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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 expensive choice for expensive tools)? …
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Basic power tool set for Home repair and simple projects [closed]
I'm thinking about putting together some basic home repair toolboxes for my twin boys who recently moved out on their own. … to loan them my tools. …
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How do I replace an axe handle?
What tools and techniques should I use to get the job done? …
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How to repair the handle of a mitre saw
How can I repair this to be able to keep using the saw? …
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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 an …
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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 st …
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"Axle cap": what is it called and how to remove it?
I've put together a wagon for a child, but I've messed up something. Now I need to remove a plastic cap that has metal bits inside and that goes over the end of the wheel axle. A spare part of this ca …
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What is this nut called and can it be removed and reused/replaced?
Also, what kind of special tools will I need?
The first photo is of the outside end-cap of a set of vertical blinds. …
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How can I repair a fiberglass ladder?
I was thinking that I could clean up the fiberglass and make a repair with the fiberglass mat/cloth/resin they sell at auto parts stores. …
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How can I fix the guard on my mitre saw?
I've owned an Evolution Rage-3 mitre saw (http://www.evolutionpowertools.com/uk/build/rage3.php) for about fifteen months. About a week ago the guard that covers the blade started to stick, and now it …
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How to repair bent scissors?
I have a pair of scissors which I happen to like a lot. Unfortunately, one of the blades is bent towards the other blade, so that a gap forms when the scissors are closed. Bending the blade back with …
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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 no …
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Air conditioned made a sound while running and stopped working
Air conditioned made a sound while running and stopped working,I guess its probably short circuited.How can I repair it by myself?
What all tools do I need? …
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How do I cut an angled cut with low clearance?
I need to cut a header down on an angle to match my stairs. It needs to be cut on a 51° angle, which my circular saw can handle, but there isn't enough clearance under the joists to get my saw in ther …
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What is the real name of this tool? It's used to fix dupont lighter valves
This tool is used to fix DuPont lighter but that is not its real name please you can help me a lot if you know the real name