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How large is the box that a 5x12 rolled up sheet of formica comes in?
Found a question on homedepot about a 4x8 sheet, and one person said 15x15 inches, another said 20x20 inches.
>>952487
>5x12 rolled up sheet of formica
>>4x8
>>20 inch by 20 inch box
>all of my what
When you roll something up it takes up less horizontal space dingus.
Sup diy
I have this rocket mass heater I built in an an off grid squat. We have to bring water in from an outdoor source and I'm wondering how I can harness hot water on tap from this without getting too fancy. I have a fair amount of copper coil. I'm thinking maybe a foot pump attached to the coil to pump water through the pipe which is wrapped around the barrel where it ends at the top and hot water will come out. Anyone have any experience doing this?
>>951097
Yes, but it is better to have a tank at a higher level rather than straight to tap, this is just to have a constant temperature and pressure.
Also, rather than wrap around outside, just put the coil inside the fire.
>>951100
There's not really a way to get the coil in the fire. It would obstruct the flow of the fire as far as I can tell...
>>951097
You a hobo OP? What the fuck kind of dwelling is that?
And how to remove it?
>>952427
yes
>>952443
Well, would you?
>>952427
thats the rockerford d9-82
Heya Fellow DIY people.
can anyone tell me what this
http://www.profillageret.dk/runde-rorpropper/527-20mm-rorprop.html
is called in english/US so i can do a prober ebay search?
Cheers
>>951825
tube/pipe/plastic
cap/end/stopper/bumper/insert/blank/end cap
pick any one from each list
>>951825
Fleshlight
>>951825
Grommet
Hey guys,
I'm moving to an apartment soon and I've been getting into woodworking lately. I've been thinking of a way to keep a small shop in an apartment without getting in trouble for the noise. What I came up with was making a small room using modules as pic related.
A sheet of plywood, a couple sheets of neoprene, rock wool in a 2x4 frame, another couple of sheets of neoprene and a final sheet of plywood.
Am I on the right path here?
Does neoprene absorb low frequencies as I'm expecting it to? And does rockwool keep higher frequencies...
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look into professional soundproofing panels.
find out how they're constructed / work
pay attn to assembly / installation instructions
compare cost to you making them yourself
what tools will you be using?
go ask a cool neighbor if he can hear you and how annoying those tools are
>>951942
Don't be a douchenozzle and use loud power tools at all hours of the night. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY likes that guy.
>broke bones in my shoulder
>left arm tied up (called a sling?)
>cant use keyboard so no gaming for 6 weeks
Would it be possible to rebuid a keybord so it only has AWSD and spacebar? It would be nice to have these seperate and aviable to my left hand.
I'm fairly handy, but haven't tried anything like that. Is it possible?
Just reassign the space bar
>>950530
Can you explain it to me again. You need to use only 5 keys or what ??
>>950530
somebody already invented this.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/18rk6j/saved_myself_9250_on_an_aux_port_with_a_little/
I have a 2001 pontiac grand prix and Im trying to figure out my options for an aux port. It only has a cd player in it.
Is this a good viable solution?
>>952291
I dont see anything wrong with it.
I would try and find a CD changer cable so you dont have to rig up your own connector.
I hope you're not the guy that didn't know how to hook up speakers from the other day.
>>952305
I think that guy had an 04 grand am
That guy had made a thread before about actually installing the head unit before he had problems with his amp and speakers
![4-Bits-Electronic-clock-production-suite-LED-electronic-clock-DIY-kit-SCM-LED-digital-clock-parts[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/V3aUhf5.jpg "4-Bits-Electronic-clock-production-suite-LED-electronic-clock-DIY-kit-SCM-LED-digital-clock-parts[1].jpg")
hello /diy/,
so the usual chinese suppliers have this led clock that runs on 5V DC over USB, and can work off a 3V coin cell if not connected.
how would i go about making a battery and charging system that would charge the battery from the USB when connected? i have some hobbyist electronics knowledge, and am pretty confident in my soldering, but this is somewhat above my knwledge level. google mostly sends me to some instructables from 2008 with crappy pics and drawings...
here's the board, if anyone would like to know which chips it uses. surprised it's not some chip-on-board plastic drip...
If you're using a proper li-ion cell (i.e. one that goes to 4.1V or 4.2V at top of charge), then you can wire one of these in parallel with it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-TP4056-5V-Micro-USB-1A-Lithium-Battery-Charging-Board-Charger-Module-/191677384222?hash=item2ca0dcc61e:g:NS4AAOSw0JpV4nuS
They typically ship set up to charge at 1A constant current, but this can be adjusted by changing the value of one of the surface-mount resistors. Requires some delicate soldering.
