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    Pressure washer new pump pulsating

    Hi, Anyone work with pressure washer? I replaced an AAA pump with a popular Cat 4ppx25gsi pump. Ran it today and it's pulsating and making noise. You can see the hose move with the sound. Also the pressure is definitely not as strong as the AAA pump Faulty pump? I cant see how it would have...
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    10x20 chicken run roof beam

    Im building a 10x20 chicken run with shed style roof. Basically a carport but with some hardware cloth for covering. Using poly roofing because Im redoing what I have. basically this: The plan is to have six 4x4 posts. 3 post on each 20' side so mid span is 10'. The issue is, Im having trouble...
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    Craftsman log splitter - parts available/ universal?

    Looking at a Craftsman 15Ton Eager-1 Log Splitter MS245.34540/3.8TEC The guy says the ram does return said could be the control valve. Hydraulic parts are somewhat universal, right? This guy's cleaning out and has it $125 for this, 2 leaf blower, tiller, and honda engine pressure washer. If...
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    ID this bench vise

    Can anyone tell what brand this vise is? Would you buy for $50?
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    120v to DC 24v LED lights. PIR sensor cause buzz

    I changed to undercabiner lights to DC 24v with a DC24v dimmable controller, and also added a PIR sensor Everything works great but after adding the PIR, the PIR will buzz when I dim the lights. It does not buzz if no PIR is used or if not dimmed at the light switch. Light switch is also for LED...
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    Variable speed house fan motor

    I have a house fan with GE 5kcp39hg motor that has a off/hi/lo. I'd like to make it a variable speed house fan. What are my options? Has an adjustable belt system.
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    ID this old floor jack

    Wondering if anyone can ID this jack. There is some bit of sticker on there but that's about it.
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    Propane tank size for kitchen stove (2 person, 95% cooking)

    Looking to go propane and new stove with LG 20K BTU burner stove. 2 person house, cook 95% of everything. Would like to avoid the annual membership fee which I think is for tanks and annual inspection of line and tank. I seems like 100lb tank may be good? As long as the tank is up to inspection...
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    Firewood rack. 4x4 or 2x4?

    Building a 1 row firewood rack. The base is 16" wide and 8ft long. It will have a small roof over it. Front post will be 6ft high and the rear will be lower to slant the roof (how much shorter?) I've been looking at designs, definitely overthinking it but also want it to look good because it...
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    craftsman block grinder - is this original spacer?

    Just picked up a 397.19340 1/2HP grinder. I purchased a Weiler 02325 6" wire wheel. It fits over the shaft but with the spacer, it sticks out past the body. Is this a aftermarket spacer? the norton wheel that was on it: NORTON 7 X 1/2 X 1-1/4 32A46-KVBE ME13717 TYPE 12 DISH WHEEL What are my...
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    Drip edge and Fasica board- add a gap?

    This new to us house seems to be dripping water behind the gutter onto the fascia. I see wood expansion and paint removed. It's not all the water but seems to have been happening for awhile and over time, causing the soil below it sink, . Been doing some research and it sounds like a common...
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    Mounting a 3k winch on workbench ideas

    I need to mount a winch that will pull 3000lb. It will be around 8-10ft long. On one end is the winch, on the other is an ancor to also support 3000lb. An i-beam would be nice but that's expensive and heavy. Im thinking 2×6s or 2x8s sandwiched together? What about a couple 2x8, 2x10, or 2x12...
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    Fluorescent lights buzzing

    Just moved into New house. I don't remember the flourescent lights having a buzz but wondering if me removing some bulbs from every other light and running them like that, caused any issue? They are hardwired to one switch There are 11 of them lighting up the entire basement. I found at least...
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    Looking for a tool

    Hi Unique situation here. I make/splice soft shackles made of amsteel blue and I currently use SK linesman pliers and needle nose to do my work. What I use them for is tightening knots by sticking the needle nose into the knot loops and open the pliers, to tension each part of the knot. I'm...
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