

I was advised on a bicycle forum to use Naphtha to clean my bike chain. I was previously using paint thinner. I found t...
16 comments posted 6yrs
posted by scientist77017
16 comments posted 6yrs posted by scientist77017

Space X splashdown

It's been 45 years since such a thing happened.
3 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dh0496
3 comments posted 6yrs posted by dh0496

NIMA 14-50

Can a NIMA 14-50 receptacle be wired up with #10 wire ? What if you doubled up each wire ? Would that meet code ? what i...
54 comments posted 6yrs
posted by sidwelle
54 comments posted 6yrs posted by sidwelle

Schlage FE599 combo lock

I have two rental locations and both locks when mounting screws are tightened properly the latch assembly binds up. Do y...
0 comments posted 6yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15270
0 comments posted 6yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15270

OT: Car crash tests are pointless

Why don't car crash tests take account of braking ability? Not crashing at all is better than doing well in a crash.
32 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
32 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

T-12 4 ft Fluorescent Tube Disposal

Got about a dozen of the old style 4 ft long, inch and a half diameter, T-12, 40 watt fluorescent tubes that I don't ne...
30 comments posted 6yrs
posted by wade
30 comments posted 6yrs posted by wade

Wow, expensive lighting!

Who pays for this?! $2,600 for a light, and you have to wait 2 months to get it! https://www.juniper-design.com/product...
53 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
53 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

No mask consequences

I am very proud of Delta. Andy Delta flight returns to gate after travelers refuse to wear masks From CNN's Jennifer Se...
96 comments posted 6yrs
posted by scientist77017
96 comments posted 6yrs posted by scientist77017

Remove particle board

I am looking for an easier way of removing this piece of particle board. https://imgur.com/a/QzNlWUg
19 comments posted 6yrs
posted by scientist77017
19 comments posted 6yrs posted by scientist77017

Antenna Tower height ...

We have a triangular Antenna tower that is about 40 years old and stands about 30' high. I climbed 1/2 up to repair tha...
46 comments posted 6yrs
posted by sidwelle
46 comments posted 6yrs posted by sidwelle

Unfortunately your phone is not compatible ...

"Unfortunately your phone is not compatible Not all phones are made to work with Xfinity Mobile, but you can still join...
12 comments posted 6yrs
posted by sidwelle
12 comments posted 6yrs posted by sidwelle

Freedom not to wear a mask

Logic works https://imgur.com/gallery/64OOpty
3 comments posted 6yrs
posted by esp
3 comments posted 6yrs posted by esp

Annoying tic-toc clock.

I have a Westclox battery powered wall clock with a 7 inch diameter face and it has a very annoying tic-toc sound that...
84 comments posted 6yrs
posted by pkangas
84 comments posted 6yrs posted by pkangas

Fluorescent tube (replacement)

I am trying t replace a tube in a kitchen fixture. The old one was difficult to remove. The new one will not totally se...
14 comments posted 6yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15266
14 comments posted 6yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15266