Questions tagged [tools]
Tool (n) - 1. A mechanical device intended to make a task easier, 2. equipment used in a profession, e.g., tools of the trade, 3. Something to perform an operation; an instrument; a means
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How do I tighten this screw at the bottom of an upright of a plate tree?
I'm wondering how to tighten this screw.
I can hold one side with a wrench, but the other side seems to require a screwdriver.
But with the wrench I get so much more leverage that it's impossible to ...
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What kind of wrench can turn a nut in a recessed area?
I'm in a bit of a pickle here, so I'm replacing the bolts on my diving board, and I noticed that the brace is bent, in such a way that makes it hard to tighten the nut.
There was barely enough space ...
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Can I use clamp rings and PEX-B fittings on Pex-A tubing?
My house has PEX-A tubing with a mix of expansion ring and sharkbite fittings. Multiple sharkbites have leaked, and having them replaced by a plumber is very expensive so I'm looking to do the rest ...
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Sand paper installation on Craftsman 1/2 sheet sander
How to load sandpaper on an old Sears Best half sheet sander? I don't see any levers to push or pull. Do I use adhesive-backed papers? Model 126162.
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What tool can I use to cut through this material behind drywall?
I'm trying to find a water leak behind a wall. My oscillating multitool cut through the drywall nicely but there seems to be a thick sheet behind it. How do I cut through that? Just force the ...
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Long contour scribe?
The scribes that I have found/seen online are all small: a few inches. I would like one with a reach of at least twelve inches. Will I likely need to construct one myself?
The immediate purpose is to ...
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Purpose of bolts/hinge on side of bolt cutters
What is the purpose of the bolts and hinge on the side of these bolt cutters?
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Crap screwdrivers packaged with self assembly furniture [closed]
What is the "official" name for these and where might I be able to buy more?
Apologies if this is off topic, but figured the people here would know what I am talking about.
Edit: Sorry, let ...
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Brushes and rollers for polyurethane over exposed brick
I am looking for recommendations what type of brushes and rollers are best to apply two coats of oil-based polyurethane over this exposed brick wall. E.g. should I use a regular angled brush like I ...
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Do oscillating multitool blades that will cut 3-1/2" deep exist?
I need to cut out some rotten house framing. It is an exterior wall with stucco attached. The challenge is in cutting through the top plates. Since I cannot cut them at the same location, I need to be ...
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Tightening a newel post bolt in a tight space
I have a couple of newel posts on my stairs that have gotten wobbly over the years. In an attempt to tighten them up, I removed the plugs at the bottom of the posts to access the bolts holding them to ...
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Drill bits for metal work? Why cant I seem to find ones that last?
Looking for some recommendations on drill bits for use with metal.
I have a decent Drill Press that has a 500-3100RPM range, I use oil, etc.
I’ve been trying to drill 3/8” holes in T-Bar Fence posts/...
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What is the appropriate tool to push at a center and pull on both sides to disassemble a seized object?
The part pictured below is a car part, but I'll likely get many more ideas on this site rather than on mechanics.SE.
Since they pour (literally) hundreds of thousands of tons of salt on the roads in ...
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Why do so many of my screws break?
I wouldn’t be surprised if I had got my wood screw pack from AliExpress but it’s from Home Depot and I believe Everbilt is at least not a random brand.
Yet many of the screws just break if I screw ...
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