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What type of glue sticks to tiles?
I have some hooks that has a glued surfaced attached to it. They look like this,
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I bought a lot of them. Like 50-60. I used them almost everywhere. Mostly in ...
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What is the life expectancy of a ratchet strap?
During my house move I used ratchet straps to secure a book-shelf on a roof of my car. That was well secured and worked out perfect. But the second time I have tried using the same straps, they did ...
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Troubleshooting a circular saw that quit working
I have a circular saw that quit working for no obvious reason.
I cut a board and sat the saw down to get another board.
When I tried to cut the next board, the saw wouldn't work. Pull the trigger ...
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How can I clean sticky and dirty hand tool's rubber?
I have a hand tool - Needle-nose plier that had a rubber that is used as the handle. Currently, I managed to clean up all the rust on the metal and would like to clean up the rubber handle as it is ...
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How can I repair rusty tools?
Should I use sandpaper to clean the rust from the tools (e.g. Needle-nose pliers), or can I soak them in vinegar or lemon juice?
Would I be better off just buying new tools (which can be an ...
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How do I replace an axe handle?
I have an axe with a damaged handle that needs replacing, but I don't know how to do it. What tools and techniques should I use to get the job done?