>>951812
Adding: you would then use the USB port on the TP4056 board to charge the cell. The come in mini and micro USB.
Hey /DIY/
Found 6 3-phase AC motors configured in Y mode. They are 530W and have a 1400Rpm rating.
What should i build with them? Also got an Omron VFD and loads of switched and what not. Just got no clue as to what i should build :P
Open to any ideas and i will post build updates if a good idea passes by.
(Yes i know thers only 5 in the pic, the last is hooked up to the VFD for testing)
roller coaster
>>950370
I could but i dont have enough steel or a place to have it :S
>>950354
6x6 ATV that hauls batteries around
drill voids into the rotors so they're imbalanced
saw off shaft stub
rig to cell phone
/DIY/ I need your help with my neighbor. This neighbor is causing a lot of ruckus and my current fence is not keeping him now his pooping dog out of my yard.
I am worried that this guy will start weeding my garden, and shingling my roof. I already have a gardener and a roofer. I do not want them to lose their jobs.
I am thinking about replacing the fence with a wall. The total wall will be just shy of 2000 miles in length. As you can imagine, the surface geology, bedrock, and groundwater conditions vary considerably along this length. I am going to need something...
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You make the neighbor build and pay for the wall
Seems to me like putting down the dog would be an easier option. The neighbor too, if he's that much of an asshole, then you'll have two yards and won't need a wall at all.
>>945207
is your neighbor bringing drugs and/or crime?
Hello, I have a data recorder that my work uses on a weekly basis, and I need to convert the recording media (floppy) to ANYTHING more modern. USB drive, SD or CF preferred. Anyhow, what am I looking for to replace the floppy drive? I've googled floppy drive emulation board, floppy to USB, floppy to SD, etc. Nothing that plugs into a typical ide connector and converts to new all digital data.
Any ideas? Will post some pics.
>>951850
Also, it records SKU information, backs it up, and transfers info from scale to scale. Is it possible that this recorder just writes data like a computer, meaning any number of various ide adapters will work?
>>951853
Here's a picture of the absolutely retarded custom cable connector they designed for it. They called it modnet, it's just a long flat cat5 or cat6. Also has rs232, not really clear on how that works though.
How to build a full mechanical coin acceptor
>>951768
Are you asking us how to do it or are you about to show us how to do it?
>>952295
>>>/spoonfed/
Hey /diy/, excuse me for posting such a (probably) simple question. This is the first time I ever post on here because I think you might be able to tell me what's wrong.
(I hope this thread won't get deleted, I'm a bit desperate about this desu)
So, I got a new bike and it came with a weird pump. I can't use my own pump on the ventile :/
In the picture you can see it, I just put the parts of it next to it to make its structure visible.
Well, the pump fits the ventile but I cannot use it.
When I saw it first, I thought there would...
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Solved my problem by now
Found it rude that no one reaplied desu
>>952118
OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
get it
What was wrong with op
![screw11[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/iyJu3qI.jpg "screw11[1].jpg")
Over the years I've encountered a bunch of Phillips-head screws that had shallow heads or widely-spaced notches or both, and because of that couldn't really be turned by regular screwdrivers. The point goes in and just merrily spins around, grabbing hold of nothing, or worse, it almost grabs but doesn't, and starts taking little bits out of the notches. Sometimes it's not so much the pointiness of the screwdriver or bit as it is that it takes a while for the blades (I think that's the right term) to stick out enough to grab the screw head. Does anyone...
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>>951478
yah. phillips no. 3
you're probably trying to use a phillips no2
>>951478
>cant use the correct screwdriver
>complaining about screws
how about you google about screws ffs, the problem is not the screws, the problem is you, make yourself go away
Cheap Chinese products, seen em before
Hey, /diy/!
I just got done rebuilding a '93 Virago XV535 motor for my friend, however I am at a standstill when it comes to torquing down the cylinders. The Haynes Manual lists the torque specs however I don't find them to be correct. The manual lists them as 8mm and 10mm nuts, but the nuts fit 14mm and 17mm sockets.
Is there something I am missing? Am I looking at the wrong specs? Yes I am in the XV535 section of the manual. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
As seen on /o/
>>952172
The torque specs
![screw-torque-ratings-jpg[1].1228_.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/mK97TrY.jpg "screw-torque-ratings-jpg[1].1228_.jpg")
>>952172
Not really an expert, tho I'd try searching for 'screw torque chart' for general torque specs unless someone here has more info.
What it means is that the bolts are M8 or M10, i.e. 10mm across the threads.
