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I have to relocate some domestic water copper pipe get access to another pipe. I put a couple turns on the pipe with my pipe cutter and looked over and noticed the pipe itself has threads on it. I've never seen copper pipe with threads. It's not a sweat on male adapter. I took out my...

I'm getting a little tired of dragging around an extension cord every time I need to make a hole. I'm using an old Milwaukee right angle drill. Anyone use the cordless Hole hawg (with chuck - NOT 7/16 quik connect version)? Is it powerful enough?

I need to install 11 indoor mini split units and 4 outdoor units in a multifamily building. The lineset is being fished down wall cavities. There are some turns involved that I won't be able to accomplish with a bender. My plan is to make the longest runs possible and then connect the...

I'm installing mini splits where the lineset lengths exceed the stock lengths sold by the condenser manufacturer. I'm buying the communication wire from Supplyhouse in 250ft rolls. Some of my runs are 50' & some ~75'. Should I go with 14ga or will 16ga suffice?

Anyone have a process to sharpen hole saws? I've got a bunch of milwaukee hole saws that are too dull to cut anymore. And they are not cheap, especially the larger sizes. I see this post on garage journal from 2016 where a guy has a system to sharpen hole saws. Unfortunately all the picture...

I've been running lineset inside the wall cavities (2x4) for my install. I drill the holes from the unfinished space below. One of my wall cavities was framed with 1 5/8" deep metal studs. I've got 2 options.... (A or B) A. Drill 3 holes - one for each of the following. (I'll have to...

I'm trying to fish some mini split lineset up a finished wall from the floor below. The floor below is wide open. I've got a 2 3/4" hole drill thru the bottom plate, but when looking thru the hole, I see I put some blocking b/w the studs in the finished space. I think I can making a hole saw...

I've got to cut 2 slots (each 12-18" tall ) in the drywall so I can snake up hvac lineset and a pvc condensate pipe from below. One slot to let me drill out the baseplate, and the other to hook up the lineset to the mini split unit. The plan is to use a drywall blade on my oscillating tool...

I got the screw in the chuck out (clockwise to loosen). I took the right angle attachment & chuck off the drill, and now I'm trying to get the chuck off the right angle attachment. I tried smacking the allen wrench with a mallet both clockwise and counterclockwise. No luck. Now I'm trying...

My water heater gave out yesterday. Got the replacement today. The old one was sitting on the boiler room floor which occasionally gets water. The steam boiler (installed 2018) is sitting on a 3" elevated platform. I can't recall what the guys used for that. They didn't pour it. I see...

There’s a guy offering these nearby for $200. Tanks are empty. Decent deal? I need this to install mini split systems. Lots a of bends.

The "guide" the runs parallel to the threaded spindle is clearly bent. It makes closing the last 1" very difficult and the last 1/8" impossible (at least for me). Is there a way to repair this?

I have an old manual battery charger I use for electrolysis (rust removal). Smoke is coming from the windings??? (not sure what the exact term for that part is) when I turn it on. (The leads are not connected to the anode or cathode and it smokes). Any ideas on how I can repair this? Arrow...

I'm trying to fix this extension cord that stopped working a while ago. No visible damage along the length of the cord. Only the black line shows continuity. Any recommendations on how to proceed?

I am trying to determine the stud sizes I used on a section of wall. It's on a perimeter wall of an attached building - meaning there's another building on the other side of the wall. The only thing that separates us is brick noggin. Think rowhouses. I'd rather not rip out a section of...

I recently bought a used Milwaukee porta-band saw (corded). I like how clean it cuts compared to my chop saw. I'd like to mount it to a chop saw base to do square 90* cuts and 45* miters. I see someone selling a broken Dewalt chop saw for parts. Has anyone made something like this...

I have some partial sheet-goods from past projects leaning up against walls. Plywood, cement board (full sheets), etc. I'd like to get the mess sorted out. I have enough 1 1/2" square tube (~ 1/8 wall thickness) for the job. I have casters and a partial sheet of 3/4" plywood for the base...

Home depot delivered this bathtub with chipped paint in multiple locations. After complaining, they agreed to replace it, but the replacement is 16 days out. They refunded me for the original purchase. I prefer not to wait that long to continue with my project. The replacement is $600. At...

Found a guy selling a the DCN21PL tool only for $165. Seems better than prices on completed ebay sales. I'm currently using a Freeman pneumatic nailer and it is very heavy. I picked up the dewalt in HD yesterday and it felt really light. Anyone have experience with this gun? What...

Can anyone recommend a thinning ratio? I’m using a husky hvlp sprayer with either a 1.4mm or 1.8mm tip. I have both mineral spirits and acetone on hand. Thanks in advance.