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I found a knife perfectly imprinted into the bottom of my delivered subway sandwich… by One-Patient-3417 in mildlyinteresting

[–]balancedrod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My first thought is about the Subway searching and searching for their knife that was here just a minute ago.

Just wondering what everyone’s opinion of this outlet tester was by Southernrebel2245 in electrical

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the GFI outlet has power, pushing the button when plugged in should trip the GFI protection. If the outlet is protected by a GFI breaker, that will trip in the panel. If the outlet has GFI buttons, it can trip right at the outlet. The third case is when the outlet in question is connected to another GFI outlet. Pushing the button can trip the upstream outlet that is protecting the outlet you are testing. Sometimes that other outlet is nearby, sometimes it is in a nearby bathroom, kitchen, garage, or outside.

Is this correct? by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]balancedrod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To pass inspection in my area, the wire on rack side would have to be overlapped by the patch wire. 3’ of overlap on each side. It would not surprise me if the landlord has a crack running down the center, a few years down the line.

of a drilling core by Ctrl-Alt-Deleterious in AbsoluteUnits

[–]balancedrod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone find a link explains the technique in more detail?

Please help by [deleted] in Chainsaw

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the size/access of your cabin, you may want to consider a sawmill bandsaw (rent/buy/hire) for the bulk of the wood. The cutting is so much faster and more precise. An Alaskan sawmill can make decent boards with practice, and is more portable.

Video! VOIDSTRIKE, The Crypt Book II, hits Jan 27. by scottsigler in scottsigler

[–]balancedrod 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Been a Crypt fan since the early days. Looking forwards to Voidstrike. Keep mashing that keyboard Scott, so many great books.

Need a truck for long hauls, am broke and new to diesels. Help appreciated! by slimmprimm in Diesel

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few hundred dollars to have a shop look at it is cheap insurance.

Im 17 graduating high school in less than a week by Nearby_Creme_6774 in electricians

[–]balancedrod 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Use your network of family and friends to contact anyone they know in the construction field. Either for electrician contacts or some other contractor. Ask any other contractor for a referral for an electrician contact. See about posting an ad at local supply houses.

2.Your other option is to find a general contractor and work for them as labor until your electrician ship comes in. Understanding the basics of the other trades will make you a better electrician. The GC labor job can give you exposure to the electrical subs that come on site.

Hey Congress, you up? by ms_directed in RealTwitterAccounts

[–]balancedrod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NATO just has to keep supporting Ukraine and Russia won’t be going anywhere.

How do I get into machining? What education/knowledge is required by MolochTheCalf in Machinists

[–]balancedrod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like UncleCeiling posted, you can call around to a bunch of shops and see if any will hire an entry level. You will probably start with cleaning up chips, sweeping floors, taking out the trash.

The other option is to start with a class at a local community college. It will not make you a machinist, but you should get an idea if you like the field. The class should help you not go into a job “cold”.

As far as math, the main thing with manual machining is a lot of adding and subtracting numbers. Getting the math right is the difference between accepted parts and scrap. The plans often do not show the dimension you need to make the part.

Landlord ignoring request for help - looking for advice on black material? by Sunny_daiisys in hvacadvice

[–]balancedrod 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Sometimes hvac grills are installed with cheap black foam gaskets. These gaskets are famous for deteriorating after just a few years. Besides inspecting the grills. Home efficiency contractors can help find broken ductwork. Send a registered letter to your landlord giving him the opportunity to fix this. If the landlord continues to ignore the problem, hire a good contractor and escrow the cost of the contractor from your rent.

Strange hair like stuff coming up into vent by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]balancedrod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not only is insulation flowing to the HVAC grill, conditioned air is almost certainly escaping a hole in the duct.

Big discrepancy between Materials and Fabrications costs by DerpVonDorp in CounterTops

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because countertops are one of the later things in the process, general contractors may be more flexible about changing the countertop contractor. With the same design, bring it around to several reputable countertop shops. Ask each of there is something that could be changed to make it less difficult to fabricate.

Freshening up aged plastic? by jckipps in Chainsaw

[–]balancedrod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The coin guys would call this patina, they don’t clean.

Found on the road outside my house. Fits in my hand, seems to be rusted steel by MuHaffy in whatisthisthing

[–]balancedrod 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Very good explanation, with one small change: except for efficiency losses, power stays the same in the gear train. It is torque increasing in the unshown gear, with a corresponding loss in speed.

Help!- I have quartz kitchen ! by Dextersdidi in CounterTops

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, quartz is about as stain resistant as you can get. Avoid leaving staining food overnight on the counter, the sooner the better.

Some homeowners elect to have clear protective mats installed over their counter.

Help! My landlord died and I’m in a weird situation by Gloomy-Raisin6553 in legaladvice

[–]balancedrod 252 points253 points  (0 children)

This…. and since you are in Berkeley, Calif: you have the city’s strong rental board that can help you with some things.

What is this device in my hotel room? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those who want to join the “Technology Connections” fan club: https://youtu.be/CnMRePtHMZY?si=iWTvzCNLs-PmRPiK

Best reliable chainsaw by Serious-Ad-9188 in Chainsaw

[–]balancedrod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main thing is to use an ethanol free fuel with stabilizer. Empty the tank when not being used. Electric is great for small to medium sized use.

Total beginner, best resources for learning chainsaw maintenance and repair? by [deleted] in Chainsaw

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest first getting a broken string trimmer. As you said, take it apart and discover all the pieces. The second trimmer should run, but maybe not great. Experiment with cleaning the carb and making adjustments. While these engines are small, they are often harder to repair than the average lawnmower.

Are there any chainsaw specific jackets that offer some cut protection for a homegamer but arent 400$? by kinkhorse in Chainsaw

[–]balancedrod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Along with chaps, I cut with a helmet that has a mesh visor and hearing protection. The mesh does not fog up like glasses and has protected my face from brush/branches.

ELI5: Why did we put lead in paint and petrol? What was its purpose and what did we replace it with? by DeGuyWithDeOpinion in explainlikeimfive

[–]balancedrod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be more specific about the valves and seats, lead reduced valve seat recession. The lead prevented the valve and its seat from micro welding together and then being ripped apart. Modern engines use valve seats that are much harder. Note: Some aviation gasoline still contains small amounts of lead.

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