I'm laying carpet and underlay in my room today. Is there anything I should know to avoid that may cause me a headache?
>>2788740Thin carpet or huge staples?
>>2788895yes
>>2788751https://duckduckgo.com/?q=carpet+underlay
>>2787053>to avoid that may cause me a headache?use 100% organic non-GMO carpet and underlayment flooring materials so your not afixiated with poisouns dases from syntheric chemicals that most carpoets are made of these days
>>2787112>>2787130You're supposed to stretch the carpet real tight. Pros use some sort of bar that extends across the room to push against the wall and stretch the carpet.
>be me>Be stone expert>Always end up being the last guy just fixing everyone's mistakes because workers are messy and incompetent. >Drag stuff across stone. Takes me three hours to grind and fix>Leave half full coffee around, it soaks and etches the polish, one hour to fix>Cleaning staff show up, spray acidic cleaner on walls. Takes six hours to fix>Work hard. Be the one guy who gives a shit>Make good money >Ruined at the end of the week I wish I had a desk job for a few weeks at a time. How's your week going?
>be lead webshitter>build demo for new feature so users can test the behavior>doesn't match the design because it's a prototype and I don't have the time>leave big disclaimer at the top of the page stating it's a prototype and to ignore the style, just evaluate the functionality>start the demo by saying it's a prototype and how it looks is not how it will look later>spend most of the 1hr demo answering question after question about how it looks different than the designs
I do commercial refrigeration for a small company. Owner of the company is smart but semi retired and out of the loop. I fix all kinds of shit and make good money but it’s more stressful and physically intensive than I’d like. Currently spend all my evening hours and some of each weekend taking classes online to get out of this. There’s no reward apart from a jaded attitude and broken body for working this shit til you’re old
>>2788959I've never sealed quartz, I actually do very little with artificial stuff these days. Lithofin is the "thinnest" sealer I've ever used, it's penetration rates are insane compared to other sealers I've used. I think using it would offer some benefit, but I wouldn't expect it to plug up the pores like it does with marble. >Exterior aggregateHonestly I don't know. If it was natural stone I could offer some recommendations. The thing to consider with exterior sealing is whether you want one terrible day in 5 years when it requires stripping or it's peeling off vs. annual sealing with a less aggressive coating. I always lean toward penetrating products or products that disappear due to UV and require a light wash and reapplication. A personal favorite for porous stone is aquamix color enhancer, it goes on thick but does penetrate. Assuming you remove the excess before it dries it can be recoated every two years without resorting to full on stripping.
this joke of a board continues to get worse. we went from "how do I get a job, I'm a lazy moron", to "waaah, my job expects me to do work".too bad there isn't a board for man-children to cry and give each other hugs. >>>/adv/ or >>>/lgbt/ or >>>hm/you have to just laugh.
>>2789036Everyone bitches about their job, infact tradesmen are the biggest whiners I can think of. Trying to dunk of fellow 4tard posters that you’re so much harder working than them is pretty pathetic. Shouldn’t you be working right now?
share your worst encounters with this brand.
>>2788526I'm not denying it either. Even some jointed pine can be stronger than whole pieces when the bigger pieces have naturally occuring knots, but realistically jointed pine typically uses the shittiest bottom of the scrap bin wood.
>>2776944The timing belt in my car is metal.
>>2788600*timing chain
>>2776944>timing beltYeah.. thats not how that works. the DRIVE belt drives the wheel from the electric motor... a TIMING belt/chain times the cams and the valves to open and close at the right time and to prevent the valves from getting bashed by the pistons of an internal combustion engine.a bicycle does not have a timing belt you uneducated redneck.
>>2778378have you tried buying one with a real currency?
Abominations Thread XLIVEfficient use of space edition
>>2778675Finally a long enough penis for my tub to take four baths in.
>>2788592poocinerator
>>2786095what a fucking champ, instead of complaining about things the man just gets it done.
