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April 3rd, 2016 at 5:34:52 PM permalink

Evenbob

Member since: Oct 24, 2012
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Quote: AZDuffman
Advantage in oil is it covers anything.

That's why I used it. Last time I painted
was mid 80's and there were marks to
cover. Oil paint takes a week to set and
a month to cure. But it's bullet proof
by then and will go decades with a repaint.

I read oil paint is illegal to sell in Calif.
What a bunch of pussies. I had the window
open while I worked, it was fine.

If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.

April 3rd, 2016 at 10:52:34 PM permalink

Ayecarumba

Member since: Oct 24, 2012
Threads: 89
Posts: 1744

Quote: terapined
Uggh,
My front door lever spring latch device broke
The deadbolt to lock is separate and fine
Its the door knob lever device that keeps the door closed but no lock, just a typical a spring latch on most doors indoors.
Instead of turning, I use my thumb to press down a lever
Pushing the lever down was just moving the spring latch a little
Just gave out.
Even though the front door was not locked, separate deadbolt not engaged, could not get in because pushing down lever not moving spring latch.
Took lever device apart. a part is broken, whole lever device needs to be replaced
So I figure I have to replace the whole thing including the spring latch so get ready to remove the spring latch itself
I get to the metal faceplate on the side of the door , 2 Philips screws, 1 badly stripped
I struggle and struggle, it cannot be turned. sucks
The device I am trying to get out and cant, the spring latch itself that just moves back and forth to keep door closed, works fine.
If I buy a new lever, it probably wont match the old spring latch
Well I took apart my lever device on my laundry door and put it on my front door and works fine because the parts match
Not as nice as the original front door lever but it works fine.
Bought new lever and spring latch for laundry door, no stripped screws so new lever and spring latch on laundry door
Old laundry door lever and original front door spring latch on front door now

Stripped screws are such a bite. I am pushing down to turn to come up.
Opposite pressure, uggh.

I think I saw a special bit at Lowe's for removing stripped screws. It drills a pilot hole then follows with a tap. You use it with your reversible drill (it has a reverse thread so it gets tighter as the tap goes deeper. Search for "Grabit"

April 4th, 2016 at 2:53:24 AM permalink
Fleastiff Member since: Oct 27, 2012 Threads: 62 Posts: 7831	Quote: Evenbob I read oil paint is illegal to sell in Calif. What a bunch of pussies. I had the window open while I worked, it was fine. Three hundred percent change of air per hour is 'well ventilated'.

April 12th, 2016 at 1:00:07 PM permalink

Face

Member since: Oct 24, 2012
Threads: 61
Posts: 3941

Alright gents, I need to make a scalpel. Figured between the old timers and the outdoorsmen, there'd be some knowledge here for me to dip into. So here goes...

First suggestion needed is on metal. I ain't honing no blade out of the .25" plate I have, so I figured I'd start with an already made blade and alter it. My top two choices out of the s#$% I have laying around is either a hacksaw blade or a butter knife. So, carbon steel or stainless? It's a one time use thing, so no need for durability or longevity. I just want an edge so keen it cuts lasers. Which do you suggest?

After that, it's just how to get that laser cutting keenness. I sure enough got grinding wheels and honing blocks, but I know there's more to it than just scraping it around. Tips?

Be bold and risk defeat, or be cautious and encourage it.

April 12th, 2016 at 1:06:03 PM permalink
petroglyph Member since: Aug 3, 2014 Threads: 25 Posts: 6227	What do you want to cut? Those snap a blade exacto knifes are a whole dollar. The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury. GW

April 12th, 2016 at 1:11:01 PM permalink
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 148 Posts: 25978	Quote: petroglyph What do you want to cut? . What will it be used for. Sounds much easier to buy a cheap one. Putting a razor sharp edge on a knife is no easy task. I have a survival knife I got for ten bucks that you could shave with. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.

April 12th, 2016 at 1:15:32 PM permalink

Face

Member since: Oct 24, 2012
Threads: 61
Posts: 3941

Quote: petroglyph
What do you want to cut? Those snap a blade exacto knifes are a whole dollar.

Myself, and those stab-n-snaps don't cut it (pun! =p)

Xacto brand craft knives are the right sharpness, but they come to a point. I'd like it rounded like a scalpel, and I don't think I could modify an Xacto due to the thinness of the metal.

Be bold and risk defeat, or be cautious and encourage it.

April 12th, 2016 at 1:19:17 PM permalink
petroglyph Member since: Aug 3, 2014 Threads: 25 Posts: 6227	Quote: Face Myself, and those stab-n-snaps don't cut it (pun! =p) Xacto brand craft knives are the right sharpness, but they come to a point. I'd like it rounded like a scalpel, and I don't think I could modify an Xacto due to the thinness of the metal. Break a beer bottle. Good enough to gut a deer in a pinch. The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury. GW

April 12th, 2016 at 1:22:56 PM permalink
Face Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 61 Posts: 3941	Quote: petroglyph Break a beer bottle. Good enough to gut a deer in a pinch. Jesus Christ, man. Deer can't feel anything. I can. And slices make me queasy. This needs to be clean. F#$%ing beer bottle lol Be bold and risk defeat, or be cautious and encourage it.

April 12th, 2016 at 1:26:39 PM permalink
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 148 Posts: 25978	Quote: Face This needs to be clean. Are you scraping something with it, that's why it has to be rounded? Do I win something if I guess correctly? If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.

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