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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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I too have spent some time looking under antique sewing tools but havent found it yet. I also ...»
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
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Lots of hardware stores sharpen lawnmower blades. The Ace Hardware in my neighborhood does it ...»
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
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Ha... a lot of good Suggestions... Thanks For all your Input..:)
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
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Gary, thank you for your reply but it was from looking at that link and contacting one of the ...»
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
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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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Thanks to all with the great suggestions. Helps to have ideas that have worked for other people!
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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Way to go! It's perfectly natural to be intimidated. Power tools demand a healthy respect. ...»
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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I'll pick up some sheet metal screws later today at the hardware store. I'll nail the nails ...»