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Welcome to /diy/
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Welcome to /diy/, a place to: Post and discuss /diy/ projects, ask questions regarding /diy/ topics...
Technical Drawing
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Dear /diy/,I am not commonly writing here but I know there are many tech-buffs when it comes to hand...
/wg/ - Welding General
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A place for anything to do with Welding.Post your welds, ask questions and discuss sticking metals t...
Sewing General
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Last General: >>2959624"I'M STUPID PLEASE LEND ME A HAND" - Themelinktr(dot)ee/4chansewing <---- lin...
SQTDDTOT
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Stupid Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own ThreadLast one hit bump limit
drywall
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Is there any truth to people to the people who are saying it's a very in-demand trade that pays grea...
anyone else diy their feet?
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I have a scalpel that I've been using to cut a layer of skin off my foot. I have to be careful becau...
10x20 pallet shed
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What am I in for?
Thread #2980433
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What the flying fuck is the point of this machine?Im No tradesman im a computer engineer but even i ...
General DIY tips thread
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General tipsFreeze your superglue. It keeps it from drying out
Rdr2 coat
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I've got a plan, John.
Thread #2986357
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For an office worksurface (desk) in solid oak, would you recommend polyurethane based varnish or oil...
/rts/ General - Residential Tips and Supports
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What do, /d/?
/ohm/ - Electronics General
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Thread that errored out:>>2975961>I'm new to electronics. Where to get started?It is an art/science ...
Thread #2986036
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>finally buy some land>bare land 30min from townits fun and all but ok, i have $1000usd to spend to ...
I'm hatching eggs
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I'm using a machine and it was taking about 1kw a day and since I'm off-grid and on battery's I didn...
Self-cleaning toilet
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Let's say you are lazy af and want to design your own house.How would you design a self-cleaning or ...
Thread #2982942
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is it even worth trying to replace a front door by yourself?1950 home, door is not standard size and...
Thread #2984660
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Last Thread: >>2980187Alright Prints Edition>Your print failed? Go to:www.simplify3d.com/support/pri...
Stop motion project
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Matt Stone and Trey Parker spent an entire summer making the pilot episode of south park using only ...
Thread #2975994
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nail plate appreciation thread. not recommended uses for nail plates
i want to build a home made oil pump jack
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especially in my backyard im on 2 acres of land at approximately 20,000 meter deep of core soil.I ha...
/hbg/
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Homebrew general.Post you brews, recipes, ideas and problemsold 'un >>2921463
Basins for growing Duckweed (Wolfia Globosa)
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In short, has anyone here looked into Wolfia Globosa as a food to grow in the limited space I have. ...
Thread #2984255
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I created the Galatea Multipurpose Companion Maid Robot. It is designed to be an IRL robo-maid girl....
What made you want to get into this lifestyle?
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Why did YOU get into this? Any and all stories are appreciated. For me it was watching Gilligan’s ...
/rcg/ - Drone & Radio Control General
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In /rcg/ we discuss anything & everything remote controlled - multirotors, fixed wing, cars, rovers,...
how do I keep them out
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i’ve been able to trap them easily using these live traps and peanuts as bait. But they keep comin...
Thread #2975562
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Why are these things so ungodly expensive? Are they at least worth it quality and ergonomics wise?
Thread #2986094
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How does /diy/ remove limescale on his shit?
Leather Working
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Getting into leather working. Been pretty fun so far. Started because I got tired of leather stuff w...
solar death rays
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why didnt anyone tell me windows make plant killing solar death rays?lost like half of my sprouts. I...
Small scale scrap metal
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Hi /diy/, I'm in between jobs right now and lately I've been collecting broken appliances from the c...
Thread #2979781
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bushes are growing towards my potting bench, looking for tips on controlling growth.
Thread #2986156
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>lean it on a wall>gets knocked over, breaks>lay it flat on the ground>gets stepped on, breaks
Boomer won't lower the price
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Would you fix this wall yourself? He says it's fine, those are structural prickly pears.
Frugal thread
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I'll start - pissing in the parking lot is free.
