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Tools are integral aspects of building or renovating a house. Without tools, you can't do most home improvement projects. Fortunately, Hometalk has your questions about tools covered. There are tons of experts who work with tools, from pros to experienced DIYers. Need information about tools for a project? Ask a question to the community, and a Hometalk member who is familiar with tools will surely help. There's nothing like celebrating a successful project by posting it on Hometalk, and it helps others when you mention which tools you used.



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Tools: Does anyone know what this is?

I was packing my Moms sewing stuff and this tool was in with her wool. It has a needle that pops in and out when you turn the handle.
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Deltagardener Canada on May 06, 2013
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    Deltagardener on May 07, 2013
    I too have spent some time looking under antique sewing tools but havent found it yet. I also ...»
    found my grandmothers knitting belt which is so cool to hold on to. Thanks again!

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Crafts: Drilling fired ceramic Planters

I just purchased 14 ceramic wall planters that I want to use outside. What is the best way to put a couple of drainage holes in them without cracking/breaking them? I have a dremel tool ...»
or do I use a reg. drill and special bit? Should I drill from the unglazed inside to out or vice versa? They are pre-drilled for attaching.

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Joan Cofell Canada on May 05, 2013
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DIY Projects: Where can I get my lawnmower's blade sharpened?

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Fran Atlanta, GA on Jun 02, 2011
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    Melissa Sandoval on Apr 25, 2013
    Lots of hardware stores sharpen lawnmower blades. The Ace Hardware in my neighborhood does it ...»
    for a good price. This article has good tips for lawnmower care, including blade sharpening: http://blog.wetandforget.com/blog/bid/177522...

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Tools: Does anyone know what this is?

Can anyone tell me what the heck this is...A friend of mine that owns a resale store here in town had this in his store and he has no idea what it is... I'm thinking it is some kind of ...»
gardening tool but I don't know what...I told him I would post it on here and hope that someone can give us the answer...Cheers hope you all can help with this one..;)♥

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TaniaC Fairfield, IL on Aug 13, 2012
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    TaniaC on Apr 16, 2013
    Ha... a lot of good Suggestions... Thanks For all your Input..:)
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Gardening: Weed Wrench

Anyone have a weed wrench for rent? I'm in north, north Decatur (folks across the street get heir mail from ATL PO). Those available on the The Weed Wrench website seem to be available to ...»
non-profits only (what's up with that??). I've got some of that privet that needs to come out of my back yard.

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Tom Decatur, GA on Mar 17, 2013
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    Tom on Mar 22, 2013
    Gary, thank you for your reply but it was from looking at that link and contacting one of the ...»
    non-profits that urged me to ask my question here on Hometalk. The real irony here is that I am less than one mile away from one of those Wrenches and could get it back to the loaner in 4 hours time. :-)

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Tools: My Glaze firing isn't working with my new batch of crystal glazes I just got.

I usually use the setting already programed in the kiln but, I am going ti have to play around with the different settings. I look it up on line but, I want to know what you would ...»
recommend for a glaze firing that has the CRYSTAL. I think it needs to on a higher setting because I can still feel the raised specks on the surface.

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Patty Morgan Philadelphia, PA on Feb 23, 2013
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Tools: pocket holes for screws

how did you make the pocket holes for the screws?
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Karen Springfield, OH on Feb 21, 2013
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Cleaning & Organization: How can I store shovels, rakes, pitchfork, and other long handle tools in the garage with out hanging on walls?

Some tools have handles on the end. It is hard to hang on the wall because the head takes up too much space.
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Kathy B Raleigh, NC on Feb 10, 2013
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    Kathy B on Feb 17, 2013
    Thanks to all with the great suggestions. Helps to have ideas that have worked for other people!
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What are some tips or advice to get over the nervousness or intimidation of using a circular saw?

Would love to add this tool to my arsenal of skills but for whatever reason, I am very intimidated by it and have yet to cut a piece of wood with it. I'm big on safety and don't want to cut my leg off

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Jeff C Broadview Heights, OH on Jan 30, 2012
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    Hamtil Construction LLC on Jan 27, 2013
    Way to go! It's perfectly natural to be intimidated. Power tools demand a healthy respect. ...»
    Without respect and sensibility, accidents can happen! Biggest tip I can add is to just be sure to never start the saw with the blade in a bind and to support the workpiece fully.

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Home Maintenance & Repairs: Use Screws Or Hammer Nails Back Into Joists?

Looks like the majority of the nails holding my duct work to the joists are popping out causing a slight sag in the duct work. should I simply hammer the nails back into place or replace them with screws? Looking down the line, it appears most are at least a quarter inch out of the joists.
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Jeff C Broadview Heights, OH on Dec 16, 2012
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    Jeff C on Dec 17, 2012
    I'll pick up some sheet metal screws later today at the hardware store. I'll nail the nails ...»
    back into place and then use a sheet metal screw next to it, trying to keep the screw straight so it goes right into the joist and not out the sides.

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