>>2787443it is clearly already an art project, they're painting the house anon
What does /diy/ think of my 12’ by 12’ deck design? Any suggestions? The joists (in yellow) are 16” apart starting from the top down.
>>2788877Also this, My layout has the headers joined to the posts and the joists attached to the headers. It’s all on one plane. Is it really necessary to raise the joists like that? I’ve seen decks like this and appreciate the look but I’m trying to keep this as low to the ground as possible to avoid having to make a set of stairs/having to attach railings. I believe that the code in my area is “if it’s more than 9.5 inches tall it will need stairs”.
>>2788939Top image is correct. bottom 2 are not allowed. The theory is, is that with all the weight the deck stability shouldnt be placed on the shear strength of the fastener, but instead should be loaded onto the top of the post. Check your code first. If its allowed then u do u.
Notched deck post
>>2788944>placed on the shear strength of the fastener,luckily thats not how fasteners work
>fix things for other people>99% success rate>save them tons of money>fix things at work>save time, materials, make things more efficient>only makes other people more money, not me>fix things for myself>minor irrelevant shit that doesn't actually means anything>goes perfect>anything actually meaningful for improving things for myself>turns to shit, never works, unobtainium parts, breaks>completely breaks my morale and just reminds me about the shit that I fucked up or wasn't able to fix even from a decade ago despite it being outweighed in dollar value by the stuff I actually fixed.This happen to anyone else?
seeking some kind validation for fixing things in this broken gay world? not gonna happen.
>>2786840Based on your story, if it’s actually true, you should stop trying to fix important things in your life. Work hard, save money, then buy those things.Your problem might be that you see 100 things out there you can fix, so you do. But you have a large pool to choose from. You pick things you can easily fix. But the specific problems issues that would save you money.. that’s a much much smaller subset of things. So you are probably stretching your ability ( or just lack experience ). It’s an easy trap to fall into. I do something similar with helping other people with their businesses.
>>2786840Your stuff aint broke, sounds like you are just improving which is engineer's job which you don't have a nack for, yet. Your knack is easily bring 0.7(not running, others see as 0) to 1(0.95 but they don't need to know) by addressing that .3 of broken, but not really able to bring 1 to 1.2 which requires improving bottle necks with much more and complete analysis and bring in parts that isn't there, and most of the time, running one are not worth imrpoving and efficiency has its cost.For your autism, go haul some broken shit at dirt price for free, fix it and sell/keep it at a fraction of new price and the rest thrown to scrap for them raw material autists.
>>2786840No for me its the reverse.
>>2786840I fix stuff for fun and mostly for free. I just fixed a street find lawn mower. cost me $70 to fix, gave it to my poor brother to sell.fixed a lawn mower a few years ago, gave it to my nephew to sell.I fix stuff that most people would throw away. often I just donate them to Goodwill.
Nobody wants a 2-part sticky edition=======In /rcg/ we discuss anything & everything remote controlled - multirotors, fixed wing, cars, rovers, helis, boats, submarines, battlebots, lawnmowers, etc.>How do I get started with racing drones?https://oscarliang.com/mini-quad-racing-guide/https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/> How to build a racing drone (16 part video series from Joshua Bardwell)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDb7WF6c8mWARrcxtX_G6yytK7QFHIDComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2788913why the fuck doesn't Mario ever care about the flight performance of any of his airframes?they are always twitchy and shaky like Michael J Foxit completely ruins the product demonstrations
>>2788917honestly mine are the same. i ordered one of those uart blackboxes because my main 2 quads have no blackboxes my main problem is the shaking that even gyroflow cant deal with on the recorded video, i guess ill mess around with PID and filters when the blackbox arrives.here's another video of OPENIPC using the radxa as VRX:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iONMbR8_bKU
>>2788912If that system pulls an ELRS, I'm gonna lose my fucking shit! It seems like it has the potential to destroy Walksnail and DJI in one fell swoop. Cheap digital FPV is the dream! Imagine having whoop AIOs with ELRS on a 5-6g budget.
