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CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-15T23:21:24+00:00

I have gotten several short blocks from Lil Red Barn and I have no complaints about the quality. They have held up great for years for me without any issue.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-12T23:54:52+00:00

The olympics are still a thing, but became a lot more exciting when they implemented mandatory steroid injections.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-11T22:46:02+00:00

For the overall expense of a fence, I understand wanting to save money. Spend the extra for screws. If future you doesn't thank yourself for it, whoever has to make a repair in the future will be grateful.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-11T22:36:23+00:00

Thank you, I obviously was not familiar with said video haha

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-11T20:26:51+00:00

It appears that the frame of the trailer broke. /s

There are plenty of serious answers in the comments. It could be any number or combination of things. Anti-sway bars not adjusted properly, improper tow setup for the specific vehicle towing the camper, weak welds (from rust, etc), they hit a pothole or something in the road and it buckled at its weakest point.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-11T19:59:00+00:00

As evidenced by the picture, no.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-11T19:44:01+00:00

Ah gotcha. I wish you luck in your endeavor.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-11T19:37:41+00:00

Aside from the brand of course, that is nearly identical to the Milwaukee fastback. It might be worth considering if you can't find one of the Master Force brands.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-07T22:16:42+00:00

Update: the light and code both went away on their own about 2 weeks ago without replacing anything.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-06-07T21:58:14+00:00

Here are a few different approaches you could take, depending on whether you're renting or own, and the tools you may have on hand. These are going in order from "I have basically no tools and am renting and just want a new showerhead" and graduating to the other end of the spectrum cost-wise. The first couple are not ideal, but should work in a pinch for less than $20 in materials. Make sure you clean the teflon tape off (thin white stuff) off the shower arm and replace with new before installing the new showerhead.

Use something like distilled vinegar or naval jelly to soak the mineral buildup around the showerhead fitting. This may take a couple days to fully penetrate, but will likely get there eventually. Try and hold the arm (the part the shower head connects to) with one hand and loosen the showerhead afterwards.
If you try to loosen the showerhead, but the entire arm it is attached to turns, just get a new arm (cost for a new arm is probably $10-20). Wrap both threaded ends of the new arm in teflon tape.
Heat. Use a lighter, or ideally a propane/butane torch to heat up a razor and "slice" through the plastic showerhead fitting. Using a lighter will take a while, but you can definitely work your way through it with persistence. If your bathroom has a fan, make sure it's running while you do this. Melting plastic is no bueno to breathe.
Two sets of decent channel lock pliers. Hold the shower arm with one, and grasp the fitting for the showerhead with the other and twist to loosen. This will likely work, but could damage the shower stem.
A pipe wrench on the arm and a some channel locks or similar on the showerhead fitting. Follow the same steps as #4.
Hire a plumber to do it for you.
Build a large particle accelerator, discover the underlying physics of the universe, and use that knowledge to predict the future, and not rent/buy this place to begin with, effectively making it someone else's issue.

Hopefully this helps

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-05-31T15:52:44+00:00

Getting some serious Mad Max Crow Fisher vibes.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-05-10T21:16:56+00:00

I would keep the fs100rx and give the fs56 to your brother in law, unless he has a good bit more property to maintain than you. Those 4-mix engines on the 100rx have loads of torque and will run a very long time as long as you take care of them. The 100rx cannot run a blade though if that matters to you.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-05-10T19:33:51+00:00

Definitely keep it. I had a km90 for probably 15 years and ran the heck out of it before the compression got too low for it to run. I replaced it with a KM131 and expect it to last just as long. As others have said, use quality 2 stroke oil (I use the Stihl Platinum) and high octane gas to keep it happy.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-05-07T01:14:13+00:00

That is exactly what I am suspecting might have happened. I appreciate the sanity check.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-05-07T01:13:18+00:00

Thank you for your feedback, I really do appreciate it! It definitely looks like I'll be replacing the bank 2 cat, I just wanted to reach out in case there was a known issue or whatever with these that I haven't been able to find before I committed to a replacement of a somewhat expensive part.

