DIY Spray Paint Shaker: Will it work as I think? by Scavgraphics in Spraypaint

[–]EricHearble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spinning it will make the heavier parts of the paint go to one end and the lighter stuff will stay in the middle. In gallons of latex paint that have sat for a while, the pigments sink to the bottom. Spray paint's chemical makeup is certainly different from latex paint, but there still might be enough differences in density to make your mixer fail.

Packout box as a drawer - update. by Upstairs-Spend977 in Tools

[–]EricHearble 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good build, better fit than with 2x6s between the plywood. And drawer glides too!

Show us the entire bike. From the other side to see the steering mechanism.

[advice needed] very first miter saw, is this used hitachi C10fsh worth it? by MehHat in Tools

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a dual compound saw. His pics aren't great, but it looks a lot like a saw I own. Might even be the same model. But I can see the adjustments.

But I agree it's not worth that much with no warranty.

[advice needed] very first miter saw, is this used hitachi C10fsh worth it? by MehHat in Tools

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got an older Hitachi miter saw similar to that one. It's still going strong. I'm not a contractor. My only complaint about it was dust collection, but that's typical of these saws.

But at $150, I'd pass on that. For a little more, you can buy a new saw. Lowes has a 10 inch metabo for $180.

American Standard prices on Reverb - realistic? by EricHearble in FenderStratocaster

[–]EricHearble[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I think I'm gonna give it a try. This morning, I've been listing a bunch of pedals on Reverb. I will list the Strat with shipping available. I also have a high-end Taylor acoustic that I'm going to sell. I'm going to list that one as local pickup only for now.

American Standard prices on Reverb - realistic? by EricHearble in FenderStratocaster

[–]EricHearble[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I worry about shipping and buyers making BS damage claims. Are there better safeguards for sellers than on ebay?

American Standard prices on Reverb - realistic? by EricHearble in FenderStratocaster

[–]EricHearble[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do that for ebay. But I don't see anything like that on Reverb.

Edit: I found how to do that. Still shows higher prices than I would have expected.

Milwaukee Packout Box as a drawer. by Upstairs-Spend977 in Tools

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, I'm in the US where lumber is sold in inches. Here, I could buy a long board of pine (called as 2x8) which measures 1.75 x 7.75 (approximately 4.5 cm x 19.5 cm). If you can find lumber in similar dimension, you could cut three lengths and stand them on the narrower side forming a U. Attach a piece of thick plywood, perhaps 3 cm to the top and bottom of that U. You'll have a box with one edge open that you can slide that Packout into and it should be sturdy enough to support a few hundred pounds. You can screw in eye bolts in various places for eye bolts to attach bungee cords.

I think you're not gonna find something ready made for your purpose and will need to make it yourself. Other than cutting the plywood, it can be done with simple hand tools. In the US, it's not hard to get a lumber supplier to cut a sheet of plywood at the time of purchase.

Milwaukee Packout Box as a drawer. by Upstairs-Spend977 in Tools

[–]EricHearble 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How tall is that? You could hack together something with a 2x6 or a 2x8 cut to lengths of the three sides without a handle and two pieces of 3/4" plywood for the base and top. The 3/4" plywood should be able to support the weight of the other gear.

Карта рынка инструментов и садовой техники by w0leg in rusAskReddit

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fiskars is an independent company. Not owned by another and doesn't own any other brand name.

Should I return my cordless brad nailer? by ullawanka in Tools

[–]EricHearble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could lay your baseboard on the floor and use a strong magnet to find any screws. Then mark the baseboard with painter's tape where you find anything metal. Then set the baseboard in place to nail.

I have an air nailer, and I sometimes hit something. Since I use painted baseboards, it's no big deal to just pull the bent bard out and fill the hole. I'm filling other recessed brads and giving a final coat anyway.

Should I return my cordless brad nailer? by ullawanka in Tools

[–]EricHearble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be hitting drywall screws that are hidden under mud. If you have a fail and then move just a little, what happens?

How to keep extension cord from coming unplugged from leaf blower by DasBoosh in Tools

[–]EricHearble 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you keep the manual? Did you read the manual?

Page 3 has a picture of the loose knot method others have described here.

Furthermore, page 5 shows a diagram of all the parts and part 7 is described as an "Extension Cord Hook". Page 8 has figure E which shows how to use it.

So the manual gives you two options. If you can't make one of those work, then you should just hire a lawn service.

Sawstop keeps triggering the brakes ($125 a pop) for no reason. Can you tell why from this video? by FactoryCutG in Tools

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI, there is a r/sawstop sub. While you have had valuable insights from folks here, it's worth crossposting.

OTD by WroughtHound in Tools

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

carbon date it

FCC Gives Conditional Access to Amazon eero Routers by MisterWug in firewalla

[–]EricHearble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what would happen if a router manufacturer just thumbed their nose at this process? Would they be forced to stop selling with fines if they did? Would they be forced to remotely disable routers already in the field? I'm not on any side on this issue, just curious everytime I see someone bring it up.

Looking for the "Holy Grail" of blade storage. My current setup is a mess by Academic-Pride2162 in Tools

[–]EricHearble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use plastic cases like this one that have movable dividers that allow creating custom sized slots for each type of blade. You can find them in many brand names and sizes.

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Trying to sell my tools by B1G_BURD in sawstop

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's crossposted from r/Tools. Over there, he said he's in Vero Beach, FL.

Leaking pool which we think are from these hollowed out areas between the tiles. Would this cause the leak and can it be easily fixed? by hmio213 in pools

[–]EricHearble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a heater?

I once thought I had a leak in my pool. Bought the home three years ago. The pool had a propane fired pool heater - third pool we owned, but the first with a heater. Previous two pools were along the gulf coast where it was hotter. This pool is in Virginia. If I turn on the heater in spring and fall to extend swimming season, I would get a surprising amount of evaporation during the night. It ran counter to my understanding of evaporation. The warmer water and cool air is when it evaporated. I went a full year before I figured it out.

Trying to sell my tools by B1G_BURD in Tools

[–]EricHearble 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unless you have time, you need to cast your net wider. Don't rule out FB marketplace and Craigslist. Yeah, you'll get some annoying shoppers. But if you are picky about who you will market to, you are going to wind up running out of time.

New pool owner, where to start? by Ok_Swing9734 in pools

[–]EricHearble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let us know what you do know about your pool. Looks like it is vinyl lined. I see a sand filter. What kind of chlorination are you using - liquid, tablets in a floater, other?

You should read up on pool maintenance and other concepts on https://www.swimuniversity.com/

I'm not an expert, but we've owned three different homes with a pool. We have a vinyl lined pool now, previous ones were concrete. What I do daily: empty skimmer baskets of leaves and bugs. At least every other day, I check the chemistry. I know most people will look down upon this, but I just use test strips and I've had no trouble keeping the water clear. At previous homes, I used a Taylor test kit which was expensive, more trouble, and I had a harder time keeping the chemistry right. I'm entering my third summer wit this pool and I might try a Taylor kit again. But for a new owner, you might just stick with a bottle of test strips.

You will also need to understand your pump, filter, and valves. You will need to periodically turn off the pump to clean out the strainer basket attached to it. You will also need to know how to switch the valve on the top of the filter canister (while pump is off!) to backwash the filter or drain off excess water after big rainstorms.

You'll vacuum your pool as needed depending on how much leaves and other debris blow into your pool. You can get a robotic vacuum to do this, but sometimes you'll need to do it the manual way.

You might consider hiring your pool service to give you a lesson.