Cannabis
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I need some cannabis growing tips.I'm going to grow a plant outdoors where sun is very bright at 100...
/mcg/ - Microcontroller General: Literally Flashing Edition
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Previous Thread: >>2952647Here we discuss microcontrollers (MCUs), single board computers (SBCs), an...
Garage Kit General
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All processes of garage kits are welcome here from sculpting, building, to painting. Kits take a lon...
Prepping
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I know prepping is a bit of a meme, but what are some of the best food items to store long term? Is ...
Thread #2986242
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I bought a swing for my garden. It's lovely. The problem though - it doesn't have a roof, and someti...
wristwatch thread
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post your watch
best pressure washer
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What's the best pressure washer you've used? I'm planning to buy one to clean certain areas where tr...
Alt+F4:Consooom Thread
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>no results foundpost up your latest buysthings you want but dont needchristmas giftsuseless junk or...
be honest
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what's up with the shed roofs?
share your RE Agent horror stories! :)
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or "whore stories" if you have any.butt mostly "deals gone bad" and how RE Agents fucked someone, or...
How to fix a microwave?
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I have a 1 year + 27 day old microwave and it's blowing a fuse when I try to use it. I'm not sure wh...
Thread #2972950
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I just think the color is cool
High voltage solar panels
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I found a deal on 4000 watts of solar panels for $400 but they are high voltage like 200 volts per p...
Adobe material houses
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https://youtu.be/5fe3rP92hjYWhy aren’t more people just building their own homes for $300? The sto...
Cyperdeck
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Anyone know what to do to make a cyber deck? Do I need a raspberry pi because it would be hard for m...
Thread #2983472
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I'd like to make my own chess set. I have zero woodworking knowledge.
Underground shelter
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Sorry if the photo is gay-i but I am wondering any ins or outs for building a similar styled in grou...
The welds are falling apart
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How do I fix it?
/wwg/ -Woodworking General
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Welcome to woodworking general, vintage edition. Here we discuss the working of wood and the tools a...
The miracle of rust conversion?
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An AI sloptube video just showed me the miracle of rust conversion into phosphate and how Big Coatin...
Thread #2981816
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Superadobe sled... it's like making the earth poop walls 4uLiterally the cheapest building construct...
what plug is this?
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big sisters car ate a turbo, dad took it apart.2015 chevy trax, 3 wire plug. can anyone help identif...
DIY cnc mill
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Thinking about building a small cnc mill for small steel and aluminum parts. I’d like to make the ...
Thread #2985678
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Is there a place I can buy nearly mature Bamboo plants ready to transplant? I want to grow bamboo in...
Itt: I renovate my office
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Purchased a very old century home a few months ago and have been renovating room by room. This is no...
Thread #2985413
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This is the tech stack we need to learn in 2026 my dudes.
Thread #2985381
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Lost this piece working on my lawn mower, anyone know where I can get a new one?
SKILLS THAT SELL
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Hi, I need practical ideas: my family is in a bad financial situation and I want to help while I stu...
Extreme energy efficiency autism
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I noticed my 26 year old GE refrigerator was running very frequently and pulling over 200 watts. I b...
Home Inspectors
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Recently I've been seeing these "overly meticulous and pedantic" home inspectors popping up on YouTu...
Thread #2981161
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Do you /DIY/ your own skateboard, bros?
/Prep/ - Prepping General
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$200 Dollar Per Barrel EditionWhat is /prep/? A general thread for all things prepping. With how tur...
My Advanced Realistic Humanoid Robots Project - #7
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Last Threads: https://warosu.org/diy/?task=search2&search_username=artbyrobotTo begin: the project g...
Moving Up In Construction
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This is the longest I've ever held a job, and I actually enjoy it for the most part. But I asked for...
Water Heater Thread
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Lets talk water heaters.My house still has its original 40 gallon, its 22 years old.Ive replaced its...
cash me now
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hehe
tractor general
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post your tractors
Thread #2981365
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I'm with a community preparedness group and thinking about getting a few extra reciprocating saws to...
