Do It Yourself

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Have a porch outside that is cracked and rotten, and the header boards are split and can’t be drilled/screwed into. So I need to replace those. What’s the correct way to attach 2x6 headers to concrete blocks, to remain secure and proper? This would specifically be for 2x6s flat against the concrete, not end to concrete.

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I’m starting to get more interested in building more complex things, but am unsure how to plan out my ideas. Is there a good source on drafting/planning designs? I honestly have no idea where to start.

Let’s hear it. No project too big or too small.

I’m building 90s themed arcade In my shed… but I still want to keep a little workshop area so I’m splitting my shed into 3 rooms including the attic/upstairs....

The original plan is here: github.com/veebch/photon...

See title. I have only very little tools so far, screwdriver with plenty of bits, hammer, drill. I’ve been thinking of buying more tools for general purpose home improvement. I like to work with wood, unsure what I will expand into later. Is a multitool a good fit for me?...

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Crazy good DIY mechatronic skills.

Super detailed, high quality video on radiative cooling coating

I know there are a few out there who are interested in subtractive CNC (there are literally dozens of us!) but who may be a little bit intimidated by it. We’ve all seen our calendar app or Netflix account or some other piece of software go haywire suddenly and without warning – imagine if it was connected to a razor sharp...

I scanned the wrench on a regular document scanner and used the siluette to get the optimum hook shape. It worked incredibly well and it sits perfectly. Thats important because I don’t want the tools to raddle every time someone slams the door or I open a window.

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Last year I had an old concrete porch re-done. Long story short, they did not keep it wet when curing, and now the concrete has several cracks in it. I’m concerned about the cracks getting worse and spreading over time, so I am thinking about filling the cracks with some kind of compounds. Any recommendations? I’m thinking a...

We had an ugly metal clad solid wood exterior door that leads from a basement family room into our below grade garage. I had redone the floor and trim in the family room and was looking for a way to fancy up the door without having to spend a fortune....

Thought I’d share a recent build for an ongoing CNC milling machine project. The Mill needed a solid base as well as storage for the liquid coolant pump and oiler, and some drawers for tooling....

This weekend, I have some plans to finish up my miter saw stand, and do some other “puttering” around my shop. Putting together a list of actions, and their order, to help me keep myself accountable (:...

I am drawing out diagrams for a project I want to do to involve loads of buttons in a 8x8 grid but… I don’t know how to go about driving them, if someone could show a simple way to not use a lot of pins to accomplish this I’d be happy as then I’d be able to continue drawing out my plans....

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