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07-02-08, 12:59 PM
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X10 Compatibility?

Are all brands of X10 devices compatible? I was given a used set up to allow me to remotely turn on the exterior lights on an out-building from inside my home. Installed in the electric panel...
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Velcro or PSA for sander

I need to replace the backer pad on my Porter-Cable DA sander. The options are to buy another backer for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) sanding disks, or buy a hook & loop style backer pad.
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If you can't find Ospho, ask for Phosphoric Acid...

If you can't find Ospho, ask for Phosphoric Acid or Rust Converter. Also, you can get online to Duluth Trading Co. They offer a gallon jug of rust converter.

I took two weeks because I only...
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The rotted areas under the bumper cover were so...

The rotted areas under the bumper cover were so severe, I had to fudge a couple of mounting points to get the bumper cover to stay on the car. If I attempted to fix the holes that were visible, it...
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Stop!!!!!!!!!

From my own experience, stop and step away (for a moment) from the repair job.

Hondas, both accords and civics are famous for rusting through in the exact area as yours. What you don't see...
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Not to steal your thunder, but a few weeks ago at...

Not to steal your thunder, but a few weeks ago at Lowes, I snagged a Kobalt 4 drawer rolling tool chest with a molded "tool tray" top for $20. It normally retailed for $176, but it had been dropped...
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I'm not familiar with that model, but the motor...

I'm not familiar with that model, but the motor on my Delta Sidekick Contractor (direct drive) table saw gave out. The armature burned up sending a spray of sparks into a nice pile of sawdust. ...
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Yep, it's toast. Although my earlier boring...

Yep, it's toast. Although my earlier boring long winded diatribe offered to those willing to read it a glimpse into the magic little box that works not nearly as fast as any of us would like, it...
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Empty, as in, no stuff inside the plastic case? ...

Empty, as in, no stuff inside the plastic case? If so, I'd guess the reason the charger behaves the way it does is due to a feedback loop built into the charger circuit. Most chargers use a...
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I played around with your idea (and it's a really...

I played around with your idea (and it's a really great one) and the result was a 9 lb "anchor" duct taped to my cordless drill. Making 12VDC from 120AC is easy, a small transformer, a rectifier,...
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Views: 151,506
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Sealing? I was able to open the packs by simply...

Sealing? I was able to open the packs by simply removing 4 screws. I suppose, if necessary you could glue it back together. When I had to cut open the charger for the DeWalt to replace a blown...
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Been There, Done That

After searching for 3 years for the "perfect" truck, I netted a '89 F150 4WD with low miles and high body rot.

I too wanted to do it myself and was lucky enough to find a used MIG unit. I got...
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I don't have any plans, but it wouldn't take much...

I don't have any plans, but it wouldn't take much effort to got to Lowes or Home Depot with a tape measure and notepad. One thing I will offer is a suggestion on material. I used Douglas Fir for...
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Lots of adhesive and here's why. It's a bathroom...

Lots of adhesive and here's why. It's a bathroom , where humidity is created on a regular basis. Humidity will find it's way in the smallest crack and opening and then wreak havoc on your efforts....
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I used a wipe on oil based polyurethane...

I used a wipe on oil based polyurethane (Formby's) to finish a mission style sleigh bed for my daughter. I decided to go with wipe on for more control over how much stuff was put on. I used...
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I've been trying to kill a DeWalt 3/8" corded...

I've been trying to kill a DeWalt 3/8" corded drill for years. It's been dropped countless times, one time into a snow bank while running. It's been left in the rain. I even used it with a...
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As far as brands go, I don't have enough...

As far as brands go, I don't have enough experience to form an educated opinion (although my brother-in-law's DeWalt has it all over my Skil). One suggestion I'll offer is to look at how well the...
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Hope this isn't too late

Have you considered it has a bad fuse?

About a year ago, my DeWalt Charger seemed to have died. Like in the original post in this thread, no light and the batteries didn't charge at all. I...
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The longest lasting and quietest blades I've used...

The longest lasting and quietest blades I've used (table and circular saw) are "Freud" brand. :coffee:
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Land o lakes, I posted this under the "Bad...

Land o lakes, I posted this under the "Bad battery or bad charger?" thread, but it might help.

It will take some doing, but you can repair cordless drill batteries. An 18 volt battery pack is...
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Thanks for the input, but the issue preventing my...

Thanks for the input, but the issue preventing my replacing it is less that it was a gift and more that I'm too darn cheap to pay for a better unit. Besides, the in-laws have NEVER set foot in my...
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Compressor Muffler

I hate my compressor. If it weren't a gift from the in-laws, I'd have pushed it out into traffic by now. It's a 20 gal Coleman Powermate Oil-less type. It works fine and keep up with all my...
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First let me state that I'm not a pro welder,...

First let me state that I'm not a pro welder, rather an extremely left-handed hobbiest that's trying to get better at welding.

I've found that if I use two hands, hold the torch with my left, and...
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It's a long shot, but check with your local...

It's a long shot, but check with your local Lincoln, Miller or Hobart dealer and see if they have any used trade-ins for sale. A co-worker of mine fell into a Miller-Matic 175 for $300. :coffee:
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It will take some doing, but you can repair...

It will take some doing, but you can repair cordless drill batteries. An 18 volt battery pack is made up with 12 "C" sized rechargable cells. These are available at Radioshack or any place that...
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