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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...
Home Inspectors
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Recently I've been seeing these "overly meticulous and pedantic" home inspectors popping up on YouTu...
/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...
Log Cabins
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Are these a meme? Are they ok to live in? Are they meant to last?Thinking about buying some land and...
/hbg/
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Homebrew general.Post you brews, recipes, ideas and problemsold 'un >>2921463
Thread #2969795
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I can't get my hands on anything remotely resembling a vacuum pot where I live, not even online.Real...
sqt sqtddtot
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old stupid questions thread.>>2972907so i have this Bluetti eb240 powerbank with a dead input slot. ...
/emt/ Eternal Machinist Thread
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Ask machining questions, post machining failuresCAD CAM talkSpeeds and feeds guessingG-Code, M-Code,...
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...
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...
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...
Garage Kit General
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All processes of garage kits are welcome here from sculpting, building, to painting. Kits take a lon...
Thread #2971713
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Every time i buy a new tool i get a small rush of happiness but it is fleeting. Then shortly after i...
Thread #2953898
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/g/ abandoned me. you're still here chat?I could use a little cheer. Its like nobody wants me to be ...
Thread #2978624
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Old house built in the lat 60's has these shitty rectangular fans in the bathroom with lights, probl...
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...
wristwatch thread
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post your watch
Thread #2975074
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>titanium hammer Is there an German/Italian/French/EU alternative to this?
Thread #2978774
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I've got about 200ft of conduit I'm trying to get a cable through and I'm not having a good time bro...
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...
/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 #2974591
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having trouble with electrical, outlet has enough charge to shock when i touch it but not enough to ...
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...
Best Floodlight
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What's the best floodlight/security camera without subscription fees? I need to buy two for my house...
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 ...
Thread #2976893
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If you wear gloves, earpro, or safety glasses while doing /diy/ shit, just make sure they match your...
Dissolving bikini
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Is it possible to modify a bikini so it falls off after the wearer wears it underwater for a few min...
Thread #2972950
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I just think the color is cool
Thread #2978900
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when my ESL Landlord had to do plumbing repairs when waste lines under kitchen started leaking on my...
Hood Ornament
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Got some horns off our new bull, making a hood ornament.Threaded bolt to hold horns together, pvc sp...
Business ideas
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What are some good business ideas for diy types?
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...
/ohm/ - Electronics General
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Thread that glitched:>>2970026>I'm new to electronics. Where to get started?It is an art/science of ...
Thread #2979022
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What particular type of yarn is being used in these kinds of chunky yarn cross stitch projects?I'm i...
A Beginners stride...
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Hello all, I am someone incredibly ignorant and quite annoyed by that continued state.There is a gre...
Bike Tire Protection
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How do I stop punctures in my bike tubesHARDMODE: No Tannis Armor
Thread #2978928
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How do I remove this corroded ass hardware without tearing up my deck? I need to insert a piece of d...
Thread #2967277
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These fucking things have lied to me more times than scammers from india
Craftsmanship is dead
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Is quality work even possible in this wretched day and age?
Thread #2976054
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Do DIY projects ever make you lose your cool?
Automatic Transfer Switch
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Hello, I am trying to set up some automatic transfer switches for critical loads that are currently ...
Thread #2977944
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best way to raise my desk an extra 3-4 inches without losing stability?
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...
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...
grandma is giving me her house
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It sounds like me and my sis might be inheriting my grandma's huge victorian (I think victorian) hou...
Thread #2978235
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HelloI normally don't browse /diy/ but I can't find another board that this is relevant too.I'm expe...
Fixing tile floor
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Got a crack in my floor. Any thoughts how I can go about fixing it?
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...
Thread #2975562
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Why are these things so ungodly expensive? Are they at least worth it quality and ergonomics wise?
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...
Thread #2970127
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>spend 4 years apprenticing under master furniture maker learning esoteric black magic japanese join...
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...
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 Create Your Own Digital Oracle
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Long story short, over the course of time, I've stitched together a basic theoretical academic frame...
What went wrong with modern homes?
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Backyard Lawn Thread
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Installed this Safire Buffalo in the backyard 7 weeks ago today. Been giving it seasol once every 2 ...
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 #2978754
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I have six of these beefy Japanese-made industrial stepper motors from the early 00's, and no fuckin...
