even the metric based country has to deal with american dogshit measuring system or least use decimal like how you measure bullets, "point seventy five inch" sounds more humane than "it's seven-eight...

what is the best paid TV streaing app these days, to set up for a 4 TV house? For the price... App should be able to get everything that was available on legacy cable providers Thank you for your at...

Burned the kitchen table and I want to fix it as soon as possible. I have a vast set of tools in the garage.

>neighbors portrayed as the bad guys who are stirring up trouble "for no reason at all" >video creator spends months pounding away building their huge car garage right next to their windows. I sympath...

It's been a good while since we've had a good tractor thread.

is it /effay/ if i use these tiled mirrors put them all over my walls and the ceiling without any margins so the walls are entirely reflective?

MODS ban me from /diy/k too many bots for this board to be useful.

Old thread died right after I asked >>2908254 so here’s a new wwg I guess Post woodworking related questions, projects, ideas etc. >resources https://rentry.co/trc3fwya

i was stabbing away at my fridge with a knife last night because a wall of ice at the back had grown so thick it enveloped a few jars at the back of the fridge, locking them into place. at one point i...

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Biting the bullet on Speed Queen in the next couple weeks Do I get the Tr or the Tc

How to I find or make a slave Leia outfit that's made of actual metal and how practical would that be to design and wear Why hasn't it been done already Even well made plastic ones still look terribl...

I bought this ebike off amazon but cant get this loose because the nut is crooked. Ive been trying to get it loose but the nuts are deteriorating. What do to get this out so i can put the wheel on?

my sweet and super cool boyfriend is digging drainage holes for our chicken coop the ground is clay , it floods like crazy (hence why he put the drainage) anyways what i wanted to ask was will pea...

When you put an AC on to max setting, does the compressor pump actually move faster or does the airflow - the fan- just go faster?

boys what gauge nailgun do i want? 90% of the use will be skirting boards and window trim do i want 16ga or 18ga?

Last Thread: >>2918429 Last minute edition >Your print failed? Go to: www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting >Calibrate your printer. ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide/ teachingtechy...

Does anyone here DIY professionally? What trade do you do? I'm a carpenter

>go to Lowes ONCE instead of the lumber yard because they had a coupon >build the base to the shed >check square >man these numbers are weird, but the distance between all the boards is right >measure...

Previous thread: >>2880131 Here we discuss microcontrollers (MCUs), single board computers (SBCs), and their accessories, such as Atmel mega and tiny AVRs (Arduinos), PICs, ARM boards such as blue/bl...

So I have this universal motor from an old washing machine. I'm trying to build a plastic shredder with it. I bought a cheap PWM dimmer to control the engine's rotation but it's still too fast for wha...

how do you find the drive to finish your house projects? I need to work on the stuff I started but I just can't bring myself to go back to it. I quit work for the day at like 1pm and I'm just wasting ...

Redpill me on SKIL Is it a good brand for powertools?

I want to build a dividing wall in my basement, to make the boiler room a bit more comfy. I want to use plywood on a frame with acoustic panels on top. The wall should not reach the ceiling to leave r...

Best CAD software? what's the best all in one CAD software that you won't need any other one, yet it's intuitive, easy, and preferably free? I'm not new to 3D world, I used before many many 3D softwar...

>no drilling but then where does the concrete go?

They will finance an expensive McMansion project built from scratch on an empty lot, but I cannot under any circumstances get a loan to take an old existing house and bring it up to code. That leaves ...

What's better for a bathroom/kitchen flooring, luxury vinyl plank or tile like limestone/porcelain?

when i try to brush off some rust with steel wool i just use it as it is, works fine. when i apply some machine oil to the wool it gets stuck everywhere and gets messy. what does the oil do here?

It is that time again /diy/. I want to dig and dig and dig and have a giant cave system under house. How can I live out my dream?

What projects make the most significant difference in the value of a home relative to their cost?