Thread #2985633
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Official 2026 list for power tools.This is the accepted list after weeks of voting
Thread #2983905
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The only two trades that ever mattered were masonry and carpentry. Everything else is just superfluo...
Thread #2984155
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If you need to use any of these tools or the such, I dont know what to tell you... you are an absolu...
Thread #2935829
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Chainsaw thread. What chainsaws are you guys using and what things you like or dislike about them? W...
/emt/ Eternal Machinist Thread
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Ask machining questions, post machining failuresCAD CAM talkSpeeds and feeds guessingG-Code, M-Code,...
Thread #2983644
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My German Shepard likes going in and out of the house (I'm lucky enough to have a big backyard) and ...
What went wrong with modern homes?
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'54 Squire
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What's the first few tools I need to build a body and neck from scratch? I remember building a foot-...
Sick of nobody filling the soap
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This might belong in stupid questions but why shouldn't I remove the soap bottle and attach a primed...
Storage
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Why is storage designed for makeup 1,000X better for storing tools and supplies than storage designe...
Thread #2981490
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There was a fire on my outside lamp that I installed around 2,5 years ago using just a cable extensi...
Thread #2984662
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I want to buy a 3D pen for general repairing purposes but I don't know any specifics or details abou...
Planning a Garden
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With the world going the way it is, I'd like to grow as much food on my own yard as possible and cou...
Thread #2984958
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We are seeing the start of the pushback against the "millennial gray" interior design philosophy tha...
Battery pack Id request
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Found this in the trash. 6 cells in paper sleeves, spot welded. Heavy as hell. There's some black fo...
Window handle fix
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How do I not fuck this up. I tried JB weld and it just broke right off . I thought I had a pretty go...
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
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Why does everyone seem to like this kind of flooring (LVP)? I would never put it in anywhere and wou...
I DID IT
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I have made an anti-grav device in my humble shed.
What is THE cheapest form of housing?
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Is it better to buy the trashiest used mobile home I can find, buy a shipping container and DIY, or ...
Adding a gpu in All In One.
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I want to experiment with this old motherboard, which is basically an all-in-one. I managed to upgra...
Used cooking oil
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Is there any practical uses for used cooking oil and grease?It's flammable but idk how to use that t...
Thread #2984043
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Anons design my apartment
DIY Pocket Console
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So, together with a friend, we have decided to make our own console for fun and giggles. This surely...
Stuck IBC Valve
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How do I unscrew this? It's an S100x8 valve, but it only has two small ridges (replacement valves us...
Business ideas
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What are some good business ideas for diy types?
Thread #2983557
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i receive lots of barrels of free waste motor oil, and i can't burn all of it quick enough. does any...
Thread #2976893
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If you wear gloves, earpro, or safety glasses while doing /diy/ shit, just make sure they match your...
ThinkOS
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i made my own custom Operating system, , it took me a while but atleast i am satisfied with what i d...
Mid winter woodstove thread
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>what are you burning>how do you efficiently make tinder>what is your cresote cleanup routine>any ch...
Thread #2984177
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How do I patch this utility sink in a way that makes me forget what happened?
Anyone own one of these?
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There is literally 0 info about one online, I just want to know if this fucker will heat 0.075-0.125...
Improve smell in home/apartment
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I'm a single dude who has rented a small apartment for two years. It smells okay, but I can tell the...
old radio restoration
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i had the day off, so i took my dad's broken radio apart to try and fix it. thought anons might appr...
Thread #2976697
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Is there anyway to make a body mod that allows you to feel radio waves from a distance?
How long until metal 3d printing is viable for home use?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRaMxcHl8ewhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metal-base/the-metal...
Thread #2980063
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How bad (or good) are Harbor Freight Storehouse hardware assortments? What's a good way to build up ...
/ham/ Amateur, Shortwave, Pirate Radio, ChickenBand General
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Lazy Edition: Random Wireshttps://udel.edu/~mm/ham/randomWire/Previous Thread: >>2960056>New to /ham...