Thread #2973733
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This is in wikihow, that means it works, right?
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 #2975989
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My kitchen didn’t come with an exhaust and the microwave recirculating fan isn’t cutting it. Wan...
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...
Thread #2978107
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Give me one(1) good reason to not buy an abandoned renaissance faire and make a subdivision for thea...
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 #2976343
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am i just retarded or are these things absolute dogshit baked in the summer sun?like half of them en...
Thread #2975767
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I hath conquered my fear of cement. Feels goodman.
Kitchen sink drain
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This house has no vents... no drains ... I plan on installing a drain that will just empty outside f...
Thread #2969983
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how do you clean this ? I tried scrubbing the fuck out of it and it's not coming off
Car Battery Security
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In Texas, auto parts stores and scrap yards pay $15 for each stolen car battery. Plus the scrap yard...
Thread #2970980
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Who is the true king od the middle shelf?
What is it?
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Found this just sitting in the corner in the attic of my 1926 house. No idea what it is. When you tu...
Thread #2956820
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3d printing was supposed to be eventually in everyone's home. What happened?
Thread #2959180
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>DIY youtuber filming & posting their project>they use tinkercadcan someone please help me understan...
1-2 small black spots appearing on laundry after wash
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Not all the time, but I keep getting random loads, especially whites, where the clothes come out the...
Sewing General
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Last General: >>2959624"I'M STUPID PLEASE LEND ME A HAND" - Themelinktr(dot)ee/4chansewing <---- lin...
Thread #2969587
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Name that project... you know the one
Should I get an electric
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Chainsaw?I alre have a glass one and a small electric one but should I get a big one?I'm kinda runni...
SCREWDRIVER BROS UNITE
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I've been using my vessel tang-thru as my main for a few years, love the weight on it and I don't ha...
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 ...
/robo/ - Robotics General: v2 Edition
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Post all about /diy/ robotics, robowaifus, kits, hardware, careers, ideas, etc.
Alt+F4:Consooom Thread
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>no results foundpost up your latest buysthings you want but dont needchristmas giftsuseless junk or...
help
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so there is this room is next to mine, and my dad welds and polishes metal in it. We polish metal al...
/rcg/ - Drone & Radio Control General
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In /rcg/ we discuss anything & everything remote controlled - multirotors, fixed wing, cars, rovers,...
Thread #2977594
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When and why would you use one of these, supposedly anti-kickback wood cutting wheels for an angle g...
Thread #2973497
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Can anyone tell what these are?
Thread #2978269
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Is there a crimp on bullet style connector for high dc amps? I tried to find one but i guess nobody ...
Thread #2976885
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my cat pisses everywhere at night and on tables is there a way I can rig something to sense motion a...
Artistic crafts
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Does anyone practice an artistic craft such as glass art, wood carving, ceramics, painting little ob...
Thread #2976697
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Is there anyway to make a body mod that allows you to feel radio waves from a distance?
Thread #2972146
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Bubba fills water meter hole with concrete to stop Water Co. from turning off woman's water. :)This ...
Thread #2976510
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>ai powered bots will not take my trade jobLol, lmao even.
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 ...
Sauna wood stoves
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I’m putting together a tent sauna, but my current settup won’t go above 125F. It’s a Morzh ten...
Thread #2935829
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Chainsaw thread. What chainsaws are you guys using and what things you like or dislike about them? W...
Thread #2976914
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Why do chainsaw chaps work against cordless saws but not corded ones? I understood that they don't w...
DIY Community Center
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Locals are agitating for a government-funded community center. But our city's finances are poor. Now...
Mushroom grow kit
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Hello, 3 days ago I mounted a Moby Dick Cultivation Kit, I was wondering if you could help me with a...
Thread #2975994
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nail plate appreciation thread. not recommended uses for nail plates
What even is a lifepo4 charger?
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The battery has a BMS so why can't it just take any 12v charging source?
Thread #2972754
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Is there a proper way to remove baseboards from the wall without fucking up the wall and breaking th...
Thread #2971014
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Has any of you managed to have current or former employers to pay for certification courses say in w...
Thread #2976281
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Is it easy to replace shingles on your own without any experience or knowledge? Can I watch a youtub...
/mcg/ - Microcontroller General: Literally Flashing Edition
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Previous Thread: >>2952647Here we discuss microcontrollers (MCUs), single board computers (SBCs), an...
