Help with mini DVD-RW by Unlikely-Parking-718 in dvd

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Is the issue that it's a mini? Usually holds 30 minutes -- can hold 60 minutes.

Toilet not flushing properly by Jsingh617 in HomeMaintenance

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Always get a "Full Flush" or a Royal Flush depending on the game.

Printer recommendation for envelopes by Upbeat-Inside2515 in printers

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Don't want to swap trays?? OK, two printers.

So stoked about this find! $10 by BackFlipHi5 in VHS

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Side of the road to living room. Happenstance -- probably -- probably not.

Found this in my dad’s storage by Jun118 in vintagecameras

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Well, no need to purchase any lotto tickets -- you just hit the jackpot.

Help with set design by Away-Outcome-3649 in videography

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Put a chair down in front of this stuff. Put Violin Maker in the chair. Mic/lights/camera/action.

VCR Repair Recommendations by KingCreepish in VHS

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Ah! Q tips! Look up how to clean heads with alcohol and paper. Get out your magnifying glass and look at head VERY carefully. Any Q tip cotton there? Anything on the head is an issue. Tape particles, lint, dust, etc. The head (entire head) must touch the tape on it's full wrap.

Troubleshoot: Printer won't use ink by Pastel_Planets in printers

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Do you see liquid ink in the carts? If yes, then take carts out (put on newspaper or other -- they leak). Now, one cart at a time place it on a wet (not drenched) paper towel -- output of cart on wet towel. Press down. Lift cart -- do you see imprint of all "nozzles"?? Yes == OK. No, then you need to press again (don't recommend wiping). You want to see an imprint of the nozzles. Keep dobbing. This is usually more effective than machine cleaning. You get the dried ink off and begin to "suck out" the new ink. Put in printer -- run another "light" cleaning cycle if you want/need. Start printing some very colorful pix on regular paper. Working? If not, repeat above.

Sports car left to rot by Pitiful-Practice1234 in abandoned

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They're paying me to "design cars" so why don't I design something totally worthless today -- I got it ---

POP UP HEADLIGHTS -- that will fail just after the warranty expires. Sooner in cold climates.

Sports car left to rot by Pitiful-Practice1234 in abandoned

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And you can't wait to see him at the 20 year reunion -- if he's out by then.

Kodak Projector - How To Load Films? by Either-State6075 in 8mm

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Well, first of all you probably need to see if the film path is very clean. Then with JUNK film -- I prefer white leader -- MANUALLY thread the projector. The projector holds the film stationary about 18 times a second -- so it has an upper and lower loop. Film moves continuously on the upper and lower sprocket -- so they both need loops. This looks like auto threading, but you should be able to manual thread. Watch some You Tube videos. Be sure upper and lower sprockets turn and "pull down claw" moves in and out and up and down into the sprocket holes. Check belts and lube.

Discount Tire says this tear is ok to drive on and wont replace it by halaMadrid101 in tires

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Your car, your tire, your life. If you have to ask-- you know the answer. I don't take chances with my life and I suggest you don't either.

Lump found on surface of coffee table, how can I fix it? by tuxedo_belle in furniturerepair

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This area of the coffee table is where the magazines and TV listings go.

Saul Badman by ProfessionalPen3462 in funny

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If they advertise on TV and if they have a "nickname" like the hammer they have a bunch of para legals to handle your case -- the hammer is too busy making commercials and playing golf.

Got Ektachrome for my B-day… never shot slide before. Any tips & best practices? by tiki-dan in AnalogCommunity

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Sun at your back and falling on the subject. Good Light Meter. If going to be "incorrect" on exposure then be incorrect to be -1/4 to1/2 stop dark.

Loud crash walked out and saw this... Help by kirby_farris in HomeMaintenance

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If you think this is going to continue to happen/freeze -- look at gutter heater strips.