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OT - ETQ generator not starting
Thanks, I'll try disconnect the kill switch. And, yes I agree with you, that spending a lot of time on this disposable unit is a waste of a lot of time. Good project for days with nothing to do.
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(OT) The Cookbook you didn't DARE give your Mother for Mothers Day
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gYSK2mRpL.jpg
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7 years ago
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Where can I buy a small quantity of BRASS Carriage Bolts?
Just one example... over $ 2. per bolt ! 64 cents per nut ? Huh. I hope I'm resading that wrong. ... and why wouldn't Fastenal's web page provide a link to the 1/4 20 brass nut that goes with this ?...
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Ever forget the name of a bolt?
If you do, here is a URL for a really good bolt chart in .PDF format. This PDF will remain on my computer for reference. (about 400K)....
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Low voltage lighting transformer
The display indicates the *mode*. The problem is, YOU (reasonably) think ON should mean "apply power to load" as if it was a static decision. It, instead, appears that the device regards the...
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7 years ago
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refacing a refrigerator...
how many ways are there to reface an exiting refrigerator, to change the look or color
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7 years ago
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EMT tool-less connector???
Why are the screws ugly? I think you are referring to the old 50's connectors, where you just dimple the fitting to attach it. I believe they had a special tool to dimple them. When I was doing...
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7 years ago
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grass trimmer
Others have mentioned batteries. I just bought a Worx that came with two batteries. About $100 at Walmart. Some other types of tools are being sold without batteries at maybe Home Depot. Check that....
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Happy Mother's Day
To all you mothers on here: Happy Mother's Day! * I wonder if any of you qualify as a mother?
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7 years ago
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Refrigerator rollers
It appears (not yet verified) that one or more of the (plastic) rollers under the refrigerator may have disintegrated (or, be in the process of doing so). [I suspect the "webbing" inside the roller...
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7 years ago
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Medicine Cabinet with SIX bulb light fixture
I went to a place that resells building materials. Doors, windows, lumber, plumbing faucets, light fixtures, and so on.... I bought a used Medicine Cabinet with SIX bulb light fixture. This is a HUGE...
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7 years ago
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Busted jigsaw motor - fixable?
My jigsaw started sparking and throwing out smoke, so I took it to bits, found a shorted coil in the motor, and disconnected it. But it's still doing this (sew video). Is there anything that can be...
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7 years ago
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Driving with adaptive cruise control
Liking to drive and putting the car on autopilot seem to be mutually exclusive.
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7 years ago
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Saving romex contd
This newsgroup does not allow attaching pics. You need to post them somewhere like and then post the URL link to them here. Photobucket
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7 years ago
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Never put Salt in a Flashlight
Never put Salt in a Flashlight. Because your flashlight will be charged with Salt and Battery!!!! :)
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7 years ago
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