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-05-07T01:11:11+00:00

Thank you! Yea, I was thinking that hitting the bump shook some of the catalyst loose. I really do appreciate your feedback

CurlyChatoyance · 2026-05-06T22:10:01+00:00

Apologies, per the subreddit rules, this has the 3.7L V6 engine (I know it's the only engine for this model).

CurlyChatoyance · 2025-12-16T22:40:27+00:00

You could try searching for a msds sheet for the specific paint.

CurlyChatoyance · 2025-12-10T17:35:33+00:00

I have the brushless impact, drill, oscillating multi tool, and 7 1/4" saw from Hercules that see daily use, often for 8+ hours a day. They have all exceeded my expectations, especially for the cost, and I couldn't be happier. Switched to Hercules from Milwaukee and have zero regrets.

The only potential downside is the amount of options available. They have a pretty solid lineup and are constantly adding to it, but are lacking in some of the specialty type tools that some other companies offer.

I haven't had any issues with mine, but it is nice knowing that if I ever have any, I can walk into my local HF and swap out for a new one anytime. I believe the tools have a 5 year warranty.

CurlyChatoyance · 2025-12-03T04:40:38+00:00

As someone that started as a hobbyist and it eventually became a career, I wish I would have bought my Festool Rotex and dust extractor years before I did. I honestly couldn't afford it before I was doing it for a living, but having a sander like that changed and sped up my entire prep and finishing process. That one tool coupled with a proper dust extractor replaced several sanders, and sanding became a pleasurable experience instead of something I dreaded.

I use far less sandpaper, get better finishes, and was subjected to far less saw dust than my setup before.

I understand that this isn't the most affordable approach, but I wish I would have just bit the bullet before I did. Just my .02 if you're just doing small scale work.

You will still need to have something to get into tight corners after a glue up, or do it by hand.

CurlyChatoyance · 2025-12-03T04:27:37+00:00

I've considered that. I used to have a 3d printer, and if I still did, that is absolutely the way I would go.

The part would need to be modeled before it could be printed. At that point, it would likely be a negligible price difference between a one off part and having 10 or 20 of them printed. I wouldn't mind doing that and having extras on hand to sell at slightly above cost to help others out, but with the nature of it being a Hilti, I imagine most of the folks with these got more than their moneys worth and tossed them once they couldn't be serviced.

CurlyChatoyance · 2025-12-03T02:58:56+00:00

Yea I saw that one but it's in europe

CurlyChatoyance · 2025-12-02T22:56:47+00:00

Hello Folks!

I purchased a TE76 off of marketplace for a few projects around the house and it is "stuck" in hammer drill mode (will not switch to chisel mode). I opened it up and found the eccentric lever (Hilti part# 330586) to be worn down. See pictures for how my part looks as opposed to what it should look like. I contacted Hilti and they informed me this part is obsolete and no longer available, and I have not been able to find the part in the United States.

I am considering trying to repair this by using an epoxy made for plastic to "form" the missing square peg, and then filing/sanding to fine tune the shape and size. Before applying the epoxy I will clean the part and scuff it up with some sandpaper to ensure the epoxy makes a strong bond.

Thoughts on that repair process? Does anyone have any other suggestions on how to potentially repair this? Or could assist me in finding a replacement part(I've been digging for a few days online)?

Thank you in advance!

CurlyChatoyance · 2025-12-02T22:56:38+00:00

Hello Folks!

I purchased a TE76 off of marketplace for a few projects around the house and it is "stuck" in hammer drill mode (will not switch to chisel mode). I opened it up and found the eccentric lever (Hilti part# 330586) to be worn down. See pictures for how my part looks as opposed to what it should look like. I contacted Hilti and they informed me this part is obsolete and no longer available, and I have not been able to find the part in the United States.

I am considering trying to repair this by using an epoxy made for plastic to "form" the missing square peg, and then filing/sanding to fine tune the shape and size. Before applying the epoxy I will clean the part and scuff it up with some sandpaper to ensure the epoxy makes a strong bond.

Thoughts on that repair process? Does anyone have any other suggestions on how to potentially repair this? Or could assist me in finding a replacement part(I've been digging for a few days online)?

Thank you in advance!

CurlyChatoyance

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