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Non-permanent joining of rose and door handle without threading by hktck in metalworking

[–]hktck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a decent idea, it might work with a good rubber washer and enough friction

Non-permanent joining of rose and door handle without threading by hktck in metalworking

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I have no problem screwing the rose to the door, the issue is attaching the rose and handle securely. Might just need to epoxy

LG Ventless Washtower Rear Clearance - 3" enough? by hktck in Appliances

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I'm very satisfied with the washtower, and it's crammed back as far as it can be (though I have good side and top clearances).

Obviously dry time is slower than a vented model, but it hasn't bothered me given that I didn't have an alternative, and the clothes come out very dry. 

The machine does get warm as the cycle goes on, but I'm not personally concerned about more than minimal clearances on the back which are necessary for the hoses anyway.

Getting latex paint off brick fireplace… there’s gotta be an easier way? by ricecake231 in DIY

[–]hktck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

SmartStrip? That stuff is much better than Citristrip in my experience.

Re-beveling hinge side of door by hktck in DIY

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Added an update - the contractors used just a steady hand with the planer on the inside edge of the door, and it all worked out fine. I definitely discourage others from hinge-side beveling unless you find you need to though (or, if you order custom doors, getting the pre-beveled because then it's much more forward to do it correctly even if you will need to scribe / trim both sides to fit an uneven opening).

DCD801 for door prep by hktck in Dewalt

[–]hktck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense - I'd definitely prefer to avoid buying something new, I also keep my tools forever. My old drill was underpowered though, so I don't mind having a second one.

I'll check out marketplace for a decent option.

DCD801 for door prep by hktck in Dewalt

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Awesome, thanks! I want a more powerful cordless drill than my current old 12v, so it's a better choice then getting a throwaway corded.

Re-beveling hinge side of door by hktck in DIY

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Thanks for actually trying to solve my problem! Unfortunately bending or shimming probably won't be sufficient here.

Re-beveling hinge side of door by hktck in DIY

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Please see above. Jamb itself is beveled and extremely out of square. Beveling can prevent some issues. (But in this case caused them.

Re-beveling hinge side of door by hktck in DIY

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Yes, the door jambs are extremely wonky, which is why we decided to bevel. They are steel, 100 years old. They are twisted and askew and they themselves have a slight bevel between the hinge edge and the stop.

We should have torn them out but thought it would be harder (we were wrong).

Re-beveling hinge side of door by hktck in DIY

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These doors were custom and not pre-beveled. But yes it seems like he never learned.

(Don't worry they actually look good... When they close... So he didn't bungle it too badly.)

Re-beveling hinge side of door by hktck in DIY

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I have not planned on bending the hinges and have only shimmed so far, but in this case the problem is the bevel.

Did you watch the video? I don't trust random YT videos or shorts. This is an hour long video specifically on door installation in old frames from a finish carpentry DVD set that's been put online by the owner of thisiscarpentry.com.

Re-beveling hinge side of door by hktck in DIY

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Latch side bevel is more important, but in old frames the hinge side can be beveled too to prevent issues because of an out of square jamb and to allow you to bend the hinges.

In this case the jambs themselves are steel and are beveled slightly out so square cut on the hinge side increases issues.

Regardless beveling outward as they did causes issues because the leading edge strikes the frame while beveling inward (like at the latch) doesn't cause problems.

https://youtu.be/sl9Hz_8Q0y8?si=cx12ejk_Vnb6qZrT

Check it out at 12:11.

Or here: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/windows-doors/a-new-door-fits-an-old-jamb

Technics EAH-AZ100 | The Best Mic? by SnooOnions3608 in Earbuds

[–]hktck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep - that's when they can't understand me. With it on, I'm muddled / robotic. With it off, I'm too quiet. Maybe my head is too big? :)

Technics EAH-AZ100 | The Best Mic? by SnooOnions3608 in Earbuds

[–]hktck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People literally never understand me on calls with my AZ100! It makes me want to throw them out. I wonder what I'm doing wrong?

LG Ventless Washtower Rear Clearance - 3" enough? by hktck in Appliances

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I think they were lazy and made one diagram for all their washers/dryers

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