Salvaging a soldering tip ... Is it possible to salvage a tip like this that has been used by a moron (me) without being first tinned? It was pitch black, I heated it and cleaned it with flux and a br...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858155

>watch 3 hour heavy equipment repair videos >don't actually use or repair heavy equipment >start shopping for used excavators Anyone else do this? Is heavy equipment repair or operation a meme l...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858172

Best grouting material and method for porus stones? ... Just finished my limestone pavement and got a few questions for the experts... 1. What's a good grout mix for this? 2. What's the best way to a...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858316

Did you ever have something you desperately wanted, but truly did not need? ... Gentlemen, today I decided to treat myself to something I seriosly wanted but did not need. absolutely wanted a small ...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858199

Is this the right board? Ford transit 280lwb 2.4 rwd. Why did this hole blow in the tube that feeds the turbo? It's blowing black smoke everywhere. I plugged it up and now it won't start.
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858081

What's the consensus on coveralls for winter wear? I'm required to wear high vis and would like a proper protection from the rain.
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858101

Vehicle Maintenance ... Hello, I have a 1997 Chevy Express 2500. She has 37,000 miles on her. Runs great, damn near new, she just has been slowly leaking oil since I got her, maybe 1-2 quarts every 3,...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858006

I manage an auto body shop. There's a woman that I keep giving second chances and she keeps screwing up. How do you deal with strong woman types in the trades? I fear I am going to have to fire her b...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2858037

bathroom extractor fan ... alright lads how do i not electrocute myself? never installed one of these before, i'm gonna go get one of those non contact voltage testers i suppose the bathroom has a fan...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857930

kind of screw do I need to open this controller. The buttons are stuck and I need to fix it
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857759

Plastic platform ... Hello fellow boomers I'm need of your superior advice I'm needing to build a 23" x 23" plastic platform. It would some what resemble a pallet when down. Plastic because it won't...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857789

/PBG/ Piss Bottle General ... Is this the best piss bottle funnel on the market? I want to piss in 500ml Walmart Great Value water bottles, but the opening is far too small. So I've been looking for a...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857671

I need a drone that can carry a 1kg weight Would it be cheaper to diy one or to buy one already made ?
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857416

why don't people seem to craft with wood anymore? everyone only makes 3d-printed plastic crap nowadays (me included to be honest) how would I get started with woodcrafting? did some stuff back in ele...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857355

Some semi-crazy dude who exclusively drives 1980s ford trucks(because, nothin' beats a cast iron V8 in a crash according to him) told me knob and tube wiring is actually superior when built right to m...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857238

your motherfucking hack of the day. happy hunting my negros.
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857460

Stud Finding / Mounting ... Hello, I am looking for advice on mounting a pullup bar in my garage. Stud finder is showing one spot with a large reading (6 dots) and two spots with small readings (3 do...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857528

Found this. Wanna make a crossbow from it. Make it as powerful as possible, gonna buy pulleys tomorrow. What should I use for cordage?
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857201

What roach is this? ... Leafnigger here I live in Alberta, what type of roach is this? Iâm guessing German or Oriental/Asian and Iâm hoping itâs just a Asian roach, Iâm worried about a infesta...
Thread: https://boards.4channel.org/diy/thread/2857478

