Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2007

Im looking to get a small welder im not sure witch one is best for me.
I have done some welding but not much so help me get the right one.
anything i will be welding will be no thicker than 1/4 inch thick and will not have deal with alot of force or big loads.
So im looking at 2 welders witch will be easy to use and do what im looking for.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=55167
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=44568
ill be looking at this post so if you need more info to help me pick the right one ask and ill post more info.
thanks

2007-11-30 18:21:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it is a very general question But I am building a train table that can double as a work surface / Chalkboard for my kids that will be roughly 3' X 4' and have a removable (reversible) top that will only be supported around the perimeter. I plan on painting this top with Chalkboard paint on one side and the other side being a plain work surface.
The reason I ask is that my kids climb up on their existing tables and sit (Combined weight about 70 lbs). The rest of the structure will be Oak. I am not against using other materials like lexan etc but I think it is too expensive/ flexible and hard to get the paint to adhere. I also mention that since it is double sided and the train play area is uunderneath a brace is not possible unless I make it removable as well. I want the lightest weight since it is for kids, preferable fairly thin as well

Thanks

2007-11-30 18:07:43 · 5 answers · asked by jerel j 2

I have a Rental that I am repairing. Originally the tenants told me they would be moving in on the fifteenth of December but I found today it will be tomorrow instead. I am leaving the house at 6am and will try to piece together the finishing touches by the closing of the day.

My partner who is also my companion and myself are debating which to do: Sand the floors and restain, or find a new solution to get the gunk off.

I had a gentlment spend four hours trying to get the crap off the floor and he was only able to finish about 10% of the entire job. From that alone, it sounds to me like we need to go one step further and just rent a machine that will sand down the living room floor and refinish the wood. If we do that....My biggest concern is how long it will take to completely dry..."?"

My partner suggests we just find a new solution, but I am worried we will not have enough time to do so, judging how long it took with the gentlment from earlier. Do you know of any solutions?

2007-11-30 18:07:05 · 4 answers · asked by ★ Vaginal Discount ★ 4

When is it better to used a nail and when is it better to use a screw?

2007-11-30 15:02:51 · 9 answers · asked by Mister 4

can anyone suggest an easy way to remove the glue left behind by carpet tiles, its in a few patches and wanted to remove the fluffy pile thats still attached to the glue before painting the floor with non slip paint, also has anyone got a clue how to fit a backing plate to an angle grinder and use a grinding disc, im totally without a clue about angle grinders and until recently thought DIY meant Don't Get Involved. Thanks for any help you can give. I have got to go to the diy shop today so can purchase anything that is useful.

2007-11-30 14:42:40 · 13 answers · asked by adichef 2

i cut a piece wrong and i was wanting to know if i could mudd the brown side because im real short on supplies

2007-11-30 14:28:03 · 6 answers · asked by outbackprophet 1

I recently bought the Ryobi BS902 9" Band Saw as a starter saw for me. I noticed when I first started using it that as I pushed the piece of wood through, the blade itself began to curve off of the straight line I had drawn. I know that it was not me making it curve, because I had the wood sliding along the fence, so I am wondering if this has happened to other people and what I can do so that this wont happen again. Thanks.

2007-11-30 12:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by maxonor 2

I am laying ceramic tile at my front entrance, a small area approx. 30 sq. feet. There is a squeaky spot in the floor - would DITRA be a solution to avoid cracked grout?

2007-11-30 11:32:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

in our bathroom at the bottom of the bathtub there is rubber belt like thing which stick to the tub with a white paste like thing and now it came out and the belt is coming out so i want to know what is that paste like thing and want buy it and fix the belt to the bath tub. the paste is also used inthe restroom around the toilet bowl at the bottom.

2007-11-30 10:27:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know I can use magnets for a base but what forr the antlers? This will be for a parade. Possibly some styrofoam?

2007-11-30 10:19:35 · 2 answers · asked by Marcy L 1

2007-11-30 07:46:49 · 12 answers · asked by ((LOON)) 6

I'm thinking of painting my hall tommorow,
I've never done it before but looking for a challenge!!

I'm very grateful for your answers, thank you very much :)

2007-11-30 07:02:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-30 06:56:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am replacing an old light fixture that has been connected to a switch box with dimmer. The house was built in around 1969 or 70. Not many updates to fixtures.

The existing wiring in the junction box is all whit/off white. I have identified the LIVE wires that are capped together and they were connected to a smooth wire from the old fixture ( the old fixture had three wires. Two that were connected but could be perferated apart. One feels smoother than the other. The third wire is copper and twisted around a screw attached to the support bracket.). The second wire (rougher feel) from the old fixture was connected to another single wire in the junction box. There is a third group of capped wires in the junction box that wasn't connected to anything.