The old thread isn't bumping anymore. Time for a new Stupid Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread. Previous: >>2923364

For some reason the algorithm decided to show me this schizo after years of not watching him. Tell me what happened with him these years.

call me crazy, but this looks about perfect for world roaming but mostly "floating condo" live aboard. Make hull out of long narrow strips of welded steel. I like how its got separate elevated interi...

Smalltime independent contractors are greedy. I had my first experience with one yesterday. He refused to work hourly and quoted me 700 dollars on a relatively small framing job, which I agreed to. I ...

Last year my basement flooded cause the light wells filled with water and pushed open the windows ever so slightly. new windows that are waterproof are like 2k without installation. the light wells ha...

>My google 6a's screen breaks >Pixels at the top of the screen stop working >Use teeth to try to tighten it, maybe it fixes it >It breaks further and goes completely black >whathaveIdone.jpg >Ok, time...

sup /diy/ Do you guys have any tips/tricks on starting with soldering? I wanted to finally mod my x360 but I don't rlly want to mess this shit up so I gotta start somewhere smaller.

I've been having trouble with my well. It started back in Mar/Apr, seemed like pressure was low, but it was running, and the gauge seemed normal. It pumped up to 50lbs, drew down to 30, and the pump k...

Hi guys. Anyone knows what this little guy is? I find many of them when taking water out of my well. Every now and then, there will be one in the bucket. They seem to be amphibious. The length of the ...

Can someone ID this hydraulic part? I went to 4 different hydraulic parts stores and no one knows exactly what it is. The last place told me it's a pressure regulator that's $70 but that's not it It...

What do you guys wear at work?

Hello diy. My bike makes a squealing noise when I ride it which I believe is the result of an out of true wheel rubbing against the brake pads. Is there any way to fix this without buying a zillion R...

my soldering iron is dog shit. Should i just get one like this? Whats a good brand anyways

Which type of pliers is the most versatile?

Thinking about setting up a general-purpose lab and workshop space. The goal is a hybrid area that can handle chemistry, electronics, woodworking, and light fabrication without turning into a complete...

What would be the best way to cut/grind down one side of a sledgehammer to make something like a maul, with a blade? Besides keeping it cool during the process, should I do any heat treating afterward...

I made a flyswatter to deal with insects and other undesireable pests How do you get rid of pests?

One of the side cases I got with my motorcycle has some fairly significant cracks, and the previous owner's shitty repairs were shitty and didn't work. I don't want to spend $500 on a replacement set ...

Are korean appliances generally garbage? I'm looking for a new washer. I hear any korean appliances dealing with water are trash.

Thread underwent thermal runaway (that's been used before though) or whatever: >>2913061 >I'm new to electronics. Where to get started? It is an art/science of applying principles to requirements. Fi...

I have a honda glr125 that i have lovingly kept outdoors in favour of my other bikes. The engine is blown, and I have a replacement from ebay. I cant get this bastard exhaust header off. Important no...

>buy speed "square" >look inside >triangle

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Where online can I learn about different construction materials used historically to build homes in my area of the world? I've been asking ChatGPT with photos from real estate listings to tell me abou...

If you could only have one of these two – a gooseneck prybar and the kind with a handle with a strike face – which would you take and why? Assuming same length and quality level.

I might be a retarded retard but I need help. I've been trying to find a female piece for this gate hinge that I can bolt to a wooden gate. All I've been able to find are ones that fit a 5/8" pin, wel...

I want to buy/install an AC but on the manual it says to drill into the wall to install supports. Would a 4V electric be enough to drill through wood?

What's the best trap I should invest in to take care of speedy mother fuckers like this? Are they dangerous? Also I have other bugs. Does it make sense to buy anything other than MaxCatch since it s...

my outlets in the bathroom are in series on a GFCI circuit starting in the downstairs bathroom. so if something trips the out let in my bathroom, I have to go downstairs to reset it. is that normal? ...

I've always wanted to try bricklaying, maybe a wall or a small structure like this. It looks like it could be pretty relaxing and fun if I take my time with it. But I wonder if I can do it by myself

How do I get these stupid shifter knobs off? The red one has a little phillips screw but the other two look like they're welded on or something. Without removing these I can't remove the plastic piece...

