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I have an "antique" car, with the associated 20 year old plastic. Some important switches are set into the console, just in front of the shifter. Over time, the nests for these switches were no longer able to tolerate the force transmitted by pressing and holding the button down. I went to...

Thank you for the replies! I'll be referring back to this thread as I'm sure I'll have other broken stuff. I always seem to have something go sideways.

I have some bolt extractors - the kind that look like nut drivers, but with left hand spiral flutes. As long as the bolt/screw has enough material protruding for purchase, they've never failed me. Broken screws/bolts without protruding shafts kick my ****. I don't think I've ever successfully...

Thank you guys. I'll make a thread when it's done.

I got myself in over my head, but that's good, because stretching makes me a better person. I was trying to come up with some child friendly projects to get the family involved in. Started well, had some good ideas. DD asked to make a bow. Sure, we can do that! I figured I'm looking at 3-4...

The short version of a long story is I goofed up and ordered the wrong thing. I have 2 GE P/N WR1210757 for free, you pay for the shipping. I don't need these, and will throw them away unless someone happens to need them for their freezer. Have a nice day!

I want that!! But I ain't going to Ohio for it. :sad:

I bet his name is Steve. I need my big ***, tall house painted. No way I'm getting 30'+ in the air to do that. I get some quotes. Some kinda high, some :shocking: I'm mulling over what to do when I see two guys painting a neighbors tall, big *** house. I stop the car, jump out and say wazzup...

I have a 4kw system, grid tied. I don't remember the exact cost, but after all rebates, was about $8k IIRC. The break even point WAS 7-8 years in a perfect world, but kd3pc point #3 above is accurate. They are totally rejigging the billing/fee structure next month. I have no idea what the net...

I loved Texas Country Reporter when I lived in Texas. I may have to find Rfd.

I started a kitchen fire once. I was frying some chicken then had an "emergency" in the far part of the house. By the time I came back, the vent hood was black and ever so slightly warped, the tile backsplash was black, the chicken was charcoal and all of the oil was gone. I never smelled...

I saw 3 KD 7" diamond tile saw blades that didn't match up to the current ones or the sku on the prices. I grabbed the least dusty one (they were buried) and went to SCO to price check. It froze the computer. The guy came to help, it turned into a production, and finally they offered to sell it...

I got a dusty tool box for $0.01 yesterday. Looks a lot like this, only all black. All packaging was long gone, only the barcode remains. RIDGID Model # 222571 And I got a Rigid generator for $99.00 Model # RD903612 3,600-Watt 211cc Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with Subaru Engine...

It's good to have faith in your son. I would just remember he isn't you, and this whole business may go sideways. How will that affect how you work together, live together and grow together? Also, I think the biggest stumbling block is the insurance. I don't know of any insurance company that...

Thanks to you guys, I'very discovered the world of penny products. I went to my Home Depot and looked for some of the stuff described here. I couldn't find a garage door opener, hose or weed killer. I did find some carpet cleaner jammed back on the clearance rack, five bottles, five cents. Yea...

I do this, especially when it gets me to free shipping for something I had to buy anyway. Spend $20 to get free ($15) shipping? Absolutely. Sometimes I even end up using those "free" tools. Most recent was a spring wound socket extension. I didn't expect much when I put it in my cart. I...

I have that Werner ladder (clearance sale at Home Depot), and it is great! I also had one "death slide" about 9' up when used as an extension ladder. It just slipped on a (kind of recently?) waxed hardwood floor. I also lived to tell about it, but wouldn't pay to ride it again!

It takes me an hour and some change, 2 special order filters and 11+ quarts of Mobil 1 0W-40 on one of mine. No way, no how am I trusting some dipstick at speedy lube to do it, or do it right. The dealer is hours away and wants $400. That's not happening either. If I have to do one, I'm going...

The easiest thing that also allows the most flexibility in the future is to hang some of those thick plastic freezer curtains. Like this: http://stripdoorsonline.com/stripdoors-info But not much fabrication fun, if that's what you're into.