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How to wire sewing machine foot pedal.
Just found a nice looking Singer sewing machine, very light, but it has no cord and I can't test it until I figure out how to connect the two slots in the wall to the three pins in the sewing machine....
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wireless camera
i live 300mtrs from the ocean .houses have been built now blocking my view . the advice i need is what wireless camera would be suitable to put up so that i can view on my tv.
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Consumer Reports
Why does Consumer Reports does not have Hilti for tools or Speed Queen for appliences in their surveys?
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Deep Freezer in garage, any experiences?
Southern Ontario Canada. Attached garage, drywalled but not heated/cooled. Can go slightly below freezing during winter and reach towards 30C in summer. Haven't decided about buying a Stand-up or a...
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Tire inflator chuck - regular vs lock-on?
I want to buy a tire chuck with pressure gauge for my air compressor to inflate tires (car and motorcycle). I already have a $10 model from harborfreight but the gauge is way off. I'm looking at...
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Dremel Saw Max, Left Hand Blade
I was watching a commercial for the Dremel Saw Max. Part of the voice over says "with an unparalleled view of the task at hand". The reason they say that is because the blade is on the left hand side...
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Alarm?
I am caregiver to my disabled wife. I am having a problem remembering to give her the meds at night. Is there an alarm, perhaps in the computer, that can be set to go off every night? Manually setting...
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Smart Meters open to cyber attack!
The UK is doomed! " 'If the Iranians or Chinese want to attack Britain, they could do so easily through smart meters. This is the modern day equivalent of a nuclear strike.? " could happen here!
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OT (sort of)- China plans manned space launch this month
I predict that they will not be coming back. Space: China's First Manned Space Docking Launches In June
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best sprinkler head
Any consensus on what's the best brand of sprinkler heads? I've got Hunter brand and every couple years I have to replace 20% of them because they no longer will pop up and then the lawn gets brown...
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Still trying: Where can I get 1/4" solid rubber tubing (no holes)?
Here is a picture of the closest I can find in the hardware stores: I need is rubber 1/4" tubing with no holes (a long cylinder). Any ideas where to get a solid 1/4" round rubber tubular gasket about...
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Paint removal
I washed my car and noted some tiny spots of white paint on the windshield and hood. They have been repainting the street markers recently, and I suspect this is overspray. Years ago I would have...
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Best way to clean up a badly peeling deck before painting
Floor sander or pressure washer? Or will both work well? Thanks.
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Bear deterrent
A young bear took some chunks out of my new lawn mower seat. What is good to spray on plastic to deter the critter? Its either that or shoot the beast.
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Is it legal to lock a main breaker box?
I have a friend who runs a business. Their main breaker is on the outside of the building right along a busy back alley. Inside the building directly behind that main breaker is the panel with all the...
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