Anyone have one of these? I want something to put ratchet straps and my hitch in, but I don't want one of the classic boxes that go under the rear window for how much space they take up. All of the br...

I need some help figuring out the best way to replace these ducts. The highlighted areas is pic related are molding because condensation can pool at the end of these ducts. What would be the best layo...

So my dad pruned an oak branch and gave it to me figuring it could be some kind of LARP wizard staff. It sounded like a fun project so I shaved the bark off with my pocket knife. A couple times I shav...

Post neat stuff from your local craigslist free section.

As soon as I release the pilot button the flame goes out. After a few seconds the status LED comes on so the thermocouple is still putting out voltage. What could it be?

I'm about to beging prepping for the IBEW aptitude test, what am I on for? What's the best study resource?

/g/ kicked me out and said i belong here. Is this true? Any cool projects with this? I am still using original firmware. Might hop onto momentum soon. Also purchased a feberis pro, but lacking in info...

Ideas to seal these holes where roof trim meets brickwork in older house? It' a garage that was at some point turned into a larger bed room which I need to stay in for the time being. Problem is the r...

Lads. I'm starting to plan out a diy hitbox build. Main thing I'm thinking over is how to make the enclosure. My initial thoughts is just a simple wooden box design with a sheet of plexiglass on top f...

What type of glue is good for sticking metal to metal? I bought a belt and the buckle is only attached by thorns in this little place where it's easy to open the cage and have it come apart completel...

Some of these things are only like a thousand bucks. There has to be something cool you can do with em, right?

Refurbishment just a meme or usable for practical DIY machining?

>set up glue rat trap >rat gets stucks in the glue >it starts struggling and yelling >dont want to get rid of the rat yet

How do I fix this? I don't want to talk to my land lady about it. Please help.

We have a large, heavy fence door, which recently came off of it's hinges (bullet hinges, specifically). Namely, the pins inside broke in two. Would it be possible to purchase and install new pins sep...

Imagine losing your head because cordless angle grinders weren't a thing yet

I am tired of this fake ass world so I have decided to build a DIY time machine. First we need to determine new physical principles upon which to base this technology. A promising direction, I think, ...

I have a Neptune 4 Plus, I really like it and the print area is 320 x 320 x 385mm. I've been using it for about a year and a half now. I saw some of those Bambu printers that are fully enclosed and I ...

Do you happen to have a bunch of old rusty coins lying around or even some rare coins that are badly rusted and therefor don't show off the full detail? so do i and i have found a way to remove the ru...

Essentially, pic-related is everything I need to know, but I'd like to talk about it anyways. How can I keep it legal? (I'm in Germoney, so I can only do a "Balkonkraftwerk" without involving the powe...

How would you make something like pic related?

My first real drone (not finished) diy 7 inch Can’t fly it yet because the controller I bought is incompatible with my flight controller. Rookie mistakes i guess The price ballooned fast as there wer...

I thought about installing a small cooler with beverages for delivery drivers in my driveway. I don't want it to be inside my garage, though, but on the outside wall of the garage. It would be on the ...

What are your thoughts on stone foundations or zero concrete foundations as opposed to modern concrete foundations?

Been digging a lot of holes lately for plants and it's torn up the skin on the inside of my thumbs. What are some good gloves to help with this? I think like gel padding inside the finger joints would...

Hey, I was wondering if someone could help me find a good DIY video on how to make a suit for my fiancé, or share some suit templates. I want to make him a suit for his birthday in three months. I hav...

How do people keep these clean? Do they have a dedicated universal vacuum for them and suc them regularly?

Is this trade list accurate?

Over the years I've collected images which I'd one day like to show an architect if I'm ever rich enough to have my dream house. Here's a rough collage of them. Why don't you anons do the same as w...

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hello! so i have this 2 water valves (one feeding a toilet). i need to be able to open/close them and i not sure because they only seem to have the head of a screw on the top. im used to the ones that...

I'm installing vinyl plank in the roughly 750 square foot area highlighted. Initially I decided to lay the planks perpendicular to the door starting at the door, running parallel to the stairs but the...

