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--Ty-- t1_iy6eet6 wrote

Reply to comment by Sure-Leg-6769 in General Feedback/Getting Started Questions and Answers [Weekly Thread] by AutoModerator

Partly that, but moreso because of the guarentee of mold.

Concrete slabs should always be treated as though they are moist, because they are almost always moist. Imperfect sub-slab vapour barriers (or none at all), moisture wicking at the edges of the slab, condensation right out of the air, you name it. Any carpet that's directly over basement concrete should be treated as though it has mold. It basically always does.

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n0tjamesfranc0 t1_iy6ddq9 wrote

Reply to comment by n0tjamesfranc0 in Removing mastic while preserving hardwood floors underneath? by SummitWanderer

If you get the heavy chunks of mastic on some floor refinished might be willing to just use a belt sander with a really aggressive grit for the remaining bits. It gunks up the drum and wheels on the sander so many will refuse to do that. I've done it a few times and it worked well, just needed to clean the machinery throughly afterwards.

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themadevil t1_iy6cn39 wrote

Reply to Lawn Mower Issue - No Nuts Holding The Wheels On - How To Fix? by PrettyMuchAMess

I agree with the caps. They tap on and hold pretty well, though you'll need to make sure they're tight enough to hold the wheel without letting it wobble.

If you do want to make your own threads, you need to make sure the axle material is strong enough to handle it, otherwise you'll lose the wheel and need to replace the axle (if/when the threads break).

You could also look into how the axles are held on, and if you can replace them with a threaded rod, though this is much less likely possible unless you have decent welding or riveting skill.

Edit: autocorrect sucks

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Sure-Leg-6769 t1_iy6cblp wrote

Reply to General Feedback/Getting Started Questions and Answers [Weekly Thread] by AutoModerator

How much torque do you "need" on a cordless drill? This would be for general DIY use. My Ryobi bit the dust this weekend and will probably buy another since I have the batteries. The options are ~400-750 in/lb. I want enough power to drill larger holes and mix paint/mortar (which is what I burned out the last one doing).

Additionally, any better options than Ryobi? I already have a 12v Milwaukee and 18v Makita battery and charger and don't really want to add a 4th brand.

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