Thread #2980214
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Why is it illegal to live like this for a long as you want even when you own the goddamn land?
Thread #2981710
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Multi-tool recs? I dropped my old Wave somewhere which was pretty sad. It was just right and it had ...
Ignoring Zoning and Permit Requirements
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Have you ever just went ahead and ignored all laws, zoning requirements, and permits required for co...
Thread #2978173
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How can I build a device with a giant antenna that blasts the nword in Morse code on a 5000 mile rad...
mongolian basket weaving
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so i just discovered that mongolian baskets are a real thing and they look pretty nice.Has anyone ma...
Thread #2975767
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I hath conquered my fear of cement. Feels goodman.
Thread #2983838
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>tools you can tell were designed by engineers who never use the tools themselves
Confining a prism
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I purchased two 2 in (50mm) circular lens which I need to run in series to collimate a beam of light...
Thread #2976510
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>ai powered bots will not take my trade jobLol, lmao even.
Thread #2982119
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Power stationsGeneratorsPower generation.No meme no larp.I just bought a Dabson 2048 over a generato...
Thread #2945320
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The first thing a real man does when he gets a new angle grinder is rip off the guard and toss it in...
Chainmail
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I would like to weave chain mail, making rings for it from wire. Has anyone had experience with this...
Why wouldn't this be allowed?
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It looks highly effective and borderline comfy
old tools
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Do you buy/use old or novel tools?
Thread #2982248
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Ok /fit/ how do I remove this old gross grout in my bathroom
Thread #2980398
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>does nothingPost /diy/ placebo effect products
Thread #2983703
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I have this shower cabin since last week. I applied good quality water resistant bathroom sealant on...
Floor plan thread
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Post your dream house.Useful building codes:Residential code: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2...
Thread #2969462
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A cordless 6.5" and corded 10.25" circular saw is the perfect, do-everything circular saw setup. Bet...
Craftsmanship is dead
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Is quality work even possible in this wretched day and age?
making a computer desk top
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i got one of those motorized standing desk frames but i still need a desk top; i'm thinking 1x4 pine...
Thread #2982617
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I need to extend my existing retaining wall by about 50ft. No taller than 4ft tall. How difficult is...
Berkel machine restoration
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Hi, i'm planning on buying this old berkel machine and restoring it. I've never done metal restorati...
Reusing tiles
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So I have these tiles I want to reuse because I cannot find them anymore. But the thing with these t...
Thread #2922997
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/EMOT/ - Eternal Machine Operator Thread Clock in, push green button, play on phone until m30 happen...
How do I cut a 3" dia steel sphere in half?
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Lithium mod for BaByliss T24g
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My father bought this garbage 10 years ago. The battery (NiMH, 3S, 600 mAh) never lasted more than 5...
Thread #2983320
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What's the deal with these guys? They seem intended to do the same thing, speed up pipe wrenching by...
Thread #2983047
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Hi I've got a lot of patio to fix up. Its a bad job by previous owners. I haven't taken any up yet b...
Thread #2967814
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A breaker bar is a breaker bar, right?ITT: Shit tier tools
Most ridiculous DIY thing you've had shipped to your house?
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What is the largest, heaviest, or just plain most ridiculous/absurd thing you've ever had shipped to...
Thread #2981114
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Gah!
Thread #2982921
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>Let me tell you why you're here. You know something. You've felt it your entire life. That nagging ...
Workbench/Workstation
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Show us a pic of your workbench/workstation where the magic happens. What kind of surface is your wo...
SQTDDTOT
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Stupid Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread
How to use AI to “grade” dancing?
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How can I use AI to “grade” the dancing of a woman who has sent me a video of her dancing or who...
Thread #2980090
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Found this vise laying around, seems to be missing the nut? ACME thread I'd assume. Or are there mor...
Thread #2982707
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So, my grandparents' 40+-year-old outdoor spigot has been leaking from where the hose would fit on f...
Thread #2981695
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Have experience with self-leveling compound? Seems it's more of an art than a science. My floors cam...
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