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How should I cut these speaker stands down to size?
Any recommends on what tool I should use and how I can go about not ruining the finish?
Here's a close up of the top:
And here's the finished product - thanks for all the help! I used a pipe ...
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What is the best tool to grind down a smaller metal rod?
I am building this workbench and I have decided to recess the nut and washer inside the top of the bench, so that I won't cut/scape myself while I'm leaning up against it.
Now my issue is that the ...
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How do I optimally cut a bolt to length?
Once in a while I need a bolt of exactly the right length and it is not one of the lengths available in stores. So I get a longer bolt and cut it to length. Here's the procedure I follow.
I screw one ...
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Where can I purchase a block of aluminium?
I'm need a 5" x 5" x 1" block of aluminium. Is this something I can buy online and are there different types of aluminum to consider? Will I have to buy a bigger piece and cut the aluminum down to my ...
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What is the best way to cut metal siding for soffit vents accurately?
I need to add a bunch of soffit vents to my eves, and I have (decorative?) metal siding such as in the picture. I need to do this quickly in the next few weeks before winter. What's the best way to ...