>>2788989i mean theyre already selling the 90$ VTX+camera AIO i have one in the mail. it just left guangdong,china. probably the first batchthe VRX is ~40$
>>2788991Fuck dude, my hopes are quite high. Been liking the signal penetration of Walksnail, but the constant firmware regressions and silly hardware fuck ups are making the price hard to justify.
HELLO,I have a big yard with a nice view, I want to erect a pull up frame for gymnastic and calisthenic exercises. However, I don't want it to be an eye-sore whenever I go outside. Something that I can put in place and remove at any time with relative ease. My idea is digging the holes out for the 2x4s, first putting cement in and throwing in some kind of metal seat or holder that I can slip the 2x4s in and out of. They would be tight enough to hold them strong, but wide enough to fit maybe a wedge of some sort to make sure they don't shift while I'm exercising on them.Pic rel. is the idea.What kind of contraption can I fit into the hole to seat the wood and are their better ways of going about this that I'm overlooking?THANKS
>>2788942>are their better ways of going about this that I'm overlooking?yeah. forget about pullups. nobody does pullups to accomplish anything other than getting better at pullups. in a few years you won't ever want to do a pullup again, but you should still enjoy riding bikes, running or jogging, swimming, etc.and if you have to exercise those muscles buy a lat machine.
>>2788956You're a faggot.
>>2788942Styrofoam the form with a 4x4 piece of ridged insulation, then pull the Styrofoam out after it sets. You will need to install PVC conduit out the bottom to let it drain.
>Metal contraptionNot needed
Get a thin material to line the outside of the 2x4, when you put it into the cement it will mold just to the liner so you can take it out with very little space in between the concrete and the wood. You can put a wedge in between after if you want, but it should be still pretty tight.
Would a small 1hp lathe be able to drill a 12mm and 20cm of depth in 4140 steel? assuming the proper drill bit and speed is used?If not what's the minimum hp needed?
Anon is making 45acp barrels on the lathe again
>>2782390>>2782390nothere are literally calculators for this, but for anon's sake the hp needed is diameter times length (220mm convert to inch is 8.25 in) and then divide by pi. similar to the surface speeds/rpm calculation you can substitute pi for 4. your calculating the area of metal to be removed and converting to the area of hp needed inside the motor. 4140 vs 1018 vs o1 tool steel only affects rpm/feed rate.then 8.25/4 is a bit above 2hp needed.
>>2782390These machines work like a dremel zero torque but crazy fast rpm to remove material
>>2786626Shitting up /diy/ now?
>>2788955you can just abuse his trip if you want, pasteSieg #fuck niginto the name field
I am moving up north soon where everything is 3x as expensive. My new house has a large garage though, and I'd like to have a workshop. I just don't know what I should buy before I go to save money.
>>2788754precisely that. The kits you buy don't supply anything else. You just need an angle grinder.
>>2783149i almost feel sorry for you mutts
>>2788900Not a mutt and I can actually order from fine tools at €15 shipping but the question was are those any good or will they be just as shitty as the piece of crap I already have
>>2788908i have one of the check spindles for a large french vise. Its all cast iron and thick stuff, my main issue with it is i made the jaw to wide and thus it has some flex. But the ironware? i cant complain about it, especially since i paid like 60€ back in 2020in short, that shop has a decade long reputation of not selling trash. what is the weight amazon gives you on your pick?