This isn't exactly a DIY ask, as I won't be doing very much of this myself, but I wonder if anyone could help me assess the cost of my plan if I choose to do it. I'm British so I'm pricing this in po...

Bosch Ascenta, 10 years old, stopped bringing water into it a week ago. E24 code suggested drain pump had died, replaced it with another one from Bosch. Changed to E08 so I figured it was the inlet va...

does anyone know of a model of hammer that has a straight 90° claw? Preferably around 22oz. Bonus points for a waffle face and wood handle. Doesn't have to be very "nice" as it's just going to be used...

greetings. today I was informed of tiling being a good career choice in terms of pay and high demand. I'm 20, in the UK and have long wished to have some sort of hands on type of job. any advice/recom...

have you got a 3d printer? if so wchich one do you recomendet? I've got Creality Ender 3 V3 KE and recomendet it bor beginers

I just want to BITCH about SMALL ENGINES All I'm trying to do is clean out the carburetor on my fuckin lawnmower. Easy job, right? Guess again! Been nothing but bullshit start to finish, strange flu...

Alright /diy/ I need to apply base coat to an indoor wall, then primer, then paint. I have only worked with paint. How am I supposed to prepare the base coat? Just putting water and the powder in a b...

Plaster fell off my wall because of water ingress. How do I fix it?

And find out where they live? Maybe even phone number?

Any Hakko FR-301 users here? are they worth it?

hey diy! so i want to block a glass door by attaching alu metal angles to the door frame. for this i bough a Rivet plier (pic related). i also bought the strongest rivets in the store (yep, noob). i g...

i make this tree, this is the biggest one. a lot of people like it but I don't sell many of them, what am I doing wrong?

I have some machines in the garage that I've made up electric panels for. Those panels are screwed to plywood squares that, previously, have been able to be screwed directly into drywall/studs. This n...

I'm thinking of gluing wooden panel to drywall ceiling (ceiling, not wall). I'm wondering that's the maximum weight per square meter that my ceiling will be able to hold.

I'm a recently retired carpenter (from house framing to closing out fucked up Govt projects like hospitals and jails) and did some RE related Termite/Dryrot repair, so I've seen termite and other Insp...

Hello id like to weld two batteries and increase their voltage. I tried welding positive to positive and the voltage remained the same then i tried positive to negative and they heat up and even caugh...

has anyone tried shaving with just a kitchen knife, no cream or anything? i want to give it a try, but not sure if it's a stupid idea just want to try and make my shaving as simple as possible

No, not the tip, I always took care of it by always tinning it I mean, the area around it; there are some burnt flux above the tip itself. How do you keep it clean?

How do I make or modify a pair of cat ears that can't be easily removed? It doesn't have to be super difficult to escape or anything but they shouldn't be able to taken off or moved from the top of h...

Chat GPT told me that to make Ferrite cores, it is enough for me to mix rust dust with graphite dust together with the resin as an alternative solution to the industrial one (since I have not controll...

https://www.instructables.com/Make-your-own-cellphone-from-scratch/ So I'm trying to make a diy phone to hide from glowniggers. The above phone is pretty cool, but it uses a 2G module. What board do ...

Looking for a chemical/solution to destroy hair. I'm looking to replace my shower drain this weekend or so. I know it's got a huge gross long chunk of hair hanging underneath, because I can't slide th...

>need carpet installed >hire a carpenter >he doesn't know how to install carpet >use lag bolt >IRL latency stays the same same day btw

I hate these so much. The keys collapse and the thing starts activating on it's own. I wonder if there is a way to replace it with something beefy that won't break.

This is my new shed. Ideally I don't want to spend a fortune on more concrete. What are some cost effective options to reduce the sand coming inside the shed? We're entering winter, so getting a bunch...

What would you do about this issue with a neighbor without dragging it through court? To make his new roof perfectly square he went over the property line but it's too close.

Tips for sealing this door gap between my garage and house? There's already weather stripping but the door frame is just warped into the wall. I know I need to pull the trim off and shim it but it's a...