The new fixture only has (4) black and (4) white wires. The wires are in sets directly from each light bulb socket. There is no copper wire like the old fixture. I don't know how to distinguish what should be attached to what.

2007-11-30 06:41:10 · 3 answers · asked by OldGold 1

I"m trying to remove thick layer of carpet glue from concrete slab in order to prepare the slab for either painting or staining. They sell this stuff at Lowes and claim 1 quart yields 1.25 gallons of mixed product. They further claim that it will cover approximately 6 square yards. If it works, it is by far the cheapest solution for removing carpet glue. Anybody know anything about it?

2007-11-30 05:14:49 · 3 answers · asked by Love Guru 3

We have a few glass blocks built into the wall. I used joint compound to fill them in but the next day it had all cracked (still up there though). Should I have used a different medium and also is there a certain way to prep glass first so the material sticks?

2007-11-30 05:05:51 · 4 answers · asked by resq-girl 1

my saw seems to have a hard time going through wood and it burns the wood on both sides, smoking as it goes. seems to want to pull to the right. the blade is on tight and it's a new blade. thought at first it was because I can't cut straight but it does it everytime, everywhere. I know I'm not that bad of a cutter

2007-11-30 04:29:43 · 10 answers · asked by ktbug3335 5

does it mean that you need to fold the fabric than put the pattern on and cut it when it is folded?

2007-11-30 03:45:26 · 8 answers · asked by kidi_69 3

I live in a two-story townhouse that has no ceiling fans. All the light switches controll the lamps plugged into the outlets. We would like to install one ceiling fan in the living room and one in our bedroom. I have tried to search online, but all I can find is how to replace an light with a ceiling fan. Anyone provide a link or advise on how to tackle this?

2007-11-30 03:42:18 · 7 answers · asked by mpbclutch33 2

I'm in the market to purchase a Plasma Cutter.
Any suggestions where to see any tradeoff websites. What makes a good choice for purchasing the right make & Model.

2007-11-30 03:38:16 · 6 answers · asked by honker 4

Hi. I'm planning on installing a wood burning stove in my basement. I want to avoid the expense of taking the chimney up through my house and out the roof. Is there a legal and safe alternative to doing this? Thanks for your advice.

Dale

2007-11-30 03:15:13 · 8 answers · asked by Dale P 1

I would like to redo my kitchen cabinets. Right now they are wood and have those little grooves in the middle of the door. They are older style cabinets. I either want to paint white or restain. Which do you think would be better?

Also, how would I go about doing this? I would like to know the steps I need to take in getting this done. I know you will have to sand the cabinets down but not sure after you get the other on there.

2007-11-30 02:53:22 · 5 answers · asked by bbygrl 2

I just bought an old farm house,and i was wondering if it would look cute on my big picture window in the front,nothing to much to a little here and their.

2007-11-30 02:00:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why does the fuse box cover use special thread screws?
what does that mean?

2007-11-30 01:59:29 · 2 answers · asked by danmak2001 1

I have removed the screws that were holding the object in place, but now the screw anchors remain. The look like little plastic hollow tubes in the wall. Can I spackle over them and repaint or do I need to remove them? If so, what is the best way to do this?

2007-11-30 01:24:36 · 16 answers · asked by cvino 1

I want to paint my door frames that have glass inserts. What can I use to mask off the glass to avoid getting piant on it.? Ive tried masking tapes but they just come straight off!

2007-11-30 00:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-30 00:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by g3rald0d0 1

What it the best way to remove it without damaging the door?

2007-11-30 00:10:02 · 7 answers · asked by Bert 1

I know it should be thrown in the trash, but I don't want the pressure of other trash to crush it and then tear the trash bag. I'm thinking about smashing them into small pieces and burry them into the ground as a compost but I think painted glass takes forever to decompose. Any suggestions?

2007-11-29 23:57:09 · 9 answers · asked by mister? 1

My husband is a major Packers and Brewers fan. Last summer we started going to games and loved tailgating. I decided to get him a new portable grill. They have some Packer grills but it'll cost around $100 and I really don't want to spend that much if I don't have to.

So, I was thinking about buying a regular portable grill and maybe getting some Packer and/or Brewers sticker to put on it. My concern is, will the heat make the sticker come right off?

2007-11-29 23:51:45 · 4 answers · asked by DaleJr8 2