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The attached picture is of a ramp I want to build. Actually they are side ramps for a motorcycle lift. I need to make the downhill transition at the joint the red line marks. I know I can likely cut a notch or angle in the wood. But that is likely to weaken the joint. My bike weighs 700...

I bought the blade in the picture to cut some aluminum. It clogged and is now worthless after about 8 inches of cutting. Obviously I have the wrong blade. So what is a correct/good one for cutting aluminum? Alternatively is there a way to unclog the blade?

I have researched this but have come up empty. I have an area which has about a 6 foot overhang over a door. I want to put a camera there but I am thinking the black hoodie gang will just come and poop the camera off the mount. In calling a few camera companies all they will do is disable...

I recently purchased a Dewalt OMT (Oscillating Multi Tool). The set came with one bi-metal cutting blade. At first it went through screws and nails like they were butter. But 10 screws/nails later and the blade is completely dull. Therefore I am wondering if someone here can recommend some...

I have a spare Liftmaster 02103L switch. I am wondering if I can wire it to open and close my garage door (As a second wall button) which, has a residential opener. Are the buttons just momentary contact switches? How would i wire it. Current opener has a red and white wire running to two...

I keep frying smart plugs (Kasa EP10 and Hs103's). They are said to be rated at 15 amps. My garage door motor draws 7 amps max but is frying them. The fried ones no longer actuate the power. I assume the contact switch or some other component is overheating and melting itself together. I...

I am looking to control my garage door opener via a WIFI remote momentary contact switch. I know garage door companies make there but something like this is a bit more inexpensive. https://a.co/d/4um0HsP module What has me stumped is this. I would like to have this module located next to...

Well here is a situation I never thought I would see. My cousin is moving. He has a pool table light that would look good in my 3rd bay man cave. He tells me he will take it down and bring it over. He shows up with it. Of course I do not say anything but the lamp cord is cut as represented by...

When working on cars and motorcycles I find myself constantly needing to search for or verify a hot wire. I am thinking a meter which clamps to the wire to measure DC would be a good idea. However, they are hard to find. Anyone know of one? Alternatively, do you have a better way to look...

I have a Hitachi 10 inch saw. Came with a wood blade so I assume it is a wood saw. I have to make 10 cuts of aluminum angle iron that is 2x2 inches. First, is this a good idea? Second what type of blade would you recommend?

I recently got a free Genie Excelerator Garage door opener. The thing really does whip the door open fast. I had some garage door guys tell me that it is excessive and in the long run will cause premature where of other components. Apparently there is or used to be a marking on the PCB board...

Daughters has a condo. Pictured is her soffit vents. believe it or not these things are stapled to the soffit which is honestly like cardboard. Over the years the vents have begun to sag making it a perfect invitation for bugs. Anyone have experience with a good method of re-securing these...

As it is black Friday I am looking for a tablet. I know nothing about them. This would be used for the following... 1) Watching YouTube repair/DIY videos 2) Sending and responding to emails. I do not think I need a super fast one. I see many for around $100. However, reviews state that the...

I want to get something like this for my garage door service door entrance. However, can LED's take on/off cycling as well as an incandescent? It would be hooked to a motion sensor. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNGFGQH2?tag=atomicindus08-20 LED light link

My neighbor has an electric snowblower. It says it is 13 amps. Using the chart in the manual it says for a 75 foot run he needs a 12 AWG cord. He has been using a 16 AWG for years. So you can probably guess that I now have a blower where the chart in the manual calls for 12 AWG. I am...

I have finally gone over the hill in terms of shoveling hurting the old back too much. I am thinking of purchasing a corded blower. 18 to 21 inch width. I have been researching reviews and of course they are all over the place. Does anyone have a machine in this class that can give me some...

I have a Noco battery in my motorcycle. I have a charger for my RC helicopter hobby and am wanting to use it to charge the NOCO. I assume the NOCO is 4 LIFEp04 cells based on the voltage. Note that in the motorcycle there is no balancing circuitry so I assume the battery is being fed straight...

I have a 60 volt lawn mower. The battery packs are a bunch of 18650 cells. The charger is equipped with 3 led lights. Bad status, charging and complete. No voltage readout. To get maximum life out of my batteries I am wondering what the proper storage voltage should be for winter. Let's...

Hello, I am trying to depict the issue I have through this picture. The red line represents an obstruction. The black box represents where the wrench will hit the obstruction. At times you can only put the wrench on where it will not allow rotation when tightening. In other words you run out of...

I am looking for input as to a good Wifi controlled thermostat to install. It must have a deadband adjustment though. Many Home Depot stocked ones do not offer deadband and the furnace/ac cycle in an effort to try to maintain .5 degrees. That's Crazy. I have gas forced air heat and AC...