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I’m planning on using a seat like the one in the first picture by mounting it to a board or steel frame. Note the mounting holes in the second picture. I want the seat to be easily removed and re-installed. My first thought was to simply put studs in the mounting holes and use wing nuts on...

I have a non-plumbing project that might be able to use a 3” copper pipe cap. I need to know how deep the cap is. I can’t seem to find any specs online. If anyone has a 3” copper cap and can get a measurement, that would be great. If you want to sell it, even better.

I’m getting ready to replace the covers and diaphragms on the accelerator pumps on my Weber 40 IDA 3Cs. These things are fussy because the cover is pot metal and tends to warp if the attaching nuts are over tightened. If not tightened enough, they leak gas. The usual process is to tighten just...

I stumbled on these machine screw cutters and wondered if anyone has them or has tried them. I often find myself shearing small machine screws using the shear in wire stripper/crimping tools, but those tools don’t like stainless screws and only go to #10 These things go to 1/4-20 and there’s...

I need to remove a 4mm steel stud from a cast aluminum carburetor. (See pic) I see lots of stud extractors online, but none that small. Any ideas?

I’ve peen playing with concrete castings. I’m trying to get my castings bubble free so I don’t have pit marks on the face of the casting. I’m using super plasticizer so the mix flows easily. After mixing, I’m vibrating the mix to get out as much air as I can before pouring. I get lots of...

I just started using WAGO connectors. They seem to be perfect for making connections between stranded and solid wire. I’m mildly concerned about the lever catching something when all the wire is getting put into the box and possibly opening the lever. So, I put a wrap of tape around the...

I’m looking to replace the thermostat for a wall mounted towel warmer with a countdown timer. The outgoing stat and the timer are rated 20a. Although I verified that the circuit is 120v, I discovered that the stat is two pole. (See attached) If I install a timer can I connect the neutrals and...

I’m making concrete castings using the mold in the attached picture. The second picture is the casting I just did. I’m using countertop concrete. During my last attempt, I clamped a vibrating palm sander upside down and held the mold on top of it as I poured the concrete. I got a casting...

I’m making some artsy castings out of countertop concrete and I’d like to make the concrete look weathered as though it’s been beaten by years of wind and rain and had gotten that buff color of aged concrete. I’m adding dye, but that doesn’t make it look aged. Any ideas?

I just got an Uninterruptible Power Supply for my PC and 3D printer. The UPS alarms for about 15 seconds when the 3D printer prepares to print. Once it starts printing the alarm stops. I assume the current from starting the heating element exceeds the capacity of the UPS. Is this OK, or do...

I’ve got a little art project where I 3D printed a mold and I’m planning to use that mold to cast a design in concrete. Countertop concrete to be exact… Once the casting has cured, I plan to age it using muriatic acid. So, in addition to making the concrete release from the mold, the release...

Anybody got any favorite tie downs for roof racks? I just got a Ford Bronco and the roof rack is kind of high, so I’m basically standing on a tire to tie down. I’m looking for something that’s fast and easy. Ratchet straps seem rather cumbersome; Bungees are easier, but don’t seem as secure...

I’ll try to keep the background brief. I built a very heavy clock that will be mounted 11’ high on the wall in my living room. On the other side of that wall is a bedroom. To facilitate future battery changes, I plan to remote the battery by running an 18ga wire from the clock through the wall...

After removing the rear seats in my Ford Bronco, I want to create a flat surface. I’m thinking a piece of quality plywood like birch rather than regular sheathing. I’d plan to paint it with roll on bed liner, but I’m wondering how that would hold up on the plywood since, unlike a metal truck...

Any ideas on where I can get carpet to match weave and color in my 2024 Ford?