Thread #2971861
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>Customer complained of weak fire and smoke backing up into the house
/3dpg/ 3d Printing General #379
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Last Thread: >>2970342Fine times with layer lines edition>Your print failed? Go to:www.simplify3d.co...
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...
Repair optic mouse
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Hey guys it's me again, the guy that fixed the scroll mouse with acetone thanks to this board.Anyway...
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 #2977675
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A few weeks ago we had a thread about paddle vs toggle switch grinders.How do people feel about rat ...
nigger /diy/ gallery
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post african geniuses and their devicesfirst up is the bicycle grinder
Thread #2922997
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/EMOT/ - Eternal Machine Operator Thread Clock in, push green button, play on phone until m30 happen...
Aluminum eddy current
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Advice on using eddy current on aluminum. I want to drive something along an aluminum sheet without ...
/wg/ - Woodworking General
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Last Supper EditionA place for anything to do with woodworking. Post your wood and woodworks.Previou...
marble machine
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The ugly bastard is starting over.
Beekeeping General - /bkg/
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A place for hobbyists, sideliners, and commercial beekeepers to discuss all aspects of apiculture. H...
Home Security
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Has anyone installed home security systems in their houses? what do you recommend and do you regret ...
Thread #2970662
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Lost your marbles? Make some!
I DID IT
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I have made an anti-grav device in my humble shed.
Frugal thread
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I'll start - pissing in the parking lot is free.
Sanding
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We have 7km of icy remote access road to sand. Any tips? I have got a F150 and a John Deere compact...
Antique restoration job
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I have this cool antique table and I want to restore it.It has a lot of different problems but let's...
Thread #2975853
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how do I into blacksmithing? why are anvils so expensive?
Thread #2967814
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A breaker bar is a breaker bar, right?ITT: Shit tier tools
Thread #2974496
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How do I fix this?
Thread #2975240
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Where do you get thin metal cut? Sendcutsend only cuts aluminum down to 1mm. Need .30mm cut.
tractor general
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post your tractors
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...
salteam.png
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A challenge for those who seek. The file is attached. Only logic and attention will reveal what’s ...
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 #2974825
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I have this small 6x10 cm piece of wood that i need to saw. However my vise is too weak (it's some s...
Leaky Water Main Valve
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How would you fix this?
do a video game
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hello, I am writting message to void my bag and also ask for advice or compare my situation with oth...
Thread #2972709
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Post your project face
TRASH SMUG SELF ABUSE ASSHOLE CULTURE
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How the fuck do I get away from this trash shit poison and abuse yourself, beat up on self preservat...
What is this green box in my basement?
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This green box is next to the hot water heater in my basement. Any idea what it does and what the di...
DIY Ventilation for single window room
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Hi /diy/, I am trying to come up with the best way to fix a room with poor ventilation. It has a sin...
Ceiling repair - what materials to use?
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Have a light switch unit that is falling off. The screws are not tightly installed as the area under...
Thread #2976574
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this old nm cable is absolutely aids to work with. each conductor has its own seperate cavity in the...
My first 3d print. Help?
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Trying to print “Benchy the Boat”. Can I get any pointers? It’s PLA filament
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...
Insulating guest house
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Hi /diy/, ESL from south america and I was wondering if you could help me.My house has a shitty, bad...
Dun goofed up my backsplash
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Completely fucked up tiling, the adhesive didn’t hold at all, it was still a little soft so I was ...
Thread #2971565
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What does /diy/ know about insulation a crawlspace? I live in the south and bought this house in the...
Thread #2961523
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Why has construction gotten so shit over the past 20 years? Ever since the start of McMansions, it's...
Thread #2975738
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This time it will work.Wheelbarrow tire tube.
Copper pipes
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Retard here, can I replace this without soldering
Thread #2959389
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Worst DIY accident you've had or seen?
warshing machine on the fritz
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So this bullshit, one year old washing machine is making a squealing noise when it moves the agitato...
Thread #2972253
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I got an arduino kit a year ago for free on a raffle, it's an Arduino UNO with a bunch of components...
Thread #2975580
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Did he really deserve all the hate?
Thread #2972306
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how nuts would I be to buy a POS like this?Never worked on any RV shit, but I'm an old carpenter and...
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