>>2783149> mfw not acquiring one of these instead
>shower at house is leaking>needs a new shower tray>mother decides to get the shower ripped out and all the tiling surrounding it>ask her the night before this is done if shes going to get a new shower tray or a bath>"I havent decided yet">shower gets ripped out, as well as all the tiling>some woodwork underneath needs replacing next to where the shower tray was (due to the leak)>the wood+floor needs drying out>she puts a fucking dehumidifier on it to do so>gets multiple plumbers round for different quotes for the cost of fitting new stuff in>finally decides shes putting in a bath>has only now decided to order the parts to do so>they take up to a week to arrive>could have just ripped out the shower tray, the bottom layer of tiles, replaced the wood underneath, got a new shower tray and retiled the area (we still have enough spare)Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2787982This is why your father left the house to buy some cigarettes 15 years ago and never came back
>>2787982You have to be 18 to post here. If you are over 18 why are you still living with your mommy?
>>2787982>Living with your momYou have to be 18 to post here.
>>2788281>>2788288If you're too old to know about the current housing market situation you shouldn't be allowed here. Boom booms are worse than zoom zooms
>finally decides shes putting in a bathTell your mom the only acceptable bath is an Onsen. Then show her pictures. This will either throw her woman brain for a loop to where she either tries to put in a Onsen or buy a home in Japan. Meanwhile get a gym membership (bonus if it has a pool) or find a truck stop to shower at. If neither of those are possible (overweight austist or poor) sneak into the back lawn at 4am to wash yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJES6CdLFqE&t=41s
hi /diy/I was trying to turn a gourd into a water bottle but as I was trying to break the dried out pulp remaining inside of it, it cracked and broke a piece. I tried to put it back on with some superglue and will sand the differences later, but would it still be safe to use as a water bottle after I seal the insides of it with beeswax? will the superglue melt when it comes into contact with the melted beeswax as I coat it? what should I do?
>>2787877Not so fast. CA leaches a small amount of formaldehyde as it cures. >>2787652 is correct that it was originally formulated for sutures, but in that role, the amount used is pretty trivial; that crack looks pretty fucking huge though. I don't think I would in good conscience call that food safe. I'd just start over with a new gourd (how much does a dried gourd cost? can't be much).
>>2788366Its not that it costs much, but this one was given to me by a friend who lives very far away so for sentimental reasons id rather use this one if its still safeI'm still unsure though, would it be harmful even beneath the beeswax coating on the inside? I mean it's the standard sealing procedure for gourds like this and if it keeps the water from coming in contact with the dusty shell and whatever may be along with it in any other gourd I thought it would be fine as long as the dried out glue didnt mix with the melted wax as I pour inside of it
>>2786999>>2787045classic tripfags, posting asinine shit just for the replies; not contributing at all to the thread
>>2786887literally just google food safe glue
>>2788650read the thread
who the fuck buys these hideous things anyway? it seems like every boomer is buying a bambu to churn out as many ugly dragons and designs stolen from thingiverse as they can as fast as possible because they all think they can get rich or something
I like it
I like it. I'm trans btw.
Is there anyway how to get Solidworks for free? Solid Edge has free license for hobbyists but I would like Solidworks since its more popular. I dont want to pirate it unless its only option.
>>2787860>just hit page up twice so that he could see his own name under the setup notes denoting that he wrote that shitKek
>>2785897Just use FreeCAD
>>2786243If you're making money with pirated software, pay for a license or to get sued eventually. If you're just using it to learn you'll probably be ok
>>2785986FreeCAD for the win
>>2787381i just use simplewall to stop any of it from using the networkbeen using cracked sw since 2014
I want a geodesic dome addition on my house. I want size picrel. I know this is masochism.Question is how would you go about this? I was thinking metal frame with premade adapters at the corners to properly angle the whole thing. Pair that with premade triangle panels in wood frame with glass installed. I think this glass part is where the money will end up.
Buy a kit.
Doing it out of metal and glass would cost an arm and a leg. Personally I'd frame in wood and skin with polycarbonate. Lots of online calculators and videos to diy it
>>2788862this it wont have any form of insulation even if you use doublepane storm glass and spend an assload it will effectively be an insanely hot greenhouse in summer and refrigerator in winter either way. they are pretty cool but i would plan on making it easy to isolate from the rest of your house as this will become a thermal nightmare if not.
